The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-07
THIS "LIE FROM MADRID"
The Vatican so Characterizes the Story
That the Pope's Aid Was Sought.

LONDON. April The Madrid CORES
pendent Of The Times says
There IS no definite news, but the sit
uation becomes more stable in its grav-
ity. The kilograms from Rome Indicate
that the Popes mediation Is or perhaps
by this time was indefinite and undevel-
oped, and that the assent of all parties
concerned is as yet not accorded. II is
said furthermore that His Holiness will
ask the Queen Regent to grant an armis-
tice in Cuba. Her Majesty may do so,
but. as no armstice is reported to have
been asked for from the rebel camp, the
granting Of 1t will not be easy
A ministerial crisis Is talked OF. No
crisis Of this nature is in immediate pros
pect, but the shades OF ministerial oppo-
sition are known to contrast with some
sharpness"
TOO RAPID FOR THEM.
The Madrid correspondent Of the Daily
Telegraph says:
am able 10 assert that in the opinion
Of more than one European government
d peaceabls settlement on the basis of
Spanish concessions could easily be Sc
cured II little time were allowed for
reflection and discussion. but the rapid
ity Of events at Washington IS the most
dangerous element % the situation. It
is questionable whether the Cubans are
ripe for independence and whether such
a measure could possibly be executed in
a hurry"
The Vienna correspondent OF the Times
explains a plan Of sediment which of
fers an acceptable compromise If not too
late, and which has already come under
the notice Of one of the parties concern
ed He says:
stTT,a ecbo,n. f,,,,f,r.. .,g,.f.,. H,,L.
tonomy. but placing the island in a re-
lation toward Spain similar 10 that which
Egypt sustains towards Turkey. Under
this plan Cuba would pay an annual tri-
butte 10 Spain, while America would be
entrusted with the control of the Cuban
finances and have the same standing
there as England has in Egypt. The
United States would guarantee the loan,
for which bonds could easily be issued
at 4 per cent. The proceeds OF the loan
could be divided say one-third TO Cuba
and twOthirds TO Spain, and thus both
be Rescued from financial distress and
an honorable peace secured advantage
Gus TO both America and Spain"
The Times. commenting on the scheme
OF Cuban adjustment outlined by its Wen
ma correspondent, says IL does not think
the plan feasible. adding:
Spain appears to remain practically
unmovcd and despite the welcome delay
OF the Presidents message the situation
IS stll ambiguous and alarming
THIS LIE FROM MADRID"
The Rome correspondent OF the Daily
News discussing the origin of the state
ment that America sought the Popes
mediation. says:
This Lie from Madrid. as they openly
call il In the Vatican, has upset the cal
culations OF the Pope and may cause the
entire ruin Of the coed Offices OF the Pom
tlf. because OF the dislike among Ameri-
cans Of Intervention by the Pope, not
only az the head of the Catholics, but as
a European Prince. as he wishes 10 De
considered his action thus being opposed
10 the Monroe doctrine. IL is supposed
that Madrid gave this version TO make
n appear that the United states was
hacking down because unprepared Tor
war.
"PapaI action now continues in press
ing Snain 10 accept the conditions OF the
United States and in working indirectly
for the spread OF the peace spirit IN
America. Even ut the Vatican the IN
derendence OF Cuba now seems ineVitapie
with or without war"
The editorials Of the morning papers
exnress conflicting opinions. The Dally
News thinks the prospect Of peace
brighter.
The standard says: Evidently there Is
10 be no war between the United states
and Spain about Cuba The Powers ana
the pope together will be able TO arrange
a solution"
The Daily Chronicle. OF, the contrary,
considers the aspect of affairs threaten
ing and advises Spain not to commit
suicide.
The Rome correspondent Of the Daily
Chronicle says:
Archbishop Ireland has cabled to the
pope that mediation is almost impossible
in consequence of the resistance OF public
opinion.
The Cuban insurgents, IL Is said. have
cabled 10 the European committee that
they will not agree % an armistice or
disarmament unless Cuban independence
L. nrnnlalrnaI "