The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-14

on and Incorporated in newspaper articles.
In brief the note sets forth that the Cab
met has granted an extraordinary credit
for war purposes and has incidentally in
creased the grant for the account of the
artillery of Porto Rico.
The minister of the interior. Senior Candle
pom, gave the official version of the events
here on Sunday and Monday and also made
a report on the occurrences in some of the
provincial towns. After disposing of cur
rent affairs the premier, Senior Sagasta.
designated two of the ministers to imme-
diately draw up address to the crown
The minister of affairs. Senior Gullon, at the
request of Senof Sagasta, made a report
on the state of affairs in his department
which the premier thought should occupy
the first place in the debates of the Cab
met. Senior Gullon read portion of the
text of President McKinley's message AL
the Cabinet after referring to the Presi-
dents previous messages. which was con-
sldered necessary in order to fill up the
gaps in the present summary, decided that
the paragraphs received were sufficient for
the Cabinet to affirm that the government
refuses to acknowledge the right of the
United States to interfere in Cuba adding:
The doctrines contained in the message
are Incompatible with the sovereignty and
rights of the nation and are an interference
III the internal affairs of this country"
The Spanish government, however ex-
pressed the opinion that II is not called
upon to take action until the recommended
tons of President Mckinley have become
specific acts. Thus 1t is considered by the
SpaniardS here that matters are practically
as they were before the message was sent
to Congress and the opinion is expressed
in official circles that neither the message
nor last nights Cabinet meeting has
changed the prospects of peace The Span
ish government considers that apart from
its solemn affirmation of SPANS right as a
nation, the ministers are not called on to
m lyn n1ap fif.y1 lo,,<
Iutons OF congress or the initiative OF
President Mckinley do not lead to concrete
acts The official note also says: "A firm
consciousness of its rights united with the
resolution to maintain them, will inspire the
nation, as they inspire the government with
the serenity necessary in these difficult mo-
mentS to direct successfully and defend
theoretically the sacred interests which are
the patrimony of the Spanish race
=, The minister of war, General Correa. and
the minister of marine Admiral Bermejo,
submitted reports relating to the measures
taken to complete the mobilization of all
the forces of the country. The minister of
finance Senior Puigcerver. read a decree
already drawn up, relative to the national
subscription to increase the strength of the
fleet.
A member of the Cabinet Tuesday even
ing declared that the attitude of Spain will
consist in waiting for the United States to
establish action on the doctrines eX-
pressed in the message adding: in regard
to the recent manifestations the government
has confined itself to re-establishing order
The courts will decide whether the cry of
Viva Espana' is punishable Continuing
the minister criticised those who are try
ing to precipitate the decisions of the gov
eminent" He then said Certain acts of
the government are considered by it's critics
to be acts of feebleness, but they are in
reality acts of profound patriotism high
prudence and foresight" In conclusion, the
minister announced that the Cabinet coun-
Gil had decided not to advance the date of
the converting of the Cortes
A far greater sensation than was created
by President McKinley's message to Con-
gress was aroused here yesterday by the
publication of a statement that a resolu-
the United States Senate on the Cuban
question had actually passed the Senate
This announcement was bulletined at the
political centers and elsewhere and pro-
duced much excitement, until correction
was issued to the effect that such a resolu-
ton had only been drawn up.