New-York tribune., 1901-02-12
THE TROUBLES IN SPAIN.
UNEASY FEELING IN OFFICIAL CIRCLES
OVER THE OUTCOME.

Madrid. Feb. 1.-THE disturbances of last night.
which we're more menacing than those previously
occurring. left decided spirit OF uneasiness in
official circles. The day has passed without a
startling incident. But the crowds Increased dur
ing the day The idle classes have been wander
ing in the streets. apparently awaiting the cover
of night TO give vent 10 their hatred of the arstoc
racy. The PueTta del Sol "a large square in the
centre of the city,, was the principal gathering
spot. Mounted Civil Guards patrolled it all day
loqg. With the fall of night the assemblagc in
creased until the square black with people.
The single cries and low toned murmuring were
becoming louder until the outcry almost became u
roar.
At o'clock the guards cleared the space. and
their numbers were increased for the carriages OF
the higher classes of people. diplomats and Others
had to traverse the square in going to the ball at
the palace tonight.
on the Prado the gendarmerie were stoned. and
they compelled to charge the rioters. several
persons being injured.
Meanwhile the aristocracy of Spain gathered at
the Palace attend court ball in honor of the
wedding of the Princess OF the Asturfas and Prince
Charles of Bourbon. The magnificent structure.
which abaze with electric lights, could scarce
ly accommodate the invited guests. whose carriages
We're vending their way thither early $ 0
o'clock.
All entered by the royal staircase of white mar
ble at the tcp Of which Napoleon stood the time
Of his entry into Madrid and uttered the famous
expression, as he rested his hands the marble
long desired and turning to his brother: You are
better installed than l."
The long line Of guests traversed the former ball
room called The Hall OF Columns and passed
through apartment after apartment gorgeousy
hung with Gohelin tapestry of magnificent designs
The members Of the Diplomatic Corps awaited the
royal party, which entered promptly 10 o'clock
The Queen Recent was escorted by the Count OF
Caserta. Then followed the Countess Of Caserta
with Archduke Eugene Of Austria the Princess OF
the Asturas with Prince Charles. the Infanta Isa-
bella with the Duke Of CaIabria the Infanta Eulalie
with Prince Gennaro, younger brother of Prince
Charles. and then three OF the daughters Of the
Count Of Caserta
The Regent welcomed the members Of the piplo-
matte Corps Bellamy Storer the United States
Minister, was accompanied by Mrs Storer. Her
Majesty advanced and gave Mr.. Storer q cordial
personal greeting
The royal party then entered the State dining
room, which is one Of the most splendid salons in
Europe The Queer and her partner opened the
dancing within a reserved space. each having
partner he one already mentioned escort The
guests followed so closely that the room became
densely packed. and circulation as well as dane
ing virtually Impossible for two hours. The
people were literally jammed IN. and IT was not
until the Queen Regent, the OF her brother
and followed by her mother and the royal party.
left the ballroom that any one could move about in
The dense thronC. After midnight the younger
prl1ces and prncesses with the members Of the
ing
The whole scene was bewidering spectacle OF
Court grandeur. in which brilliant uniforms were
really less noticeable than evening dress Count
DuhsAy. the Austrian Ambassador, who IS the
Coyen OF the Diplomatic Corps in Madrid on whose
arm Mrs Storer entered the pllace was especially
DISTINGUISHED by his respondent uniform
Particularly noticeable on account OF the be-
tween the United safes and Spain was the cordl-
aAty everywhere eXtenCed 10 Mr.. and Mrs. Storer.
the officials and diplomats crossing the
welcome them.
Demonstrations against the Jesults continue in
Barcelona.
In an interview to-day Senor sagasta. the LID
eral leader. said he dlsapproved Of the noisy
demonstrations. out recognized that they were the
outcome OF The existing situation which was ag-
sEavatcd by tAe Ubao affair He thought the
presence ~ CoInt Caserta in Madrid was unneces-
:ary. and that no ought no, 10 have come 10 the
marriage. "a he might have foreseen his presence
would create trouble. The statesman severely
criticised the brutality OF the police declaring
no law authorized the Government 10 order the
police to club the crowds. though they raise
suoyersiye cries. The offenders ought 10 be ar
rested The Government hopes the agitation will
cease the day OF the wedding. But. I doubt it
said Seu0r Sagas,a "A carnival IS often the occa-
son Tor disorders am astonished that many
people do not attach importan 10 these events.
- in- 70 4oItSte WH1t tLe tu.uIe mas N
store. We know how events begin but We never
know how they VII! end"
lAc lupdfcld4 announces that a lieutenant and
two soldiers were among the persons arrested yes
tcrday. The lieutenant was immediately released
amid the cheers for the army.
The Duke Of EeraEua and General Lopez Domin-
EucZ were thC only Liberals present the banquet
given al the palace Saturday evening in honor OF
Prince Charles Of Bourbon. The former. the
course OF private conversation with another guest
stated that nc uId not repent Of having voted in
me senate AGAINST the marriage Of Prince Charles
and the Princess Of the Asturlas. he believed IL
10 be contrary TO reasons OF state
Count CaScrta spent the afternoon yesterday In
the grounds OF the palace; the Countess also. did
not leave tne palace precincts
Inc students to-day presented themselves i
the gate OF the university and finding il closed pro
tested against the holiday. and marched TO the
I'r4do shouting Down with the Jesui,s.'
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