The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-03-23
MEETS With FAVOR
The Program Mapped Out by the Presi-
dent Upon Receiving the Report.

Washington, March 20.
The President has been informed by
Senator German, of Maryland, and Sena-
tor Allison, Of Iowa, the recognized lead
ers of the two great political parties, that
majority Of the Senate is unquestion-
ably in favor Of Cuban Independence, and
that there is strong sentiment for direct
Intervention. Horrors of possible war
and tho vast expense that would be en-
tailed on the country were seriously con-
sidored at q conference yesterday.
Senator Allison remarked that he feared
the President would need another $50 0OO,-
COO and probably great deal moro before
the end was reached.
This is the administration program for
the disposition Of the pending trouble with
Spain. 1t seems to lead inevitably TO
war. unless, indeed, Spain makes some alb.
ject concessions:
First-On Friday the official report Of
tho Maine Court of Inquiry will be dis
cussed by the Cabinet.
Second-On the same day the President
will cable the report or its full conclusions
to Minister Woodford with instructions
to lay 1t before the Sagasta Cabinet and to
demand an indemnity, the sum to be fixed
on Friday.
Third-The President on Monday will
transmit to Congress the report of tho
Court Of Inquiry, note the fact that ho has
communicated with Spain and submit
SPANS answer, which is expected to ar
riyein the meantime.
Fourth-Within forty-eight hours after
these communications have been sent to
Congress the President will send another
message to Congress declaring That
the United States must intervene in
Cuba on humanitarian grounds and that
vessels containing rollef supplies properly
guarded will at once be despatched to
Cuba.
The Monitor Terror has been ordered
from New York to Key West. This Is sig.
nifcant The Terror Is the only monitor
with the proper draught to enter Hayala
harbor.
In other words, the United States will
not fight over the Maine disaster, but hos.
tilities will be precipitated by spain's refu.
sal to permit us to feed the starving In
Cuba,
The Senate passed the House bill for the
relief of the Maine sufferers.
The Post says that the President'c mes.
sage will treat alone of tho Maine ques-
ton. No suggestions will be made. A
message will be sent to Congress later re.
garding Cuba.
The Montgomery has arrived at Key
Wost and the Puritan has left Norfolk and
is awaiting orders ut Fortress Monroe.
SPAIN HURRYING WORK ON HER WAR FLEET.
Washington, March 22.-Late advices
received by the Navy Depart ment from its
representatives abroad describe in detail
tho extraordinary efforts which are being
put forth by The Spanish naval authorities
in preparing for war. =
The big Spanish batleship Pelayo Is re.
ported as being at La Seyne, opposite Mar.
settles, France The work Oh tho Pelayo
Is practically completed. The La Seyne
have just placed in her new set Of boilers
and the big ships battery now consists Of
Canet rapid fire guns for all pieces in
broadside mounts.
The Carlos V. has recently been given
speed run Of six hours duration, during
which period the average speed was 1926
knots. This speed was obtained on
boiler pressure Of only 140 pounds and
with the engines not making over Ninety
revolutions minute.