The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-11-13

Cabinet Fnvornbly Impressed - No
Cause for Intervention.

Cause for Intervention.
Washington, Nov. 1l.--It 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 satisfae-
tory 10 this government. In il the
Spanish ministry pledges itself To cor
rect the abuses OF power In Cuba. which
was the subject of so much complaint
during the Weyler administration, and
gives assurance of it's friendly feeling
toward the American people. IL ac-
ccpts our good offices in It's efforts 90
restore peace In Cuba. and in perfectly
respectful and friendly spirit asks this
government so far as possible TO re-
strain the insurgent sympathizers in
the United States from giving material
aid 10 the enemies OF Spain In Cuba.
The reply intimates that but for the as
sistance that has been given them by
filibusters from the United States,
peace would have been restored long
ngo The reply. IL is stated, does not
contain a sentence that could give OF
fcnse, or be construed into an express
sion Of unfriendly purpose or feeling
against the government OF the United
States. On the contrary, the note is
stated 20 be distinctly concilatory i'm
tone. although insisting upon the right
and duty Of Spain 10 put down an armed
msurrection within It's own territory.
IL is evident that the reply has made
n favorable impression upon President
Mckinley and the members OF the cab
met. and IL is not unlikely that one
of the features OF his forthcoming mes
sage 20 congress will be n discussion
of the Cuban situation, from which II
win appear that there is nothing In the
situation to Justify present interior
ence on the part of the United States.
Washington, Nov. 11.-Senor Jose
Caualcias one Of the foremost public
men Of Spain, editor OF III Heraldo, OF
Madrid, former minister Of justice In
the liberal ministry and closely identi-
fled with Premier Sngnsta, the new lib
eral regime In Spain, arrived in Wash
ington Wednesday While the visit is
unofficial. much interest attaches 20 II
among public men, owing 10 Senior
Canaleias' intimate knowledge Of CON
ditions at the Spanish capital In an
interview he said, among other things:
1.-THE feeling IN Madrid Is one OF ex-
pectancy. But there Is little or no feeling
that serious crisis will present Itself be-
tween the United States and Spain, and
there Is no thought I'm well-informed circles
that extreme measures or a resort 20 war
viii result. on the contrary. the action
OF the Spanish government has given every
hope OF a continuance OF the most friendly
relations with the United States and n sat
isfactory solution Of the Cuban conflict A
complete change OF policy has resulted
from the accession OF the liberal ministry
and the aggressive policy executed by Gen.
Weyler Is now succeeded by the more con-
clliatory methods or that peaceful soldier,
Gen. Blanco
"As TO the autonomy which Spain now
offers 10 Cuba. II is autonomy OF the gem
uine character. and Il Is rendered IN the
sncerest good faith believing that II ar
fords the surest guaranty OF restoring
peace 70 Cuba and giving prosperity to
the Island. In AL Internal Affairs the au-
tonomy now offered Will give the Cuban
people entire freedom I'm shaping their own
affairs With such a policy In view, and
with Gen. Blanco TO put II into execution
there Is every assurance that Spain will
DO all I'm her power TO restore peace and
prosperity In Cuba. Moreover, we look
with confidence on the success OF that
policy We are naturally DESTROYS that
our friends In the United States should
recognize the complete CHahke OF pollcy
which has occurred and should cooperate
with us IN having It bring beneficial re-
suits we look for
Madrid, Nov. lit is asserted here
that the reply of the American govern
ment TO the last Spanish communica-
ton declares that the United States has
made the greatest efforts 70 stop fill
clustering. and has employed many oili-
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TO that end.