Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-22

and CABINET ana members of the
Senate and House, at the White
House to-day.
1t was the general opinion that
war already really exists, and that
to make hostilities effective, no
formal declaration is necessary.
1t was thought, however, that it
might be an act of propriety and
courtesy to governments other than
Spain, to make declaration that
would give official notification Of
the existing state of affairs. In
view of the fact that all represen-
tatives Of foreign governments in
Washington have before this in
formed their home offices of the
things which have transpired, it
was deemed a matter of indiffer-
ence whether a formal declara-
ton is made or not
A telegram from Madrid, telling
of Minister Wcodford's departure,
reads as follows:
General Woodford arrived at the
station about a quarter of an hour
in advance of the hour at which the
train was scheduled to leave. But
the train started half an hour late,
and during the interval Gen. Wood
ford conversed with the represen-
tatiyes of the foreign press and
number of friends.
An immense crowd gathered at
the station, composed Of all
classes. A strong force of police
and civic guards maintained order,
while amid the crowd moved a
large number of private detectives.
A detachment of civil guards ac-
companied Gen. Woodford. The
retiring minister maintained his
usual calmness, but looked worn
and fatigued.
When the crowd was thickest
about him Gen. Woodford forced
his way through, and approaching
Col. Morel, the chief of police,
shook hands with him cordially,
thanking him for his kindness and
zeal in guarding the United States
legation and his (Gen. Woodford's)
residence for so many months.
When Gen. Woodford took his
seat in the train there was stir
among the spectators and rush
toward the window of the carriage.
The minister sat unconcerned and
dignified. Senior Aguilera, the civil
governor of Madrid, his gigantic
figure rising head and shoulders
above the crowd, in a loud voice
raised the cheer, which was thrice
responded to by the crowd. "Vlve
Espana" resounded throughout the
station until the train was fairly
outside This was not meant as
kindly farewell, but was an ex-
plosion of long-pent-up feelings.
Outside the station Senior Agui1-
era addressed the crowd, counsel
ing calmness and confidence in the
government, which, he said, would
safeguard the honor of Spain.
The English flag is now flying
over the American consulate,
which is still guarded by the
police.
The following is the text of the
note received this morning by
Gen. Woodford from Senior Gullon.
minister of foreign affairs.
Dear Sir-In compliance with a
painful duty, / have the honor to
inform you that there has been
sanctioned by the President of the
republic, resolution of both cham
bers of the United States, which
denies the legitimate sovereignty OF
Spain and thu aatens armed inter-
vention in Cuba, which is equiva-
lent to declaration Of war.
The government of her majesty
have ordered her minister to re-
turn without loss of time from
North American territory, together
with all the personnel of the lega-
ton.
AS the train bearing Gen. Wood
ford moved off Senior Aguilera, the
civil governor, tearfully addressed
the crowd as follows:
'Senores: The people of Mad
rid have acted like civilized people.
Now that we are alone and can Of
fend nobody, let us cry Viva Es-
panan"
AS he reached the door leading
out of the railway station, he said
Now, Senores, nothing more. No
disturbances. | hope you will act
with the same propriety as always,
that the Spanish people may have
the utmost confidence in the gov
eminent Viva Espana.
The crowd answered with loud
vivas and speedily dispersed.
BY this act the diplomatic re-
lations hitherto existing. between
the two countries and all official
communications between their re-
spective representatives cease.