The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-05-17
THE ENIuY>S CAPITAL
Rumored Re>ignasion af thc Cabinet.
silly Report E'us out that the ln.ur-
gents arc Sui naistinx.

~ "
silly Report Pus out that b In.ur-
gents are Subnaistinx-
Madrid. May 10. via Paris.-Ali the
members OF the Spanish cabinet have
resigned. Senior Sagasta will tonight
communicate the situation 10 the queen
regent. who will entrust him with the
task OF forming a new ministry.
This cabinet which has just resigned
was composed as follows;
President OF the Council-Senor Sa-
gasta.
Minister OF Foreign AYairs-Senor
Gullon.
Minister OF Justice-Senor Groizard.
Minister OF Finance-Senor PUG
cerver.
Minister OF the In-terior-senor Cap
depon.
Minister OF war-General Correa-
Minister OF Marine-Admiral Ber-
Minister OF Agriculture and Com
merce and Public works-Count
Xiquena.
Minister OF the Colonies-senor
| Moret.
TO FIGHT TO THE FINISH.
Madrid, May IS p. NIT Is OIL
cially denied that the cabinet changes
On n contrary. II Is declared that
are connected with a peace movement.
Premier Sagasta's ministry. when the
new cabinet is formed, VIII continue -
prosecute the w2r with the full re-
sources of the country.
Madrid, May l5-ll p. m.-The cabi-
net council this evening terminated AZ
half past nine. \ minister who was
intervied on the situation declared that
nothing definite had been decided upon
as to changes in the cabinet. pending
gent and Senior Sagasta.
The official Correspondence publishes
a note as to Cuban affairs which is
commented upon. The note asserts
that affairs in Cuba wear a more reas-
surfing aspect, that the submission Of
numerous insurgents is expected AMI
that the Spanish negotiations with tn.
principal chiefs offer possibilities of
success.
The Madrid press and people are
elated over the alleged smartness OF
Admiral Cervera in sending AdmIrs
Villamil to Martinique, thirty six hours
after the former was we'll ON his way
to Havana. While II was supposed
that Villamil was scouting ahead he
was really the s~quadron's rear guard,
the Spaniards thus gaining Invaluable
Iil.Ie.
Senior Cullon, in reply TO a newspaper
representative said the Americans We're
blameworthy for bombarding owns
without giving notice and added hat
the government would address a note 10
the powers on the subject.
With reference to the speech OF Mr..
Joseph Chamberlain, the secretary Of
state for the colonies. at birmingham
on Friday might, Senior Gullon said 1t
had real Importance. not only for Spain
but for the future OF Europe. We de-
clared also at a red JOCK would be
- Cd 70 +ha ~-al1- yxvaipaz-
day next, In which the government
declares the blockade OF Cuba inef-
fective and expresses the hope that the
powers in Europe will refuse - recog-
nice st." 4
Madrid May i5.-11 80 p. MI is
now believed that only Admiral Bernie
10, minister of marine and Count Xi-
quena, minister OF public works. VIII
quit the cabinet.
Cape Haytien, Republic Of Haytf.
May 15.-The United States torpedo
boat Porter and the steamship Supply.
which have been here awaiting orders.
have sailed TO join Admiral SIMPSONS
squadron
The squadron posed Cape Hayticn
today. 1t Is uncertain whether IL " III
turn southwark to meet the Spanish
feet or go first to Key West.
GREAT ACTIVITY AT KEY WEST.
my "Nsts Etdss JIG mas
been a Sunday of unusual activity here
and 1t is apparent that an important
strategic movement Is being planned
Commodore Watson arrived on the
gunboat Dolphin from the blockading
fleet of Havana, orders came thick
and fast from Washington, and the ma
val station authorities were instructed
to make quick preparations to coal the
big ships. The ships already In he
harbor have been ordered 20 get uD
steam without delay. but the officers
say they are ignorant OF what this may
indicate. The announcement from the
north Of the coming OF the flying
squadron strengthens the theory held
here that a united movement OF sonle
kind IL contemplated. Several new or
ders have been issued effecting more
complete protection or Key lest har-
Dor. Extra guards and watchmen
have been placed about the naval {
ton store house and only govern
ment employees are permitted to ap-
proach the government dock. The har-
Dor Is almost always crowded with
light vessels and the store houses are
filled with provisions and mmunit
for the feet. so that a sudden attack
by the Spaniards could wreck incalcu-
liable damage.