The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1898-05-09
Spanish Soldiers Unable TO Cope With
tho Wild MehS.
RIOTS PREVAIL GENERALLY
Press Takes a Gloomy View of Situa-
tion-Predicts Early Changes.
THE GOVERNMENT CRITICISED
Demonstrations Throughout the Pen
Ursula Continue-The Present
Dynasty Is Doomed.

Madrid May 5.-Rfoting continues at the
seaport town Of Gijon, province of oViedo,
where Yesterday the fsherwomen and the
tobacco girls sacked several bakeries ana
burned all the octroi offices.
Eel Liberal in n gloomy article which
state the "subternaeous rumblings proceed
ing social upheavaP' are heard. declares
that the fate of the country cannot remain
longer with the weak hands and worn out
intellects of the men now governing the
country.
The debate OF the governments policy
was resumed in the congress today, the
sitting being mainly occupied with the con-
tinuation of Senior Romero Y Robledo's
speech. He severely criticised the govern
ment for its lack of foresight and after
putting various questions to members OF
the cabinet as to the government plans
announced that he would ask the cortes to
vote an income tax.
Senior Robledo asked why. after issuing
from the bay, Admiral Montijo returned
to CaVite, thus becoming simple target
for the enemy"
Admiral Bermejo minister OF marine, re-
piled that Admiral Montijo acted exactly
with his own discretion, no instruction hay
ing been sent him. Admiral Bermejo de-
clined to answer question as to the
whereabouts of the Cape Verde squadron.
Senior Gullon, minister of foreign affairs.
VIGOROUSLY defended the governments &C
ton.
The disturbances caused by the high
prices and scarcity of food and the dstrust
as to the military operations continue in the
provinces
There have been frequent conflicts be-
tween the rioters asd the civil guards and
footing and shooting are reported from
At Barcelona there has been Il renewed
run on the bank the holders OF notes de-
handing silver
Anti-government demonstrations are now
Of alarming frequency and the army Is
unable to cope with tle Infatuated populace-
Cabinet officials are in conference and sew
rral propositions are being considered. The
throne is anxious for am early termination
of the war and the masses are in favor of
what they consider q stronger military
policy.
WeyIer is rapidly becoming tho popular
idol on account of his rigid Cuban policy,
and the reverses that have befalen the
nation since the war with the United States
began.
A mob of about 5000 striking miners has
made a tumultuous demonstration at Muir
tia capital of the province of that name
thirty miles from the port of Carthagena
they shouted Death to the thieves.
Down with the taxes atteinpItd W 7Et
fire to the railroad depot and other build
tngs and then began a movement toward
rarthag ena A strong force OF troops
however, prevented the rioters from NOV
he ON the port number of men were
wounded.
Disturbances are also threatened AT Car
thagena. where martial law has been pro
ilaimCd.
Similar scenes have occurred at Leon ana
Rt a number Of other towns where factory
bands have quit work.
The strikers are paradhng the streets de-
handing cheap board and stoning fouses
The stems taken by the authorities have
resulted IN the restoration Of peace at Nal
sea where the British steam yacht Lady OF
Mcneil was recently stoned and driven out
~ the harbQr. 1t appears that the Malaga
mob thought she was an American vessel.
The troops are held in the barracks. ready
20 march at any instant against the mob
81. the reyolutiOnists.
Cavalry and infantry patrol the streets
from ntehtfall to sunrise.
All the public buildings are crowded inside
with foot and mounted police.
In the rest of the kingdom the preCtu-
rons. though less visible are equally ST. let.
because the cOurt and the government Tear
Eravtr movements stin in case of rcYerses
ll Cuba or to tha fleets.
The chief fear is OF a popular revolution,
Nhicu everybody can see is brewing.
General WeyIer and Senior Romero Y
Robledo. the former m mister of justice, are
hound TO come to the front now a mil
Eary Juror has taken possession of the ma
lion and the Spanish dynasty, as well as
the government. is doomed"