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THE QUEEN 101 WAR
I Says Cortes Was Summoned to
Defend Spain’s Rights.
THE SITUATION REVIEWED
She Refers to the Efforts of the United
States in “Fornenting Rebellion”—Ap-
penis to the Spanish People to Gather
Bound Her Son’s Throne—Says the
Pope Spoke “'ords of Peace.
Madrid, April 21.—The opening of the
Spanish Cortes yesterday afternoon
was a. magnificent sight.,All the wealth
and beauty of Madrid gathered in the
Senate, where every available foot of
space was occupied. There was a. ter-
rible crush at the entrance leading to
the Senatorial seats, many of which
were occupied by ladies.
Large bodies of troops were drawn
up outside the building, including the
handsomely uniformed Blue Dragoons
and the magnificently attired Palace
Guards.
All the members of the diplomatic
corps were present in full dress.
The Queen’s Speech.
The Queen Regent read the speech
from the throne. She referred to the
troubles mentioned at the last session
of the Cortes, saying they had in-
creased “owing to the attitude-of part
of the people of the United States in fo-
menting rebellion,” adding that hither-
to Spain had submitted “to these
threats and injuries, as not being the
genuine expression of the American na-
tion; but, becoming national, they
would oblige me to break relations with
the United States.”
Continuing, the Queen Regent re-
marked that in the supreme crisis the
Pope “spoke words of peace, which
were hearkened to by my Government
in the firm consciousness of right and
in the strict performance of interna-
tional duties.”
Her Majesty added: “Spain’s grati-
tude is due to the Pope, and also to
the great powers, whose action
strengthens my conviction that Spain’s
cause deserves universal sympathy."
Peace Efforts May‘Fail.
Continuing, her Majestey said: “Pos-
sibly, however, the peace efforts may
fail to control the evil passions ex-
cited against Spain. Lest this moment
arrive, I have summoned the Cortes to
defend our rights, whatever sacrifice
they may entail.
“Thus identifying myself with the na-
tion, I not only fulfil the oath I swore
in accepting the Regency, but I follow
the dictates of a. mother’s heart, trust-
ing to the Spanish people to gather be-
hind my son’s throne and defend it un-
til he is old enough to defend it him-
self, as well as trusting to the Span-
ish people to defend the honor and the
territory of the nation."
The Queen Regent then referred to
the trouble in the Philippine Islands,
and, continuing, said:
“Although a dark and gloomy future
is before us the difficulties are not be- '
‘ 'ceived them made a brief reply and ref;
yond our. powers. With "Our glorious
army, navy and united nation before
foreign aggression, we trust in God that
we Shall overcome, without stain on
our honor. the baseless and unjnst at—
tacks made upoh us."
The Queen Regent read the speech
with the little King on her right, amid
great enthusiasm.
Sl - UATION lN MADRILD
Minister Woodford Expected to Leave at
Any Moment.
Madrid, April 21,—All is quiet and or-
derly here, and nothing unusual has oc-
curred. Two poiicemen are stationed
at the corner of the street upon which
is situated the residence of the United
States Minister General Stewart L.
Woodford, who is making preparations
for his departure from Madrid.
0n the departure of General Wood-
ford from Madrid, which is expected al-
most immediately, the arms of Great
Britain will replace those of the Unit-
ed States over the United States Em-
bassy, and the British charge d’ai‘faires
will look after the interests of1 She
United States in Spain.
There is no foundation for the story,
published in Rome, that Spain has, or
will offer Cuba to the Pope, so that the
latter may surrender the island to the
United States, thus enabling Spain to
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.
The Press Warlike.
The newspapers of the Spanish capi-
tal are very warlike in tone.
The Imparcial (independent) con-
trasts the manner in which the United
States and spam enter into the con—
flict, saying: “The aggressor is noisy,
insulting and clamomus, and the ag-
grieved is reserved, calm and self-con-
tained.”
The Liberal, which is the organ of
Senor Sagasta, the Premier, heads its
leading article to-day with the single
word “War” and says:
“The resolutions passed (by Congress)
are tantamount to a declaration of war.
Spain is fearlessly and unitedly pre—
pared to defend her rights, single hand-
ed and abandoned bythe powers. bu t
fortified by the justice of her lause."
The public, generally, accepts the sit.-
uation without apparent concern.
Advices from Cadiz say that “-1-
commander of the new Spanish squql ‘
ron now being‘ formed 'there recently
visited the shrine of the Virgin with hi:
men and there addressed the crews cf
the ships, offering the choice of 11311111131.-
ing behind to whoever felt fear. The
crew's, it is added, unanimously do-
clared that they preferred to go to b'l'f-
tle, whereupon the Spanish command.-
er and his men knelt and took the sol—
em'n vow never to return to Spain un—
less victorious.
