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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-01
CONFERENCE WITH wooDFoRD.
A Significant Admission Regardina
Madrid Sentiment.

Tho conference of the Spanish ministry
with Gen. Wcoford in Madrid yesterday
lasted an hour. The ministers submitted
fresh proposals, which Gen. Woodford tele-
graphed to Washington. Their nature was
not disclosed.
After yesterdays cabinet meeting, which
was presided over by the queen regent,
the ministers had another hours confer
ence, after which the following semi-offi-
cial note was issued: Captain General
Blanco telegraphs an account of a glorious
CT mbat of General Luque against the in
surgents commanded by Calixto Garcia,
and also makes excellent reports of the
progress of the operations, setting forth
that the pacifications are so advanced in
the western provinces that the corcentra-
ton of the peasants has been revoked
Public works are also being commenced to
give employment to all applicants. In view
Of this, new and important submissions are
expected"
The minister of public works, in an in
terview later, said the last twenty-four
hours had brought favorable change in
the situation. When the minister was
asked if he meant on cunt of the news
from Washington. He replied: mo. Our
feelings of satisfaction do not refer to the
United States"
Ell Liberal, republican, of Madrid says a
dispatch from Senior Polo : Bernahe, the
Spanish minister at Washington, was read
yesterday at the cabinet council, giving
his impression of the feeling in America,
which, he declares, is in no way favorable
to Spain. He points out that the Maine
report was only referred to The foreign re-
lationS committee with great difficulty. as
13I representatives voted for its imme-
date appreciation without waiting for the
Spanish report. This proposal, adds Senior
Rernabe, was rejected: but the jingoes APP
peared to be greatly annoyed
Ell Liberal says: "'Ihe moment Of the de-
nCument Solution Of the criss) has drawn
much nearer. There may yet be found
means to delay matters, but we doubt it,"
The paper mentioned then adds: I'VE
ought to apply ourselves to obtain a gain
of time. or heartily devote ourselves to the
C ntrary. In our opinion, it would be ac-
ceptablc, even preferable, to accept any
extreme measure which would cut the
knot if we failed to unite it. The situa-
ton is such that by avoiding external
struggle, may fall into still graver
one
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-01
RUSSIA AND FRANCE TO MEDIATE,
Dispatch From Madrid Says Peace
Hangs on a Thrcad

LONDON, April IA dispatch to the
Daily Mail, which was dated IL O'clock yes-
terday evening says: Il am assured that
France and Russia have asked Spain to
formulate the utmost limits of concessions
she can make. TIE two powers evidently
intending TO mediate
The minister of marine has received
hundreds of applications from Spanish and
foreign shipowners for letters patent for
privateers to act against America"
The Correspondence (semi-officiaD says:
Peace or war is hanging on a thread
INC Ctterances OF American opinion leave
nttle room for hopes of peace Eut the
prooiem Will have an immediate solution.
ON receiving Spain's note, Gen. Wood
iord declared he could not Immediately
answer, as he had to consult with Wash
ington, and asked permission to translate
the note into English forthwith. so that
senior Moret the minister for the colo
nies), who knows English, cotild revise and
approve the translation. This was done.
Gen Woodford's only comment was the
expression of his personal wishes for con-
Citation and peace
After the conference Senior Moret said:
we are still Spaniards'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-01
SENATE IN SECRET SESSION.
Discussing the Proposed Acquisition
OF Danish Islands,

