The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-10-13
so SPAINS CABINET SAYS
HOWEVER, SHE SEEKS TO RE
DUCE WAR EXPENSES.
FILlBUSTERS DELAYED
SUCCESS
The Minister of Foreign Affairs Concludes
From the Press That the New Premiers
Policy Has Caused an important
Change in Washington,
Change in Washington.

Madrid, Oct 12-It is semi-officially
announced that the reply of Spain to the
note presented by the United States Min
lister, General Stewart l.. Woodford, has
been drafted by the Minister for For
eign Affairs, Senor GullOn, and will be
submitted to the cabinet at it's meeting
tomorrow. The reply, it is stated, will
say that Spain is unable to fix exactly
the date when the war will be over; but
the ministers are persuaded it will not
be long because 1.-The situation of the
rebels is critical and the efforts of the
Spanish troops are sure of success. Ow-
ing to the rebel situation and the con-
cession of autonomy administrative and
economic, which will be effective before
January, the government hopes actual
hostilities will finish shortly"
Spain, it is contiued, thinks the re-
forms and the activity of the Spanish
troops are sufficient elements to secure
the immediate pacifcation of the island
which it is asserted, "would have been
more rapid if the rebels had not had the
succor Of flibusters who, under the shell
ter of the American flag have cOntribut-
ed to maintain this state of affairs
The government has decided that Gen
eral Primo De Ricyera is to retain COM
mand in the Philippine islands. in order
that he may initiate the proposed reforms
and reorganize that colony.
CAMPAIGN PLANS.
Madrid, Oct PA semi-official state
ment issued after the cabinet meeting of
yesterday says that by employing native
vol, (f,l. II
troops the expenses of the campaign
would decrease, and the operations
against the insurgents would be con-
Quoted more rapidly
Senior GullOn, the Minister for For
eign Affairs, has communicated to his
colleagues the views of the European
and American press in regard to the
new ministry, pointing out that the for
eign newspapers are almost unanimously
of the opinion that the programme OF
Senior Sagasta, the new Premier Of
Spain, has caused an important change
in the attitude OF the Washington Cah-
net, leading to the belief that the dec-
sion on the Cuban question will now en-
ter upon more favorable phase and
demonstration: that the steps taken by
the ministry have had an excellent effect
IN showing the government in choosing
practical means to solve the existing
difficulties.
The Minister for the Colonies. Senior
Moret. announced at the Cabinet meet
ing. with view to proving the sincerity
of the governments promise to grant
autonomy to Cuba, that he had tele-
graphed to Senor Mortoro. the leader
OF the autonomy party, asking him to
nominate candidates for appointment for
some Of the important posts under the
Cuban administration
RECEIVED BY THE OEEN.
Madrid Oct. 12.-United States Min
lister Woodford was received in audience
by the Queen Regent this afternoon. The
reception was of the cordial character.
A private cable message from Wash
IngFon declares that president Nc
kinley will endeavor to induce the in
SlIrSents to accept autonomy and if they
refuse he will do his utmost to put an
end to agitation and to prevent filibuster
ing. as he believes now that Captain
General Weyler is recalled. Congress
will support this policy"