The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-11-11
M'KINLEY FOR SPAIN
He WILL PROBABLY ADOPT
CLEVELAND'S OPINIONS.
Jose CANALEJAS IS IN WAcHINGT0N
He Anticipates No Trouble Between Spain
and the United States Autonomy offered
In Good Faith to Cuba-.News
from Spain and Cuba.
from Spain and Cuba.

from Spain and Cu0a.
Washington, D. c.. Nov. 10.-I: 10
stated on good authority that Premier
Sagasta's reply to Minister Woodford's
note, the full text OF which was read
at yesterdays cabinet meeting, is emf
nently satisfactory to this government.
In it the Spanish Ministry pledges it
self to correct the abuses of power in
Cuba which was the subject of so much
complaint during the Weyler admins
tration, and gives assurance OF its
friendly feeling toward the American
people. 1t accepts our good Offices in
its efforts to restore peace in Cuba and
In a perfectly respectful and friendly
spirit asks this government, so far as
possible. to restrain the insurgent SYM
pathizers in the United States from Civ
Ing material aid TO the enemies of Spain
In Cuba. The reply intimates that but
for the assistance that has been given
them by filibusterers from the United
States. peace would have been restored
long ago. The reply, it is stated, does
not contain a sentence that could give
offense or be construed into an express
sion of an unfr:endly purpose or feeling
against the government of the United
States On the contrary. the note is
stated to he distinctly concifatory in
tone, although insisting upon the right
and duty Of Spain to put down an armed
fnsurrect:on within its own territory.
1t is evident that the reply has made
q favorable impression upon President
Mckinley. and the members of the cabi-
net, and it is not unlikely that one of the
features of his forthcoming message to
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Cuban situation from which it will ap-
pear that there is nothing in the situa-
ton to justify present interference on
the part of the United States.
Washington, u. c., Nov. 10.-Jose
Canaieias. one of the foremost public
men of Spain, ealtor of El Heraldo Of
Madrid. former Minister of Justice in
the Liberal Ministry, and closely iden-
tilted with Premier Sagasta and the
new Liberal regime in Spain, arrived in
Washington today, accompanied by
Captain Vega and Mr.. Alex. Saint Au-
biau. of Madrid. While the visit is un-
official, much interest is attached to it,
owing to Senior Canalejas, intimate
knowledge of recent conditions at the
Spanish capital. and also for the fa-
cility it affords for conference between
him and Senior Dupuy De LONE, the
Senior Canalejas soon after his arrival
and the two were together much of the
day. being joined later by Mr.. Calderon
Carlisle, counsel for the legation, and by
the numerous staff of the Minister.
Senior Canalejas accorded to repre-
sentative of the Associated Press a
brief interview. Having recently ar
rived in this country, he expressed him
self as little acquainted with conditions
here, but as to those in Madrid he
spoke freely.
"The feeling there is one of expect
ancy," said he, in good English, but
with marked Spanish accent, "but there
b little or no feenng that a serious
crisis will present itself between the
United States and Spain and there is no
thought in well informed circles that
extreme measures, or a resort to war,
will result. On the contrarys the action
of the Spanish government has given
every hope of a continuance of the
most friendly relations with the United
States. and of satisfactory conclusion
of the Cuban conflict. A complete
change Of policy has resulted from the
accession OF the Liberal Ministry, and
the aggressive policy executed by Cen
eral Weyler is now succeeded by the
more conciliatory methods Of that peace
ful soldier, General Blanco. He has but
fust landed in Cuba, and there is little
opportunity thus far to judge Of the
mild and beneficial policy he is charged
with execution, but we in Madrid. who
know his high character and the de-
sires of those who send him, feel as
sured that good results will come from
his mission.
"a to the autonomy which Spain now
offers to Cuba, it is autonomy OF the
genuine character, and it is rendered
In the sincerest good faith, believing
that it affords the surest guaranty of
restoring peace to Cuba and giving
prosperity to the island. In all internal
affairs the autonomy now offered will
give the Cuban people entire freedom
In shaping their own affairs. With
such policy in view, and with General
Blanco to put it into execution, there
Is every assurance that Spain will do
all in ner power to restore peace and
prosperity in Cuba. Moreover, we look
with confidence on the success Of that
policy. We are naturally desirous that
our friends in the United States should
recognize the complete change OF policy
which has occurred, and should CO.
operate with us in having it bring the
beneficial results we look for"
BLANCO'S MESSAGE.
Washington, d. c., Nov. 10.-Senor
In Pun ne LONE, the Spanish Minister,
has received the following cable mes