An official dispatch from Havana
says Captain—General Blanco has char-
tered a vessel to bring over 4,000 Span-
ish sailors “who have heretofore served
in the United States Navy, but who
are now desirous of defending their
own country.”
The dispatch adds that the Cuban in-
surgent leader, Betancourt, has pub-
lished a proclamation agreeing to a
suspension of hostilities. » In conclusion
it‘ says: “The inhabitants of Santiago
‘de Cuba, even those who are the most
hostile to Spain,.are resolved to fight
on the side of the Spaniards, and some
influential rebel leaders have the same
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answer is given by noon Saturday the
permanence
impossible and obliges me to’ request A"
TIME UP ON SATURDAY
Ultimatum Sent Spain Demanding
the Evaoution of Cuba.
110 REPLY Is EXPECTED
Unless the Madrid Government Yietds in
the Time Granted, the Armed Forces of
the United States \Vill Be Put in lilo-
tion toEnforce the Demand of Congress,
Washington, April 21.—The Cuban
resolution is now a. law of the land and
the ultimatum to Spain an accomplish-
ed fact.
The ultimatum is not long, but it is
clear, vigorous and firm. There can be
no mistaking its meaning by Spain. It.
includes the resolution passed by Con-
guess and the demand that Spain shall
evacuate Cuba, and says that unless an
President will use the armed forces of
the United States at once to stop hos-
tilities in Cuba and drive the Spaniards
from the island.
Resolution Signed.
The President signed the Cuban reso-
lution in the presence of four members
of his Cabinet, Assistant Secretary Day,
several Senators and officials of the
White House. It was a most impressive
scene, and the excitement around the
White House was intense. The crowds
that gathered in and outside the execu—
tive mansion have not been equaled in
many years.
General Alger had brought over from
the War Department a pen which he
requested the President to use in ap-
pending his signature to the document.
The pen had an ordinary gutta percha
holder and as it was handed to the
President by his secr-etry, Mr. Porter,
those present gathered around the table
to witness the act. There was consid-
erable feeling manifested by those
about, but there was no demonstration
or congratulations. The party soon dis-
persed and within ten minutes the us-
ual condition of things at the White
House had been resumed.
The ultimatum was prepared at the
State Department by Assistant Secre-
tary Day and at 10. 30 announcement
was made at the White House that it
had been signed by the President and
had been sent to the Spanish Govern-
ment.
The ultimatum was taken over to' the
White House by Assistant; Secretary
Day, who went over it with President
McKinley before the latter affixed his
signature.
After announcement Assistant Secre—
tary Day said the ultimatum had been
transmitted to Madrid addressed to
United States Minister Woodford, who
deliver-edit to the Spanish Government.
Polo Asks for His Passports. l,‘ '
As soon as the final determination to
send it had been reached, and it had;
been started on its way .to Madrid Set
nor Polo, the Spanish Minister, in a'.c‘--_
cordance with diplomatic courteSie§
was furnished- with a. copy of the paj-fl
pers. The minister as scon as he res-2
quested his passports.
The Spanish Minister’s request was
as follow:s .
“Legacion de Espana
“Washington, D. C. April 20, 1898;
“Mr. Secretary: The resolution ”adopt-
ed by the Congress of the United States ,
of America and approved: to-d-ay‘ by the i
President is of such a. nature that my
in rWashington becomes 1
you the delivery of my passports. This .
protection of the Spanish interests will
be intrusted to the French 'Ambassa- _
dor and to the Austrian-Hungarian“
Minister.
ful to me, I have the honor to renew
to your the assurances of my highest
consideration.
(Signed. ”Luis Polo de Bernabe.”
“Hon. John Sherman, Secretary of
State of the United States of Amer-
1ca.”
Assistant Secretary Day directed that
Polo’s passports be prepared and sent
him at once.
Terms Of Our Demand in‘Spnin.
Although the text of the ultimatum
was not made public, it is known that
with it is transmitted to the Span-
ish Government, through " Minister
Woodford, a copy of the joint resolu-
tions of Congress, together with the
statement that they have been ap-
proved by the President.
The President makes a. demand upon
Spain to withdraw her land and naval
forces from the island and its waters,
and in the event that a satisfactory re-
sponse to the demand is not received
by the President by Saturday nexrt, he
will proceed with the armed forces of
the United States to carry the resolu-
tions into effect.
The President does not name any
hour of the day of Saturday prior to
which Spain must make answer, if at
all, to our demands, but a. reasonble
assumption is that any time up to mid-
night will be regarded as a. compliance
with the terms of the ultimatum.
