The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-13
SPAIN s NO.
Sets Her Foot Down on the
Proposition
That the United States Shall
Interfere in Cuba.
WILL TAKE NO ACTION
Until the Result of the Message
is Seen.
Fertilization of the Mediterra-
mean Islands in Progress.

Madrid, April 13.-As result of a long
and important council last night, the
Spanish war office is actively engaged
in fortifying and manning the Mediter-
ranean islands of Spain and other parts
of the kingdom in a state of defense.
1t is understood that instructions have
carry the suspension of hostilities into
practical effect according to their cir
cumstances in each district"
The cabinet meeting lasted five hours
and it is said was mainly devoted to the
consideration of President McKinley's
message to congress on the Cuban sit
uation.
When the ministers adjourned, an Of
fetal note was issued, setting forth the
views of the government. 1t is various
ly commented upon and interpreted in
newspaper circles.
The note sets forth that the cabinet
has granted an extraordinary credit for
war purposes and has incidentally in
creased the grant for the account of the
artillery of Porto. Rico.
The minister of the interior Senor
Capdevan, gave the official version of
and also made a report the occur
rences in some of the provincial towns.
After disposing of current affairs,
the premier, Senor Sagasta, designated
two of the ministers to Immediately
draw up an address to the crown. The
minister of foreign affairs, Senor Gull
lon, at the request of Senor Sagasta,
made report on the state of affairs in
his department, which the premier
thought should occupy the first place in
the debates of the cabinet
Senor Gullon read a report of the text
of President McKinley'S message al
though several passages We're lacking.
The cabinet, after referring to the pres
ident's previous message, which was
considered necessary in order to fill up
the gaps in the present summary, de-
cided that the paragraphs read were
sufficient for the cabinet to affirm that
the government refuses to acknowledge
the right of the United States to inter-
fere in Cuba, adding, the doctrines con-
tanned in the message are incompatible
with the sovereignty and rights of the
nation, and are an interference in the
international affairs of this country.
The Spanish government, however,
expressed the opinion that it is not call
ed upon to take action until the recon-
mendations of President Mckinley have
become specific acts. Thus it is con-
sidered by the Spaniards here that mat
ters are practically as they were before
the message was sent to congress.
London April 13.-American securities
opened u to q under New York parity
today. At 1890 p. m, they showed a
steadier undertone, but were inactive
Spanish AS opened nominal at 4SA.
The first sale was made at 47$, and
later the prices declined to Al. Yester-
Paris. April 13-Spanish As opened
flat at 47ss, decline of L from yester-
days closing.
Madrid, April 13.-The minister of war,
Gen. Correro, and the minister of ma
rine, Admiral Bermejo, at last nights
cabinet meeting submitted reports re-
lating to the measures taken towards
mobilizing all the forces Of the coun-
try.
goerver, read a decree already drawn
up, relative to the national subscription
to increase the strength of the fleet.
The GlObO CiberaD in its leading ar
ticle this morning, defends the general
policy of the Agovernment, applauding
the energetic attitude displayed by the
cabinet, and adding 'Spain's action now
depends upon the moves of America.
Continuing, the Globo lays much en-
phasis upon the duty of the powers Ito
maintain peace"
The Naciona1 conservative says:
I'm case President Mckinley is not sat
isfied with the sacrifices the Spanish
government has made to please him,
Senior Gullon telegraphed to Senor Polo
should the president be dissatisfied,
Spain will publish without loss of time
a memorial, already drawn up, contain
ing a list of the concessions made by
Spain in the interests of peace.
The enciaGndependent and
semi officiaD says: president Mckln-
Lewis message contains stale news, name
Iv his opinion of the Cuban campaigns,
and fresh news, namely, a clear state
rnent regarding intervention. The
MESA ge might easily have been more
weighty but it is not possible for it to
he more impairment Under the cir
cumstances we consider as opportune,
the memorial which Senor Polo Ber-
nabe is drafting. The truce intended to
promote peace may be usetuIly employ
cd in preparing for war.
The Hera1do Independently said last
night: 1.-The message, as expected, con-
sidered with the cabled information as
to the attitude of the insurgents, re-
sacrifices in suspending hostilitieS.
president Mckinley ignores the pow
ers bv his contemptuouS silence and he
is further insulting to Spain by saying
he received the advice of the suspension
of hostilities without altering word OF
his message
The Heraldo then enumerates the
successive insults to Spain,' alleged to
be contained in the presidents message,
remarking that Premier SagaSta acted
wisely in discounting the bourse's
the government do? The moment the
supreme welfare and honor of the faith
erland demand it. there will be a. close
union of all SpaniardS, with energy and
manliness above and prudence and self
sacrifice below.