The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-05-04

duct as amounting to piracy.
Senior Capdebon, minister fine inte-
rior, explained that a state of siege had
beeen declared, because certain elemtns
had sought oturn the misfortunes Of the
country TO their own advantage by trying
to arouse political passions"
Marshal Campos offered the government
his unconditional support.
Monsignor HERRERA, cardinal archbishop
of Santiago de Compostela, said he spoke
because he desired to stir up the public
mind against the cowardiy Americans"
He declared that the Spanish nation was
the victim of the power Of gold"
Senior Gullon foreign minister, thanked
Monsignor Herrera for his patriotic
speech.
VIENNA IS IN DESPAIR.
Vienna, May A very despondent view
has been taken here since the Manila de-
feat II is believed that the Spanish
dynasty is nearing its end, and great SYM
pathy is expressed for the queen regent in
her dire trouble.
The Deutche Zeltung thinks 1t possible
that Germany will secure the Philippines
in return for renouncing her claim upon
Samoa
SPAIN SNUBS JOHN BULL.
Madrid, May g. In congress today a
resolution of homage in honor Of those
killed in the naval engagement off Cavite
was adopted unanimously.
The message from the queen regent was
then adopted. the Republicans, Carlists
and Conservatives voting in the negative.
ri
Augitti was communicated as was the Of
fer OF the account of British consul gen
eral at Manila to place all Chinese sub
jects in the Philippines under the protec-
ton of the British flag.
Captain General August wires that the
British consul called upon him to say that
he would take the Chinese subjects in the
Philippines under the British flag in or
der to safe guard their lives and property
The captain general added that a number
of rich and influential Chinese at Manila
had assured him that they were satisfied
with the protection Of Spain.
Moret minister of the colonies, replied
TO Captain General August that there
was no reason TO accept the protectorate
which the British consul had wished to
exercise. The British consurs offer had
been communicated to the powers.
The government apparently sees some
deep-laid Vaccination on the part of
Great Britain for the official note says:
This news caused surprised, although
people are accustomed to the methods of
those who direct British interests"
The question is asked:
What can be the object of he British
request?2 China is not in aposition to ex-
pect this or any other protectorate; but
the British take it upon themselves to be
the protectors of the Celestial empire
against French, German and Russian am
billions, with a view undoubtedly to acquire
a new title to the protectorate of Chin
csc in the Philippines. The Spanish gov
eminent cannot accept the role offered it
and rejects the proposition. a. the same
time informing the powers who are not
disposed TO allow Great Britain to protect
China that they have squadrons in the far
east themselves for that purpose"
MARTIAL LAW PROCLAMATION
The proclamation of martial law is couch
ed in warlike language. beginning:
Whereas. Spain, finding herself at war
With the United States. the power OF the
civil authorities in Spain is suspended.
Whereas, 1t rs necessary to prevent any
impairment of the patriotic efforts which
are being made by the nation with manly
energy and veritahle enthusiasts:
'Articlel-A state of siege in Madrid Is
hereby proclaimed.
Article 2-As a consequence of Article
l. all offenses against public order. those
of the press included, will be tried by the
military tribunals
Article SIN Article are included Of
lenses committed by those who without
special authorization shall publish an ar
ticls relative to any movement of war"
Then follow the articles. which prohibit
meetings and public demonstrations.