New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-21
SPANS CORTES ASSEMBLIES.
SPEECH OF THE QUEEN REGENT.
r,,r ADDRFSSES THE PARLIAMENT
WITH THE YOUNG KING
BY HER SIDE.

BY HER SIDE
ep.1x.s GR1EvoUs CUBAN TROUBLES TOLD IN
s-rpR1xG voRps-A FINE DISPLAY OF 10y
ATTY FROM HER sUBJECrsA STATE
CEREMONY THAT WILL BE NOTABLE
IN THE ANNALS or MADRID.
Madrid. Aprl o0.-The opening Of the Spanish
cor,os to-day was a magnificent sight. All the
u.oo,4h and beauty of Madrid gathered in tho
earote where every available foot Of space was
occnpied There WAS terrific crush at the
entrance leadin; to the Sena; ;orial seats many
(which were occupied by women. Large bodies
-, .roo,s were drawn up outside the building.
,.o,,d,rr the Handsomely uniformed Blue Ora
s,ors and the magnificently attred Palace
Guards. All the members of the Diplomatic
corns were present in full dress.
WILD CHEERS FOR THE SOVEREIGN.
wild cheer at $50 p. m. announced the ar
rival Of the Queen Regent. who was driven to
the Cortes Palace in a state coach. escorted by
detachrnent cf Life Guards. The cheering was
taken UP within the building as the Queen
Regent entered. the cheers being accompanied
bv enthusiastic cries Of Viva la Reina'" "Niva
Alfonso Trece." Viva Espaha,"-a really tu-
nultuously patriotic demonstration.
The Queen Regent read the speech from the
throne while seated with the little King AL
fcnso on her right. and the Premier Sehor Sa-
easta. standing near the King. Her Majesty's
words were inaudbe to all but those in her
I'd Di,Ch
out with cries Of Viva Espafa!"
A wonderful picture was presented by the
Queens entoIrage. consisting of most Of tbs
highest persoaages in Spain in brient court,
military. naval or palace uniforms.
At the close of the speech there renewed
cheering, after which Premier sagasia declared
the Cortes opened. and the Queen Regent ami
the boy King accompanied by the Court left the
building amid another wild burst Of enthusiasm.
THE QUEEN REGENTS SPEECH.
The Queen Regents speech was as follows;
The grave .lnxleties which saddeneG my mind
the last time l addressed you nave increased
and are heightened by public uneaslness' con
veying the presentlmcnt OF fresh ana eredtei
complications as result OF the turn WNAch
events in Cuba have taken. These comphcauon7
were brought about by a section Of the people
Of the United States. which. seeing that lhe
autonomy previously offered III my message Wa9
about t. be put in force. foresaw that the IRE,
manifestation Of the Cuban people through It's
Chambers would frustrate forever the schemes
against Spanish sovereignty whlch Lave nrrl. a
plotted by IN 1se who. with resources ana hopes
sent from the neighborine coast have fette!ed
the suppression Of the instruction in that un-
happy island. Should the Government of th~
tinted States yield 20 this blind current. the
menaces and insults which we have hitherto
not a. of the sentiments of the
true American Nation, would become into!erablr
proyocatons which wou.a conEe: 1, my IoSeyn EEL
relations with the Government Of the United
States.
In this supreme crisis the sacred voice Of hin
who represents human justice on earth was
raised in counsels OF peace and prudence, to
which my Government had no d.mculiy IN
hearkening strong In the consciousness Of It's
right. and calm In the strict performance OF lts
duties.
spain's gratitude is due 10 ;he Pope and also
70 the great Powers whose action strengthens
my conviction that SDain's cause des-rves uni
versal sympathy and that her conduct merits
unanimous apDrcval Il Is possible. howfNel
that an act OF aggression IS Imminent and thar
rot the sancti.y of our rights nor the modera-
tion Of our conduct. nor the expressed wish o!
the Cuban people freely manifested. may serve
10 restrain the paesons and hatred let loose
against the Spanish Tstherland.
In antic.naton Of this critical moment when
reason and Justice will have for their suppor
only Spanish courage and the traditional energy
Of our people. ! have fastened the assembling
q the COrfeS. onN ''t su)'f'l" t'' - 'I 'i NJ
lament will doubtless sanction the unalterahle
resolution Of my Government to defend our
rights whatsoever sscriAces NAY be imposed
upon us in accomDl' shing this task
Thus identifying myself with tho nation. !
not only fulfil the oath sworc In accepting N"
perency hut follow the dictates of 2 mothers
heart trusting 20 tho Spanish peoDlo 20 gathcr
behind my sor's throne and to de'~rd II until
he IS old enough 70 defend 4 himself as well as
trusting 20 the Spanish people 10 defend the
honor and the territory of The nation.
THE TROUBLED PHILIPPINES
The Queen Regent then referred TO the trouble
in the Philippine Islands. and. continuing, said:
Although dark and gloomy future Is before
us the difficulties are not beyond our powers
With our glorious army navy and unite1 ma
zion before foreign aggression, We ,rust In Coo
that we shall overcome without stain on our
honor the baSeless and unjust attacks made
upon us.