One of the members of the Cabinet in
speaking of this feature said that the
Government would not hold a. stop
watch on Spain in this emergency, and
could well afford on our own account
to give her three days to decide a ques-
tion. From this time forward war
preparations will go forward with re-
newed activity, and both the Army” and
the Navy will be put in position for
active operations.
There seems to be little doubt that
the first move will be to blockade one
or more of the Cuban ports, and as
soon as an army of occupation can be
transported to them a demand will be
made for an unconditional surrender.
In the event of a. refusal the work of
reducing the ports by bombardment
will be begun immediately. It is not
thought that the assembling of
naval forces will be delayed even for a
day, and it is not unlikely that impor-
tant movements of both arms of the
service will be ordered wit 11in the next
few hours.
There is still some talk in VVashing-
ton of renewed intervention by the
Pope and the povme'rs, but this is not
likely, as the time for intervention of
any kind from any quarter in behalf of
peace has gone by. It is now war with-
in three days or the evacuation of
Cuba by Spanish troops. .. Judging
from Sagasta’s speech, the evacuation
demanded will not take place.
Austria has forbidden the importation
of American fruit, which on ex'arnlna-
tion at the port of entry, shows traces
of the San Juan scale. , , . ..
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We sincerely hope that if war we must have that it will be shortgquick and decisive and
that our country’s flag will float over liberated Cuba that the Maine shall be annexed and
the honor of this great country sustained.
We do not want to pass through another ex-
perience such as the last war with all the mills stopped, the price out of sight on the com—
modities of life; sugar 25c. per pound; muslin, 62 1—2c per yard;
But now one can foretell what will occur during the comma week.
April 16th, prices that will sell goods.
morning,
War .011 High
Wash Goods.-
3611.. wide PercaleSa fast COWS" 7c:
'75 Ruffled Muslin, Bedroom Curtains,
$1.000nes far, per pair, 850.
Curtain poles, trimmings complete,
‘White, Oak,1Walnu~t- and Cherry, 19c.
Heavy table tumblers, 200 doz. -
69c 1311;. tafietta silk; soc.
Remnants of 12%0 Outing flannel, 5c.
Remnants of 100 Gingham, 50.
~ 50 Toilet Crash, 30. 5 yds. Birdseye
Diaper, 170.
Madras and-l Cheviots shirts,
Great Variety.
500.
Men’s light weight wool shirts and
drawers, 98c.
75c B1k.{India Brocade silks, 500.
Suits and Skirts.
$12.50 Cloth Suits, all colors $10.00.
$17.50 Covert and Cheviots, $13.50.
$1.75 Separate Skirts, $1.25.
$6.00 Camel’s hair serges, $4.50. Bril-
liantine $3.50, $4.50 and $6.00. Tucked
Skirts, $5. 50.
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$12.00 Coverts, $8.00.
$9.00 blk. Diagonal, $7.50.
$7.50 Coverts‘and Broadcloth, $5 00.
$1.25 Child’s reefer, 980.
$2. 00 Child’s reefer, $1.50.
$3 25 Child’s reefer, $2. 50.
290 cotton warp matting, 19c.
Good floor oil cloth 250.
$1.39 Brussels net ruffled bo1dercu1-
tains $1.00 per pair.
Portiers, $2. 25 portiers all colors $1.98.
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Ladies ruffled vests and drawers”
Best line of taffeta silks in Conn, 750.
$1.50 Linoleum 2 yds. wide $1.00.
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of lace curtains.
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Men’s fine Ribbed and Marseilles
mixture,shirts and drawers 25c each.
New BeyadereGrenadines 75c and 98c.
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Commencing Saturday
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[black and colors 290. 50 inch Ladies
Cloth 500. 75c Granite Cloths 590.
$1.00 Whip Cord Serges 750. 690 novel-
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112 piece Dinner Set EnglishPorce-
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flouse Cleaners.
8 Bars Soap, 24c.
2 pkg. Tacks, 5c.
Carpet Beaters, 100 and 150.
Whitewash Brushes, 35c.
Ammonia, 50 bottle.
A Tack Hammers. 5c.
Shelf Paper, 10 yds. for 50.
Scrubbing Brushes, 5 and 100..
Self Wringing Mops, 290.
7c heavy unbleached muslin, 50.
Se full bleached muslin, 6c.
Sc white Domet, 5c.
29c opaque window shades, all colors
190. '
Boys’ laundried and unlaundried
shirts, 45c.
Men ’s balbriggan shirts and drawers,
50c. , '
$1.50 black Crepons, $1.00 per yard.
500 Checks 31c. All Wool Seiges
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