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The news & observer., 1898-05-04

In the Congress to-day a resolution
of homage" in honor of those killed in
the naval engagement of CaYIte, was
adopted unanimously.
The message from the Queen regent
was then adopted, the Republicans, Car
lists and Conservatives voting in the
negative.
The official account of Captain Gene
raj Augustus communication rs 10 the
offer of the British Consul at Manila to
place all Chinese subjects in the Philip
pines under the protection Of the British
flag. says:
Captain General Augusti wires that
the British Consul called upon him to
say that he would take the Chinese in
the Philippines under the British flag
! i'm order to safeguard their lives and
property. The Captain General added
that a number of rich and influential
Chinese at Manila had assured him that
they were satisfied with the protection
of Spain. Senior Moret, Secretary Of the
Colonies replied to Captain General
Augusti that there was no reason to ac-
: cept protectorate which the Britishr Con-
sui wished to exercise. The British
! Consuls offer has been communicated to
+, the powers
| The government apparently sees some
deep laid machination on the part Of
Great Britain for the official note says:
This news caused surprise, although
! people are accustomed to the methods
Of those who direct British interests"
The question is asked:
''yyhat can be the object of the British
request? China is not in a position to
expect this or any other protectorate:
but the British take it upon themselves
| 10 be the protectors of the Celestial En-
pre against French, Russian, and Ger
man ambitions with q view undoubtedly
to acquire II new title by the protection
] of Chinese in the Philippines. The
/ Spanish government cannot accept the
role offered it and rejects the PROPOSE
ton, at the same time informing the
powers who are not disposed to allow
Great Britain to protect China that they
! have squadrons in the far east them
selves for that purpose.
The news & observer., 1898-05-04
:GARCIA OCCUPIES BAYAMo.
The Spanish Forces Had to Withdraw
Troops Being Sent to Havana.

Montcgo Bay. Jamaica. (via Kingston
Jamaica, May 3.)-General Pando, the
commander of the Spanish forces in the
field. withdrew the Spanish garrison
from Bayamo. one of the important
towns of the province of Santiago de
Cuba on April %, and refugees who have
arrived here from Manzanillo, the port
Of BayamO. by the schooner Governor
Blake, say that General CaliXto Garcia,
the inSurgcnt commander, occupied the
town the next day.
BayamO, or San Salvador, is situated
about sixty miles northwest of tile City
:Of Santiago de Cuba. 1t has pOpu-
lation of about 1000 souls, in times Of
peace. There is no knowing what its
population is at present.
The Spanish merchant and residents
of BayamO, it appears, were in great
fear of plumber and massacre, but Gen
eral Garcia issued a proclamation de-
claring that the property of Spaniards
and their civil rights would be respected
The General also personally assured the
leading Spaniards of the place that they
were perfectly safe in remaining at
BayamO, with the result that business
went on rs usual and tranquility pre-
walls there The people began bringing
in vegetables and meat from the coun-
try and the prices of provisions fell. No
eases of outrage have been reported.
Gen. Pando is understood to be at
Manzanilla, near the river CautO, with
the main body Of the troops whose opera
tions he has been directing in eastern
| Cuba. Up to April 81. about 6,OO0 men
| or 0ne-third of General pandO'S forces
had been sent to Havana, and it is saio
more of them are TO go to the Cuban
| capital. They will he accompanied by
| General PandO himself.
! The population of Manzanillo, which
was about 10000 souls before the wal
has now shrnnk to 5000 and food is
double and treble the ordinary prices.
| But few preparations have been made
| for the defence of ManZanillO.
The news & observer., 1898-05-04