The Senate vent into executive session
shortly after meeting today On motion of
Senator Lodge, member of the committee
on foreign relations.
The purpose of the secret session is the
consideration of the resolution yesterday
reported from the committee on foreign
relations for the acquisition of the Danish
West India Islands.
The reason for consideration of the mat
ter behind closed doors was the belief that
our relations with Spain would necessarily
be discussed and that information might
be divulged that would be of advantage to
that country.
The session is not strictly executive
session. but is a secret legislative session.
Senator Lodge opened the proceedings in
the secret session with a general statement
concerning the advantage of controlling the
Danish Islands. He argued that this coun-
try should own them because of contingui-
ty to our own shores and for strategic
purposes, going over much CT the ground
covered in his report of yesterday.
senater Gray replied, in;opposition to this
policy, basing his antagonism on the ground
that it was contrary to the policy of the
United States to acquire territory outside
of it's continental lines and saying that the
possession of the islands would inevitably
involve US in international entanglements
which would be troublesome and might
lead to complications at any time which
could be avoided if We did not have the
islands. If we should acquire the islands
for strategic purposes their fertilization
would be necessity and that would in
volve a great expense. Furthermore, if
there was an idea of. utilizing them in case
of war with Spain over Cuba it should not
be forgotten that we had in our own DOS
session at Key West territory nearer Ha-
vana than either of the Danish Islands.
The Center of the War.
Senators Frye and Lodge both replied to
this latter point. They stated that it was
evident from the developments so far made
that Porto Rico rather than Havana would
be the center of our war with Spain, and
that in that event the Danish group would
be of inestimable advantage to US. Indeed,
they considered 1t almost essential to an
early ending of the war. They asserted
that Spain's coal supply at Porto Rico was
extremely limited, and that 1t could be
practically controlled by us If we should
own the Danish possessions In that quarter
They also stated it to be the earnest desire
OF the administration to control the islands.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-01
ATTEMPT TO POSTPONE ACTION
These Questions to Be Referred to
Autonomist Legislature.
A NJ o n T H S D E L A Y

Spain's reply is unsatisfactory. 1t
makes no promises of independence
to Cuba or OF Spanish evacuation of
the island. 1t postpones even the
consideration of these questions for
over month by referring them to a
body not yet in existence.
The only progress made is in Sc
curing promise of Spanish relief
for the released reconcentrados, the
evident purpose of which promise is
to weaken our ground of interven-
ton for humanitarian purposes, and
to relieve Spain as far as possible
fl ON the barbarous position which
she would occupy if refusing herself
to relieve her starving subjects. She
should decline to permit American
Intervention to save their lives.
Briefly Spain's proposals are as
follows:
She will revoke the reconcentra-
ton orders. She will appropriate
three million pesetas (Sooo,ooo) for
their relief.
She will leave the question of peace
to be determined by the Cuban au
economist legislature, which is to be
elected this month and which meets
in the first week of May.
In the interval she will grant an
armistice if it is asked for by the in
surgents.
The President will communicate
to the Congress SO soon as he can
prepare message.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-01
HOUCK TO BE WARDEN.

Former Sheriff of AlleEany County
Slated for Good Place.
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
CUMBERLAND, Nd. April 1-Ex-Sherin
Daniel r. Houck Of Mount Savage, this
county, one of Senator Wellington's lead
ing Heutenants, and at present an assist
ant sergeant-at-arms Of the United States
Senate. is bookei for the appointment as
warden Of the Maryland penitentiary He
is said to have the active support Of Gov
ernor Lowndes.
The appointment will be made in Nav.
when the republicans will assume control
of the board of managers, which win con-
sist of four republicans and two democrats.
Warden Weyler, who is democrat, In an
applicant for reappointment Police Jus
tice .Iames T. Ca6lk OF Baltimore is also a
candidate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-01

The following is an abstract from the
telegram received from Gen. Woodford or
the evening of March 81, 1898. on the gen.
eral situation in Cuba:
He informs the government Of me United
States that Gen. Blanco has revoked the
bando relating to the reconcentradoes in
the western provinces of Cuba, which are
understood to be the provinces of Matan-
zas, Santa Clara. Habana and Pinar Del
Rio; that the Spanish government has
placed at the disposal of the governor gen.
eral the credit of three million pesatas
($6OO, ECO to the end that the country peo-
pie may return at once and with success
to their labor.
The Spanish government will accept
whatever assistance to feed and succor the
recessitous may be sent from the United
States in accordance with the plan now in
operation.
He proposes to confide the preparation
for an honorable and stable peace to the
insular parliament, without whose con-
currence the Spanish government would
not be able to arrive at the final result,
being understood that the powers reserved
by the constitution to the central govern
ment are not lessened or diminished,
As the Cuban chambers win not meet
Until the 4th of May. the Spanish govern
ment will not, on its part, object to a sus-
pension of hostilities IL asked for by tine
insurgents from the general-in-chief. to
whom it will belong to determine the dura-
ton and the condition of the suspension.
The President win communicate with
Congress as soon as he can prepare mes
sage.
The foregoing. including the last para
graph. was made public Immediately after
the cabinet meeting.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-01
WILL MAKE A PARTIAL REPORT.
Plans of the Ohio ScBatc's Bribery In
vestigatinG Committee.

