Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-09-21
SEcY SHERMAN 5 ULT|MAIUM
Reported TO Have Been Given to the
Government Of Spain.

A Telegram to a Paris Newspaper
Says the United Stat IS Admins
tration Declares the War Must
Be Ended by the End Of October,
or This Country Will Take a Hand
Looking to the Independence Of
Of Cuba-The Duke of Tetaun,
Foreign Minister, Pro- g S tie d
Against American Pretentions,
But Will Give an Official Answer.
Paris, September 20.-A dispatch
from Sen Sebastian to the Temps OF
this city says that in his interview yes
terday with the Duke Of Tetuan, the
Spanish minister for foreign affairs,
the United States minister to Spain
Gen. Stewart L. Woodford, did not pre-
sent any claim for indemnity, but con-
fined the interview to moderate
phrase in the statement of the great
injuries commerce and industry had
suffered in the United States through
the prolongation of the Cuban war
Gen. Woodford is said to have added
that Secretary Sherman had desired
him to declare to the Spanish govern
ment that it was evidently impossible
for Spain to end the rebellion in a
reasonable time, and further, that if
the war was confined Cuba would be
devastated and of no utility to Spain
or to the Cubans.
In conclusion, the U. S. minister is
reported to have insisted courteously
but firmly upon the necessity of ter
minating the war, declaring that if it
was not terminated by the end of Oc-
tober the United States should feel JUS
titled in taking measures to secure the
independence of Cuba.
The Duke Of Tetuan, according to
the dispatch to the Temps, while pro-
testing against alleged American pre-
TENSIONS said he would reply Off
cially to the United States minister
when the Spanish court returns to Mad
rid.
Madrid, September 20.-In official
circles here the greatest secrecy is
maintained regarding the United
States ultimatum, which is looked upon
as bound to cause a great sensation in
Europe and to have the greatest conse-
quences for Spain. While not intend
ing it, it is believed the action of the
United States has greatly facilitated a
solution of the ministerial crisis and
that there will be a reorganization Of
the conservatives under General Azcar-
raga, the premier, and Don Francisco
Silvella, the leader of the dissident con-
servatives.
Washington, September 20.-United
States Minister Woodford has reported
to the State Department the fact that
he had conference with he Duke of
Tetuan yesterday in Madrid. Although
no information respecting the nature Of
Mr.. Woodford's report can be obtained
at the State Department, it is believed
that his representations were rather
preliminary in nature, and intended to
prepare the foundation upon which the
minister is to base his full case, and
CHdL tHSSe were well I6C6lt6u.
London, September 20.-The Globe
this afternoon in an editorial on the
futility of arbitration with a power
(which disregards alike the legal pre-
scriptions and ordinary courtesies of
civilized nations" says:
Lord Salisbury has treated the Uni
ted States with kindness they do not
deserve, always wearing the silk glove,
until America has forgotten the exist
ence Of the iron hand beneath IT,"
In conclusion the Globe remarks:
"The idea of our being afraid of a
fourth-rate power like the United
States could only have occurred to suf-
ferers from severe attack Of swelled
head. America has lost all sense of
proportion and has forgotten she plays
only miner role in the affairs of the
world. We hope our relations with
America will hereafter be distinguish
ed by firmer tone, as the only way
to avert trouble is to make her plainly
understand that we are determined not
to be shouted out of our right
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