The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-04-04
SPANISH PRESS THINK
WAR INEVITABLE.
Throughout the Country the Peas
antry Are Indifferent, Despite
Efforts to Arouse Thena.

II Is clear that no concession Will satisfy
the United States except the Independence
OF Cuba. and We had better Immediately
end the uncertainty" The whole article
OF the Liberal is beliicose
The Pals asserts that great uneasiness
prevails at Washington concerning the at
titude Of the Southern states in the case
OF q war with Spain. and also because
the 0paniards are organizing in Mexico to
invade the states from the Mexican re-
public" In conclusion. the Pals asserts
that 1t will not all be beer and sklttles fer
the United States.
Much excitement was caused today by
the receipt OF a dispatch saying that the
passports Of the Spanish minister at Wash
ington will be handed TO him on Tuesday.
There was little excitement In Madrid
this afternoon owing to the fact that there
was no bullhgnt today. Extra precautions
were taken to prevent disorder at the Re.
publican mass meeting this afternoon. The
number Of guards at the United States
legation was Increased. The object Of the
demonstration was to demand a revision
Of the sentence upon political and other Of
tenders: to protest against the torturing OF
anarchists In the prison Of the fortress OF
Montjuich, Barcelona; to demand the free
import OF wheat. and to demand universal
conscription without the redemption OF the
rich conscripts.
The Denomination . Fisale.
The demonstration. contrary to expecta-
ton. turned out to be very quiet and in
formal affair. In fact. it may be termed
'sdxxle" There were no banners displayed,
and only about 8. 600 people marched In the
proce ssion and remained in the street wnsiN
the deputation was conducted 10 the once
az senior Sagasta, where its members were
politely received by some OF the members
in the absence Of the premier.
40 IdYtnd0. f0rUleT
nacinaI councillors Of Madrid, spoke for
sorne five minutes. referring 10 the objects
Of the demonstration. namely, revision
~ the sentence. the free import or wheat
and universal CONSUMPTION without re-
demption Oh the rich conscripts. NO men
zion was made of the alleged torturing OF
anarchists at Barcelona aithougn u was
M frst understood that this was to be the
main representation to be maze 10 the
premier. The demands Of the people VINO
took part in the demonstration were en-
botIied in a manifesto which was handed
70 the minister of the interior. Senior cap
dopU, who replied. saying he regretted
that. the indisposition OF senior SaSasta
made II necessary for him to receive the
depusation in the premier's place. Inc
Snan,sh people. Senior Capdopon added.
were worthy Of the liberty they enjoyed
and the government would always keep
abreast OF public opinion. But the mani
festo was too serious 10 be Immediately re-
nIied TO. It would command serious at
tention and would be referred to the
cortes.
The minister then thanked the deputa-
ton for the orderly behavior OF those who
took part In the movement Senior Doredo
answered that the deputation placed conf
dence In the goodwill Of the government
The deputat,on then withdrew. Then the
crowd outside was inclined to linger and
discuss the matter which brought the peo-
Die there. But the civil governor mingled
with the people. urging them to dispense.
He said: Go home. my children Every
thing Will be attended to-.
TIE crowds then good naturedly scat
tered.
The Public indifferent.
Despite the efforts Of the press to work
I'D patriotic enthusiasm. the public seem
indifferent to the situation. Except among
officials II Is rarely discussed. The people
are chiefly interested in the result OF
big lottery Just announced and in the
preparation for an extraordinary DULL
fight on Easter Sunday. at which celebra-
ton toreadors from all parts OF Spain will
perform. The people do not wish war.
rather they are Indifferent. as they always
have one IN progress somewhere. and dc
not regard war with the United States as
difYeren, from the others. The feeling that
exists here exists also throughout the
provinces Poultney Biselow writes from
Barcelona that with two other Americans
he has just completed a bicycle tour from
San Sebastian through Madrid 20 Alicante.
In Valencia. clear across the widest part
OF the peninsula, and he says:
II found less jingoism in the whole trip
than IN one block CT the New York bow
cry"
Queen Regent IL for War.
The queen regen, is taking very active
part In Ffhe negotia lions and has thor
ouEhy identified herself with the war
section OF the cabinet. Her attitude Is
much approved by the officials in the army
and has undoubtedly strengthened the
dynasty for the time being. Her majesty
- reported 10 have told Senior Sagasta:
II received from my husband a heritage
for my son ard Will never -gree 10 have
thar heritage curtailed.''
Sercr Sag2srG said 10 a friend after
Thursdays council at the palace:
We went in seven men 10 see one wo-
man and emerged seven women. leaving
the man inside. meaning they went in
disposed 70 yield. but that the queens pa
trloissm and tirmness inspired them. At
the same time II ia reported that the
queen regent is doing much TO avoid a
rupture. The activity OF Count Dubosky,
the Austrian ambassador. in this dirss-
i;on within the asst two days, is said 20 be
inspired from the palace. He has visited
Minister Wocdford and a prominent
member II the cabinet. Apparently there
is Il pessirais,ic feeling a, the United
States legation today
Ft0stila to stay at Cape Verde Islanas
The Spanish cabinet has decided tha.
the torpedo rotiiis g TO >-uxain A. rhe
Cape de Verde stands until further orders
The hotilia viii he joined later sy a
squadron composed az yne arnore,.
cruiser Emperor Charles v, OF 3 20 tons
the cruiser Alfonso XIII. OF $500 tons.
the armoret cruiser Infsnta Maria Tere-
"a. NJ soo tons. and the armored cruiser
CristcoAl Colon, Of $40 tors which viii
accompany the torpedo fosssa to Cuba.