The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-11
THE INSULT MAGAIFlED
By the Spanish Cabinets Accept
ing De Lome's Resignation.

Washington, Feb. TO- The United
States government is to. night on the
verge of q severance of diplomatic rela-
tions with Spsins ION account of the he
LONE incident. De LONE has succeeded
In his efforts to forestall tho intent of the
state Department to have him recalled i'm
disgrace by securing the acce ptance of
DIS resignation before the demand of this
government to that effect had been acted
upon on by the Madrid ministry.
"A cable message from Minister Wood
ford this evening notified the State De-
partment of the action of the SDsnish
cabinet, and contained other information
which greatly agitated Assistant Score.
tary of state Day, who has been conduct
ing the case at this end. He declined to
discuss the matter.
The administration is much dissatisfied
with the manner in which Spa'n has dis.
posed of so serious a matter. No die
grace attaches to De LONE for his con-
duct. such as would have been the case
had he been recalled on demand or dis.
missed from the United States. He ia
now private citizen, having no official
status, and act ording to his views can
snap his fingers in the face of the federal
government and decline to recognize the
right OF the United States to compel him
to leave the country unless by NJ order
an Objectionable person not having an
official standing
Tonight the State Department. Is said
To he making an effort to ascertain IL it
mas the right to send him his paes pprts.
uesplte the TACT that he has ceased to be-
the Spanish diplomatic representative.
Spain appears to have overlooked the
seriousness of De Lome's offense, md to
nave ignored the demand for his recall.
Under these circumstances the United
states cannot acquiesce in so easy "a
method of settlement. The displeasnre
OF the government must be impressed
WIFE greater emphasis on the Madrid cab
met. III the United States incident is to
END with acceptance of De Lome's resir-
nation they will he discredited in the ewes
OF other nations. Positive action 10 ne,
essary, therefore. 70 maintain the dignity
OF the country. IL may take the form OF
recall of Woodford, which is nearly AL
ways followed ny resorr TO bostilities.
several prominent officials have ex-
pressed the fear that Woodford's legation
might he attacked but they will not tell
the reason for their apprehension. 1t is
understood that guards abouG the lega-
ton and residence have been increased.
by order of Sagasta, :or fear the increas-
ing hostility toward America, that has
been so manifest in Madrid, W ould CUM i
nate III an attack on the legation, in which
event war could hardly he aver,ed.
De LONE today cancelled all social en-
gagements and recalled invita- lions to the
diplomatic corps to reception at the le-
CATION tomorrow night.
THE END OF DE LONE.
Madrid. Feb. l0.-The queen regent to-
day presided at the meeting of the cabi-
net. Prime Minister Sagasta informed
her majesty that as soon rs the govern
ment heard the reports of the publication
by newspapers of the letter ascribed to
senior DE LONE he cabled to him asking
Tor an explanation. De LONE having adj
mitted the authenticity of the letter he
was cabled that the cabinet lad accepted
his resignation which he rendered, and
ire secretary of the Spanish legation at
Washington wss instructed to perform
the duties OF minister. 1t is understood
that DE l.ome's successor will be
promptly appointed