The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-12-20
But Hts Adoption by Congress Would
Inname the Passions OF Dons
and Make War Possible.
PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN
SPAIN. THE PREMIER SAYS. WILL
PREPARE FOR THE WORST,
For the Nation VIII Succumb Rather
than Part with Cuba-Comments
of the Newspapers.
Copyright. 1896. by the Associated Press,

Copyright 1885, by the Associated Pressy
MADRID, Dec. l9.-The decision OF the
United states Senate committee on foreign
relations TO report Senator Cameron's res
olution for the recognition of the republic
of Cuba has caused "A great sensation here.
There is much indignation among the
jingo classes but the Cabinet ministers
are not alarmed, or. at least. do not show
nervousness. Senor Canovas del Castillo
to-day had long interview with the Duke
OF Tetuan, minister of foreign affairs, and
Admiral Beranger, minister of marine The
subject of the discussion was kept secret.
but it is understood that the members of
the Spanish Cabinet are considering the
introduction in the near future of political
and administrative reforms for the colonies
of Cuba and Porto Rico. Such action. IL
taken. it is believed. will lead to a recon-
struction of the Cabinet.
Senior Canovas del Castillo, in an inter-
view, said that he knew yesterday through
the medium of cablegrams received from
Minister De LONE that a resolution look
ing TO the independence of Cuba would be
adopted by the United States Senate COM
mittee on foreign affairs, but he does not
believe that Congress will eventually pass
resolutions of this character. Even though
the public opinion may influence the Ameri-
can Congress. Senior Castillo expresses
doubt whether il will be able 10 influence
the other branches of the United States
Government and President Cleveland.
Spain so far, according TO the premier. Is
satisfied with the situation. Senor Canovas
del Castillo was of the opinion that Secre-
tary of State Olney had supported the
cause of International law with wisdom.
The holidays he thought would give Con-
gress time for reflection. If, however. the
members of the United States House OF
Representatives and Senate persist in the
attitude shown by the committee on for
eign affairs Senor Canovas del Castillo said
that he had reason to believe the Presi-
dent of the United States would interpose
a veto. thus compelling the reintroduction
of resolutions favoring Cuban independ-
ence. all of which would take time. Senor
Canovas del Castillo made the significant
and important statement during the course
of the interview that the recognition OF the
belligerency and even the Independence OF
the Cuban insurgents need not necessarily
be considered casus belh, but. never
theless, be thought any such ac-
ton on the part of the United
States government could not fail
to have IT'S effect upon the Spanish nation.
The government of Spain, he insisted, how
ever, would determine for itself what
course to pursue. Energetic action would
not be lacking, he added, but he thought 1t
was necessary that the governments ac-
ton should not be embarrassed by mani
festos. In conclusion Premier Canovas del
Castillo asserted that the course OF events
would indicate before a conflict could arise
whether or not it would be necessary to
convoke a session of the Cortes.
WILL TRY TO AVOID FRICTION.
In another interview obtained by the AS
sociated Press from Senor Canovas del Cas-
tilio, the president of the council expressed
himself having confidence that the
friendship of President Cleveland and Sec
retary Olney and the good sense OF the con-
servative section of the American people
would prevent international war. Spain.
the premier said would do its utmost TO
avoid friction with America, but he was OF
the opinion that no Spanish government
could overlook the national dignity op-
pose the patriotism of a nation whose his
tory contains only deeds of heroism and
records of brave actions. regardless Of the
consequences. The warlike attitude OF the
American politicians and certain classes OF
citizens and sections Of the press was ex-
plainable only in the light OF their abso-
lutte ignorance OF the true state Of affairs
the people of Cuba have always received
special favors from the mother country in
stead of tyrannical acts as imagined by
the Americans. IL the former administra-
ton of affairs in Cuba was immoral. con-
tinued Senor Canovas del Castillo, IL was
fault largely of the CubanS who received
the principal benefit from the dishonesty OF
governmental employees from the peninsula.
The government Is seriously dis
of elf-administration TO Cuba the
submission of the insurgents. he explained
The rebels. he added: do not want reforms.
but independence This fact; he thought,
was perfectly evident when Senator Cam
eron's resolution. pronouncing Tor the in-
Castillo said that Spain would succumb
rather than give Cuba her Independence
voluntarily. In conclusion. he said that
Spain was preparing against all eventuai-
ties Should matters require the assem-
bling of the Cortes, the government WIZ
instantly summon the members OF the
Spanish Parliament together, ana IN case
OF a great national struggle. he thought
that all Spaniards would become as one
party for the purpose of defending the na-
Admirai Bernager. minister of marine.
has wired instructions to the government
and TO all private ship builders TO hasten
forward to completion all the war ships
now in course OF construction He re-
ceived replies 10 the effect that all OF these
orders would be promptly carried out
MINISTER TAYLOR'S VIEWS.
ambassador Hannis Taylor, during the
course OF an Interview with the corre-
spondent of the Associated Press. said that
he attached slight Importance 10 the reso-
luton offered by Senator Cameron and or
dered reported fayorably by the United
States Senate committee on foreign afral.2
He thought the probable result would be
a friendly understanding between the
American and Spanish governments. and
that this would ultimately lead to guar
antee by the government OF the United
States for the cubans of a satisfactory sys-
tenn Of decentralization. but not of -