New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-01
spAN1ARDs WEARY OF WAR.
sAGASTA SEEMS WILLING 10 ACCEPT
MEDIATION
MEMBER OF THE sILvELA PARTY SAYS II
WOULD BE A GOOD THING FOR SPAIN
ID


IF SHE WE'RE RID OF CUBA
Madrid May 81.-Rumors afoat strongly mol
cate that the spaniards weary Of the war;
Senior sagasta's illusions yesterday In Congress
TO an honorable peace have been taken as i'm
plying SPANS willingness to accept the media
ton OF the great Powers Senor Romero
Robledo promptly snapped out
people in a state Of war do not talk OF peace.
honorable or otherwise unless they are bent
that way. Seeking peace means carrying on
half hearted war"
Senior Gamazo's very blunt refusal to take on
his shoulders responsibility for the politicai
course Of the Cabinet. combining his connection
Herewith to the administrative functions Oh his
portfolio-Public Works-points In the same d.
rection. The correspondent Of the Associated
Press had conversation with member OF the
Silvela party. who very candidly admitted mat
Il would be a good thing for Spain II she were
free from Cuba.
Cuba" he said. has always been q drag on
Spanish resources. We get nothing as nation
from IT, but It has. on the contrary. drained US
OF our best blood and money. True. In the olo
days individuals made large fortunes out there
but their rapacity. greed, bad government ana
cruelty have brought nothing but shame on the
mother country 1t will. therefore be god
send to Spain when the last connecting link Is
broken OF course. any proposal 70 cut the caoie
will be most unpopular for the Government
which has the boldness to propose 1t: but. sooner
or later, 1t must come to that
MIGHT CONSENT UNDER PROTEST
It In believed that should the Powers now inter
vene Spain will. under protest, consent to Cuban
independence. provided the Powers guarantee
that islands independence from the United
States. Should this come about the new Sa-
Rasta Ministry, composed it is Of very dis
cordant elements will dissolve Of Itself II not as
sisted In that operation by the sham as well as
by the real indignation Of different sections OF
the population. The way will thus be cleared
for silvela Ministry pledged to a policy OF In
ternal reform and reconstruction.
There Is little doubt as to Senior Silvela being
one Of the most far-sighted and capable Span
Yards In public life to-day. In addition to Ms
great ability he is believed to be thoroughly
honest, and to be supported by men who are all
anxious to purify the home administration from
the blots which have made 1t byword abroad
and a laughing stock at home. Should this rore-
cast come true. bright future may still be IN
store for the peninsula policy which puts an
end to internal corruption, develops her indus
tries and commerce, while restoring her snat-
tered finances may make her an acceptable any
70 more than one of the great Powers OF Europe
The Blue Bench in the Chamber Of Deputies
was quite gay yesterday the Ministers all wear
ing court dress with the smartly colored sashes
which form such feature OF their attire Among
the seven Ministers present were three OF the
new men-Senor Gamazo, Senior Giron and
0e6or Aunon, the dapper, businessllKe Minis
ter Of Marine Senior Sagasta In orler
speech referred to the crisis and the steps taken
to meet it. Senior Robledo was very pertina-
cious In his queries, the main point being DID
the Introduction Of Senior Gamazo and the exit
OF Senior Moret dignity the triumph OF protec-
ZIONIST views in the new Cabinet"
sAGAsTA LISTENS WITH INTEREST.
The President of the Council was happy in his
retorts causing. occasionally. great cheering az
he made some patriotic hit But Senior Robledo
returned merrily to the charge. reminding one OF
the late Lord Randolph Churchill In his days II
greater freedom and less responsibility. He sue
ceeded In getting Senior Gamazo on his legs. put
that gentleman was equal TO the OCCASION peins
listened to with great interest and pleasure ey
paid marked attention TO the utterances OF the
chief new prop to his Ministry
Senior Moret, occupying back seat. sat list
iessly playing with his stick, and though most
people expected he would be goaded by Senior
Robledo's well-panted stings, he declined TO be
drawn. Had wrangle arisen between the outgo-
ing and incoming members OF the Cabinet, Senior
Robledo's point would have been gained As
nothing Of the kind happened he must be con-
Sehor Silvea also spoke. and appeared some
what hostile to the new formation. though he
declined, from patriotic motives, to be downright
antagonstic. 1t plain enough. however
that nothing but great good luck will carry this
Ministry on for any length Of time.
Sehor Aunon. the new Minister OF Marine, was
called upon to speak in reply to suggestion
that the House send complimentary message
TO Admiral Cervera and his squadron for getting
into Santiago de Cuba He is very short,
ewarthy man, about forty-six years Of age. and
speaks in a harsh. metallic voice. with great
Sapidity. He appears to be full Of energy. 1t
was interesting sight. prior TO the regular
parliamentary business Of the day. to him
receiving the congratulations Of members OF all
shades Of political opinion. who crowded to the
Blue Bench to welcome him on his first appear
ance there.
Great public interest was taken In the sitting.
Ill the galleries being crowded with the fashion
and beauty Of Madrid.
WARNING TO CORRESPONDENTS.