The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-04-01
NO FURTHER CONCESSIONS /!
The Powers Have Been In
formed of the Situation
BY Spain.
WOODFORD TOAEAVE
Exodus of Americans from
the Island of Cuba.
WHITE 'SQUADRON'S ORDERS
Spain's Reply to Our Govern
ment's Demand Arrives.
WILL SOON BE MADE PUBLIC.
Congress Will Wait Until Monday
For Decisive Action.
WHITE 'SQUADRON'S ORDERS
Spain's Reply to Our Govern
ment's Demand Arrives.
WILL SOON BE MADE PUBLIC.
Congress Will Wait Until Monday
For Decisive Action.
PRESIDENT ANTICIPATES WAR

He So Informed Committee of Re-
publican Congressman who Called
Upon Him, But Declared; 81 Pray
God That We May Be Able to Keep
Peace''-An Exciting Debate In the
house In which Grosyenor Defends
Naval Militia of Maritime States.
Special to EVENING HERALD.
Washington, April 1.-The state depart
ment last night, at midnight, received Spains
reply to the Presidents demands. 1t was
transmitted in cipher, and could not be trans
lated until to-day The chief demands are
rejected, the feeling in Madrid being that
they are inconsistent with the dignity and
honor of Spain. Immediately after the con-
ference between Prime Minister Sagasta and
Minister Woodford, the Spanish note answer
ing the demands was telegraphed to the
powers, together with a copy of the Ameri-
can demand. Referring to the conference
Senior Moret said 1--WE are still Spaniards. "
After the meeting of the Spanish Cabinet
last evening Prime Minister Sagasta said {:
I'VE have done and will do all in our power
to maintain peace, but if any intention ex-
lists of attacking our honor and territory we
will not tolerate it,"
The White House was besieged by news
paper men aud members of Congress, anxious
to hear the full text of Spain's reply. 1t was
not made public at this hour, but according
to the best information obtainable to-day
Spain has definitely resolved to make no fur
ther concessions to the United States.
The same authority says Spain's reply does
not admit the possibility Of independence for
Cuba.
Warships VIII Leave.
The Spanish cruisers Vizcaya and Al
miTante have received orders to start from
Havana, says despatch from Madria re-
ceived here to-day. Their destination is uA
known. Information is also received here tC
the effect that General Blanco yesterday
summoned to the palace the eolonels of vol
unteers and told them the situation may be
come critical at any moment and they mus
prepare for war.
The Minneapolis Sailed.
Movements are active in Naval circles
here, and nowhere more 50 than about the do
partments to-day. Every preparation TO
action is being taken. The Minneapoli
sailed this morning steaming away at tOl
speed to join the flying squadron. The Ke.
West fleet is stripped for action, and is nov
ready to move at fifteen minutes notice.
patrol of torpedo boats is on guard at tina
point.
Commoder schley was ordered this after
noon to have the flying squadron ready I
sail at one hours notice.
The situation here is critical. The Pres
dent is expected to send a message t
Congress tomorrow or not later than Mon
, day, and that body will then decllre Cuba
independence.
General Woodford to Leave.
A cable despatch from London, receive
here this msrning, says that General Wood
ford representing the United States at tn
Spanish capital is preparing to leave MAJ
rid. While the news seems to be authent
the state department would neither atlirl
nor deny the report.
Americans Leaving Cuba.
A great change has come over the SPANS
officials at Havana since the report of IL
u Maine disaster has been made known, al
advices from there show it to be dangerol
for Americans to remain in Cuba. gener
y exodus is about to begin among the Amer
cans and over one hundred Of them arriy,
at Tampa, Fla, last night. Counsel Gener
Lee realizes the seriousness of the situatiO
No Offer Of Foreign Mediation,
The attitude of European powe
continue to be seriously discussed
official quarters, as It was felt that
offer of European mediation was q
most certain to follow a war cris
No distinct offer has been submit,
up to the present moment. In this co
nection the cable reports from Berl
that Germany was menacing Spain
G and old claim, and was about to ma
naval demonstration in Cuba, a
tracted much attention. The Germi
ambassador Dr. Won Hollenben, sa
that he had received no information
. to this reported move, nor was he a
quainted with the Cannamba case