The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-21

Seniors Dubois and Galarza did not &C
company the party as they viii remain
until tomorrow In an unofficial capacity
The party boarded the Pullman sleeper
Japan" which had been taken entire.
The Minister spoke feelingly OF his de-
parture, saying the circumstances were
most painful TO him.
One OF his intimates ventured the sug-
gestion that he would be back soon again
under much more favorable circum-
stances, but he shook his head and said
he feared this could not be the case He
said his request for his passports had
been made only after the enactment OF
a law which attacked SPANS sovereign
~, impugned her honor and insulted her.
NAVAL ATTACHE TALKS.
Lieutenant De Carantha asked the re-
preventative of the Associated Press, 10
make known the lieutenants views in the
war about TO be opened, Ie SAID the
Spanish people particularly members OK
the army and navy had always entertain
ed she most cordial feeling toward Amer
lea and Spanish ships had found II a
pleasure to salute ships Of the American
navy. now however, a war was being
precipitated by an attack upon Spain
honor. and against this every spark OF
Spanish loyalty would be aroused.
1T Is no longer a question Of retaining
Cuba" said Lieutenant De 'Caran;ha.
THAT was merely question OF territory.
Now a higher purpose IS involved-the
honor and dignity Of Spain-since the
United States has contemptuously order
ed Spain to vacate Cuba, and has made
the infamous charge that we are respon-
sible for the murder of the poor men OF
the Maine. These orders and charges
are made with a kick of the boot and
against such action Spain Will resist 10
the uttermost.
ALSO HAS HEROES.
"Tbere should be no mistake about this.
History has recorded that even the le-
gions of Napoleon. with 10000 men bear
ing the triumphs Of all Europe. were halt
ed and retired from Spain after those le-
gions had lost between 2O),0OJ and 100000
men. We recognize the gallantry OF the
American navy and the notable heroes Of
its past-Paul Jones. Farragut Porter
but Spain. too. has her heroes and their
blood Is i'm the veins Of those now called
upon 10 defend her honor. I speak after
recently talking with my naval associates.
commanders Of Spanish ships and of tor
pedo boats. and / know that there Is but
one sentiment. namely. that not one
Spanish ship shall be taken. Your navy
may send many OF them 10 the bottom
superior forces may seek 20 annihilate
them. but not a Spanish ship will sur
render to the American navy. With hon
or at stake that would be the response
of the navy OF Spain
Lieut.. De Carantha spoke with great
earnestness and his statement was taken
I'm notes and authorized
The departure Of the Spanish party
brought to a close most eventful day at
the Spanish Legation.
REQUEST FOR PASSPORTS.
At 11:22 a. NJ. the Minister received
from the State Department a copy of the
ultimatum and Immediately demanded his
passports i'm the following letter
Spanish Legation.
Washington, April 20, 1S9S.
''Mr. Secretary: The resolution adopted
by the Congress of the United States Of
America. and approved to-day by the
President, is OF such "A nature that my
permanence in Washington becomes i'm
possible. and obliges me 10 request Of you
the delivery of my passports. The prOtec-
ton OF the Spanish interests will be en-
trusted to the French Ambassador and 10
the Austrian Hungarian Minister. On this
occasion. very painful 10 me. have the
honor 10 renew To YOU the assurances OF
my highest consideration.
(Signed)
LUIS POLO DE BERNABE."
"Hon. John Sherman. Secretary OF State
OF the United States OF America" etc.
1ne passports IedCncu the Minister AT
T. NJ. They were accompanied by a
letter from Secretary Sherman I'm which
the Secretary expressed his regret 4hat
the Minister had felt called upon TO take
this step. -
During the afternoon the Legation was
I'm great confusion as the actual moving
81 archives ana records progressed.
These were carried 90 large vans and
taken then TO the Austrian Legation.
DESPITE this disorder Of moving. amhassa-
doris. ministers and diplomatic secretaries
kept calling IN a constant stream. They
had been Officially informed OF the Min
ten a note 70 each foreign representative
Immediately after calling for his pass
ports.
The callers included representatives OF
nearly every foreign establishment In
Washington.
The Spanish Legation is now closed.