The herald., 1898-03-30

war by all honorable means, and for
this reason, every possible proposition
or basis of adjustment is being fully can
vassed. There is high authority for say
ing, however, that the Spanish attitude
up to the present time has not been to
consider either the independence of Cuba,
forcible Intervention or the sale Of the
island. There is much difference Of opin-
ion as to the so-called armistice among
officials who ought to be fully advised as
to it's exact terms if it had assumed
definite form. A gentleman well ac-
quainted with Spanish affairs pointed
out today that the talk of an armistice
was out Of the question. Spain would
never withdraw her forces in Cuba while
the rebellion has force. He stated that
the statements published concerning a
pending proposition for enlarged auton-
omy, to go into force Immediately after
the coming Cuban election, was in fact,
not even under consideration, as the re-
ported terms of this new autonomy are
in detail embraced in the present plan
of autonomy now about to be put into
effect.
SENATOR SAWYER'S VIEW
OSHKOSH, Wis, March 29.-Ex- SEN
dtoI CdWyci, III ISSPOiiSe 10 d question:,
said: 81 do not believe we will have war,
but one cannot foresee what may happen
in times like these. War may come. Mr..
McKinleys course has been a good one.
I believe he will avoid war if it is possi-
BILE to do so without dshonor to the ma
ton. He will not dishonor the nation.
The relief of Cuba is Of vastly more i'm
portance at the present than any none
tary satisfaction for the loss of the
Maine. We can pick that bone later"
THE COLUMBIA'S TRIP
PHILADELPHIA, March 29.-The
United States cruiser Columbia, which
sailed from League Island for Hampton
Roads yesterday afternoon, and an
chored in the Delaware river below New
castle, Del, last night, hoisted anchor
and proceeded on her journey at 2:45 p.
m. today. If the ship proceeds direct to
Hampton Roads without stopping she
will reach there about noon tomorrow
ROOM FOR ESCAPE
LONDON, March 29.-The Pail Mall
Gazette this afternoon voices the gen.
eral tone of the afternoon newspapers
of this city in saying that President Nc
Kinley's message to Congress gives
Opdlu d UIOdQ way " SSCdPCy dQQlLS.
"It does not contain a word which
need ruffle a feather of Castilian punctil-
10. Events are evidently moving toward
a peaceful settlement"
ADVICES FROM LEE
WASHINGTON, March 29-Assistant
Secretary Day said that there was no
basis for the reports that riots and dis
turbances were threatened in Havana.
The State Department posted the fol-
lowing statement:
"a telegram from General Lee shows
there is no occasion for the alarming
as to the situation in Havana" :"
A MOSQUITO BOAT
PHILADELPHIA, March 29.-The
steam tug Winthrop, built by the Chas.
Hillman Company of this city for the
Staples Coal Company, has been sold to
the United States. The Winthrop is one
of the finest steel tugs on the coast. She
is 1875 feet long. 2 feet beam, Is feet
draught and 240 tons register. She has
triple expansion engines.
WILL TAKE COMMAND
CHEYENNE, Wyo., March 29.-Col. J..
S. Van Horn, Eighth us. Infantry, COM
mandant at Fort D. A. Russell, has re-
ceived orders directing him to assume
command of the military department Of
Colorado. Col. Van Horn will leave here
for the headquarters of the department
at Denver in compliance with the order.
MEXICAN RELIEF FUNDS
WASHINGTON, March 29.-Senor
Polo Bernabe, the Spanish Minister,
received a telegram today saying that
by the Spaniards resident in Mexico
$240, 900 was subscribed for the relief of
the Cuban reconcentrados, and that it
was confidently hoped the fund would
reach a million dollars during the week.
TROOPS MOVING
Ell RENO, o. T., March 29.-At noon
today troops from FL Reno began load
ing at this point, on the Rock Island
tracks, taking all Gatling and Hotchkiss
guns and all the available field pieces at
the fort. 1t is understood they are to
be sent to Eastern coast points and will
go via Fort Worth. Texas.
BROWNSON BUSY
ROME. March 29.-Commander Will