Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-03-16
=. SPANS ATTITUDE
War on Account Of Cuba Would Be
Crime Against Humanity and
Civilization.
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SENATOR ELKINS' OPINION
Filibustering Expeditions Said to Be Out
fitting Change in Tone Of Madrid
Press-Island Of Cuba Not For
Sale at Any Price.

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Washington, March l6.-The wa
preparations being made by the Unite'
States have come to the official atten
tion Of the Spanish government, and TIN
views of the Spanish cabinet thereon
have been communicated to the stat
department here. 1t does not appea
that the Spanish government claims o
asserts the right to question such meas
ures as the United States might adopt
although they are of character to indi
cate preparations for war.
1t is rather by the way of representa-
tions, conveyed in friendly spirit ant
without threat, as to the serious intlu
ences these preparations will have in en-
couraging the Cuban insurgents at ,
moment when the autonomy plan is tt
have its crucial test through the Cubar
elections, and in this way defeat the re
forms Premier Sagasta is seeking out
In the same spirit of friendly represen
tation, Spain has pointed out that wal
by the United States against Spain un
der such circumstances would be un
justifiable before the world, and crime
against humanity and civilization.
Senator Elkins' Opinion.
New York, March, Ex-senator Elk
ins, in signed statement in the World
says: sup to this moment the United
States has no cause for war with Spain
Spain is simply trying to hold what be
longs to her, and what has been hers fol
the past century or more, just as the
United States did in the civil war. When
it becomes just and right for the United
States to recognize the independence OF
Cuba, it will be just and right for other
nations to do the same thing. If Spain
should disavow, any knowledge of par
ticipation in the blowing up of the Maine
and insist on submitting the paying OF
an indemnity to a court of arbitration,
at the same time expressing willing
ness to abide by the decision OF the
court, do not think the United States
could well afford to refuse. If Spain
had nothing to do with the blowing up
of the Maine. and twas the act of ir-
responsible parties, it was crime
against humanity and civilization as
much against Spain as against the Unit
ed States.
Added to Naval Service.
The Herald says that the government
has purchased the steam yacht May
flower. capable OF maintaining speed
of more than 20 knots an hour at sea.
She Is the first vessel of the merchant
marine to be added to the naval SER
vice.
The American line steamer st. Louis,
sailed today. The board for inspection
of auxiliary cruisers decided they would
not require the steamer for armament
at present.
Spain Advised of Filibustering Expeditions.
Madrid, March l6.-The government
has been advised by Spanish consuls
that tilibustering expeditions are organ
izing in New York and Florida destined
for Cuba. The plan is to land in Porto
Rico. The Spanish minister at Wash
ington has been instructed to make
earnest representations against such q
violation OF the international law, and
Spanish war vessels on the coasts Of
both islands will henceforth display
more rigor in dealing with filibusters,
Change of Sentiment In Madrid.
The majority of the Madrid press has
suddenly changed tone, recommending
the people to keep cool and to have no
fear of American naval or military
preparations, or credit any lingo men,
aces. They are merely intended, 1t is
declared, to elbow Spain into cOnces-
sions in all pending questions, virtually
amounting to a recognition OF American
pretensions to mediate or interfere in
Cuban affairs.
Cuba Not for Sale
The semi-official agency today pub
lished the following announcement: 1T
Is useless to talk of the sale of Cuba.
The sale cannot be arranged except by
parliament, and it is impossible that any
Spanish chamber would agree to sell the
island at any price,"
Court of Inquiry ut Key West.
Key West, Fla, March l6.-The
United States light house tender, Man
grove, arrived here this morning from
Havana having on board the members
of the United States court Of inquiry
into the loss of the battleship Maine.
Final Contract Signed.
London, March 16.--The final con-
tract, providing for the sale of the war
ships Amazonas and Almirante Abrouall
to the United States, has been signed.
The price Is something over $4,000, ZOO
for both ships. An American crew from
Lisbon Is expected to take possession OF
the Amaz0nas on Friday. The Brazilian
government, according to dispatches re-
ceived today, will not sell any more war
ships for the present, except the two
coast defense ships, being built in
France. There was spirited bidding be-
tween the United States and Spain for
the Amazonas and Abrouall to the last.
1t is said that Brazil strongly sympa-
thizes with the Cubans.
spain Can Not Raise Money In London.
The Rothschilds deny that Spain is
trying to raise loans amounting to IS,
900, 900 and adds that Spain could not
raise any money here.
Commander Of Department Of the South
Arrived.
Atlanta, Ca, March, 16.-Brigadier
General NJ. w. Graham, commanding
the new department of the south, and
the chief of staff, Lieutenant Adams,
arrived in Atlanta today.
Trying to Make Cheap Purchases.
Berlin, March 16.-Senor Sandoval,
the Spanish financial agent, is negotiat-
ing for the purchase of the old and slow
going steamers of the North German
Lloyds Steamship company.
Michigan Bank Robbed.
Mount Pleasant, Mich. March 10
The Peoples Savings bank safety vault
was robbed Of 20, 900 lastnight, duplicate
keys were used. The bank Il In the
hands Of a receiver.