The herald., 1898-03-16
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MADRID, March 15.-Lieut.- Com
mander Sobral, the former naval at
tache of the Spanish Legation at Wash
ington, in an interview at Barcelona on
his arrival there. Is quoted as saying he
is convinced that President Mckinley
who Is a corrupt President, and the
government Of the United States do not
wish for war and twill resist to the ut
most the intrigues Of the war party"
Continuing Lieut.. Sobral remarked:
Thoughtful Americans also oppose
war. which is solely desired by the ad-
venturers and agitators who compose
the jingo party. The majority of the
House Of Representatives is composed
Of men without prestige and of little
education, who regard politics as a trade
and who would have already voted the
lingo proposals II they had not encount-
cred the strength Of character of Presi-
dent Mckinley, whose authority is die
tatorial. The serious opinion of the
country, composed of business men,
dread war with Spain, which they be-
lteve would be veritable misfortune. as
shown by the fact that the new Spanish
squadron had hardly started for Amer
lean watersI when panic seized all
commercial and industrial centers.
1.-The lingo campaign Is fomented
chiefly by two American daily news
papers, whose insolent language: Is a
positive shame to Americans.
1T Is evident that the United States
intends Spain shall be the actual de-
clarer Of war;"
Lieut.. Sobral added: 'If the Spanish
government decides to issue a national
loan to build a squadron, the patriotism
Of the Spaniards residing in America
will impel them to subscribe third of
the amount and they will give their
money without regard to the issue price
and without considering the conditions
Of the loan."
THE PHILIPPINE WAR
MADRID, March 15.-An official dis
patch from Manila says that 500 in
surgents were killed during the seige of
Balinao. Troops had been sent to the
relief Of the garrison and met with
resistance by insurgents.
THE DAY AT HAVANA
NEW YORK, March 15.-The Herald's 8
Havana correspondent says that the
killing of Colonel Cayto Alvarez. Lieu
tenant Colonel Vicente Nunez and Ma
5or Espinosa was by order Of General
Roberto Bermudez. commanding the in
surgent forces in Santa Clara province.
They had decided to surrender and ac-
cept autonomy Many members of their
forces We're ready to surrender This
was learned by Bermudex, who held a
secret court martial and 1t was decided
to shoot the trio. AS the three officers
lsft camp to ride to La Esperanol they
were fred on by insurgents and were
.alriy riddled with bullets.
Several enga gements are officially re-
ported in Finar del Rio, Havana, Ma
tanxas and santa Clara.
General Blanco has sent an official
cable to the Minister Of War congratu-
lating Generals Pando, Varo del Rey
end Linares for the successful opera
tions against the rebels at Sierra Macs
ira, Palma and Sarriano do Palma,
Ajuacata Ia Esperanza and around the
Camarones river, Bicaya, Cabo Cruz
and the Cauto river on March 7th, 8th,
9Th, 10th end l1th. The spirited engage
rnents resulted in Spanish victories, with
insignificant losses for loyal troops.
Havana Dapers announce without COM
ment tha the batt!eship Iowa will pay
friendly visit to Havana.
Plans are being made for a patriotic
perfo. nance at the Tacon Theater on
Mar ch 19th. the proceeds of which are
h. he devoted to the purchase Of bat
tllship TO be presented in the name of
the loyal citizens of Havana to Spain.
Subscriptions are being made with en-
thusiasm.
Frederick Berndes, the Austrian Con-
sui at Havana paid the highest price for
a box. It is believed that he would not
have taken this step without the con-
sent of his home government. His ac-
tion attracted considerable comment
and 1t Is considered significant.
The Herald's Havana correspondent
gives details of the attack on the Ha-
vana- -Matanzas train Of soldiers belong
ing to General Belancourt's army.
The train was attacked first while rum
ming between Jaruco and San Miguel,
but the guerrillas were repulsed by SOL
diers from the armored car next to the
engine. Between San Miguel and Campo
Florida the train was attacked by an
other band, which was also quickly
Spanish soldiers. Some bullets passed
through the cars. One struck Mr.. Bar
mum of Savannah, Ca, in the left shoul-
der, inflicting a flesh wound. When the
train arrived in Havana he was taken
to the Hotel Belot, where his wound was
attended to by DR.. Dudley, of the Amer
lean Consulate.
Wreckers have recovered one Of the
battleship Names six-pound guns and
will proceed to take up six-inch rifles
in a few days. One body was found
Monday and some bones and clothing.
The body may be that of Herman or
Herbert, as the underclothes marks
show Her." There are only two
men lost to whom the letters would ap-
ply.
FOUND WITH THE FISH
NEW YORK, March 15-A Press dis
patch from Key West says: A shattered
section Of submarine cable, containing
seven conductors for setting off mines.
is in possession of the Board Of INQUIRY
The cable led to mine under the
Maine.
The discovery was made by divers
The mine which blew up the Maine was
connected with switchboard ashore
which was in charge of trusted and re-
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