slider this inconvenient at the present
moment.
There is a general belief that total
Cabinet crisis is imminent and that 1t
will probably end in n considerable mOdi-
fication of the present government, poSsl-
bly, in the formation of Il national minis
try under the presidency of Marshal
MARTINEZ Campos. In any case Pariia-
mCnt is certain to be closed shortly.
THE events of the last few days have
undoubtedly increased the popularity of
General Weyler, who favors an out-and-
out war policy. At the same time there
is no real ground for anticipating that
he will come to the head of affairs. Gen
cral Wcyler is notorious. but not Il prom.
inent person in Spanish politics.
Every one recognizes that Weyler' 3
cruelty in Cuba, and his policy as to the
reconcentrados largely contributed to
bring about the present state of affairs.
while his alleged notorious laxity with
regard to public money has made him
much disliked. Public opinion is always
ular 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 in 1873 The Indignation which is
felt at present is not against the present
dynasty. but against the government and
politicians in general
"If military distatorship should
come. it would most probably be under
the Queen regent, and possibly General
Martinez Campos. Even General Pola-
vieja has more chance than General
Weyler. Such dictatorship would take
the form of comforting the Premiership
on one of these generals with full pow
crS"
The news & observer., 1898-05-04
CONFIDENCE IN CABINET.
The Blame for the Philippine Disaster
Packed OF on Bermejo

The Blame for the Philippine Disaster
Packed OF on Bermejo.
London. May 3.-rhe Madrid corrc-
spondent of the Evening News cables
the following message to his paper:
although Premier Sagasta's confer
ence with the Queen Regent and Liberal
leaders. Montero and Rios, led to ru~
mors of the formation of q national
government. the facts are that Senor
Sagasta placed the situation before the
Queen Regent explaining that the sig
nificance of the events in the Philippine
Islands indicated certain possible sOlu-
tions for the future. Thcrcupon the
Queen expressed continued confidence in
the Government. which will continue
rs now constituted, for the present.
'.Senors Gamazo and MonterO express
the opinion that the present Cabinet
should continue in power.
THE ministers met at Senior Sagasta's
residence yesterday evening. and the
Premier communicated to them the re-
suit of his interview with the Queen
Regent
'The Queen Regent and the Cabinet
have agreed that the COrtes should CON
tinue in session.
''Senor Salmeron has given notice
that he will internellate the Government
on the events in the Philippine Islands.
and Premier Sagasta will reply voichg
the intention of the Queens Government
to pursue the war to the bitter end
1T is rumored that Senior Gasset viii
propose that the present Minister of
Marine. Admiral Bermejo, and his pre-
decessor, Admiral Beranger, be forced
to assume responsibility for the Phil
ippine disaster.
'The patriotic feeling here is increas-
ing.
The Spanish officials say that when
Commodore Dewey demanded the sur
render of the Spanish guns, torpedoes.
| etc, Governor General August replied:
Come and face them
The news & observer., 1898-05-04
EVENTS FAVOR WEYLER.
But He is Distrusted by Those il
Authority.

London, May 3.-The Madrid CORES
pondent of the Daily Mail telegraphing
Tuesday says:
There is no longer any doubt that the
internal situation is causing the govern
ment almost rs much uneasiness as the
external. Last nights demonstration
was one Of the most serious in some
time, since those openly participating
showed their revolutionary tendencies.
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 to the
house of General Weyler. He did not
appear and the crowd then went to the
residence of SenOr Sagasta where the
ministers were in conference and shouted
in favor of his resignation. SenOr Agui-
lera. Civil Governor of Madrid, broke uT
the procession with the aid of the police,
who were badly stoned and had to
charge the crowd The authorities there
upon met Senior Aguilera, who announced
his intention of rcsigning, saying that ii
cost him great trouble to repress such
manifestations. and that he was not
oblo to answer for order with the power
at his disposal.
."Thereupon. the edict was issued
placing Madrid under martial law, and
the Military Governor. General Daban
received stringent orders from General
| Corrca. the Minister of War, for thc
preservation Of peace.
Meanwhile the Cabinet council is dis
| cussing the political situation in Span
i Admiral Bermejo. Minister of Marine
aud General Correa, are strongly III ia
yor of an immediate suspension of the
constitutional guarantees, II step whlcf
requires closing the Cortes. The Other
: members of the Cabinet, however, con
The news & observer., 1898-05-04
THE SPANISH PARLIAMENT.
Bitter Dennnciatons of the Government
by Salmeron.

