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WAN IS ON SAYS SPAIN
Our Ultimatum Constituted Such
a Declaration.
ITS FLEET HAS STARTED
A Semi Oflicial Note Makes Such An-
Jougpaementxo Reply I 0 lie Made—Says
Expiration of Time Limit \Vill Be
Awaited Before Opening flostilities—
Spanish Authorities Have Placed Theil
Possessions in a State of Defense and
Their Fleet Is Already On Its “’ay to
Meet That of the United States.
Madrid, April 22.-—'A semi-official
note issued yesterday afternoon says.
the Spanish Government considersthe
ultimatum of the Unit-ed States consti-
tutes a. declaration or war.
The semi-official note adds that the
fleet of the United States.
The language of the note is as fol-
lows:
"The Spanish Government, having
received the ultimatum of the President
of the United States, considers that the
document constitutes a declaration of
war against Spain. and that the ‘proper
form to be adopted is not to make any
further reply, but to wait the expira-
tion of the time mentioned in the ulti-
matum before .opening hostilities.
“In the meantime, the Spanish au—
thorities have placed their possessions
in a. state of defense, and their fleet is
already on its way to meet that of the
United States.”
SENT WOODFORD HOME.
The American lilinister Dismissed Before
He Could Deliver the Ultimatum.
Madrid, April 22.——The ultimatlm of
the United States was received early
yesterday morning, in English. The
Spanish Government immediately broke
off diplomatic relations with the United
States, notifying the United States
Minister to this effect before he was
able to present any note.
Gen. Woodford left Madrid yester-
day af-ternoon. He was accompanied
by his acting secretary and two serv-
ants.
The news of the rupture was re-
ceived calmly. There was no excite-
ment apparent anywhere.
The newspapers print highly-colored
accounts of how Gen. Woodford was
handed his passports. But the cir-
cumstances in the case were as cabled
to the Associated Press. The Spanish
Government, having received the text
from its own sources, did not wait
for the United States Minister to pre-
sent the ultin1atun1_,but sent him his
passoprts.
Hostilities May Begin Now.
‘It is not expected that there will
be any formal declaration of war, as
Spain’s action is considered a virtual
declaration of war, and hostilities may
begin immediately.
Both natons, however, may make to
their own people, and to all neutrals,
what is termed ”the notification of
war.”
The Liberal say: “The Government
will make no reply whatever to the ul-
timatum.”
Continuing, the Liberal points out the
advantages which Spain may derive
from the use of privateers, in which
connection, however, nothing has yet
been officially decided.
TEXT OF ULTIMATUM.
To-Morrow Noon is the Time Set
for Spain to Quit Cuba.
Washington, April 22.;The following
statement of the text of the ultimatum
to Spain was issued by the State De-
partment yesterday.
On Wednesday, April 20, 1898, about 1]
o'clock A. M., the Department of State
served notice of the purposes of this
Government by delivering to Minister
Polo a. copy of an instruction to Min-
ister 'Woodford, and also a copy of the
resolutions passed by the Congress of
the United States on the 19th instant.
After the receipt of this notice the
Spanish Minister forwarded to the
State Department a request for his
passports, which were furnished to him
:m \Vednesday afternoon. Copy of the
instruction to Minister TVoodford is
herewith appended.
“April 20, 1898.
“\‘1’oodford, Minister, Madrid:
“You have been furnished with the
text of a join resolution voted by the
Congress of the United States on the
lfltll instant. Approved to-day in rela—
lion to the pacification .of the-island
of Cuba. In obedience to that act, the
President directs you to immediately
ce'xmmunicate to the Government of
Spain said resolution, with the formal
demand of the Government of the Unit-
ed States that the Government of Spain
at once relinquish its authority alnd
government in the island of Cuba and
wihtdraw its land and naval forces
from Cuba and Cuban waters. In tak-
ing this step the United States hereby
to exercise sovereignty, jurisdiction or
control over said island except for the
purification thereof, and asserts its de~
termination when that is accomplished
to leave the government and control of
the island to its people under such free
and independent government as they
may establish.
“If by“. he hour of noon on Saturday
next, the 43d day of April, instant,
there be not (ommunlcated to this Gov-
ernment by that of Spam 3, full and 3 support. The sum of $50,000 has already
satisfactory response to this demand
and resolution
mediately after receipt of your open tel
egram and before I had communicated
same to szlnlsh Government, Spanlsr
Minister for Foreign Affairs notified me
off between the two countries, and tha‘:
all official communication betweer
their respective representatives have
ceased. I accordingly asked for safe
passports. Turn legatlon over to Brit‘
ish Embassy, and leave for-Paris this
after-con. Have notified consuls.
