WHAT SPAIN IS DOING.
Spain is laying torpedoes at many of the ports in Cuba, and has erected new batteries at Havana and strengthened the garrison. The Spaniards, declare that the war will last three years, and that they will fight to the last. Premier Sagasta, addressing big supporters in the Cortes, preparatory to its opening, passionately protested against the infamous aspersions of Americans on the Spanish honour. He said that at the instance of the Pope and European Powers Spain had made final concessions, and now America wa9 driving Bpain to war. Spain would never yield territory to menaces. Acts, not words, were now necessary.
Four first-class Spanish cruisers will protect the torpedo flotilla: now at Cape Verde, West Africa.
Another squadron, consisting of four battleships, two cruisers and six tor. pedo boats, is being mobilised at Cadiz.
Spanish agents in Mexico are organ* ising expeditions to invade the United States.
Salvation Army women are offering their services as nurses.
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Manawatu Herald, 23 April 1898, Page 2
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161WHAT SPAIN IS DOING. Manawatu Herald, 23 April 1898, Page 2
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