The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-04-16
TO INCREASE STAINS NAVY
NATIONAL SUBSCRIPTION GREAT
 ING WIDE ENTH USIASM.

ING WIDE ENTH USIASM. It Is Expected Soon to Reach 5O,0OO, ,OOO Pecetas--Several Spanish Noblemen Sub- scribe 5OO,OO0 Pecetas Each-Reports Concerning the Possibility of War Are Somewhat Conflicting but in General the Advices Are Warlil<e Note of Spanish Government Meets Ap- proval-General woodford Keeps Aloof from Official Circles.
 London, April 16.-The Madrid corre- spondent of the Daily Mail, telegraph ing at o'clock Friday evening, says: The feeling here to-day has been less pessimistic, and the best proof of it is that the Spanish securities have risen. It is said that the European powers are working hard to prevent an out break of hostilities, and that Austria is foremost in this peaceful enterprise. The members of the Spanish govern ment, however, manifest very little trust in a peaceful solution. Several of them hinted as much in conversa- tions to-day. In political circles the attitude is very skeptical, only a few believing that peace will be maintain ,e. @% continues to work for an arrangement of the dispute. The discussion of the resolutions now before the American senate is being watched with great in terest.
 National Subscriptions.
 The national subscription to increase the navy is expected very soon to reach 50000,0OO pesetas, several wealthy Spanish noblemen subscribing as much as 50O000 pesetas each. The so-called Catholic party, composed of Ulramon- tanes and Dissenters from the Carlists, have resolved to open a subscription of it's own, the proceeds of which will be devoted to such patriotic end as it's members may think proper. Apart from this, however, the national sub- scription is creating very wide enthu- siasm. As regards popular patriotic outburst, it is only showing itself in sparks.
 Students Rioting.
 In Barcelona the students have re- newed their rioting. They invaded the beautiful botanical gardens and denud- ed many of the trees of their branches and flowers, which they carried en- twined with the Spanish colors as ban- ners, parading the streets. The rector tried in vain to paclfy them, but they smashed the windows in the universi- ty building. In Valencia things seem quieter. Even the republican papers advise the people to be calm. The mil itary and naval activity has been in creasing during the last few hours, but no details are given as to the prepara- tions.
 General woodford.
 General Woodford is now keeping aloof from official centers. He has had no conference with Senor Gullon, the foreign minister, for the last three days. The news published in this af- ternoon's Imparcial from it's London correspondent concerning the deep in- terest taken by Queen Victoria, hel earnest desire for peace and her per sonal endeavors in favor of it's preser. vation has been read here with the greatest interest. A member of the cabinet said to me to-day: Spain feels grateful for those endeavors. The British government can exert great influence in favor of peace if it cares to do so, persuaded as it is, that the United States is simply violating in the most brutal manner all internationa rights in their dealings with us." Pub. lie opinion, however, expects nothing from England, suspecting that the British government has reasons of its own for siding with the United States Warlike Note Meets Approval. Madrid, April 14, via Bayonne, France 1,,H TIA toIr h,x II,