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Newspapers Are Warlike

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Day
22
Month
April
Year
1898
Copyright
Public Domain
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Madrid, April 21. - The newspapers this morning were eagerly bought. They are very warlike in tone. The Imparcial (independent), eontrasts the manner in which the United States and Spain enter into the conflict, saying: "The aggressor is noisy, insulting and clamorous, and the aggrieved is reserved, calm and self-contained." The Liberal (moderate republican) remarks: "Even Minister Woodford is convinced that war is at hand, having left his farewell cards with the diplomatic body." The Liberal, which is the organ of Senor Sagasta, the premier, heads its leading article today with the single word "War," and says: "The resolutions passed (by congress) are tantamount to a declaration of war. Spain is fearlessly and unitedly prepared to defend her rights, single-handed and abandoned by the powers, but fortified by the justice of her cause." The public generally accept the situation without apparent concern. Means Kecognition of Cuba. Washington, April 21. - Senator Foraker said in debate in the senate today that he had positive information that it is the intention of this government to recognize the representatives of the Cuban government in this country. Palma and one of Gomez's brigadiers, it is said, have consulted with General Miles, arranging for co-operation against Spain. This is taken as a virtual recognition of the Cuban republic. It is stated that Palma was summoned here for this conference. Prepare to DefJrüd Havana. New York, April 21.- A dispatch to the Herald f rom Havana says: Troops continue to arrive in Havana. Gen. Hernández de Velasco carne from Vuelto Abajo Tuesday night. The volunteers throughout the island are ready to go to places which may be designated in the rural towns, as well as in Havana. Will Be Treated as Neutrals. Havana, April 21.- Although the Plant line steamers have suspended their trips between Tampa and Havana possibly fearing seizure in the event of hostilities, Captain General Blanco has notifled Alexander Gallon, the British consul here, who is acting for the United States, that even in the case of war being declared regular passenger steamers will be considered as sailing under a neutral flag. Indica tíons. Mrs. Ferry - "Are your new neighbors well-to-do?" Mrs. Terry- "I think they are. The children have such awful manners."- Cincinnati Enquirer. No Wooden Pavement for Paris. Wooden pavements in Paris have been condemned, as they serve as a breeding place for all kinds of dangeroub eerms.

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