Special Dispatch TO The Evening Star
COLUMBUS, Ohio, April lit is au-
thoritatively announced that the commit
tee Of the Senate appointed to investigate
the bribery charge against Senator Hanna
will make a partial report before the legis-
lature adjourns sine die, and be authorized
to sit after the adjournment to take lesti-
mony, to accompany protest to be sent
To the United States Senate. This is to get
the testimony of Senator Hanna, Colonel
Charles +. Dick and ii. II. Hollenbeck, who
have refused to come before the commits
tee so far. They have kept out of the state
and so have not been brought under the
processes Of the committee. The object is
ultimately Ia get the testimony OF these
men, they cannot remain out OF the
state conveniently after the adjournment
of Congress.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-01
THE CRISIS AT HAND.
1t Is she General Opinion of Leaders
in Congress.

1t is she General Opinion of Leaders
in Congress.
Early in the day the information was
spread among members of the Senate and
House that the response from Madrid was
unsatisfactory, and intense feeling was eN-
cited. 1t became known that the response
was not only unsatisfactory from a con-
gressional point of view, but that it was
equally unsatisfactory to the President and
his advisors, and that categorical an
swer would be required from Spain, to be
in the hands of the President probably
within thirty-siX hours and be of a salts
factory character or diplomatic negotia-
tons would be broken off and intervention
resorted to.
The possibility that Spain, when con-
fronted by this imperative demand, would
make any more satisfactory reply than
that received last night seemed SO remote
that it was not entertained, and whatever
lurking hope had been held by the most
conservative of a peaceful settlement was
abandoned.
No Promise of Peace.
1t was said that the reply, being of the
character it was, no opportunity was Of
fered the President to Communicate it to
Element of the question.
1t made evident that Spain is merely
seeking delay without the intention of rec
ognizing the independence of Cuba, and the
declaration was made by men of RESPONSE
bility in Congress, who are cooperating
with the President, that there could be no
delay beyond Monday, and that Congress
would not consent, nor would the Presi-
dent, to any settlement of the question
which was not immediate and did not in
voive the independence of Cuba. 1t was
said plainly by men who have not ex-
pressed such opinion before that the situa-
ton could mean nothing but war
no Further Time.
Represeny1nve BabCock, chairman of the
republican hgressional committee a man
of intiue1Ee and conservatism, said this
morning. HAT the sentiment in Congress
WA, WAS sn that he was thoroughly is eonvin'ea
Cuba would be accepted, and that Congress
could not be induced to grant Spain further
time than that now in contemplation. He
added that he did not think the President
was any more disposed than was Congress
to accept settlement which did not in
clude Cuba's independence. Congress, he
said, would cooperate with the President
He could not predict what might happen
between now and Monday. but thought it
improbable that there would be delay
later than Monday that the Presidents
hand would be forced.
MIR. Loudenslager of New Jersey express
ed the opinion that neither Congress nor
the President would accept anything short
of Cuban independence. He said he was
not himself opposed to some delay, because
he thought it would be beneficial to this
government.
He thought that Congress would cooper
ate with the President.
Representative Culp of Pennsylvania ex-
pressed the opinion that neither Congress
nor the President would consider anything
short of the recognition of independence.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-01
Fleet strippink for Battle.

