The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-02-17
SENIOR DE LONE ALSO SORRY
HE SAYS NEARLY ALL PROMINENT
sPANIARDs LOVE AMERICA.
Treachery Insinuated by Some of the
London Newspapers, and SYM
pathy rendered by All.

MADRID, Feb. 16.-The following semi
official note has been issued: THE news
of the disaster of the Maine has caused a.
painful impression in Madrid. 1t was at
first feared there had been some act OF
imprudence to which the catastrophe was
attributable. Afterward as the details arr
rived, the fears dispelled took the form or
feelings of sympathy and sorrow for the
misfortune which has occurred. The cap
tain general, the commandant of the ar
senal. the sailors of the cruiser Alfonso
XII, the crews of merchant vessels and ali
the available forces hastened to succor the
injured
The government has expressed to Minis
ter Woodford the regret it feels at the
catastrophe, more especially as it occurred
in waters within Spanish jurisdiction. An
admiral in full uniform, in the name of the
minister of marine and the entire Spanish
Cabinet, called on General Woodford to-
day and informed him that the government
had telegraphed to the authorities in Cuba
to do their utmost to relieve the distress
of the injured and to furnish the officers
and crew OF the Maine with everything
which they may need.
The captain general of Cuba. General
Blanco has cabed the authorities here and
has sent a similar message to Washington
saying that the disaster to the Maine was
H.. 1,,a 10 a., accident
The United States minister, General
Woodford did not receive news of the loss
of the Maine from Washington. His first
intimation of the news came from the
Spanish rear admiral. who called at the
United States legation to express, in be-
half of the Spanish government. regret for
the disaster which had befallen the Amer
lean war ship The details then reached
General Woodford in the dispatches of the
Associated Press.
The impartial published an extra edi-
ton, saying that the news had produced
a deep impression in Madrid. The premier,
Senor Sagasta, personally informed the
Queen Regent of the loss of the Maine.
The Epoca says: Whatever relations
between Spain and the United States. Chris
tan feelings and humanity compel US TO
regret the catastrophe. The spectacle of so
many lives suddenly launched into eternity
inspires compassion"
The Heraldo remarks: Although the
Americans try to represent us as people
devoid of virtues. we must face this hor-
rible misfortune sincerely and express feel
ings of compassion" The Heraldo adds:
I'm the face of provocative Americans we
shall always remain proud people. but
in the face of men in misfortune of what
ever nationality our hearts are always full
of pity"
FL Dia expresses sorrow for the disaster.
which it describes as very painful oc-
currence for Spain"
All the members of the Cabinet and of
the diplomatic corps left cards at the
American legation to-day.
Admiral Chacon, the eommander-in-ehief
of the Spanish navy, i'm the course of an
interview to-day said the United States war
ship Maine had on board new explosive
based on gun cotton. manufactured by
special process Such explosives, he added.
were very dangerous, the slightest friction
causing an explosion. He believed the dis
aster was due to such cause.
FL Espanol urges the government TO issue
orders prohibiting the cruiser Vizcaya from
visiting New York.
FL Correo, the government organ. an
nounces that United States Minister Wood
ward tonight received Spain's reply con-
oerning the De Lone letter, and 1t adds
that the incident is regarded as terminated.