The record-union., 1898-04-21
SPANISH
CHEERS FOR
The QUEEN.
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United States yield to this blind cur
rent of menaces and insults which we
have hitherto been able to regard with
indifference, for they were not an eX-
preston of the sentiments of the true
American nation, they would become
intolerable provocations which would
compel my Government, in defense of
national dignity to sever relations with
the Government of the United States.
In this supreme crisis the sacred
voice of him who represents human JUS
tice on earth was raised in counsels of
peace and prudence to which my Gov
ernment had no difficulty in hearken-
ing, strong in the consciousness of it's
right, and calm in the strict perform
ance of its duties"
Her majesty added: SPANS graft
tude is due to the Pope and also to the
great Powers, whose action strengthens
my convictions that Spain's cause
deserves universal sympathy and
that her conduct merits unan-
imous approval 1t is possible,
however, that an act of aggression is
imminent, and that not the sanctity OF
our rights, nor the moderation of our
conduct nor the expressed wish of the
Cuban people freely manifested, may
serve to restrain the passions and hatred
let loose against the Spanish fatherlaud.
I'm anticipation of this critical mo-
ment, when reason and justice will have
for their support only Spanish courage
and the traditional energy of our peopIe,
l have hastened the assembling of the
Cortes and the supreme decision of par
lament will doubtless sanction the un-
alterable decision of my Government to
defend our rights, with whatsoever sac
rifices may be imposed on US in ac-
knowledging this task.
THUS identifying myself with the ma
ton, I not only fulfill the oath / swore in
accepting the regency, but L follow the
dictates of a mothers heart, trusting to
the Spanish people to gather behind my
sons throne and to defend it until he is
old enough to defend it himself, as we'll
as trusting to the Spanish people to de-
fend the honor and the territory of the
nation"
The Queen Regent then referred to
the trouble in the Philippine Islands and
continuing said: Although a dark and
gloomy future is before us, the difficult
ties are not beyond our power With
nation before foreign aggression, We
trust in God that we shall overcome
without stain on our honor the base
less and unjust attacks made upon us
The Queen Recent read the speech
from the throne while seated with the
young King Alphonso on her right and
the Premier, Senor Sagasta, standing
near the King. Her majesty's words
were inaudible to all, but those in her
immediate vicinity. The reading was
greeted with cries of "Vive Espana."
A wonderful picture was presented by
the Queens encourage, consisting of
most of the highest personages in Spain
in brilliant court, military, naval OF
palace uniforms. At the close of her
majesty's speech there was resumed
cheering, after which Premier Sagasta
declared the Cortes open and the Queen
Regent and the boy King, accompanied
by the court, left the. building amid an
other wild burst of enthusiasm
After the opening session of the
Cortes the Ministers met in council ex-
| traordinary and discussed exclusively
naval and military matters. No state
ment has been issued regarding the
decisions reached
After the council Senior Sagasta. the
Premier, declared that the Government
had up to that time received nothing
regarding the ultimatum.
United States Minister Woodford has
not yet asked for his passports
/ Herbert w. Bowen, American Consul
General at Barcelona, will leave that
city on Thursday, after transferring the
papers of the Consulate to the British
Consul