Madrid. May 3.-The floors and gal
leries of the Congress 0Ower house, were
crowded at today's sitting, and some
lively scenes enSued. SenOr SamerOn
said that before questioning the Gov.
ernment the House ought to pay it's trib-
utc of admiration to Spain'S heroic sail
ors at Cavite. adding when it has
been ascertained how much blood has
been shed, and how much money OK.
pended, it will be necessary to establish
the responsibility attaching to the crown
rs well as to the least citizen"
Murmurs of protest followed this re-
mark. The President of the Chamber
called Senor SalmerOn to order and di.
rected his attention to the article of
the Constitution declaring the inyiola.
bility of the crown.
Senior Salmeron renewed his demands
for an explanation of the cause of the
reverse the fleet had sustained
Samcron continued depOrinc the nm.
patriotic attitude of the Conservatives.
and attributing the countrys ills to 'the
wOrn-out regime under which we live. "
e concluded: I'VE exnend millions
TO maintain the monarchy, but have not
enough to buy iron-clads. Whoever will
destroy the existing regime will no -
great patriot
Inns declaration was received with
loud Conservative protests.
Sen0r Sagasta made determined re-
p'y which was loudly applauded nv n
large majority of the chamber. He be-
gan by deploring the fact that the Spon-
lards were not united in the present
circumstances when the country is in
volved in a war forced upon it." IF II
were ever criminal to attack tho fotbor-
land, he said, it was surely moro On now,
lie legged the chamber to adont tbc
necessary war credit II ask 4 he
said' lin the name of the soldiers and in
the name of the fatherand."
The Republicans and Corlists roo+oa
Senor Saeasta with angry donmncia tion
shaking their fists and giving o+hor
marks of disapproval. while tho pnnmh.
llc'nS ana monarchists exchanged hot
denominations. But the debate itsnlr
'cI snort of expectations
me heads of all political soct;ons
uIonlised not TO oppose AMY measures
the government REQUIRED 70 condnnt tho
war The chief interest attached - tho c
snNech of Senior Jose Canaloies who do. de-
ciared that he belonged to no nol;t;cal
The news & observer., 1898-05-04
DOWN WITH THE QUEEN"
Spanish Officers Lead Mob and Cheer
for Weyler.

=
London. May "a special dispatch
from Madrid via Bayonnc. SAYS,
'In the mob Monday night were many
officers in mufti, who were foremost in
melting the people to attack the min
listers residences, and were lOudest IN
callmg for cheers for Wcyler There is
no doubt these men desired to provoke
the government into firing upon the
mob. and so TO pave the way for it's
downfan. Some of them We're arrested,
hut were subsequently released. the
Government fearing to let it he known
that officers of the army formed a part
of the mob.
''While the streets were thus occupied
great unrest was manifested at the va
rious barracks. and the soldiers were
only prevented from joining the mob by
personal nleadinGs of the officers.
'The Renublicans were even more
busy than the officers in urging on the
crowd and shouting Down with the
Queen Regent More than oncc they led
the mob toward the royal. nalacc hut
each time the police drove :thcm back. =
The news & observer., 1898-05-04
IT WILL BE ADMIRAL DEWEY.
The Senate Will Confer That Title
Upon the Brave Officer.

Washington, ID. c., May 3.-Repre-
sentative Grout. of Vermont, to-day in
tr0duced the following joint resolution
Whereas, the intrepidity and skill
displayed by Commodore George Dewey
in his daring attack upon the Spanish
feet in Manila harbOr and its total de-
struction. covered as it was by the pro-
tectng guns of surrounding forts. marks
him as the pOssessor of high qualities as
a naval commander therefore,
Resolved, That he ought to be pro-
NOTED to. the rank of Admiral and the
President is hereby authorized to nOmi-
nate him for that rank to the Senate,
which body is hereby authorized to con
firm him, the general laws regulating
promotions in the Navy to the contrary
Notwithstanding.
The news & observer., 1898-05-04
IN RECOGNITION OF vALoR.
Dewey VIII Be Made Admiral as Soon
as Heard From.

