Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-22
ULTIMATUM DODGED.
Spain Breaks off Relations BsiOre II
Can Be Presented.
THIS VIRTUAL DECLARATION OF War
Spanish Fleet Said 10 Be on the Way
to Meet Ours.
GEN. WOODfORD LEAVES MADRID.
An Immense Crowd Witnesses His De-
parture, But There is no Disorder.
BITTERNESS AGAINST GREAT BRITAIN
Belief That She is Secretly Playing The
Game Of This Country.
BITTERNESS AGAINST GREAT BRITAIN
EQUITABLE BUILDING ATTACKED.


! MADRID. April p, 1116 A. M.-The
utimatum Of the United States was re-
ceived early this morning, in English.
! The Spanish Government Immediately
! broke Off diplomatic relations with the
| United States. notifying the United States
| Minister TO this effect before he was able
to present any note.
| l2.O P M.-The news OF the rupture
was received calmly. There is no ex-
citcment apparent anywhere.
2 p. M.-Spain's action to-day is con-
sidered virtual declaration OF war; and
hosulites may begin Immediately.
$40 p. M.-A somi-ohicial note, issued
this afternoon. says:
WAR DECLARATION OURS
"The Spanish Government. having re-
ceived the ultimatum Of the President OF
the United States, considers that the
document constitutes declaration OF
war against Spain, and that the proper
form 10 be adopted is rot 70 make any
further reply, but to await the expiration
of the time mentioned in the ultimatum
before opening hostilities.
"In the mean time, the Spanish au-
thorltes have placed their possessions in
"a state Of defence. and their fleet is al
ready on its way TO meet that of the
United states"
4 f.. M-The Queen Regent presided
tbis afternoon at Cabinet council.
Senior Sagasta, the Premier, announced
tho de,arture Of Senior Polo " Bernabe
from, washington. and that the United
st,tee Minister General Woodford. had
been informed that it would De useless
10 present any note. The British Am
bassador Sir Henry Drummond No'H''
called upon Senior Gulon, the Foreign
Minister. and informed him that the
affairs Of The American legation were
I'm his Ohe Ambassadors - hands.
The Chambers have elected provisional
officers. the Marquis d'Armijo being
chosen president Of the Congress, the
lower house.
yooDroRD,s DEPARTURE.
TOO u n General Xoodford arrived az
,,, s+stior about A quarter OF an hour
i, od,.ence NJ rhe hour at which the train
,,... soheduled 10 leave. The train
..t.rtod half an hour late and during the
,...,,.., General Woodford conversed
,,,,, tho rspresentatives of the foreign
80 and 81 number OF private friends
a. ir,rrense crowd gathered at the sta
49,. lor,no.ed of AN classes. A strong
,..,i.a and civic guards MAIN
-, ,,.,.r y,bua amid the crowd moved
-. of ,,ri,,t. detectives.
',7,.o,,,,s,t of civic guards accompa-
- xvoodford 10 the frontier.
,,+ ..,irire Minister maintained his
, ,..,,,,,,ass but cooked worn and
-
-. .,,.. crovrd was thicxest about
,...,f,.,5 ,,road his WAY
i''''' ..,.t..,, colonel ,tor.i
-. .,,ou hands With
'"7 -. t.,,,, fo,. ,,i. Find
'''''' ~, a., ,,.,,,,i,,, tn. United
- ,,,-.,,i,.,, and his ,;eueral Wood
t,rd.A residence for so many months.
CHEERS FOR SPAIN.
Nyhen General Woodford took his seat
in the train there was q stir among the
.,,.ctators and "a rY.h toward the win
5.y, of the carriaoa Tho minister sat
,pcopcorned and dienided Senior Apui-
Iar, the Civil Governor Of Madrid his
gigantic figure rising head and shoulders
above the crowd. in a stentorian voice.
raised a cheer. which was thrice re-
spouded TO by the crowd. "Viva Espana"
dong live SpainD resounded through the
station until the train was fairly out
side. This was not meant as kindly
farewell. but was an explosion Of long
pent-up feeling. Outside the station.
Senior Asuilera addressed the crowd,
counselrng calmuess, and confidence in
the government, which, he said, would
safeguard the honor OF Spain.
The English flag is now flying over the
American Legation, which is still guard
ed by the police.
BITTERNESS AGAINST BRITAIN.
There is bitter feeling here against
Great Britain, especially on the contra
band Of war and privateer questions. IL
is the belief OF ths general public that
Great Britain is playing in an underhsnd
manner the game of the United States.
5:35 =. Mn the Spanish Senate to-
day. Marshal Martinez Campos asked the