“WOODFORD.”
SAILING OF SPANISH FLEET.
Leads to Recommendation: from Our \Val
Board to Strike at Once.
\Vashington, April 22.—The sailing
of the Spanish fleet from the Cape
Verde Islands under sealed orders was
somewhat of a surprise to the Navy
Department, but the intimations from
Spain for the last few days that the
first naval battle would be fought
where least expected somewhat pre-
pared the officers for the move.
Spain has evidently been trying to
create the impression that she was go-
: ing to let the United States take Cuba
fleet is already on its way to meet the '; without a struggle, but,
nevertheless,
has been rapidly pushing forward all
' her efforts to concentrate her fleet at
:fully provissioned and coaled.
St. Vincent, so as to be ready to move,
The
:Navy Department has been laboring
under difficulties for lack of official
whereby the ends of1
peace shall be assured, the President '
will proceed without further notice to I
use the power and authority enjoined
and conferred upon him by the said
joint resolution to such extent as may :
be necessary to
Elect. SHERMAN .”
he l'nitcd States Minister at Madrid
was at the same time instructed to
1'. :52 a like communication to the gov-
cymmcnt of Srain. Yesterday merning
"he deeartment received from General . _ _
L I ' view of the fact that she 15 charterec
'~.'_'.- ("1" rd :1 telegram, copy of which is
hervmto attached. showing that the
bllzolllSll Government had broken ,off
1 a. [pic .natic relations are broken
merit This course renders unnecessary
any further diplomatic action on the
gm: of the Un‘lsd States.
“Madrid, April 21, 1898.
(Received 9.02 A. M.)
"Sherm'm. Washington: ’
"Early this ('l’liursdzwl morning, im-
carry the same into 1
news of the moving of the Spanish fleet, ,
because the cables at the Spanish end
have been in charge of Spanish ofli-
cials, the censorship of all dispatches
has been most rigid, and the Spanish
Government has guarded with the
greatest care and secrecy all the move-
ments of her vessels.
But the administration has been
aware for some time that Spain was
going to try to outplay the United
States in diplomacy and prevent the
the presentation of the ultimatum, it
possible, and in the meantime send her
fleet to American waters before it could
be officially known.
The United States, however, has not
been caught napping, and to-day Spain
is the aggressor, and when her fleet
arrives at Porto Rico or Havana it
will find :the United States men-of—wai
waiting to greet them. At the Navy
Department it is acknowledged that
Spain is now prepared to give battle
and to contest every point.
The announcement of the Government“
officials that the navy will not sur-
render but would rather have all its
vessels sunk before surrendering,
shows that there is no child‘s play or
pleasure Cluise anead of our fleet
Naval officers say that it is not going
to be a short w.ar
The expectation is that the Presi-
dent will no: wait for a declaration of
war, or for any further action on the
part of Spain, but will begin military
and naval operations as expeditiously
as military expediency admits of. War
is actually on, but the opposing forces
are not in a position to come into im-
mediate collision. Untll a gun has been
fired it is said the President will not
ask Congress to declare war.
Spanish Consul to Leave To-Morrow.
New York, April 22.-—Spanish Consul-
General Arturo Baldasano y Topete
has engaged passage on the North Ger-
man Lloyd stemer Werra, which sails.
from here at 10 o’clock to-morrow
morning for Gibraltar. It is under-
stood that the Spanish Consul-General
has been preparing for his departure
for more than a week. The Spanish
Consul-General, when seen, refused to
say anything concerning his departure.
He simply said: “The press of the
coutry has been so unfair to Spain that
the dignity of my position makes it im-
possible for me to make any state-
ment.”
Volunteers Will Go to Chicknmauga.
\Vashington, April 22.—Cliickamauga
Park will be the headquarters of the
army, as it has been decided that it
offers the best facilities for the mobil-
ization of troops. The volunteer army
will also be sent to Chickamauga, and
from this point it will be possible to
quickly transport the soldiers to the
parts whence they will be sent directly
to Cuba. All available troops to be
massed at Chlckamauga, and this or-
der will have the effect of adding the
Sixteenth Infantry to the cavalry and
light artillery troops already concen-
trated there.
Canadians Apply for Spanish Service.