Washington, ID. c., May 3.-Secretary 8.
Long announced today that as soon rs
the department received an official re-
port from Commodore Dewey confirm
ing the press dispatches of his victory
i'll the battle of Manila cablegram
would be sent to the officer congratulate
ing him upon the splendid performance
of the American fleet under his direction.
Moreover said the Secretary. as soon
as the necessary confirmation is Mt hand,
Commodore Dewey will be made an Ad-
miral in recognition of his valor. This
will be accomplished Immediately by
an executive order designating him Act
ing Admiral, just as was done in the
case of Captain Sampson. Later on he
probably will be nominated to the Sen
ate in the usual course for promotion
to the rank of Admiral.
The news & observer., 1898-05-04
NJ. PATENOTREs DISPATCH.
The Spanish Account Sent to The
French Government.

Washington. d. c., May 3.-The
French Ambassador, M. Jules Cambon,
has received dispatch from the For
eign office at Paris stating that the
French Ambassador at Madrid. NJ. Pa
tenotre, has forwarded official details of
the Spanish reverse at Manila. Mr..
Patenotre's report was based on the
latest Spanish official advices 1t states
that the Spanish cruisers Reina Maria
Christina and Castillo were totally
burned up after being set on fire by
bombs from the cnemy's (American)
ships. Two of the smaller Spanish
ships, the dispatch states, were sunk in
order to avoid falling into the hands of
the enemy. The other Spanish ships
were half destroyed and had taken refuge
in Bakers Bay.
The news & observer., 1898-05-04
MADRID UNDER MARTIAL LAW.
Spain Does Not Like the British Offer
to Protect Cinnamon in Philippines.

Madrid. May 3.-Noon.-The procla-
nation of martial law has caused much
dissatisfaction, it being declared uanec-
cessary. unless the government has in
formation of a secret conspiracy. Sun
days demonstration was trivial. even
compared with the trifling disturbances
up0n the occasion of the proclamation of
the Cuban armstice. The newspapers
are particularly discontented with the
state of affairs existing as the mere men
ton of military operations is punishable
severely.
Groups of people which gather around
the snots where the martial law procla-
nation is posted. promptly disperse,
laughing when they read the article pro-
hibiting public gatherings.
All interests is now ccntered iii the
debates in the Cortes.
The proclamation is couched in war
like language, beginning:
Whereas. Spain, finding herself at
war with the United States, the power
Of the civil authorities in Spain is sus-
pended.
Whereas, it is necessary to prevent
any impairment of the patriotic efforts
which are being made by the nation
with manly energy and yeritable enthu-
siasm
article /. A state of siege in Mad
rid is hereby proclaimed.
article .. AS a consequence of arti-
Gle !. all offenses against public order.
those of the press included, will be tried
by the military tribunals.
Article ). In article 2 are included Of
fenses committed by those who. without
special authorization, shall publish news
relative to any operations of war what
soever."
Then follow the articles which prohjbit
meetings and public demonstrations.
An article written by General Wevler
has appeared in n newspaper at Palma.
capital of the island of Marjoria, where
the Genar was born and where his
home is situated. The General saws
that if the government had been pre-
pared, Spain would now be covered with
glory.
Continuing. General Weyler asserts
that the Spanish Army and Navy arc
superior in discipline to the Yankees
whose lack Of dscipine was manifested
in the loss Of the Maine.
General Weyler then accused the Span
ish government Of weakness. and con
cluded with making pesSimistic predic
tions regarding the future.
The news & observer., 1898-05-04
COL, wIGHTs NAME URGED.

Washington. ID. c.. May 3.-Senators
Clay and Bacon and Representative
Griggs, of Georgia. called today on the
! resident rs Il committee representing
the entire Georgia delegation in Con
gress, except Representative Adamson.
to urge the appointment of Colonel Ed
Wight. of Albany. Ga, as brigadier
general in the Cuban campaign.
The news & observer., 1898-05-04
Leads all for North Carolina a88 in B0h News and Circulation

insist on having light thrown upon the
causes of the Manila disaster. and says:
unfortunately we are all depressed
with n presentiment that the disaster Of
Sunday will be repeated in other places,
owing to the same causes"
The news & observer., 1898-05-04
DRIFTING TO DOOM.
Spain is Practically in State of
Revolution.

