Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-03-07
POLICY
Of Spain Stated by
Can0VaS
has TAKEN NO OFFICIAL RECOGNI-
LANCE OF TIL EAcTIoN OF
CONGRESS-.
u
DESIRE TO- 'RSERYE
CORDIAL RELATIONS ~ THE
UNITED STATES
CORDIAL RELATIONS ~ THE
UNITED sTATEsS
Cannot Denne How Far Foreign
Power Would he Allowed to Go.
Cuban, Not BciIigercnta.

New York. March 6.--The World will
publish tomorrow the following au-
thehtic statement of the policy Of
spain as TO Cuba and congress from
Prime Minister Canovas. II Is accom-
panied by a personal message to JOS
eph Pulitzer from the president OF the
council of state at Madrid authorizing
lbs publication. The statement Is as
follows:
Madrid, March Eve have as yet
no official notification OF the the inten-
lions of the American government, and
cannot, therefore. take cognizance or,
or protest by note, against any OF the
proceedings OF the senate and house of
representatives OF the United States.
We have taken no Official notice what
ever of the proceedings and speeches
in Washington during the past week.
Nor have we sounded the European
powers or courts regarding their sup
port In any form. All we have done Is
to show to the American government
and Minister Taylor that we have en-
deavored TO enforce respect for the
American legation and consulates, and
have ordered the Madrid. Granada,
Barcelona and Valencia universities
closed. and we will close all universe
ties. schools and establishments whose
students dare to make demonstrations
send to prison and prompt trial all the
authors and promoters OF such disturb
ance.
Nothing will be omitted on our side
to show our desire TO preserve cordial
relations with America. ] am con-
WINGED that We posses sufficient means
TO quell any hostile demonstrations
The government of Snan regrets and
has made all the amends possible for
the manifestation already made OF the
Indignation which the speeches at
Washington naturally excited among
the over-loyal people OF Spain.
The situation now is one OF extreme
delicacy.
Indeed, I cannot define how far It is
possible for the government OF Spain
to permit amicable and careful media
ton OF foreign power, however hon
orahle and dsinterested II may be,
without mourning the grave risk of be-
ing accused of submitting to outside In
reference, pressure ana dictation In
tho midst of y civil war.
The United States are n great power
and until they recognize the object and
encourage the sims Of the insurgents
they are friendly to Spain. After the
recognition OF the belligerents in Cuba
by the United States 1t would be impos-
slble for the government OF spain to
accent the good Offices OF Presiden;
cleveland or to permit any interference
wh.tever Nevertheless | still hope
some means will he found by the presi-
DENT to avoid alternating the friendly
relations with the United States which
Spain has shown this week that she
prizes highly.
! am fully alive TO the slgnihcanee
and the possible consequences of the
vote of the United states congress 10
rebels as well ms to Spain In her rela-
items with the United States, especially
in the matter of search on the high
seaa and in the matter o! private OPP
portunity and nllbusterlng expeditions
The only new and seemingly war
like preparations yet made by SPAIN
are made simply with view to equip
ping a fleet OF warsaips ana unns-
Atlantic steamers TO chase tlliousters
and to guard the coasts of Cuba. That
is the sole object in view.
am determined TO carry out the
administrative political reforms already
voted by the Cortes as soon as the
Modification Of the island permits, and
such economical reforms as may De
consistent with the interests OF both the
colony and the mother country.
But IT is impossible to attempt re-
forms during a civil war or under any
foreign pressure In the present condi-
lion OF the island.
We cannot amdit that the slightest
oround exists for the recognition or the
belIigerency OF the Cuban Insurgents,
whose so-called president, the Marquis
Of Santa Lucia, ana the membeis on ms
executive councils, arc noniaus l ~. ~
roheIs and ever on the move, FOR IN,
stance they were nearly surprised ana
cnntured this week by u spanish col
umn IN the province of Las Villas
CANovAs DEL CASTILLO.