Evening star., 1897-06-03
INTEREST In WASHINGTON.
The Spanish Crisis Discussed I'm Diplo.
naatic and Government Circles.

The Spanish Crisis Discussed I'm Dfulo.
matte and Government Circles.
The resignation of the Canovas cabinet
at Madrid excites much interest in official
quarters here owing to its possible effect
upon the policy of Spain toward Cuba and
the attitude of the United States toward
the conflict. Minister -Dupuy DeLome will
rot discuss the situation publicly, but those
who are near to him say that he takes the
change philosophically and is not greatly
surprised, as recent events at Madrid have
indicated that rupture was inevitable
Among officials who are familiar with The
status of affairs it is believed that the
change will not involve any radical de-
parture from the present policy of Spain
on Cuba The view is expressed that the
queen will invite Canovas to form a new
ministry and that the premier will then
overcome the friction which led up to the
present crisis by emitting from the new
cabinet those elements which caused the
personal rupture. Although the Duke of
Tetuan is not likely to resume his place as
minister of foreign affairs, yet 1t Is felt
that his influence will be powerful factor
in shaping the foreign policy from this time
forward.
The crisis comes at a time when Madrid
is about to enter upon its period of sum-
mer vacation. The Duke of Tetuan will go
to Paris and the royal family and most Of
the government leaders will go to San
Sebastian, But little is done during this
vacation, and 1t is felt that the Duke of
Tetuan will continue to direct affairs dur
ing this period of inaction.
The Spanish Minister.
Naturally the question has arisen as to
the effect of the change upon the stay OF
Minister Dupuy DeLome in Washington.
In the event of a complete change Of min
istry, with a liberal premier and cabinet,
it is understood that Mr.. DeLome will
place himself at the disposal of the new
government, so that 1t will be free to con-
tinue his service accept his resignation,
az 1t sees fit. Under the diplomatic system
of Spain, the twelve leading foreign posts,
including all the ambassadors and the lead
ing ministers, are subject to the will of the
government, so that a change of cabinet
may entail a change of foreign ministers
at these twelve posts. This depends, how
ever. on the circumstances in the country
to which a minister is accredited. II is un-
derstood that personally Minister DeLome
would be glad to relinQuish the onerous
duties at his post here and return TO Mad
rid, where, prior to his appointment as
minister, he had been elected to tine cortes
as a conservative.
The Situation Explained.
The status of affairs at Madrid is thus
explained by an official familiar with the
facts. The conservative ministry remain
ed in power long enough to pass all the
supply bills. This accomplished, 1t was
felt that continuance in office with the
liberal party declining to take part IN the
meetings OF the cortes might seem iic.a-
tcrial, and the designations followed. As
the supply bills are passed the new cabinet
will be confronted with no emergencies
In that line. and it will not be necessary
to reassemble the cortes, except to carry
on general legislation, or q means of es-
tablishine relations between the cortes and
the new ministry Two courses arc open
one to reassemble the old cortes. the other
to hold an election. In which event the
new cortes would assemble next October.
The State Department..
Secretary Sherman, Assistant Secretary
Day and the other officials of the State De-
partment observed their usual reticence to-
day in regard to the ministerial crisis in
Madrid, and one and all declined to discuss
the matter for publication. 1t is asserted,
however, that Secretary Sherman, for one
has privately expressed the opinion that
the cabinet change is not likely TO alter the
diplomatic relations between the govern
ments of Spain and the United States, and
that the cabinet to be selected is no more
likely TO accept mediation or to submit to
the intervention of the United States in
Cuban affairs than was the Canovas min
istry.
ConOvas' Latest Oaer to Cuba.
According to a special In the New York
World, Secretary Sherman said last night
that Premier Canovas had submitted new
and much more extensive scheme OF home
rule for Cuba than any yet published. He
said II was such a form Of government AZ
he himself would tndorse for the island.
and that the Cubans would do well to &C.
csoe Il. He said sagasta himss6 oouh