The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-10-02
CUBA IN THE CABINET
A LonE Discussion in tho White uouse-Rnv.u
Also . Theme.

WASHINGTON, Oct. There was a general
understanding in official circles here that IN.
days Cabinet meeting would he partly do.
voted TO q discussion OF the ACCESSIBILITY OF
making public the text of the instructions
given Minister Woodford for his guidance in
treating with the Spanish Government on Tho
Cuban question or of advising Gen. Wood.
ford to give the press the text of the note liz
presented to the Duke of Tctuan. Permission
to furnish the note to tho newspapers had
been asked by Gen. Woodford, and S~ecretasv
Sherman sent the request, with his approval, TO
the President, who was then at North Adams.
The answer of tho President, that he believed
it best not TO comply with Gen. Woodfords
request at this time, was considered as indi.
eating only u short delay until the President
could consult with his Cabinet. But no mem
ton of the subject was made at the meeting
to-day, probably because the change in the
political situation at Madrid leaves this Gov
eminent in a quandary as to whether 1t will
be necessary TO take further action when u
new ministry is II formed. The present crisis in
Spain was discussed by the President and his
official family ut some length, with particular
reference TO the effect the change in political
control at Madrid would be likely to have on
Cuba. 1t was the first opportunity afforded
for an exchange of views since the President
went to Massachusetts.
The Cabinet meeting was longer than usual.
1t lasted more than two hours, and adjourned
on the departure OF Secretary Sherman, who
almost invariably leaves the Cabinet room
when the consideration Of state Department
was not based on any information from Gen.
W9odiord. He has not sent q line about tho
resignation of the Spanish ministry or its prob
able effect on the insurrcction. The Prcsi-
dent and the Cabinet talked about the proba-
bility, OF the succession of a liberal ministry
and how it would act toward the struggling
patriots. but there was no attempt to arrive
at IA definite conclusion in regard to any action
IL might he necessary for the United State8 to
take.
The views expressed were of a general char
sideration, because the Developments at Ma
drid have not been sufficient to justify any new
instructions to, the American Minister there.
situation in hawaii. 1t was the Verdict Of the
President and tho Others gathered at the Cabi-
net table that things, in tho islands were in
such a pcaceable condition that no fears need
be entertained of any trouble from the oppo-
ter seWa IIIh"t teIiing of the t 'aSe r1Ief di ST athoS,
of the Japanese inhabitants and Of the sug:
gestion that the troubles between Hawaii and
mcnt of 800, 600 in gold to the Japanese Gov
eminent, was brought TO the attention of the
sition for the solution OF the differences be.
tween the two countries by the payments
Of pan an and tdnfi t eannot d be- a aSt smapp' for fr pabli Sa.
ton where 1t did originate. Mr.. Sewall, how
ever, refers to IT in his report, and makes 1t ap..
the republic.
Rear Admiral L. A. .Beardslee, who recently
returned from Honolulu to become President
of the Naval Examining Board, reported for
tuhn o Ec al ins meet meeting sf Re gnre his f1o Views on n the h
condition of affairs in Hawaii to President Nc
Kinney; Secretary sherman. and Secretary Long
He told them that he did not think the lead
ers of the anti.annexation movement would be
able to incite the natives to hostility. and con-
irmcd the understanding that the great major
ity of influential people in the islands were in
favor Of annexation.