London, May 3.--A special dispatch
from Brussels says a high Spanish dip
lOmatist there declares Spain practically
in state of revolution.
1t is believed that the end of the Span
ism dynasty is at hand.
The news & observer., 1898-05-04
HER "HONOR" IS
STILL UNAPPEASED
Both Ministerial Circles and the Popuace are for Continuing
the Struggle. Until they Meet the Sampson
Fleet, No Proposal for Intervention
Will be Listened to.
SPANISH CRISIS IMMINENT

Weer String Trouble The Internal Situation Causing
Thousand Strong Pad The
with the Bbos and Long Live Don Gar
D 'Long Republic" Long Live wy Diplomats Declare that the
Regency Nearing Dspeassd with British Proposition protect
Cinnamon nueP Philippines
The news & observer., 1898-05-04

party and could speak with entire inde-
pendencc.
The editor of El Heraldo severely crit
icised the unpreparedncss to the govern
ment.
He said he considered it preferable to
give Cuba independence to embarling
on a foreign war without proper prep
arations.
In the Senate Admiral Beranger. after
an eloquent eulogy of the seamcn who
had died ut Manila, offered his services
| to the government Internationally.
Senor Sanchez Toca violently prOtes-
ted against the breach Of international
law involved in the capture of Spanish
ships by the United States war ships
before war had been declared, and char
acterized Americas conduct as amount
ing to piracy.
Senior Cadepon. Minister of the Inte-
rior explained that a state ofsiege had
been declared because certain elements
had sought to turn the misfOrtunes of
the country to their own advantage by
trying to arouse political passions"
Marshal CampOs offered the govern
ment his unconditional support.
Monsignor Herrera, Cardinal Arch
bishop of Santiago de C0mpOstela said
he spoke because he desired to stir up
the public mind against cowardly Amer
leans.
He declared that the Spanish nation
were "the victime of the power of gold.
Senor Gullon Foreign Minister,
thanked MonsignOr Herrera for his pa
triotic speech.
1t is believed the government intends
to close the parliament the moment the
budget is voted. SenOr Gasset's proposal
To vote censure upon the government is
likely to produce warm debate. Ting
minority, though small. is in possession
of brains far above the average Of the
deputies.
Madrid is quiet tonight.
WILD EXCITEMENT.
London. May 4.-According to a spc-
cial dispatch from Madrid. the lower
house of the Cortes assembled amid
scenes of wild excitement unparalleled
during the last twenty years. There
were great crowds long before the Depu-
ties came together. and the galleries and
Hobbies were thronged. The full police
strength Of the city was put under re-
quisition. and the troops were kent IN
barracks under arms. Seandalous incl
dents occurred during and after Senor
Sagasta's speech, scenes that filled the
moderate members with shame The
Republicans and CarliSts shrickcd
-omnable and insulting denunciations
The news & observer., 1898-05-04

London, May 3.-It is announced in Il
special dispatch from Madrid that there
il no idea of surrender there, either
in ministerial circles or among the popu-
lace On the contrary, it is added, the
war is to be pursued with greater vigor.
This special dispatch adds that it is
even stated at Madrid, by those who are
responsible for the naval movements that
it has been determined TO avoid isolated
combats on unequal terms and with a
superior enemy, and that they now in
tend to throw the whole available
strength into one supreme effort to
crush the American squadron in Cuban
waters.
Continuing, the special says:
Until this engagement is fought, no
proposal for Intervention will be listened
to-"
A Cadiz dispatch says that the second
Spanish squadron, consisting of the war
ships pelayo, Alfonso XIII and Vito
ria, and number of smaller ships has
nearly completed its preparations for ac-
tive service. 1t is reported however, that
great difficulty is experiencing in fitting
out the ships, owing to lack of money.
The British engineers have refused to
serve on board of them owing, it is said,
to the belief that they are liable to
heavy punishment under the foreign en-
listmcnt act.
The Spanish auxiliary cruiser Guarda
has. it is announced, taken fourteen guns
on board, and is now on trial cruise.
The news & observer., 1898-05-04
TURKEY is NEUTRAL.
Crooks Volunteer TO Serve in Our
Navy.

Constantinople. May 3.-The Porte
has notified United States Minister
angel that Turkey will maintain strict.
neutrality in the war between Spain
and the United States.
the American legation has received
more than 1900 offers of volunteers for
the American Navy, chiefly of Greeks.
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