, 1898-04-23

Gongo River on the 10Th of March.
A despatch from the Rome correspondent
of the "Iimcs'' states that Sir Philip Currie,
the British Ambassador at Constantinople,
will Replace Sir Francis Glare Ford us Am
bassador in the former city.
In the House Of Commons the First Lord
Of the Treasury. replying to a question from
Mr.. Lowther, stated that British subjects
according TO universal practice will not be
notified 10 observe neutrality before actual
hostilities between Spain and The United
States take place. Replying, Mr.. wther
said that his question was prompted hy the
possibility that the West Indies would grant
excessive coaliug facilities if such notice was
delayed.
The Daily Chronicle' publishes a letter
from Sir Frederick Pollock. Professor of Ju-
Tisprudence at Oxford. arguing that England
and the United States having similar inter
ests in excluding European inter ference in
America, should JOIN III support Of the Monroe
Do trine, thus making a better alliance than
amy arbitration treaty. In an editorial on
tile subject the 'ChIouicIe' favouIs the idea.
Washington news announces that the
House of Representatives has accepted the
Senate's pubslitute, except tn" first resolution
recognizing the Cuban Republic wide yes
terdny's buIlo,l") by a vote Of 80 ayes to 6
"JN ~'O CC'NN 0AHCA0ObSA NEtCAO W
this Ivy ~ vote of AZ to IS.
1t is now reg.rLed us certain That Presi-
dent McKInI"y will sign the resolutions and
send an minimum to Spain promptly aud TINT
war may be expected in q few days.
Ll"yd>' Agent at Algiers telcgrapIs that
tolpedoeF have been laid at port Mahon in
the Balealic Islands and entry to the port
forbidden except during the daytime.
London news states that dispatches have
been received f,om Washington directing the
American Diplomatic and Consular Officials
TO watch the movements of Spanish w~arships
IN British waters and report them.
A despatch from Ma aga, Spain, reports
that q mob attacked The United States Con.
sulote. tore down the fng and tuamplrd up
on it in the streets. Ell ImparcinI' of Ma
drld commenting on the above drpIores the
outrage MS necessarily calling for apologies,
and warns Malaga against provoking war,
saying TINT riOtiug is no proof of courage.
A Caracas Telegram reports that the former
President, General Crespo. was killed Inst
Sunday Mt the head Of his troops while
fighting the bells under General Hernandez.
Washington news states hat the action of
Great Britain III directing her colonies in
the event OF wnr to regard con as COntraband
of war is in line with the wishes of Tie
American Government, and pressure will be
exerted upon Fra ce. Elaytt, and San Domingo
to accomplish the same results.
The Madrid core pondent Of the London
"Standard' states that a decisive turn i. the
relations between Spain aad the United
States is expected to be reached towards the
end of the week, when after the resolutions
have been finally adopted by the Senate and
House Of Representatives, resident MacKir-
ley will lay American pr ter sions before
the Spanish Government demanding both
q reply on the principal points for settle.
ment OF the Cuban question aud the
cessation Of all naval aud military re.
Inducements which would impa t the p ssh,
bility of a renewal and prolongation Of the
struggle in Cuba. All such prctcnrions are
sure to meet with pIotests and finn refusal
on the part Of Spain, who however will do
nothing aggressive in reply. The Govern.
ment and nation are detcImn ned to fix upon
the United States the whole r. poutibliity
of provoking war against SIP an. which
country will have made every honorable CON.
cessiOn TO presere ieace short of surrender.
ing its rights and territory.
Washington news states that the Spanish
Minister has closed q charter for an Ameri-
can steamer of the Plant Line, which will
practically carry the entire Spanish Colony
from Tampa to Havana, most # Them being