The herald., 1898-04-07
THAT HONORABLE PEACE
Is NOT BEYoMD THE BOUNDS OF
PossIBTLrvy
SPAIN IS ANXIOUS TO YIELD
But Would Like the Cuban Freedom
Pill Gilded to Suit Che Spanish
Palate
..sosiA,sn ..rsss Special Wire

kssosiAtsn Press Special Wire
MADRID. April 8. 10 a.m.-Washingtons
reply to the last suggestion OF the United
! States Minister. General Woodford. by
which It is understood an honorable peace.
satisfactory to both countries. can be Sc
cured, was received at Madrid during the
night. Ita contents have not been divulged.
THE QUEEN AT WORK
MADRID, April s. via Bayonne, France
The Developments In the situation today
are confined to the important part the
queen regent is taking in the crisis. She
has practically taken matters out OF the
hands of her ministers. and Is dealing dt'
rect with the United States minister, Gen.
erat Woodford. through the German and
Austrian ambassadors, and is working
earnestly for peace
1t is known beyond doubt that Spain is
now prepared to give all America has
asked for. although the form Of this con-
cession must be gilded to suit Spanish
palates and also to take into consideration
the political difficulties which confront
| Spain.
1915 p ma ministerial crisis is imml.
nent. 1t is understood that Senior Silvela,
leader Of the dissentient Conservatives. and
| the Conservatives Will, II necessary, ac-
cept office on a program Of an immediate
armistice with full authority to the auto
aomist government to negotiate and con-
clude an immediate peace in Cuba.
ARMISTICE PROMISED
MADRID, April 6. 1910 p.m.-It is con-
q tod a this hnnP the nrOClQ-
nation Of the Queen Regent announcing
an immediate armistice in Cuba will be
issued tomorrow. 1t Is added that some
Of the Cabinet may resign.
II necessary. the ministry will be
changed. The Austrian Ambassador,
Count Duboskie, had an interview with the
United States Minister today. and both
seemed much pleased with the situation.
Official advices say President McKin-
leys message to Congress will not advise
the recognition Of the independence Of the
insurgents. but will recommend measures
looking toward the immediate cessation of
hostilities and the restoration Of peace and
terests of humanity and the safety and
tranquility Of the United States.
AMERICANS IN CUBA
E0<AAxsADb APAh W
there are no important developments up to
this hour arrangements have been con-
cluded to place American citizens and their
property throughout the country under
the care of the British diplomatic repre-
|sentatives in case United States Minister
Woodford is compelled to leave.
1t is known, however, that no instruc-
|tions have yet been received by General
Woodford to place American citizens and
their property under the protection Of the
British representatives.
General woodford left the United States
legation for his residence at 1885 am. The
prevailing impression in political circles as
this dispatch is sent is that Spain will strive
to the utmost to avoid war. but doubts as
to her being able to do so are expressed In
all quarters.
AT THE VATICAN
LONDON, April 6.-The Pail Mall Ga
zette this afternoon publishes the follow
ing from Rome:
The Vatican Is the scene Of utmost act
ivity. Distinguished persons are coming
and going and kilograms are pouring in.
The hopes of solution OF the Hispano-
American difficulty through the Pope have
been revived. The Pope is in direct COM
munication with the Queen Regent, but
his approach to President Mckinley was
made indirectly. The Vatican people are
sanguine OF an armistice. They appear
to base their belief Of a peaceful solution
upon the fact that the supposed unpre-
paredness of the United States for war
will make Washington cautious in going
to extremes.
RELIANCE ON LEO
ROME, April Cit Is semi officially an
nounced here that the Spanish government
has accepted the principle Of an armistice
with the insurgents, proposed by the
Pope. President McKinley's reply Is now
awaited. Upon It depends the possibility
Of continuing the negotiations at Madrid
and Washington. 1t Is believed the powers
will now take joint action to prevent a
rupture.
THE COAL SUPPLY
WASHINGTON. April 6.-The Intelll.
gence Bureau Of the Navy Department f|<as
kept Itself fully informed of the amount oi
coal owned by the Spaniards in the West
Indian Islands. Like much other informa.
ton which this bureau obtains, the Off.
cials decline to make It public, but it is said
in some quarters that the supply will las
for q reasonable length of time. The
Bureau of Equipment Of the Navy Depart.
meut Is also straaning every nerve to get
adequate supply of this requisite for a
fleet Of ships at such points on the gulf as
may be readily available.
Likewise the officials of the Navy De.
partment are making every effort to OBJ.
tain coaling stations in the West Indies
but IL their efforts up to this time have
been crowned with success, they refuse
to make the fact public. Two desirable
locations which are under consideral lion
are the Mole st. Nicholas. Hayti, and the
Island of st. Thomas, which belongs to
Denmark. II these two places could be
acquired, then, with supply sta ations al
Key West and Dry Tortugas, 1t is be-
lieved the facilities for obtaining coal
would be reasonably adequate for all pur.
poses in the event Of war with Spain
Although the Senate acted adversely on
the proposition to purchase st. Thomas
It Is believed the department has not given
UP all hope Of securing some accomoda-
tions there for coaling purposes.
COALING STATIONS
NEW YORK, April 6.-The Heralds
Washington correspondent says:
Hayti, through her Minister here, M. st.
Legere, has Informed the State Depart
ment of her intention to remain entirely
neutral in case of war between the United
States and Spain. San Domingo, on the
other hand, has intimated to this govern