Toronto, Ont., April 22.—Chevaliel
Thompson, Spanish Consul in Toronto,
has received twenty-three applications
from qualified members of the Can-
adian Militia for service under the
Spanish flag, while four medical men
have volunteered their services.
On Minister Polo’s arrival here to-
morrow he will be met by a contingent '
of Spanish residents of the city and af-
terward a reception will be held in his
honor. On Monday night he is expected
to be a guest at the annual dinner of
St. George’s Society.
Spain Trying to Buy 00:11.
St. Thomas, West Indies, April 22—
Spanish agents at Porto Rico are try-
ing to purchase coal here and in the
Windward Islands. Up to the present,
they have been unsuccessful. There are
7,000 tons of coal afloat, consigned to
. . _ , ,. St. Thomas. Mr. Van Horne, the Unit-
disclalms any dlSpOSltlcn or intentlon ‘
ed States Consul here, is reported to be
negotiating for a. part of it. Americans
and Englishment at Porto Rico, who
own about 1,000 head of cattle, fear
their property will be confiscated be-
cause of the food famine.
French Aid for Spain.
Paris, France, April 22.—A national
subscription has been opened here in
behalf of the Spaish Government and
is meeting with prompt and effective
been received in subscriptions at the
Spanish embassy. The Temps is much
exercised over the Anglo—American re-
lations, and asks if Great Britain ”is
going to separate herself from the resl
of Europe in order to contract an alli-
ance with the United States?” '
'The Paris Sails for New York.
Southampton, Eng, April 22.——Th<
American line steamship Paris sailed
for New York to-‘day. Her regular sail-
ing day would be to-morrow, but in
i by the United States Government _hel
‘ departure has been accelerated.
To Be Brigadier-General.
VVashlngton, April 22,—It is semi-of-
ficially stated that the President will
commission Consul- General Lee, Colo
nel Fred Grant and Assistant Secretary
Roosevelt brigadier-genelals of volun-
teers.
, Charles Emory Smith, of Philadel-
"is to tax railroad tickets and sleeping-
'I‘TE.
GARY GULTS CABINNT
phia, to be Postmaster General.
REASONS FOR THE CHANGE
Mr. Gary \Vas One' of the Strong Peace
Advocates of [the Cabinet and His At-
titute is Believed to Have Been the
Cause for His Resignation~The 01n-
clally Announced Reason Is Ill Health.
Washington, April 22.——-Po$tmaster-
General Gary has resigned from the
Cabinet and will be succeeded by
Charles Emory Smith, of the Philadel-
phia Press. This action on the part of
Mr. Gary was, it is officially stated, due
to ill health and not because of any
Cabinet dissenslons.
It is generally believed. however, that
the resignation of the Postmaster-Gen-
eral is the culmination of the antago-
nism of certain members of the Cabl—
net to the war policy of the Administra-
tion. It has been an open secret in this
city for weeks past there was a split in
the Cabinet in regard to the advisabil-
ity of the country going into war at
this time for the purpose of freeing,
Cuba 01' avenging’the destruction of the
Maine.
The most pronounced advocates of
peace in the Cabinet have been the
Postmaster-General, the Secretary of
the Treasury and the Secretary of the
Navy. Postmaster Gary’s sentiments
were voiced by his close personal
friends and his political sponsor, Sena-
tor Welllngton, of Maryland, in the
Senate a few days ago. . They were and
are that war with Spain at this time
would be crime; that there is no rea-
son for it, and that we have blindly
rushed into our present difliculty on ac-
count of frenzied war setiment brought
about by the yellow journals and jingo
politicians. These are the'sentiments
of the Postmaster-General. They are
antagonistic to the Administration, and
as an honorble man General Gary felt
that there was nothing left for him to
do but resign.
His successor, Charles Emory Smith.
is well known throughout the United
States as a. vigorous administration He-
publican, and firm supporter of Presi-
dent Mc Kinley and his p esent course
in connection with the freeing of Cuba.
Mr. Smith has been in the city for some
time past as the guest of Senator Han-
na, and has been in close and constant
communication with President Mc-
Kinley. He was present at the \Vhite
House Wednesday afternoon when the
decision was made and General Gary’s
resignation was accepted. As l'nited
States Minister to Russia under General
Harrison Charles Emory Smith has ex:-
cellent opportunities to get in touch
with foreign sentiment. and he is re-
garded in diplomatic circles as a man
‘of more than ordinary diplomatic abil-
lty.