KEY WEST. Fla. April 1.-The work of
stripping the United States warsliips of
their woodwork in order to make them
ready for war service was continued this
morning.
The patrol Of the fleet will be continued
at night until further orders.
The gunboat Castine and the torpedo
boat. which were on patrol duty last night,
had no experiences worth mentioning.
There have been no movements of the
feet this morning
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-01
THE END Is IN SIGHT
Indications Of Collapse of Spanish
Sovereignty in Cuba.
CAN Be EFFECTED In THREE MONTHS
War Feeling Among the Cuban
Volunteers is Rampant.
EERS AT AMERICAN S

Copyright 1898. by Charles NJ. Pepper.)
Special From Staff Correspondent.
KEY WEST. Fla, April Madrid and
Washington still have the key TO the Cuban
situation. 1t will take three months to
wind up Spanish sovereignty on the island
in an orderly way. Some developments to-
day Indicate that the process has begun,
though nothing definite is known of the
conditions laid down in the note presented
by Woodford and of the reply. Officials
here still talk of the duty of the United
States to compel the insurgents to permit
the Spanish flag to remain.
Nevertheless, il is known positively that
the insurgents Will reject any proposition
short of actual independence, though it
may be put before them tentatively on be-
half OF the administration.
Gomez VIII Not Consent.
Gomez will not consent to spend the re-
naming years of his life. which cannot be
many in upholding the Spanish flag in Gu
ba. That is all there is or can be to the
propositions for Spain to retain nominal
sovereignty. even for few years. The let-
ter of Gomez addressed to an official of the
United States, in which his position is made
clear, should have reached the State De-
partment by this time. If the understand
ing held by officials here is correct, Con-
gress before long, irstead Of discussing war,
may be discussing the purchase of indie
pendence.
Notwithstanding the present unpopularity
of that plan, it may be the basis CT an ult!-
mate peaceful settlement. The autonomist
oabine, has been asked by Madrid to defer
expenses for the further continuance of the
war. This is at once an atsurdity and a
confession that Spain cannot much longer
stand the drain On its resources. This feel
ing paves the way fer the acceptance Of in
demnity. The collapse OF the autonomist
cabinet seems rear. The reported resigna =
tions of Gown and Montora, leaders of the
rival factions in the cabinet, are credited
in face of their denials.
BiancO's BandO Worthless.
Blanco's bando permitting reConcentrados
to return to their houses in the country IS
worthless paper. The condition of these
people is not such now to call for a con-
gressional appro priation. The emergency
has been met by the relief movement which
has finally been extended to all parts of the
island. Relief enough is in sight to last
two months CHARLES NJ. PEPPER.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-01

LONDON. April LA steamer which has
arrived from Las Palmas. Canary Islands
reports having n ct four Spanish torpedo
boats and three torpedo boat destroyers
With an escort ship. on March %. few
miles distant from Las Paimas. They were
going south and We're understood to be
bound for Cuba The notilia was steam.
ing slowly; looked most imposing. but
with no bunting showing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-01
GIBRALTAR OF THE PACIFIC.
Gen. Shafter Inspects the Garrison a
Fort Ruker.

Fort Baker.
SAN FRANCISCO, April General w.
S. Shafter, commanding the Department of
California, accompanied by First Lieuten-
ant John D. Miles, aid and acting engineer
of corps, have inspected the troops and
high-power guns at Fort Baker, and found
the garrison and ordnance in first-class
condition
General Shafter attached great impor-
lance to Fort Bakers position, and speaks
Of it as the Gibraltar of the Pacific coast.
A water battery will be established at
Gravelly Beach, from which direct fire at
short range could be delivered against hos
tile fleets which might get into the harbor.
Regular monthly inspection of troops at
the Preside was held yesterday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-01
VIOLATED NEUTRALITY LAWS.
Men Arrested fn Mexico About to In
vade 'rexns.

LAREDO. Tex, April 1.-The Mexican
court has rendered its decision in the. cases
OF Andreas Santos, margarine Cavazos Of
Fallecilo and Adolfo Rodriguez of San If
facio, Mexico, the three. leaders OF the pro-
posed Spanish invasion, now held incom-
municado in Nueyo Laredo by the federal
authorities The men are charged vita
violation CT the neutrality laws Of Mexico.
and the court held that there was sufficient
evidence to hold them.
DR.. Marti, the principal leader, ard the
ether prisoners, will be brought to Nuevo
Laredo within few days
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-01

Spanish Cruisers Leave Havana.
HAVANA. April 1-iNoon). The Spanish
cruisers vizcaya and Oquendo sail
1t would seem from the fact that the AS
ISOLATED Press is notified By the cable COM
pany that the above dispatch is apparently
ended that the censor has killed the words
which followed the word ''sail.'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-01
SPAIN REGRETS DEMANDS.

