New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-10-27
IN THE ISLAND


Madrid Oct 26-The Spanish Government
refuses 10 furnish for publication the text of the
note Of Spain which has been handed to the
United States Minister here General Stewart l."
Woodford. as an answer to the communication
which the General placed in the hands of the
Duke Of Tetuan early in September last. when
the Duke was Minister for Foreign Affairs on
the subject OF the insurrection in Cuba. The
United States Minister admits having received
spaln's reply to the note of the United States
but declines to discuss the matter beyond say
Ing that the text of the answer will be immedi-
ately transmitted to Washington.
From other sources IL learned that the
officials Of the United States Legation were en-
gagged to-day in translating Spain's answer. and
II was reported that the United States Minister
would cable to Washington to-day the full text
OF the note.
Although the Government OF Spain VIII not
give out the text of It's reply. 1t was officially
announced that the reply Of the Spanish Minis
ter for Foreign Affairs. Senor Gullon. is on the
following lines: 1t expresses regret at the fact
that the insurrection in Cuba receives support
from frequent American filibusterinS eXpedl-
tons" and the belief that otherwise the re-
bellion in Cuba would possibly not exist. The
hope is expressed by the Spanish Government
that by granting autonomy u Nupa anu Wv
withdrawal Of American support from the in
surscnts the insurrecton will shortly be ended.
Ii is further officially announced that the span
ish note is marked throughout by an energetic
tone.
According 10 the reports in official circles here
the United States Minister will confne himself
10 acknowledging the receipt OF the SPANS,
-eply and after forwarding il 20 the nlted
States Government will request furtheT IN
structions from Washington before proceeding
in the matter
II is not expected that the text OF the answer
of Spain will be made public here before Con
eress has had the opportunity OF deiiheraths
upon it, and. therefore. il is understood that u
may not be published In the United States uhtli
after the reassembling OF Congress. But before
Congress reassembes on December IL is eN-
pected bv the Spanish officials that the condition
Of affairs in Cuba. so far as the insurrection is
concerned will have considerably improved. and
that the whole question viii have assumed d
brighter aspect.
Finally. ii is announced from official sources
that the Spanish Government has deterilineu
70 pursue actively new policy toward Cuoa.
and TO take more energetic military ac'oh
against the Cuban INSURGENTS.
London. oct. 27-The Madrid correspondent OF
THE standard" says: "Ur"ed States Minister
Woodford has maintained the greatest reserve
IN declining to discuss politics either with the
Spanish or foreign press representatives. put
he Is making an excellent impression upon the
Diplomatic Corps and upon all Spanlards VINO
have approached him. Outside of international
noIitics he Is very courteous. sociable and
desirous Of making himself generally welcome
He irnpresses one as being de- 'ermlned, lntelh-
GENT and very much in earnest in the discharge
cf the duties OF delicate mission