THE STATE DEPARTMENT'S COURSE; Prompt Action in Defense of American Commercial Rights. SPAIN MUST APOLOGIZE

WASHINGTON, March 15. -- Less than twenty-four hours were required in which to show the overzealous and "smart" critics of the Administration that they had been entirely mistaken in their assumption that Secretary Gresham was indifferent to the importance of letting Spain understand that the United States could not permit such interference with its ships or such contempt for its flag as was displayed by the Spaniard who fired upon the Allianca. View Full Article in Timesmachine »