Gary Says He Has Supported McKinley.
Washington, April 22.—-It is stated at
the White House that Postmaster Gen-
eral Gary’s resignation had nothing to
do with our present foreign complica~
tions. It is owing entirely, it is stated,
to the condition of Mr; Gary’s health.
He has suffered a. great deal from a
general break—down of his system,
which progressed until finally Mr. Gary
reached the conclusion that he was un-
able longer to carry the burden of his
office.
Postmaster Genereal Gary was asked
if his resignation, coming at the time
of the Spanish war crisis, could in any
way be attrbuted to that. He said:
“That has not entered into the con-
sideration in any way whatever. I
have at all times supported President
McKinley’s policy on the Spanish
question and I support it now. My
Cabinet relations h ve been most
agreeable and there have been no dif-
ferences of policy.”
The Senate Committee on Post offices
and Post Roads has been polled and
agreed unanimously to report the nom-
inatlon of Mr. Smith favorably. It was
reported that Senator Quay was going
to fight the nomination, but he told
several senators that such was not the
case. The nomination was not recom-
mended by him and was wholly per—
sonal with the President.
The announcement that Postmaster
General Gary had resigned and that
Charles Emory Smith had been nomi-
nated to succeed him came with start—
ling suddenness to his friends in the
House. None of the Maryland Con-
gressmen knew of Mr. Gary’s prospec-
tive resignation.
\
WAR REVEN UE BILL.
Committee Will Soon Have Finished It
——Proposed Taxes on Wines, Rail-
road and Sleeping Car Tikets.
W’ashlngton, April 22,—The Republi-
can members of the Ways and Means
Committee expect to complete the war
, revenue measure and have it ready for
submission to the full committee to-day
or to-morrow at the latest.
One of the biggest contests in pro-
gress in the committee ls over the ques-
tion of taxing tea and coffee. The prop—
osition to place 10 cents tax on tea and
8 cents upon coffee has met considera-
ble opposition, and various suggestions
have been made as to subjects for tax-
ation in lieu of tea and coffee. Among
them is a. proposition to place 50 cents
per barrel tax on pretroleum, but it
now seems probable that this will be
abandoned.
There is also a proposition to tax min- I
eral waters, wines, etc., but a proposi-
tion which now meets with more favor
car tiCkets 10 cents for each trip of
over 100 miles. It is estimated between j
$20,000,000 and $25,000,000 could be raised
from this source. '
Representative Sayers, of Texas, will
offer an income tax law as an am-end- ,
ment to the Ways and Means bill to
raise money for war expenses.
l
Spain Calls Out 80,000 Reserves.
London, April 22.—A special dispatch
from Madrid says the Government has
authorized Lieutenant-General Correa,f
Minister of War, to call out 80,000 re-,
serves. Three vessels loaded with '
trOOps left Cadiz yesterday for a desti-
nation not disclosed.
No More American Coal for Spain. T
Washington, April 22.—-The Senate
has passed Mr. Hawley’s joint resolu-i
tlon prohibiting the export of coal or
any other material used in war from
on...” . ~———
'portl‘ of the United States. .-.-_...., p ‘
A Verde Islands, which says:
BLAIICO’S illN’Il‘ilsrog'
Cubans Called Upon to Rally to
the “Defense of Spain.
Havana, April 22.—-The Official Ga-
zette published an extra last night con-
taining the following manifesto.
The General Governor of the Island 01
Cuba to the Inhabitants of lthe Island
of Cuba.
Without any reason or legality, with.
out the least offense on our part, and at .
attime \\ h-en they have received from
us only proofs of friendship, the United
States are forcing us into war, just at
the moment when quietude began to
settle over the country, when produc-
tion was flourishing, commerce taking
courage, and peace approaching, with
the (lo-operation of all classes and all
parties under the new institutions
granted by the mother country. 1'
Such a proceeding is without glucose
dent in history. It evidently manifest:
the bogus politics of the Republic,
demonstrating the \tricky plans and
purposes that have always been nour-
ished against Spain’s sovereignty in
Cuba, which the enemy has been con-
spiring for nearly a century to destroy.
Our foes now carry their hypocrisy and
falsehood to the extent of demanding
immediate peace in a. war provoked
and sustained by themselves. Her prn
denoe and moderation have been of no
avail 'to Spain, though she has carried
her concessions to the extreme limit 01
toleration :to avoid a rupture.
