The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-03-29
In AN UGLY MOOD.


Spain had shown such concilatory tone
that it was believed she would make conces-
sons sufficient to permit an amcable ad-
justment of the present strained relations.
This qualified, however, by the state
ment that the danger point has not yet
passed, and that war, while no longer
President has distinctly disclosed to his
Cabinet associates his purpose to avert war
II It was possible with Just solution of the
Cuban problem, anu he. had felt from the
disposition manifested by Spain that this
just solution could be reached. This, how
ever, is without considering Congress, which
may, now that the subject is formally be-
fore it,, take some radical action.
Meantime at the State Department cable
Woodford and the Spanish minister Senior
Polo Barnabe, was in lengthy confer
ence with Judge Day as to the prospective
adjustment. The meeting between the Span
ish minister and Judge Day came after the
Cabinet conference, that such represen-
tation as Spain submitted through him did
not get before the Cabinet. At least two
Of these new phases submitted by the min
ister were of exceeding Importance The
Spanish government made Il known that
no objection would be made to the human
itarian objects of the United States gov
eminent in extending relief to the sufferers
in Cuba, on a far greater scale than hith-
erto had been contemplated. On the con-
trary Spain has made known that 1t recog-
nizes the humane purposes animating this
country and that it does not doubt that
these purposes will be executed in such
way to avoid all opportunities for fric-
ton. 1t is not expected that the relief will
be carried in war ships this would in
troduce political aspect into project
which is purely humane. This acquiescence
by Spain clears the way for the Presidents
large appropriation for the relief of desti
tuition in Cuba 1t had been feared that
this relief given directly by the United
States government would be resented by
Spain as indirect Intervention. In that
event there is little reason to doubt the re-
lief would have been forwarded at, any
20 4 II
istration has felt that war in behalf of
humane object would command the univer-
sal appreciation of the world.
Another important Spanish document
which reached the government during the
day was the abstract of the report of the
Spanish naval commission which investi-
gated the destruction of the Maine. 1t is
the only answer Spain has thus far made
to the action of this government in sub
ford. the findings of the American court.
The conclusions reached by the Spanish
commission are directly the opposite of
those of the American court No demands
have been made i'm connection with the
Maine and therefore there is no response
beyond the submission of the Spanish
port.
Following the call of the Spanish minister
at the State Department the French am
bassador. NJ. Cambon had conference
with Judge Day. This renewed the talk
of European mediation, which Is assum
ing tangible form. The speech of Premier
Hanotaux in the Paris Chamber last Satur
day is looked on as foreshadowing a least
sympathy, If not direct steps. toward me-
diation by France and other continental
powers. There is good reason to believe
Spain is ready and anxious for this move
and has been encouraging it at the Euro
pean capitals. :. 1t would rot be an often
sive intrusion, but more friendly offer to
mediate The differences which have recently
threatened to terminate IN war between
the United States and Spain. 1t is under
stood, however, that up to the present time
NJ Cambon has not received any definite
Instructions to take the initial step in such
mediation.
There is no truth in the report that Sec
rotary Gage has resigned or has any inten-
Versation to-day the secretary said that
there was perfect unity in the Cabinet on
the Cuban question.
Concerning the reports of armistice in
Cuba, 1t can be stated positively that there
will be no agreement on the basis of an
armistice for eight months or any other
period.