The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-04

VIENNA. May 3.-It is believed here
that the Spanish dynasty is nearing the
enc.
LONDON May Especial dispatches
ION Brussels say high Spanish diplomats
there declare Spain practically in a state
Of revolution. The end Of the regency
has begun.
Tho Madrid CORE pondent OF the Daily
Mail. telegraphing Tuesday says: There
is no longer any doubt that the internal
situation IS causing the government al
most as much uneasiness as the external
Last nights demonstration was one of
the most serious, since those openly par
ticipatng showed their revolution tenden-
cles Cries were raised Of Down with the
Bourbons." Long live Don Carlos.
Long live the Republic and Long live
Weyler.
The first move OF the demonstrators,
over a thousand strong. was 10 the house
of General Weyler with the object Of
cheering him. He did not appear, and
the crowd then went 20 the resid 'nce
OF Senor Sagasta. where the ministers
were in conference, and shouted IN favor
of his resignation. SenOr Aguilera, Clyu
Governor Of Madrid. broke up the pro-
cession with the aid of the police. who
were badly stoned, and had 10 charge
the crowd. The authorities thereupOn
met senior Aguilera, who announced his
intention OF resigning, saying that II
cost him great trouble to repress such
manifestations, and he was not able TO
answer for order with the power at his
disposal.
"Thereupon the edlct was issued plac-
ing Madrid under martial law and the
Military Governor, General Dabau, re-
ceived stringent orders from General
Correa. the Minister Of War, for the pre-
seVation Of peace.
CABINET CRISIS IMMINENT
Meanwhile the Cabinet Council is dis
cussing the political situation in Spain.
Admiral Bermajo. Minister OF Navy, and
General Correa are strongly in favor Of
the immediate suspension Of the consti-
tutional guarantees, a step which re-
quires closing the Cortas. The other
members OF the Cabinet. however. con-
slider this inconyenient at the present
moment
"There is a general belief that a abCinet
crisis is imminent and that it Will prOba-
bly, end in a considerable modification OF
the present government, possibly the
formation Of a national ministry under
the presidency of Marshal Martinez Cam
pos. The Cortes is certain to be closed
shortly.
The events of the last few days have
Increased the popularity OF General Wey-
Ter. who favOrs an out and out war
policy. At the same time there is no
real ground for anticipating that he will
come 10 the head of affairs. General
Weyler is q notorious but not a promi-
nent person in Spanish politics.
CRUEL AND DISHONEST
Everyone recognizes that Weylers cru
city in Cuba and his policy as TO the re-
concentradoes largely contributed 10
bring about the present state Of affairs,
while hs alleged notrious laXity with
regard to public money has not helped
him much
public opinion Is always likely to mis-
trust him and he is unpopular with the
Queen Regent
THE country en- masse Is opposed to
the idea Of a republic. The people pre-
fer Don Carlos or anything TO such a
change. They had enough OF the repub-
lie i'm 1873. The Indignation which is felt
at present is not against the dynasty,
but against the government and politi-
clans in general.
III a military uicltlrfHhp HNoult Cpnc,
nossibly Marshal Martinez Campos would
take the head Of affairs.
DOWN WITH THE QUEEN"
special dispatch from Madrid via
Ravonne. saws: In the mob Monday
night were many officers IN mufti who
were foremost in melting the people 20 at
tack the Minister'S residence, and were
loudest in calling FOR cheers for Wey-
ler There is no doubt these men desiT-
ed to provoke the government into firing
mon the mob and so TO pave the way for
It's downfall. Some OF them We're arrested
but were subsequently released. the gov
ernment fearing To let IL be known that
officers of'the army formed a part of the
mob.
While the streets were thus occupied
great unrest was manifested at the var
ious barracks. and the soldiers were only
prevented from joining the mob by the
personal pleadings of the officers.
The Republicans were even more busy
Continued on Seventh Pagel