The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-04-19

London, April 19-The Madrid cor
respondent of the Daily Mail, telegraph
ing at 10 o'clock Monday evening, says;
During the day the outlook has be-
come much worse and very gloomy
views generally are entertained. 1t is
the general belief that a rupture is i'm
minent.
The cabinet council met at o'clock
this afternoon. The session lasted three
hours. Senior Sagasta, the premier
submitted a draft of the speech from
the throne. It's tenor is not precisely
known, though it makes an appeal to
the highest patriotism of the nation 1t
summarizes the international problem
and points out that Spain has always
presented ar accommodating front IN
everything which did not diminish her
sovereignty, though she only agreed 10
grant a cessation of hoStilitieS in CUBA
when the pope made his request and
the powers Joined in counseling 1t,
The speech from the throne appeals
to the Spanish people to rally around
the young king, save the country and
grant to the government everything
which may be necessary and urgent 10
defend the national honor and integ-
rity.
The queen regent will open parlia-
ment, accompanied by the king and the
Infanta Isabel. The opening ceremony
is expected to be of an exceedingly in
teresting nature, in view of the crisis.
BAD NEWS FROM CUBA.
The cabinet today discussed various
dispatches relating to the Cuban ques-
ton and the attitude of the United
States. Senior Moret read dispatch
from General Blanco, containing I'M
favorable news with regard to the atti-
tude of the Cuban rebels. It seems
that when the American senate COM
menced the discussion of and voted in
favor of the recognition of Cuban lnde-
pendence. the rebels abandoned their
intention CT yielding to Spain III return
for a broader measure of autonomy,
and there is q general popular distrust
here as to any outcome OF the negOIia-
tons with the rebels.
News of fresh encounters in the pro-
vince of Cuba in the Philippines, has
been received by the government, thus
proving the existence Of revolutionary
centers in that district. Two ariSto-
cratic families at Barcelona have con-
tributed $50000c 60 the national sub
scription for the army.
The fantastic stories published in the
American papers have elected much
ridicule in Spain. One of them accuses
General Woodford of cheating both
governments. whereas the American
minister's attitude is praiseworthy and
straightforward in the extreme.
COUNTING ON MKINLEY.
Madrid, A9ri. 1S.-EI Correo Cminis-
teriaD says: 1T is reported from
Washington that. in the event of the
senate's resolution prevailing, President
Mckinley viii avail himself OF his priv
llege of ten days ere giving the resolu-
ton his approval. provided he does not
employ the actual veto. Amid much
excitement, the note Of war with Spain
prevails in Washington, but further
delays viii probably occur, owing 20
parliamentary routine. or President
AIcKinley's vaeillation.'
FL Epoca Conservative. discussing
the question of priNateering, says:
Spain cannot be lawfully prevented
by Europe from employing the right,
having reserved her liberty of action
at the time of the declaration OF Paris
All circles are exercised intensely in
expectation Of the result of the visit
TO the insurgents camp Of the commits
sioners of the insular government.
FL HeraIdo, pointing out the position
of Senior Polo Bernabe at Washing
ton, says: SPANS minister is stopping
his ears and closing his eyes. while the
government to which he is accredited
passes resolutions ignoring his coun-
try's descriptive rights"
p. NIT is asserted or good author
ity that the mission to the. insurgent
camp is limited to an offer 10 the in
lurgent chiefs to recognize their pres
ent grades in the future insular army
after the withdrawal of the Spanish
forces from Cuba, (which will remain
under the protectorate Of Spanish rule
with a governor, preferentially a civil
ian" 1t is said that the parliament
about TO assemble viii sanction this ar
rangement.
D. m-The cabinet council, after
reading the last dispatch received by
Senior Gl1llon, the foreign minister, Ad-
miral Berneio, minister Of marine, and
Lieutenant General Correa, minister of
war, approved the speech from the
throne, as drafted.
WEYLER FOR CHIEF.
London, April 1s.-The Madrid CORE
spondent of the Daily Telegraph says:
Several influential and outspoken jour-
nails believe that in the event of war
Lieutenant General Weyler viii be
placed in the chief command in Cuba.
learn that a member Of the cortes in
tends to make proposal in that sense,
but it is questionable whether it has
any hope Of success.
The Liberal today reDroduces YER
batim the United States senate's Cuban
resolution. The Liberal saws it is not
frightened by its reality. though it does
not support the rumors in official circles
that the proceedings at Washington are
a cloak to gain time for further nego-
tiations between the pope and the pow
ers.
The Liberal adds: "Such rumors are
dangerous, as they lead to popular dis
content. The truth is, a conflict is GER
tain.
president Mckinley is ambitiously
following a deliberate plan, and the
powers are too jealous of one another
to interfere, though they may be driven
10 suppress hOstilities, Should their
interests be endangered. Spain has
no allies. and must protect her honor
Let the government see to it that it be
united SPAIN
BARCELONA EXCITED.