The record-union., 1897-10-26
The Next Thirty Days Will De-
tarmine His Attitude.
Does Not Anticipate That ANY Serious
Friction VIII Arise.
Spain's Answer to Minister Wood
ford's Note Has Not Yet
Reached the President Nor Sec
retary Sher1nan-Genera1 Wey-
Ier Publishes a Resume of His
Work in Cuba.

Ier Publishes a Resume of His
Work in Cuba.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25.-Develop-
ments in Cuba within the next thirty
days will definitely determine Presi-
dent McKinley's attitude on the Span
ish question, but he expects no trou-
BILE.
The Administration looks with much
favor on Spain's change Of policy, and
believes that the new ministry is sim
eere in its endeavor to bring about a
speedy termination of the strife in
Cuba by granting substantial reforms.
While not fully advised as to Spain's
reply to Secretary Sherman's note pre-
sented by Minister Woodford in Sep
tember, its general character is known
TO the authorities here, and it is not
anticipated by the President that any
friction will arise between the two
countries as a result of the exchange
of notes. There is the authority of a
Cabinet officer for this statement
The prime object the President had
in view when General WoOdfOrd went
to Madrid was to bring about an i'm
proved condition of affairs in the ISL
and of Cuba before Congress reassem-
bled. Spain's reply and her instruc-
tions to the new Captain-General OF
Cuba WIFI show an advanced step in
that direction. But the Administration
is more concerned about the reported
change of policy than it is about the
fn Minister
Woodford's representations. They have
no reason to fear that Spain will make
an aggressive stand against the United
States.
On the contrary they are sure of a
note friendly and conciliatory in tone.
The President realizes, however, the
danger of further agitation by Con-
gress and a further disturbance Of our
business interests if something more
substantial than the mere promises of
Spain to grant genuine autonomy can
not be furnished when the new session
begins.
1t can hardly be expected that Cen
eral Blanco, within a month after his
arrival, will be able to end the war
but if it can be shown that an ad-
vanced step has been taken in that di
rection President Mckinley may, by
forwarding the correspondence which
has passed between the two countries
and calling attention to an improved
condition of affairs in Cuba, be able to
paeify Congress long enough to give
Spain time to thoroughly test her new
reforms. Hence it appears the word
ing of the Presidents forthcoming
message depends mainly upon the i'm
mediate effect of General Blanco's ar
rival in Havana, the PRONUNCIATION of
an amnesty proclamation, of new au-
tonomist reforms, and the abandon
1nent of the reconcentrado policy.
DIFFICULTIES BEFORE BLANCO.
MADRID, Oct. pa dispatch just
received from Havana has caused con-
siderable stir in political circles. 1t de-
clares that the opponents Of autonomy
are seeking to create difficulties for
Marshal Blanco. who succeeds General
Weyler as Captain-General of Cuba,
adding that the situation in that island
is the same as it was six months ago.
The dispatch further says the mill
tary operations of the Spniards are
suspended, that the troops are solely
employed in guarding the railroads, and
that it is estimated that 10000 soldiers
are on the sick list.
Finally, the dispatch asserts that the
financial situation in Cuba is frightful,
and that commerce is paralyzed.
It is reported here that the Spanish
Government has cabled Weyler, in
structing him to await the arrival of
his successor before embarl1ing for
Spain
SPANS REPLY NOT RECEIVED.
WASHINGTON, Oct 10. = 1t was
stated positively at the White House
and at the State Department that up
to noon to-day the answer of Spain to
the United States had not reached the
President nor Secretary Sherman nor
had the 2.0O0-word cable communica-
tion which it is said Minister Woodford
sent from Madrid last Saturday
Under these circumstances it is i'm
possible that any formal consideration
be given by the executive authorities
here as to the new move on the part OF
this Government There was an
abundance Of discussion in and about
the White House as to Spain's answer.
as briefly summarized in cable re-
ports but from no authoritative source
could il be learned that the Admins
tration had outlined any line of policy.
Although the Spanish answer has not
reached the President. the expectation
about the White House is that he viii
be advised on the subject during the
day.
If Minister Woodford sent a lengthy
cable on the subject, it Will be com
munieated as soon as the cipher can be
translated In a 2.000-word message
this translation would be a long and
laborious work, the cipher words yield
ing possibly 10000 words as trans
lated.
II IS not doubted among officials that
the basis of the Spanish reply TO Mr.
Woodford's note will be the charge that
the United States has not observed the
requirements Of International law in
the matter Of preventing fiilibustering.
In this case, the State Department
viii have some pertinent facts TO pre-
sent, which its officials believe will
completely alternate from Spain any
sympathy that she may have contract
ed from any European nations on that
score. 1t is asserted positively that II
no single case where the Spanish au-
thorities have brought to the attention