The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-09-21
LION OR LAMBKIN
TWO STORIES OF WOODF0RD'S MIS-
SION TO MADRID.

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Madrid. That Woodford Has Taken the
Naughty Don by His Fierce Mustachios
and Will Make Him Cry Credo Before
Ever He Lets Up-The Other Story is
From Washingt ton. and Indicates q Con-
tinuance of the Regular Course Of Skim.
MIX Diplomacy-Madrid Says Nothing
Washington, Sept. 20.-United States
Minister Woodford has reported 10 the
state department that he had a confer
ence with the duke Of Tetuan yesterday
in Madrid. Although no information re-
speeding the nature OF Mr. Woodford's
report can be obtained az the state de-
partment, it is believed that his repre-
sensations were rather preliminary in
nature, and intended 70 prepare the
foundation upon which the minister is
to base his full case, and that these were
well received.
SECRECY IN MADRID.
Madrid, Sept. 20-In official circles
here the greatest secrecy is maintained
regarding the United States ultimatum.
which is looked upon as bound 10 cause
a great sensation in Europe and TO have
the greatest consequences for Spain.
While not intending it, ii is believed the
action Of the United States has greatly
facilitated a solution of the ministerial
crisis and that there will be reorgan-
ization Of the Conservatives under Cen
eral Ascarraga, the premier, and Don
dissident Conservatives.
A FRENCH VERSION.
Paris. Sept. 20.-A dispatch from San
Sebastian to the Temps, Of this city,
says that in his interview yesterday
with the duke Of Tetuan, the Spanish
minister for foreign affairs, the United
States minister to Spain, General Stew
art L. Woodford, did not present any
claim for indemnity. bu: confined the
interview 20 moderate phrase in the
STA tement Of the great injuries COM
merce and industry had suffered in the
United States through the prolongation
OF the Cuban war.
General Woodford Is said to have add
ed that Secretary Sherman had desired
him 10 declare to the Spanish govern
ment that it was evidently impossible
for Spain 10 end the rebellion in rea-
sonable time and, further, that il the
war was continued Cuba would be de-
vas;ated. and Of no utility to Spain or
to the Cubans.
In conclusion, the United States min
eously but firmly upon the necessity Of
terminating the war, declaring that il
it was not terminated by the end Of Oc-
tober, the United States would feel JUS
tilted in taking measures to secure the
independence Of Cuba.
The duke Of Tetuan still according to
the dispatch to the Temps, while pro-
testing against alleged American '.pre-
tensions" said he would reply officially
to the United States minister when the
Spanish court returns to Madrid.
AS TOLD AT WASHINGTON.
Washington, Sept. 20.-It can be stat
ed, in reference to the Pari. publication
purporting TO give the substance Of Gen.
eral Woodford's communication to the
duke Tetuan yesterday, that there has
been misrepresentation on the part Of
the Temps correspondent on several i'm
portant points, rota bly,, in respect 10 an
ultimatum, and the setting Of a time
limit for the conclusion Of the war. In
stead of fixing the end Of October next
as the date for the termination Of the
war, that particular date was mention-
ed as the time when the Spanish court
would return to Madrid from San Sebas-
tan, and when. consequently, il might
be in order to return an answer 10 the
latest representations of the United
States government. through Mr. Wood
ford. II is declared at the state depart
ment, while Mr.. Woodford did, accord
ing 10 the original idea OF mis- instruc-
tons, set out the deep interest the Unit
ed States had in Witnessing a cessa ton
of the deplorable conflict in Cuba, he
did not deliver himself OF an ultima tum,
but simply made a statement of our
deep interest in settlement Of the
Cuban war, as a reasonable explanation
for intervening in any manner at this
time.
Mr.. Woodtord's telegram regarding his
conference with the duke Of Tetuan Is
now before President Mckinley.
QUIET BUT ANXIOUS.
lJnuOll, Sepl. ia ulSpdlCH 10 the
Standard from San Sebastian says:
The government will take lis time 10
reply TO United States Minister Wood
ford, and will probably lay the case be-
fore the European powers in the shape
Of an exhaustive exposition OF the whole
matter. But last year the foreign Office
ascertained that the sympa;hies Of the
powers were not likely 10 go beyond
platonic censure Of the conduct OF the
United States. Much anxiety is notice
able in court and official circles
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