New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-08

isters were summoned and remained in consulta-
ton until 30 a m. 1t is said the result OF their
deliberations was tclegraphed to Rome from
which 1t was to he cabled to the United States
semi-ofiicial note issued after the adjourn
nont says:
The Cabinet considered every aspect Of the
situation, on t.o information Of the Foreign and
Colonial Ministers. and especially In the light Of
the reports Of the Ministers OF War and Marine
TIE outcome Of the deliberations was the
adhesion of the Government TO all It's previous
decisions. without mobilization. and resolutions
TO that effect adopted
During the sitting the Foreign Minister
made several visits to the Palace"
Ii explained that the decisions to which
the Spanish Government adheres. as announced
in the semi-oflcial note refer to those outlined
at the last conference between General Wood
ford and the Spanish Ministers.
The Ministers at their meeting decided 10 ap-
point a committee TO organize and superntcnd
the National subscription TO increase the
strength OF the feet
EXCITEMENT IN MADRID GREAT.
After the Cabinet meeting and the issue OF the
senli-ofilcia note. which regarded a
r.ous announcement. there was much excitement
and bellicose talk In the city. The cafes were
crowded with people. all eagerly discussing the
situation. and generally approving the attitude
Of the Cabinet.
general rumor current that the United
States Government had presented an ultimatum
10 the Government Of Spain demanding that the
latter. within six hours. should modify the note
presented as a result Of the last conference.
There was 10 truth in the rumor. but It found
credence throughout Madrid. The military pa
pers last night very violent In their ut
terances against the United States.
TO the question whether United States Minis
ter Woodford has demanded his passports a
negative reply IS given, but the belief Is eX-
pressed here that he Will soon quit Madrid.
Sehor Sagasta at the Cabinet Council this
evening conferred with the Queen Regent The
+ Government expects dispatch from Sohor Polo
de Bernabe. giving full details OF affairs at
Washington.
II is asserted her. that the communication
from Rome. which the Papal Nuncio and the
Minister for Foreign Affairs placed before the
3 Cabinet after the regular meeting had adjourned
last night. asked what concessions Spain would
make. The Cabinet, II If further stated decided
to reply that the Government "smply TeaHirrned
its former decision already known to President
Mckinley"
GUARDING TIE AMERICAN MINISTER.
The guards around the United States Legation
were trebled to-day. General Woodford was at
his desk at an early hour and many Americans
called to ask about the arrangements made for
their protection The General said he would re-
main here until directed to apply for his pass
ports. or until they are handed to him He
added that when he leaves the British flag VIII
be hosted over the United States Legation.
In spite Of the alarming situation and the gem
eral belief that the end is about reached. several
Z of the diplOmats still hope for peace.
The Austrian Ambassador. Count Dubsky.
had another conference with the United States
/ Minister late last night.
II is stilI hoped here now that President Nc
Kney's message to Congress has been post
poned that the original programme Will be
carried out
The Liberal" saws II considers the rupture be
tween Spain and the United States an accom-
pl.shed fact. as consequence of tho Spanish
r Cabinets decisions OF yesterday evening. and
adds:
Tho Government has done IT'S duty. When Il
arrived at the conviction that It could not pro-
coed IN anv other way with the United states.
the response Of the Government 10 President
McKinleys comminatory note was conformabis
with the honor Of the nation"
The 'Imparcial" also applauds the decision OF
,he Government and the "Globo" says the Gov
ernmcut Will DO It's utmost 10 maintain peace
without inpairing the national honor
The "IIeraldos" leading article applauds the
/ Governments conduct IN replying 70 "eiefa
Woodrorl whose proceedings are considered
| extraordinarily brusque and barnable. Bile'y
summed up. tho "Heraldo's" Information points
70 the fact that war IS inevitable. but IL snh
attaches great importance to the action OF the
Ministers OF the Powers at Washington.
ASKING FOR LETTERS OF MARoUE
All the steamship firms Of Valencia have OF
rerod all their vessels as privateers and num-
he- o., ship captains have called upon the Naval
/ Commander at Barcelona asking for letters OF
narque similar requests have been received
from abroad especially from France.
The offer of money from the provinces toward
,ba f,nd 70 increase the strength OF the navy
are said to be encouraging the GoVcrnmch'' II
,s said that Biscay alone has offered over
/ 2jOrDO0O pcsetas
To-day being Holy Thursday. all tranfc is
,sro,,od The streets are crowded with
women in nantillas many wearing the nationai
colors IN their hair. going from one church 10
another The spectators are so numerous IN the
rrincipal streets that all have to proceed AZ u'o
very elOWcst walk
/ While the crowd was thickest Genera "oou
ford the United States Minister. ana MISE
/ Woodford walked from the United states LeRa-
ton 10 their residence. They were rccoghizeu
/ bv MANY but their promenade was not marked
! by any special incident
The evening press IL warlike in tone but re-
ports new facts 49,
"Ia Nacional" reasserts that United states
Minister WOodford sent an ultmatuih '"9'
evening" demanding a reply within SIX HOURS
The paper concludes It's statement by expressing
the opinion that war is only question oi day''
"I.a Correspondence de Espaha' 0ndepehde"'
and semi -ofiiciaD says:
Spain las yielded until there IS no'hns o"'