The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-17

by Senior Sagasta was to recall General
VIEWER. the then Captain General OF
Cuba, who was succeeded by General
Blanco. But the situation did not i'm
prove, and Spain was courteously bus
firmly warned that the United States
could not much longer maintain neu-
trality in the face OF the terrible situa-
ton OF affairs in Cuba and the damage
which American interests were suffering
therefrom.
THE MANILA VICTORY.
Spain. however refused TO regard the
situation from a humanitarian and busi-
ness-like standpoint. and diplomatic re-
lations with the United states were
broken off on April 2lst last. Even then
there were rumors or trouble IN ina
Spanish Cabinet. and after the brilliant
victory Of the United States fleet under
Commodore Dewey, or May LIST, the
situation became more and more strain
ed. The Minister OF Marine, Admiral
Bermeio: the Minister Of War; General
Correa. and especially the Minister for
the Colonies were repeatedly attacked
in Parliament and out OF It. and rumors
of resignatons rendered or 10 be tender
ed had been circulating for two weeks.
Tha difficulty II appears, has been 10
find men who were willing 10 assume
office under the conditions which now
prevail in Spain. An empty treasury IN
ternal disorders and the loss OF inc fhllp-
nine Islands. Cuba and Porto Rico are not
the only problems confronting Spanish
Ministers. and it IS not astonishing. I'M
der the circumstances, that military
dictatorship under. possibly Marenai
MARTINEZ de Campos. has been discussed.
MoRET's CONFIRMATION.
MADRID May l6-9 p. M.-Senator
Moret. the Minister OF the Colonies. to-
dav confirmed the statement that any
changes made in the composition OF the
Cabinet would be wholly in the direction
OF a more active war policy
2.3O p M-The Queen Regent has
charged Senior Sagasta TO form a new
Cabinet. The Premier Will, this evening
confer with the Presidents OF the Chem
bers and with Senior GamaZo.
Senior Sagasta believes the new ministry
will be formed by Wednesday next
RECEPTION COUNTERMANDED.
Orders have been issued by Senior Sa-
gasta countermandng the reception
which was 10 have been held tomorrow
upon the occasion Of the Kings birthday.
and he has instructed the Captains-Gen-
eral in all districts not TO hold their usual
receptions.
$3.50 r. M-Admiral Camara. the COM
mander of the Spanish reserve squadron
at Cadiz, has been recalled here 10 con-
fer with the Ministers respecting his in
tended operations.
The newspapers express fear that a
secret Anglo-Americsn alliance already
exists.
p. Mon receiving the announce
ment that the Cabine, had resigned. both
Houses adjourned.
The Queen Regent has written Mrs
Gladstone making inquiries and tender
ing assurances OF profound sympathy.
To-day long telegram as received from
the Princess OF Wales In which occur tho
words: II am praying FOR you"
PROTRAcTED CABINET CRISIS.
MADRID. May ls--7:3) p. M-Mar-
quis Vedga d Armijo. President OF the
Chamber. has advised Senior Sagasta 20
end the crisis as quickly az possible. Sc
nor Montero Rios. President o. the SEN
ate. has offered his support. but does not
desire TO enter the new Cabinet. Senior
Gamazo. who is III. also declines 10 enter
the Cabinet. but he promises TO support
any Ministry organized by Senior Sa-
gasta.
The general impression is that the Cab
met crisis will be protracted.
2 A. MA despatch from Cadiz 10 ri
Heraldo de Madrid. says the Port author
tiles at Cadiz announce that the reserve
feet composed OF the FIRST class battle
ship Ielayo. the armored cruisers En-
psrador. Carlos ". and Alfonso XIII.
the newly equipped cruisers Rapido and
Patria, with the torpedo destroyer Au-
DAG and Procerpina, viii be ready for
sea this week.
THE NEW MINISTRY
LONDON, May IA dispatch 20 the
Morning Leader from Madrid SAYS:
The new ministers Will be Senior Ro-
nero Giron Minister OF Foreign Affairs:
Senior Aunon, Minister OF Marias, and
the Duke OF Admodovar. Minister OF
Public Works. The remainder will 1rn
a makeshift until the budget has been