She still deplores this state of af-
falls, but she accepts it with all the
energy inspired by a. glorious national
history and the pride'of her people, a
pride which will never yield to thI
stranger’s haughtiness nor consent to
see Spain’s right and reason trampled
upon by a nation of nobodies. If the
United States want the Island of Cuba
let .them come and take .it. Perhaps the
hour is not far distant in which these
Carthaginians of America will find
their Zama in this Island of Cuba,
which Spain discovered, peopled, and
which will never be anything but Span-
ish.
It 1; our turn to have the honor of
defending her, and we will know how to
do it with decision and an effort many
a time put forth. I count upon you for
this with absolute certainty. I believe
there is no sacrifice you are not pre-
pared to make in defense of the nation-
al territory, whose integrity is sacred
to all Spaniards of whatever origin. 3
am sure that every one in whose veins
runs Spanish blood will respond read-
ily to the call which in these
solemn moments I address to
all, and that all will group
themselves around me to contribute as
much as they can to repel a foreign
invasion, without allowing dangers,
sufferings, or privations to weaken the
heart of courage.
.To arms, then, fellow countrymen, to
arms! There will be a place for all in
the fight. Let all co-operate and con-
tribute with the same firmness and en-
thusiasm to fight the eternal enemy of
the Spanish name, emulating the ex-
ploits of our ancestors, who always ex-
alted high their country’s fame and
honor.
To arms! Cry 3. thousand times ‘
“Viva Espana!” “Viva el Rey Alfon-
so Xlll!” "Viva la Reina Regente!”
“Viva Cuba, Always Spanish!” Your
Governor-General.
RALION BLANCO.
WOODFORD LEAVES MADRID.
Escorted to Railway Station by a Strong
Force of Civil Guards.
Madrid, April 22.-—The United States
Minister, General Stewart L. Woodford
left Madrid at 4 o’clock yesterday aft-
ernoon, accompanied by his" acting
private secretary and two servants. G.
H. Barclay, the British Charge d’Af-
fairs, and the Secretary of the Ger-
man Embassy, Count von Castell-Rue-
denhausen, saw the United States Min-
ister off; There was a great jingo dem-
onstration at the station.
Gen. Woodford arrived at the station
about a quarter of an hour in advance
of rthe hour at which the train was
scheduled to leave, but the train start-
ed half an hour late, and during the
interval Gen. Woodford conversed with
the representatives of the foreign press
and a. number of private friends. An
immense crowd gathered at the sta-
tion, composed of all classes. A strong
force of police and civic guards main-
tained order, while amid the crowd
moved a large number of private de-
Itectives.
When the train arrived Gen. Wood-
ford and his associates got into a. car
immediately after shaking hands with
the foreign diplomats and Mme. Sickles
and pretty Miss Sickles, who both
looked sorry at the departure of the sec-
retary. When finally the train steamed
slowly away there were loud cries of
“Viva Espana!” and enthusiastic
cheers. Otherwise the order was per-
fect. This wasnot meant as a kind-
ly farewell, but was an explosion of
long pent-up feelings of vengeance.
SPANISH FLEET WAITING.
The Warships Still at Cape Verde With
Fires Banked.
St. Vincent, Cape Verde Islands, April
22.—The Spanish Cape Verde squadron
is still here, waiting for orders, with
fires banked. The ironclads are coaling
from the transport San Francisco.
London, April 22.—The Evening N ew:
of this city publishes a dispatch yestert
day afternoon from St. Vincent, Cape
“The Span-
ish fleet is still here, awaiting orders,
with banked fires. Three additional
ironclads are expected forthwith.”
Senator “'althall Dead.
Washington, ,Aprll 22.—Senator Ed-
ward C. Walthall of Mississippi died in
his rooms in the Cairo yesterday at 5.3l
P. M. His death was not unexpected,
the end having been foreseen severe!
days. Senator Walthall’s illness dated
from January last, when he contracts
ed a cold. In February he suffered
from an attack of bilious fever, and
from this he never fully recovered. H1
was born in Richmond and was 6?
years of age.
Mrs. McKinley in New York.
New York, April 22.—Mrs. William
McKinley, the President’s wife; her
sister, Mrs. Marshall Barber, and her
niece, Miss Mary Barber, arrived in
this city yesterday afternoon to spend
a, week's vacation. While here they
will stay at the Windsor Hotel, where
a suite of rooms has been prepared for
them. _ .. _ fl
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