The record-union., 1898-06-25
The Queen Regent Signs a Decree
Of Suspension.
!. The Chamber AijOurns Without Customary
Cheers for The Throne.
Exciting Scenes Both in the Depu-
ties and Senate at Thursday'x
Session, Attacks Being Made
Upon the Government for the
Policy pursued in Political At
fairs.

MADRID, June 24-The Queen Re-
gent has signed a decree suspending the
Cortes.
The decree of the Queen Regent Sus-
pending the Cortes was read in the
Senate this evening. Prior to the read
ing of the decree in the Chamber OF
Deputies, which was crowded, as were
also the galleries. Senor Salneron, the
Republican leader, declared that some
of his remarks had been omitted from
the official report of yesterdays pro-
ceedings
The President of the Chamber, Mar
quis Vega d'Armijo said the omission
must be attributed to the uproar which
had probably prevented the reporters
from hearing him.
Senior Salmeron then said he wished
to have included in the official report
his declarations throwing the respon-
sibility for all the misfortunes of the
country upon the monarchy.
Senor Sagasta at this point rose and
read the royal decree suspending Par
lament. The Chamber then adjourned
without the customary cheers to the
throne.
EXCITING SCENES IN PARLIA-
MENT
MADRID, June "A. - copyrighted,
1898, by the Associated Press 1.-The
debate in the Chamber of Deputies yes
terday on the Philippine question was
marked by great disorder. Senior Rob
ledo, the Conservative leader, attacked
General Polavieja. the former Minis
ter of War, for treating with Aguinaldo.
the insurgent leader, and was interrupt
ed with shouts of THAT is untrue
A scene of the greatest confusion fol-
lowed. and the sitting was suspended
When business was resumed SenOr
Robledo continued his remarks. He
asked if the Government desired peace
or war. If peace, he added, Spain had
better negotiate directly with the
United States, as the Powers would de-
mand a brokers' commission in case
they intervened. He exhorted all pres
ent TO forget their party quarrels, and
remember they are Spaniards.
In the course of his speech Senior
Robledo censured the Minister of Ma
rine and Admiral Cervera. accusing the
Minister of having granted unpatriotic
interviews.
Captain Aunon defended the navy.
He said Senior Robledo's remarks We're
insulting, and he characterized the pub
Hshed reports of interviews with him
as being distortions
In consequence of the last statement
the reporters left the Chamber of Dep
uties, and only returned at the close Of
the Minister'S speech, which concluded
With the announcement that Admiral
Camara was on his way to the Philip
pines tn defend the Spanish flag.
Another uproar was occasioned by
Senior Salmeron, Republican leader. de-
nouncing an attempt to close the de-
bate. He loudly exclaimed, 1T is an
outrage" and was commencing an at
tack on the monarchy, when his voice
was drowned by shouts from all parts
of the house
The uproar continued for some time.
and when order was restored the Pres
ident announced that the Chamber
internal affairs.
In the lobbies great excitement was
occasioned. Senior Samper shouted as
Senor Salameron was leaving the
house, The Republicans are devoid of
shame. They are allowing the Cham
Der to be closed, and they do not seize
the present opportunity to accomplish
something practical"
oi 'oe~iiipei "te arrested, conduct
ed to the Presidents office and called
upon TO explain his conduct
The Senate discussed the political
situation
Senior Gonzales, who said he did not
speak as partisan, but Spaniard.
declared that the country must be told
the truth. The chastisement falling on
nations or on collective bodies, he add
ed, mad never been undeceiyed, as 1t
had been attempted to make the Span-
iards believe
Continuing, he said: For everything