The San Francisco call., 1896-12-29
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Spanish Officials, HotUsrer, Are Sati.
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NEW YORK, N. Y, Dec. 2s-The
Herald's correspondent at Madrid cables
as follows: Premier Canovas, as the
mouthpiece of the Ministry, says that no
proposition cor cerning Cuba can be con-
sidered until important victories are OBJ
tanned. The military spirit must prevail
first.
The Liberals, on the other hand, believe
that the Cuban question can be settled
upon a commercial basis, aud that the
first step in that direction would be a
treaty of reciprocity. This be believes
would renew friendly relations between
the two countries, and by bringing pros
perity to Cuba aud millions of new busi-
ness to the merchants OF the United States
would make peace with Cuba possible.
When asked whether the Competitor
prisoners were to receive a civil trial his
Excellency replied: 1.-The prisoners will
be allowed the legal assistance of advo-
Gates, as provided in the protocol. The
previous trial not having been under these
provisions, the Government has granted
new hearing"
Have you received any official report
OHM aceo Qeatn
eve have the report and are satisfied he
was killed in battle. The story that Maceo
was poisoned has nc truth in it"
do you feel assured thai Mr.. Cleveland
will maintain his attitude of friendliness
until the close of his term OF office ~
Yes; we feel that Mr.. Cleveland and
Mr.. Olney are doing all in their power to
help Spain and not hinder us. But. you
see, you are on the eve of change of Gov
ernment."
Mr.. Mckinley has practically said that
Mr. Cleveland has taken the right course"
l yentured TO suggest.
THAT may be true, replied Senior Can
ovas. 'It is not the President-elect we
doubt, but matters would be complicated
with Mr.. Sherman as Secretary of State.
He has said some very hard things about
Spain. You see, it is not a question of
Mr.. Mckinley, but of Mr.. Sherman
Are you satisfied that the present ad-
ministration is doing all that can be done
to prevent the departure of tilibustering
expeditions from the United Statesf'
1--WE are assured that the efforts to pre-
vent these expeditions are all that we
could expect, and l am satisfied that Mr..
Cleveland and Mr.. Olney are exerting
themselves in that direction"
In speaking further of the administra-
ton Senior Canovas said: II have Just
received the official translation of Mr..
CleveIand's message and am greatly
pleased with his attitude"
MADRID, SPAIN, Dec 2S.-The Duke of
Tetuan, Minister of Foreign Affairs, who
has given much attention to the question
of the naturalization of Cubans by the
United States Government. yesterday
granted an interview on the subject of the
negotiations which, it is hoped, may be
carried out. Diplomaticaly avoiding any
criticism of American laws and customs.
the Duke said:
at seems to me that If Spain and the
United States could arrive at some under
standing concerning the naturalization
laws. like the agreement with England,
France and Germany, the result would be
OF more advantage to both countries"
What steps have been taken to bring
about such an understanding was
asked.
''Spain's Minister at Washington, Senior
Dupuy de LONE, has been given instruc-
tions to carry the matter to successful
conclusion and an agreement if possible.
The result depends upon the good inten-
ton of the United States.''