The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-10
ITALY TORN
AND BLEEDING.
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the two days lighting has been that the
working men element although out OF
adequate means offensive or defensive.
has shown extraordinary tactics a proof
among others that organization existed
and that preparations had been made,
perhaps not for an explosion now but
al the first opportunity
Thirtaen barricsdes were bu<e by the
mob at the Corso Garibaldi, where the
main street Is intersected by others,
forming small square.
POLITICAL SITUATION UNCHANGED,
MADRID. May 9.-li A. M-The politi-
cal situation here is unchanged. The
consultation between the Queen Regent
and Senior Gamazo, the Liberal 10 der. SIS
well as Her Majesty's conference with
Senior Montero Rios, the president OF the
Senate. have been without result. Every
body appears loath 90 assume the respor-
sibiities OF assuming office under the
existing condition OF Affairs.
1913 A. Port MahOn, the capital of
the Island of Mnorca (Balearic Islands
is being prepared FOR possible attack upon
the part Of United States squadron. y
Is said that torpedoes are being placed
In all ports and the artillery on the
Mola has been prepared for service.
IL a. M.-There was serious riotinE az
Linares. twenty-three miles from Jaen'
Yesterday The mob assembled in front
of the town hall and finding the doors
locked, tore out the windows. swarmed
into the building and threw everything
movable into the streets. Inc ciVli
guards interviewed and desperate strus-
gle followed in the passages of the build
ing The rioters were finally driven our
nv the civil guards. who frequently nred
into the mob Some OF the rioters pro-
cnred guns and returned the fire.
ANOTHER ATTACK.
r9.s0P M-Later the mob made another
attack on the town hall and drove out
the civil guards. The rioters were well
supplied with ammunition, and kept up n
calling fire. while shouts OF Down wen
the taxi" were heard on all sides.
After forcing an entrance into the
town hall. the rioters pillaged the ouiiu-
ing. Subsequently they oiptured the
residence OF Ia collector by assault
Thay demolished everything I'm sight,
stole 2lOO pesetas and box OF Jewels
and attempted 10 set fire 20 the house
1890 p. M.-eyised figures show that
twelve men were killed and hfty wound
ed. The bodies Of the killed and wound
cd persons were allowed TO lie In the
streets. the fuslllade from the town nan
being so incesant that II Wa impossipis
10 rescue the wounded.
The last reports received from Linsres
said the fghung was continuing ana
that. profting by the confusion, mer-
chants and others were introducing guam
titles OF goods into the town without pay
ing the duties.
A PRIEST STONED.
Serious disorder have occurred at
Rrones. az which place the village priest
was stoned 10 death.
Riots have broken out al Cadiz ond
the troubles are expected to spread TO
parts OF the country which have hitherto
been quiet
Martial law has been proclaimed In the
provinces Of Aihacete and Jaen-
Al Martos nine miles from Jaen. man
women aud children have been paradlns
the streets crying: Death 10 tia
thieves.
up Mt Is announced here this After
noon that Cabinet Ministers have placed
their portfolios In the HANDS OF Senior sa-
gasta. the Premier. With the view cc =
probable reconstruction Of the ministry.
4P Ma cable dispatch has been re-
ceived here from the Captain-GenersI OF.
Povto Rico. saying that three suspicious
looking vessels are lowering IN the ofiing.
He adds that he has confidential informs-
ton TO the effect that the United states
fleet is approaching Porto Rico.
A RUMOR DENIED.
sP. M.-senor Sagasta denies the rumor
that Marshall Martinez Campos will re-
place Lieutenant General Daban as Cap
tain General OF Madrid
An impressive mass was held this morn
ing in the church OF st. Joseph for tbs
repose Of the souls OF those slain at Ca
vite The church was filed with sailors
In uniform:
A dispatch form Porto Rico says o good
fighting spirit revaiis there, thanks to
the munitions brought by the cruiser
Alfonso XIII. and the strong fortihca-
tons The dispatch SAYS that the Span
ish merchantmen which escaped from
the armed American liner was sae steam
err Paullna. which arrived at San Juan
de Porto leo.
BLANCO TELEGRAM.
An official dispatch from Havana as
serts that an American cruiser and a
large torpedo boat attempted to force the
Cardenaz Channel and opened nre on the
Spanish gunboats An.cnio Lopex, hgers
ard Aierta.
After a half hours engagement. tins
dispatch says we're forced 20 retreat"
The Queen Regent consulted late this
afternoon with Senior Montero Rios. Pres
idsnt Of the Senate. who advises re-
construction Of the Cabinet.