The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-04-22
W00OFORO LEAVES SPAIN.
Resounding Cheers Rang In His Ears ~
the Train Pulled Out.


General Woodford arrived at the sta
ton about a quarter OF an hour in ad-
vance OF the hour at which the train
was scheduled to leave. The train
started half an hour late. and during
the interval MIR. Woodford conversed
with the representatives OF the foreign
press and a 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
priv ate detectives. A detachment OF
civil guards accompanied General
Woodford TO the frontier. The retiring
minister maintained his usual calm
ness. but looked worn and fatigued.
When the crowd was thickest about
him. General Woodford forced his way
through and. approaching Colonel Mo-
ret. the chief OF police. shook hands
with him cordially. thanking him for
his kindness and zeal in guarding the
United States legation and his General
Woodford's) residence for so many
months.
When General woodford took his seat
in the train there was a stir among the
spectators and a rush toward the win-
dow Of the carriage. The minister sat
dlgnified. Senor AngueilC. the civil gov
ernor OF Ma'irid. his gigantic figure ris-
ing head and shoulders above the crowd,
In a stentorian voice raised a cheeer,
which was thrice responded to by the
crowd.
viva Espano." resounded throughout
the station until the train was fairly
outside. This was not meant as a kind
ly farewell, but was an explosion OF long
pent-up feelings. Outside the station
Senor Anguello addressed the crowd.
counselling calmness and confidence In
the government. which he said would
safeguard the honor OF Spain.
q The English flag is now flying over
the American legation. which is still
guarded by police.
The queen regent presided this after
noon at the cabinet meeting. Senor
Sagasta, the premier. announced the de-
parture of Sengr Polo v Bernabe from
Washington. and that the United States
minister. General wooiford. had been
informed that II would be useless to
present any note.
The British ambassador. Sir Henry
Drummond Wolr. called upon Senior
Gullon. the foreign minister. and in
formed him that the affairs of the
American legation were i'm his (the am
hands.
At the outset of the proceedings in
congress uower house of the corteS)
the president. Marquis Voga D'Armijo.
urged the necessity of the quickest pos-
able us To defend the honor and nag
OF our country.
The chamber commenced forthwith
the election of committees. and II ID
believed that the work of organization
Will be completed by Saturday. In the
lobbies, deputies of all parties were
in saying that America
must be resisted to the utmost
AT this afternoons cabinet council
Senor Sagasta addressed the queen re-
gent as follows:
In this solemn moment. when the
first cannon shot Is almost audible. the
government is prepared To assume the
entire responsibility for it's decisions.
but IL considers IL opportune that the
queen regent should hear the opinion
Of all the pe" teal leaders and In
fluential men of ell parties, as well al
the principal generals"
According 10 this proposal the queen
regent will commence the consultation
his evening.
The semi-official Correspondencia
his afternoon says: "Spain's feelings
iave been outraged TO the highest point
oy the injustice. coarseness. infamy.
)ad faith and insults of all kinds
ieaped upon her by a vile people with
he most ignoble passions and basest
ceilings. We could easily return blow
or blow, but Spaniards never use such
Weapons. which are forbidden in any
civilized country" In conclusion the
expresses confidence
n the eventual triumph of justice.