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happening now the whole country the
people, the parties and the Government
are responsible"
In spite of Interruptions, Senior Con-
zales continued: L have many dead
lier truths to tell. Spain has never
known what a real colonial policy is.
The Senior blamed the Conserva-
tives severely for the present condition
of affairs. He said that Senior Castillo
del Canovas said that he believed Cuba
could be dominated by troops, while
in reality the island needed drastic re-
organization. The war policy, as we'll
as General Weyler's policy, the speaker
asserted, had failed, and autonomy had
proved neffectuaI because it was at
tempted too late. However, the Sen
or explained, the attempt at autOn-
omy was useful, "as it will allow Spain
to quit the American Hemisphere con-
scious of having made good at.
tempt"
The speaker blamed the Liberals for
having recourse to autonomy in the
hour of need, and for now trying to
disown it.
Senior Gonzales concluded by de-
claring himself partisan of peace.
praising Marshal Campos at the ex-
pense of Generals Polavieja and Wey-
Ter, after whose assumption of COM
mand things went from bad to worse.
Senator Navarro Rodriguez replied
He charged Senor Gonzales with be-
ing the advocate of the United States
against the Latin races, and claSsed as
mad men the Cubans, who are anxious
for annexation to the United States.
The Senior then proceeded to urge
the necessity of a union of the Latin
races, and concluded by saying: If
Europe abandons us, we are conquered;
We will fail with glory, reason and
Justice on our side. If Europe abandons
US, she will be dishonored for all
posterity.> while Spain will have all
honored name in history, for she has
spent blood and treasure in discover
ing America, which is repaying her
with ingratitude.'
The Duke of Tetuan characterized
Senor Gonzales speech as being mop
perfume, and upheld General Weyler
and the policy of the Colonial Minister
Continuing, the Duke portrayed the
difficulty of conducting a distant war;
and scathingly denounced the United
States as treacherously attempting to
seize Cuba, under the plea of humani-
tarianism.
In conclusion, the Duke asserted that
the Spanish warships would never low
er their flags before the enemy.
Marshal Campos said he would be
ashamed to abandon Cuba, when there
were 10000 men there, not counting
the volunteers, prepared to resist for-
eign aggression.
The Marshal urged the Government
to remain in office. He concluded by
saying: If the Conservatives do not
accept power in the event of their be-
ing called upon to do so, then, in order
to maintain the dignity and the honor
of Spain, l myself will pick it up, even
from the gutter" (Cheers)
Senior Gonzales concluded the debate.
maintaining his charges against the
Canovas Ministry. He said the mo-
ment of eXpiation had arrived.
MARTIAL LAW PROCLAIMED.
LONDON, June 25-The Madrid corr
respondent of the Daily Telegraph"
says: When the Cortes closed mar
tial law was proclaimed. The Sagasta
Cabinet Will resign and make way for
new Government which will open ne
gotiations for peace"
The Madrid correspondent of the Fl
nancial News" publishes this morning
a report of an interview with an en-
member of the Ministry, practically
verifying the Daily Telegraph's" Mad
rid dispatch and, adding: 'Senor Ca
maZo will be the new Premier, with
Senior Salvador at the exchequer and
possibly two Silvelaists will join this
Cabinet, which will conclude peace and
prepare the way for the Silvela Cabi-
net. There is no doubt that Spain will
lose all her colonies.
Admiral Camara's squadron left Ca
diz to calm public opinion Camara We'll
knows that before he arrives at tle
Philippines peace will be made