Reply Read to Minister SWoodford by
Se' SaHasta.
LONDON, April 1.-The Daily Malls Sec
ond edition says that at the conference in
Madrid Senior Sagasta, the premier, read to
Minister Woodford Spain's reply. The
chief demands of the United States were
rejected. the feeling being that they are In
consistent with the dignity and honor OF
any nation.
The note has been teiegraphed to the
various European powers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-01

The regular permanent family
Circulation of The Evening Star
in Washington is more than
double that of any other paper,
whether published in the morn
ing or in the afternoon.
AS a medium for unobiec-
tionable advertisements il there
fore stands uncqualed and un-
approachable.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-01
Maryland MiIitiamen to Enlist.

MnFylnnd MtIft1amen to Enlist.
CUMBERLAND, Nd, April almost to
a man the members Of Company K. West
Virginia National Guard, have answered In
the affirmative to the question submitted
by the officers: "Shan we authorize the
brigade commander to volunteer our serv-
Ices IN case Of war with Epain?"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-01
TO ADJOURN TO MONDAY.

Action Taken by the Senate With.
out Objcction.
On motion Of Senator Allison and without
objection the Senate agreed today that
when it adjourned 1t be until Monday next
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-01

The United States government has opened
a recruiting Office ut Portland, Ore, for the
enlistment of men for the navy
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-10-13
Final Expedition to Philippines.

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 1.-THE new
feet of transports is rapidly being pre-
pared for service. General Merriam
has chosen the following forces to con-
stitute the final expedition to the Philip
pines: Third battalion, Twenty-third
infantry and Oregon recruits; California
heavy artillery; Wyoming light ar
tillery; Nevada cavalry; First Washing.
ton infantry; Twentieth Kansas in
fantry; First Tennessee infantry; Fifty
first Iowa infantry, 43 officers, 1,044
men. Total, 191 officers, 5,579 men.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-10-13
4 Much Mourncd Mother.

When Shafter was senior colonel Of
fine army, he was temporarily in charge
Of some western post ana Numbered in
his command an exceedingly bright, ca
pable fellow whose cleyerness was con.
tinually getting him the Ioncommission
stripes end whose escapades were just
as frequently getting him reduced to
the ranks One day this soldier turned
up at Skaters quarters wish long
face and applied for leave to attend the
funeral Of his mother, who had died the
previous night, no said, in the town.
The request was granted, but later on,
in looking ever the same recards, the
colonel discovered that the same man
had been granted leave the month, before
on TIE Identical pretext. Shafter said
nothing, but a. couple Of days aftsrward
encountered she bereaved warrior on
parade ground "Look here, my man."
said peoos Bill solemnly, 81 want to
ask you question. Were you good to
that mother az yours while sha was
alive?'
"Well, sir-4es, sir-that is, + hope
so, stammered the cnlprit, not know
ing what was coming.
81 hope so, too, 81 replied the colonel.
"I've heard Of mothers dying for their
sons, butt never of one dying twice In
80 days for one. You may go in mourn
ing for a. month-at the guardhouse. "
New Orleans Times Democrat.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-10-13
EVE. MRAS a &c.

Whenever your organs Of sight feel
weak, do, not claw at them with. the
knuckles, SO to- express it. You must
not massage your eyes the same way
you would; the stronger parts of the
body. They need help from the hands,
but this help must be administered III q
very gentle and delicate method.
John Quincy Adams had a wary OF
treating his, eyes, which, it is said,
preserved their vision to old age, with
out the help of spectacles.
This was to place his thumb and2ore-
finger each upon an eyelid and gently
rub thenl toward the nose number OF
times each day. The action encourages
circulation of blood in that locality,
does away with the tiny spots that
sometimes float before the vision and
prevents that hattening of the lenses
which causes dimness of sight All a GER
tain focus.
1t is. wonderful how much good can
be done the eyes of people of all ages by
using, this simple exercise 10 or I5. min
utes each day.
If you are where it may not be con-
venient to measure time, as il, the dark,
it is well to count Ihe number of passes
made by the fingers over the eyes until
you have reached the number that you
have demonstrated by experiment that
tune will allow.-New York Ledger.