Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-11-16

lean source, Senior Sagasta, the premier,
has sent the following cabled declara-
ton through Senior Dupuy de LONE, the
Spanish minister at Washington:
$50 far from seeking pretext to declare
war against the United States, Spain would
regard it as a great misfortune to be given
the occasion for such an unhappy resolu-
ton. Animated as she is by the most am
icable sentiments toward the great repub-
lie, Spain hopes of America that the latter
will do its utmost to fortify sentiments Of
friendship for the sake and welfare Of both
countries. while at the same time respect
ing the rights Of Spain" t.
EIs Not at All Warlike.
Washington, Nov. 10. - The full text
of SPANS reply to the .Woodford note
was read at the cabinet meeting Tues
day. Its tone was pacific, and, instead
Of being at all warlike, was regarded
by the cabinet as very satisfactory and
calculated to allay any fear of hostile
outbreak.
President Mckinley announced to the
cabinet that reply to the Spanish note
is now being prepared and would be
sent to Minister Woodford in few
days. He said that the preparation of
the answer was not sufficiently ad-
vanced to enable him to lay it before the
cabinet, but that it would probably be
ready within short time. He said,
however, that special attention would
be given to the subject of filibustering,
which Spain had dwelt upon to con-
siderable length in her reply to the
United States.
Note Will BE Withheld.
While Tho fo~f ~ ho Cron;ch ~1to
will be carefully withheld in Difference
to the wishes of Spain, until the meet
ing of congress, it was stated by men,
Der Of the cabinet that it does not differ
in any important respect from the re-
ports that have been published concern
ing it, both in this country and Spain.
This gentleman said:
Eve were all delighted at the tone of the
Spanish reply, and more conciliatory and
peaceful letter could not have been ex-
pected. The tone of this note indicates that
the present ministry of Spain is inclined
to treat the United States with as much re-
spect and consideration as any government
could expect from another. There is no rea-
son. beyond the expressed desire of the
Spanish premier, why the Sagasta note
should not be made public: think its pub
hcation would do much to allay the feeling
that seems to prevail in some quarters
that war between the Unites States and
Spain is imminent. The cabinet was much
pleased with SPANS note, and I think it
was the general impression that it would
clear the way for settlement Of the pres
ent difficulties.
Expects Impossible Things.
'Spain apparently has special grievance
on the subject Of filibustering expeditions
and doesn't seem to be acquainted with the
efforts that this government has made to
no Inn nff hoe
between the United States and Cuba The
efforts of the United States in this direction
during the past two years ought to be well
known all over the world. for it is certain
that this government has been as vieila mt
as any nation could be under similar cir
cumstances. Beyond this feature there is
nothing In the Spanish note that will be OBJ
jected to by the United States. But we will
have to impress upon Spain that we have
performed all our duties as nation in this
respect"
viii Accept Our Aid.
Washington, Nov. lit is stated on
good authority that Premier Sagasta's
reply to Minister Woodford's note. the
full text of which was read at TUESDAYS
cabinet meeting, is eminently satisfac-
tory to this government. In it the
Spanish ministry pledges itself to cor
rect the abuses of power in Cuba, which
was the subject of so much complaint
curing the Weyler administration, and
gives assurance of it's friendly feeling
toward the American people. It &C
cepts our good Offices in it's efforts to
restore peace in Cuba, and in perfectly
respectful and friendly spirit asks this
government so far as possible to re-
strain the insurgent sympa thizers in
the United States from giving material
aid to the enemies Of Spain in Cuba.