Evening journal., 1898-04-05
CONGRESS- Is IMPATIENT
Il Will Not Brook Mediation From
Any Source Whatever.
BAILEY ASKS FOR INFORMATION.
Senator Perkins Says spaniards Blew Up
the Malne-Reed Is Holding the
House Down--New Cruiser
on tho Way Home.

foremost branches Of the Cuban ques-
tion in Washington are the presidents
forthcoming message and European
mediation which now has taken an ac-
tive form in the courts OF Europe, ac-
cording to advices received at foreign
embassies here, though no proffer has
been made 10 the United States. Re-
garding the first, it can be stated that IL
Is fully expected by the administration
that the message Will be sent to con-
gress on Wednesday in all probability
and certainly by Thursday.
Members Of Mr.. McKinleys cabinet
and his friends in congress state def
nitely that it will deal vigorously with
the question, will include the Maine In
cident and will make definite recom-
mendations 10 congress, one OF which
win be the recognition OF Cuban inde-
pendenoe As to the mediation of Eu-
rope or the pope they declare that these
material and moral powers must exer-
else their suaslon on Spain, for this gov
ernment win insist on Independence OF
Cuba as an ultimate sine qua non, un-
less the insurgents themselves should
consent 70 less. and this they have fatty
refused to do Speaking on this point,
one OF the cabinet officers said:
"You can say for me that all the pow
ers of Europe and the heads of all the
churches may propose mediation to
Spain II they desire but the United
States viii positively not listen TO medi-
alton Of any kind that does not lead 70
the acceptance of our condition, which
Is the independence OF Cuba"
Notwithstanding the many reports Of
European mediation, they assumed their
first tangible form yesterday afternoon,
when at least two of the foreign estab-
llshments in Washington received Off
cial information that an exchange Of
notes between the great powers was
now In progress With a view to arriy-
ing at a basis on which they could
make Joint proposal for mediation IL
Is evident that the exchange has not
yet been productive Of a common un-
derstanding, as the ambassadors and
ministers at Washington have not yet
received instructions 10 initiate the
movement. Their only information thus
far IS that tho notes are passing by tel
egraph between the capitals OF Europe:
II had been understood that France and
Austria were most active IN bringing
about this movement and that Great
Britain had held aloof from IL, but II
developed today that the British gov
ernment was also taking part In the
exchange ana that in case of concerted
action by the powers Great Britain
probably would act with the others.
what common grounds the powers are
seeking TO reach can only be conjec-
tured.
The Spanish government seems TO be
hopeful OF results from this movement
and this inspired additional ground foI
the belief that II will not be regarded
with favor by the United States. The
diplomats, however, think that II q
common understanding were reached bs
the great powers OF Europe such sug'
gestions as these combined powers
might make could not be lightly SCI
aside. The general view Of the diplo
mats Is that the movement is not 81
much one toward reconciling the Unites
States and Spain as II is to preserv,
the peace Of the world by combined ac
ton. Spain's policy In this matter 4
one OF urging on the European power
that n Cuba were free from Spanlsl
sovereignty the next move under tn
Monroe doctrine would be 20 bring al
end OF European control over othe
West Indian possessions. Great Britain
France and Denmark have interests Fl
that locality. In other quarters II wa
stated that the Influence of the power
was more likely to be exerted on Spai
in urging her TO the largest possibl
measure Of concession.
Sir Julian Pauncefote, the British EN-
bassador, made a short call on Judg
Day yesterday II is understood how
ever. that II did not relate 10 the Cuba
question. as the ambassador has NO
received instructions concerning media
ton or any course of action.
NJ. Thebeau. first secretary Of tn
French embassy also called at the stat
department and had a talk with Juds
Day on subjects other than the Cuba
question. An arrangement was reache
during the day by which the Unite
States and France will co-operat
through their ministers in Denmark I
the establishment Of a public cable sta
tlon on the Danish island of st. Thoma
The cable is owned by a French CON
pany, but its use has become of Wit,
importance TO the United States gov
ernment owing to the possible base
naval operations in the Leeward Is
lands. Secretary Long was particular
desirous Of having this cable arrange
AANAA fAANNANus As a result OF GOMEZ
ences a dispatch was sent to the Unite
States minister at Copenhagen as<in
him 20 secure the consent Of the Danis
government and at the same time n
French authorities arranged to hay
their. minister at Copenhagen exert sin
liar influences.
'Wait for Wednesday," was the woi
passed about the capitol last evenin
and a general understanding TO thi
effect was reached. The Republican
viii not initiate and the Democrats W
not try to force any action on Cuba NJ
I'll tomorrow, when the presidents me
sage will be received. With that Vi
derstanding the senate foreign rel
lions committee did not report and Il
house foreign affairs committee to,
10 action II is known that the sena
committee has agreed upon a repol
practically the Foraker resolution, d