Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-31

say.
Practically the same thing was communi-
Gated to all callers. At the same time the
President did not reveal the plans whereby
he thinks he will finally secure liberty for
Cuba.
Some of his callers agree that the pur-
chase of Cuba by the insurgents is one OF
the main plans. Others and among them
are some of the Presidents closest friends.
say that no such a proposition has been
made to Spain.
All agree that something definite is ex-
pccted by tomorrow's meeting Of the cab
met. AT any minute the answer of Spain
to the Presidents propositions may be re-
oeved. The Spanish cabinet met at
p. M, Spanish time. The Spanish answer
ought to be in the hands OF President Nc
Kiniey late tonight or tomorrow morning.
There is no assurance, however, that the
Spanish cabinet will not want further tiff!e.
1t may ask Tor more delay before giving
an answer
1t is generally believed that President
Mckinley Will net be disposed to grant any
more time than he thinks absolutely neces-
sary. Another outlook for delay is that
Spain may make counter propositions,
n -ust be considered here. 1t is the prospect
of these delays which angers these who
have agreed to a reasonable wait.
Conference WITT! Mr.. Hopkins.
Representative Hopkins of Illinois, who
has been one of the warmest advocates of
immediate action in the House, called upon
the President during the morning TO make
arrangements for the reception this after
neon Of the committee of eleven appointed
by republicans of the HOUSE of Representa-
tives last night. The President talked free
ly about the situation, and Mr.. Hopkins
was evidently satisfied with bis explanation
of affairs. He afterward said: II am sat
isfied that there will be TO delay in press
ing the negotiations with Spain to an early
conclusion and that Congress will be fully
Informed soon as possible of the result.
1T is my opinion that Congress will wait
on the President as loLg as he desires it,
Mr. Hopkins decliEed TO say how long he
thought Congress would wait
Views of Baltimore Visitors.
A delegation of the Merchants and Man.
utacturers' Association of Baltimore today
presented resolutions to the President on
the existing situation. The delegation con-
sisted of Summerfield Baldwin, president;
VIM. T. Dixon, vice president; C. II. For
est, secretary; John B. Ramsey, ]. Frank
Srpplee. Solomon Frank, VIM. H. Jones,
Andrew c. Supplee. W. ]. c. Dulancy, Dam
lie, Miller. Richard Cromwell.
The resolutions were presented by j..
Frank Supplee, and the President said he
would give them consideration. These,
after commending the attitude of the
President and expressing the opinion that
the country's honor is safe in his hands,
go on to say:
THAT we feel the profoundest sympathy
for the sufferings of the inhabitants OF
Cuba under the horrors of a civil war.
THAT whatever we can do to relieve the
sick, the wounded and the destitute, it is
our duty to do; but we hold that war is
the last remedy to which as people we
should have recourse.
''While we do not underestimate the valor
of the resources of the Spanish naticn, in
cur opinion war between Spain and the
United States could only result in the
triumph of our arms. But the treasure that
WculG be spent, the burden that would be
left for the country to bear, and, far more
than all else, the countless precious lives
that would be sacrificed will be too high
rrice for us to pay solely for the restora-
ton of peace in Cuba.
I'VE heartily commend the extension Of
relief to the suffering and destitute people
O. Cuba and if in pursuit of this humane
vcrk International law and precedents
should operate as an estoppel to the prof.
fering of such aid by the federal govern
n.ent we believe the generous and peace
l, wing people of this country will promptly,
amply and willingly make the necessary
contribution
Sustaining the President.
Representative Alexander of Buffalo. n.
V nresented to the President a telegram
containing resolutions adopted last night
by the Liberal Club of Buffalo. These
resolutions expressed entire confidence in
the President, and conclude with Let
every good citizen stand by the President"
Secretary Porter says he is receiving
telesrams from all parts Of Connecticut
sustaining the position Of the President.
These kilograms, he says, are ftom such
prominent men as j. NJ. Allen. James C.
Batterscn Charles NJ. Jarvis, George H.
Hammond and Ralph W. Cutler Of Hart
ford.
Representative GFOsvenOr's Belief.
Representative Grosvenor was in confer
er.ce with the President. He believes that
the end of the situation will be the freedom
of Cuba.
Representatives Wanger, Butler and
kirkpatrick OF Pennsylvania, stevens and
Jenkins of Wisconsin, Hawley of Texas,
Fletcher of Minnesota and Adams of Penn
sylvania were other callers with whom the
President had talks. Nearly all of these
uien urged upon the President the fact
that the country wants action and is i'm
patient Of delay. The President answered
that he hopedsCongress would not act be-
fore 1t has possession of all the facts, which
he would give as quickly as possible.
The President, exclusively stated in
The Star yesterday. has temporarily aban-
doned the plan OF sending to Congress
message asking an appropriation for the
relief Of the Cubans. The Developments Of
the next few days will determine what is
to be done about this message.
Why Wait Until Mondays
While President McKinleys request for
time is conceded by those who have paid
him visits today there Is feeling Of re-
luctance about waiting until Monday for
news from the White House. "Why can't
the facts be given us by Saturday, is
question heard from many lips. The
same question is probably not put to the
President. for in the presence of the chief
executive there is no desire to appear to
too much disadvantage Away from him.