The herald., 1898-05-05
SPANS FAMOUS FLEET
HAS SAILED AWAY FROM CAPE
VERDE ISLANDS
JUST where 1T IS HEADED FOR
Is One of the Things Which, Unfor-
tunately, No Fellow Can Find
Out at Present
Associated Press Special Wire

Associated Press Special Wire
NEW YORK, May 4.-The Spanish fleet
which was at Cape Verde islands. con-
sisting of the Vizcaya, Almirante OQuen-
do, Christobal Colon and Maria Teresa
(all first-class cruisers), accompanied by
the torpedo boat destroyers Furor, Terror
and Pluton, left st. Vincent, Cape Verde
Islands. on April %, destination unknown.
ehe distance from the Cape Verde Islands
= the Canaries is about 700 miles. The
Spanish squadron being five days out from
et. Vincent, could have made Cadiz by
this time, steaming at the rate OF about
200 miles day or a little over twelve knots
an hour. But the Lisbon dispatch does
not say distinctly that tho squadron mas
reached Cadiz. It announced that the
squadron has returned to join the Spanish
fleet near Cadiz," which may mean that
news comes possibly from the Canary IS
lands or from some source at Madrid.
At Cadiz the Spaniards are understood to
be fitting out the battleship Pelayo ana
the first-class cruisers Cardinal Cisneros.
Emperor Carlos v. Guiseppi Garibaldi and
Alfonso XIII, besides the warships MI
mancia, vittoria, Destructor and several
auxiliary cruisers and number or TORPEDO
boats and torpedo gunboats.
Headed for Home
LISBON, May 4.-News has been re-
ceived here to the effect that the spanish
Cape Verde squadron has returned to join
the Spanish fleet near Cadiz, which Is near
~ ready for sea. 1t is added that the COM
bined feet Of Spain will shortly start Tor
American waters.
Spanish Rioters
MADRID, May 4--Owing to the threaten
Ing attitude of the population of various
towns, the authorities have proclaimed
martial law in the Province Of Valencia.
Riots have occurred at Caceros, but are
said to have been suppressed by the gen.
darmes. The miners around Ovideo, capt.
tai of the Province Of that name, have
struck work and disorders are feared.
Reinforcements of troops have been hur-
ried to Ovideo.
A renewal Of the rioting at Gijon, the
fortified seaport Of Ovideo, on the Bay Of
Biscay, is feared, and a state Of Siege has
been declared there. The fisher women are
taking the most active part in the distur-
Dances. which are due tothe dearness Of
provisions and the opposition of the peo-
pie to the octroi tax. All the bread at Gijon
is baked at the military depots. as the
rioters are threatening to pillage the regu-
lar bakeries. All the stores are closed and
business is about suspended
From Her Point Of View
NEW YORK, May "A dispatch to the
Journal from Madrid gives an account of
an interview obtained by special COM
missioner with the Queen Regent Of
Spain. During the course Of the inter-
view the Queen Regent said:
1--WE have almost all Of Europe with us
-----Ss ~
passing through that is a great consola-
ton and at tho same time an encourage
ment.
mot that we shall ask anything what
ever from the powers which are express
ing their sympathies for us, but from the
point of view Of strict right their attitude
touches us profoundly. Not day passes
without bringing the King and myself
warm letters from abroad, some even
coming from the United States. These
documents go straight to our hearts.
Como what may and whatever God may
decide we shall always remember them.
Spanish patriotism, which is one Of the
best characteristics of this country. is
being heated more and more by news
from abroad. Our patriotism is not
vain word; 1t is not a flag Haunted by a.
few persons. No. Spanish patriotism is
one of the most admirable things in ex-
istence.
Everybody here Is ready to shed the
last drop of his blood to defend his coun-
try. Everybody is ready to do his duty, to
fight like q hero on the battlefield.
1.-THE Spaniards are fighting for their
country The Americans are fighting
each for himself That is why we are
proud of Europes encouragement. We
have firm hope in the future. God knows
that we did not desire war and did every
thing to avoid it. I can say that every
kind of humiliation was heaped upon us
by the United States. But everything has
an end.
1.-THE United States government said to
itself: We can demand everything we
choose from Spain and after some re-
elimination we will obtain satisfaction.
because Spain is poor and will never dare
to face war;
Reasoning thus, they pushed us till
we could go no further. Finally the rup-
ture took place, to the great establishment
of the Americans themselves, who had
fallen into their own snare. They were
SO sure Of holding us in their power
through what they consider our great
poverty that they were not ready to go to
war. They are not ready now.''
"They say. your majesty" said the
commissioner, that the real reasons for
the American Minister'S departure were
not the ones announced; that is, the Span,
ish governments refusal to receive the
ultimatum?"
1.-THE reason given was, nevertheless, al
most the correct one" was the Queens
reply, but previously the United States
Minister had delivered their verbal ulti-
matum-'Either Cuba must be pacified
within forty-eight hours or else rupture
of diplomatic relations, that is, war, will
ensue.' Under these circumstances the