The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-21

people can thoroughly depend Oh tue
bravery Of the Spanish fleets.
The senators and deputies ~ the ioo-
bies Of Parliament tonight taxed mos
determinedly and declared the d'ihaIluS
of the United States would be eiiereetl
caIly rejected and that all the war cted-
its would be voted without oenlu'' u'e
Chambers sitting all night long II neces-
sary.
TO BE A SURPRISE.
The utmost reticence is observed now
regarding the movements OF the Spanish
warships. and In official circles mere u Is
said that the location of the nrst htVai
battle will be a veritable surprise
There are some extraordinary ruhlors
afoat as to General Woodfords leaving
Madrid tonight. the correspondent OF 'he
Associated Press interviewed him to-hleh'
at 1890 O'Clock. General Woodtord SAID ne
had received nothing from washington
to-day and would dine out tonight
Miss Woodford and the remaining Ia
dies Of the American legation accom-
panied by Lieut. Dyer. left by the nisht
train for Parts. Probably apart from MS
dinner engagement General Woodford
thought it would be better not 10 accom-
pany the ladies' 10 the station, thus avoid
ing attracting publicity to their WITH
drdwal.
The American Minister'S good taste Is
highly appreciated.
MADRID. April PIP 4. NAH is quiet
and orderly here and nothing unusual mas
occurred Two policemen are stationed
at the corner Of the street upon which Is
situated the residence OF the United
states Minister. General Stewart j."
Woodford, who began yesterday prepare
ton for his departure from Madrid.
TOO BUSY TO FIGHT
The Prince Of Monoca. who is an Of
ficer in the Spanish navy, has written to
the Queen Regent, warmly expressing re-
gret AT the fact that private duties
prevent him from discharging his naval
duties. but that in the meanwhile he has
forwarded a subscription Of 1000 pc
setss To- the national fund being raised 10
Increase the strength OF the Spanish
navy.
Ex-Queen Isabella. Of Spain, has sent
subscription of 5000 pesetas to the ma
tional fund.
The United States Vice Consul here has
resigned. according 10 the Congress
sional Directory. Ignacio +. Hernandez
is the United States Vice-Consul at Ma
drid).
The newspapers this morning are very
warlike1 in tone. The public generally
accept the situation without apparent con-
Germ.
\ SOLEMN VOW.
Advices from Cadiz say that the COM
mander Of the new Spanish squadron.
now being formed there recently visited
the shrine of the Virgin with his men.
and there addressed the crews Of the
ships Offering the choice OF remaining
ind nh f..f+ Ia
IT is added, unanimously declared that
they preferred to go 10 battle, whersupon
the Spanish commander and his men
knelt and took q solemn vow mover TO re-
turn 10 Spain unless victorious.
10 A. M.-There is no foundation Tor
the story published In Rome. that Spain
has or will OFFER Cuba 20 the Pope. so
that the latter may surrender the island
20 the United States. thus enabling Spain
10 escape the humiliation OF a surrender
TO the United States. The idea is ridi-
culed in Spanish official circles here.
The Spaniards say they will never re-
nounce cuba without a heroic struggle.
II is announced that the national fund
10 Increase the strength Of the Spanish
navy is being hugely augmented
ARMS OF GREAT BRITAIN.
ON the departure Of General Woodford
Immediately the arms Of Great Britain
will replace those Of the United states
over the United States embassy and the
British charge a. affaires will look aite-
the interests of the United States in
Spain
1925 4. Nan of1cial dispatch from
Havana SAYS Captain General Blanco has
chartered A vessel 10 bring over 1900
Spanish sailors, who have heretofore
served in the United States navy, but
who are now DESTROYS Of defending their
own country
The official dispatch adds that the Gu
han iusurgent leader Betancourt has
published a proclamation agreeing l"
suspension Of hosiiliiies.
In conclusion the official dispatch SAYS
"The inhabitants Of Santiago dc Cupa'
oven those who are the most hostle 10
Snain are resolved To fight on the side
Of tho Spaniards and some influential re-
bel leaders have the same intention.
LADIES LEAVE.
Miss Woodford the daughter OF General
Woodford. and the remaining ladles OF me
United states Legation. LETT MadIld To-
night. They will join Mrs. Woodiord IN
Paris. They will be accompahle 10 inc
French capital by Lieutenant u. l.. oyer
the United states naval attache' Gen
pral WOO0IOr0, 1cloiti VI - 80 49,
secretary Of the United states Lesauoh,
and Captain r. II. Bliss. the unlteu
tates military attache. will leave as soon
as the ministers final Instructions from
Washington have been carried out.
7P M.-El Heraldo says: we cannot
believe the vacillating Mckinley. who mas
surrendered his Presidential functions 10
noisy agitators, will hesitate TO sign the
fatal document which will plunge twG
countries into war. but Spain places her
trust in her army and navy ana lea'eS
the result with Cod
II praises Senior Sagasta's speech as
awakening the old national feeling that
was apparently dead ana as Hileu WIN
noble sentiments"
1t contrasts the Spanish Premier's con-
duct with "McKinley's playing 10 the
gallery of spectators and iingoes.
NOTHING OFFICIAL.
Aldnight.-After the opening session
OF the Cortes the ministers met In coun-
eli extraordinary and discussed exclusive
~ nava! and military matters. No state
ment has been issued regarding the de-
csions reached.
After the council Senior Sagasta, the
Premier. declared that the government
had up 10 that time received nothing
official regarding an ultimatum.
United states Minister Woodford has
not yet asked for his passports.
Herbert A. Bowen. American Consul
General at Barcelona, will leave that
city on Thursday after transferring the
papers OF the consulate 10 the British
consulate.