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.

ana 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
been cabled to Capt. Gen. BIanco to
carry the suspension of hostflities into
practical effect according to their cir
cumStanceS in each district
The cabinet meeting lasted five hours
ana II 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
hc1al 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
the events here on Sunday and Monday
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 address to the crown. The
minister of foreign affairs, Senior Gull
Ion, at the request of Senior SagaSta,
made a 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 were 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
hi
the government refuses to acknowledge
the right of the United States to inter-
fere in Cuba, adding, the doctrines con-
tained 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-
siderad by the Spaniards here that mat
ters are practically as they were before
the message was sent to congress.
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
mobiIizing all the forces of the coun-
try.
The minister of finance, Senior Pui-
goerver, read a decree already drawn
up, relative to the national subscription
to increase the strength of the fleet.
The Globo OiberaD in it's leading
ticle this morning, defends the general
policy of the government, 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 Nacional conservative says:
I'm case President Mckinley is not sat
isfied with the sacrifices the Spanish
government has made to please him,
Senor GuIlon telegraphed to Senor Polo
Bernabe yesterday, warning him that
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 Correspondence independent and
semi Officially says: President Mck1n-
ley's message contains stale news, name
Iv his opinion of the Cuban campaigns,
and fresh news, namely, clear state
ment regarding Intervention. The
message might easily have been more
weighty but it is not possible for it to
-be more impertinent. 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 usefully employ
ed in preparing for war
The Heraldo independently said last
night: 1.-THE message, as expected, con-
to the attitude of the insurgents, re-
veals the sterility of Spain's painful
sacrifices in suspending hostilities.
president Mckinley ignores the pow
ers by his contemptuous silence and he
is further insulting to Spain by saying
he received the advice of the suspension
of hostilities without altering a word OF
his message
The Heraldo then enumerates the
successive insults to SPAIN alleged 10
be contained in the presidents message,
remarking that Premier Sagasta acteo
wisely in discounting the oourse ;
optimism Political circles ask Whdt VIII
the government do2 The moment the
supreme welfare and honor OF the 1ath-
erIand demand it. there viii De close
union of all Spaniards, with energy ana
manIiuess above and prudence and self
sacrifice below.
The opinion is expressed in official cir
cles that neither the message nor last
nights cabinet meeting has changed
the prospects of peace
The Spanish government considers
that apart from its solemn affirmation
of SpainS rights as a nation the min
isters are not called upon to make any
declaration so long as the resolutions OF
congress, or the initiative of President
Mckinley do not lead to concrete acts
The official note also says: firm
consciousness of rights, united with the
resolution to maintain them, will inspire
the nation as they inspire the govern
ment with the serenity necessary IN
these difficult moments to direct sue
cessfu1ly and defend energetically the
sacred interests which are the patrlmo-
nv of the Spanish race