The record-union., 1897-10-27

MADRID, Oct 26. Spain refuses to
furnish for publication a text of The
reply of Spain to the note of the United
States presented by Minister Woodford
last September on the subject of the
Cuban insurrection.
Woodford admits having received q
reply, but declines to discuss the mat
ter beyond saying that the Spanish
answer will De Immediately transmit
ted to Washington. From other sources
it is learned that the officials of the
United States Legation are engaged to-
day in translating Spain's answer, ard
it is reported the Minister would cable
to Washington to-day it's full text.
Although Spain will not give out the
text of the reply, it is officially an
nounced that the reply is on the fol-
lowing lines:
1t expresses regret at the fact that
the insurrection in Cuba receives sup
port from frequent American filibuSter-
ing expeditions; that otherwise the re-
bellion could not possibly exist. 1t is
hoped by granting autonomy to Cuba
and Withdrawing American support
that the insurrection will shortly be
ended. Further, it is officially an
ed throughout by an energetic tone.
1t is not expected the text of the
answer win be published here be-
fore the Senate has had an opportunity
of celebrating upon it. Therefore, it is
understood it may not be published in
the United States until after the reas-
semblirg of Congress, by which time
Spain expects more favorable condi-
tons in Cuba
1t is finally announced in official
sources that Spain is determined to
take more energetic military action
against the Cuban insurgents.
NOT TO BE MADE PUBLIC AT
PRESENT.
WASHINGTON, Oct 26.-Confirma-
tion from official sources is given that
the Spanish authorities at Madrid de-
livered to Minister Woodford last even
ing the answer of Spain to the repre-
sentations of the United States con-
tanned in Mr.. Woodford's instructions
Under the circumstances, it is not
doubted that the United Staes Minis
ter has advised the authorities on the
special features of the reply.
The text of the reply is known to be
very lengthy, so much so that it is
doubtful whether the full answer will
be cabled If this is attempted, how
ever, it Will be a long and laborious
process Of translation and transmission
the original Spanish being first trans
lated to English, then reduced to cipher
then eabled. then translated back from
cipher to English. AS the actual deliv-
cry Of the document into Mr.. Wood
ford's hands did not occur until late
yesterday, the process would delay the
receipt of the text probably beyond to-
day, if any attempt was made to cable
it in full.
The statement is reaffirmed by Off
cials that no publicity of the WoodfOrd
instructions or of Spains answer viii
be made at Madrid or Washington un-
til after the assembling of Congress. It
is generally believed that the two Gov
ernments have reached an understand
ing as to holding back the letters for
the present.
AMERICANS ALARMED
HAVANA Oct %. - Considerable
anxiety is expressed among American
residents of this city as to the outcome
of the demonstration which the volun-
teers are expected to make on Friday
or Saturday next upon the departure
of Weyler for Spain.
In spite of orders from Spain and
steps taken here by the Spanish Off
cials, there is still apparently a deter
mination on the part of the volunteers,
who, in this matter, seem unwilling to
be controlled by their officers, to make
the Generals departure the occasion
of an anti-American demonstration.
Should this be the case. serious
trouble is feared. Many Americans in
the city have been heard to express
more strongly than ever that a United
States warship should be present in the
harbor to protect American life and
property if necessary.