The Mena star., 1898-04-06
President Mckinley Declines the Intervention of the Pope in the
 Trouble with Spain.
WANTS NO EUROPEAN INTERFERENCE.
spain Asksd for the Pops's Good Omcee- Ills Holiness Cables to Archbishop Ire- land-Madrid Awaiting . Note from the vstican-Grest Britain Refues to Parti- cipats in m Oner of Mediation.

ROME, April 5.-The pope received this morning telegram from Presi- dent Mckinley which, while declining the intervention of his holiness be- tween the United States and Spain, also contains what is virtually decla- ration of the presidents policy. Mir. Mckinley says he is extremely sensi- ble to the initiatives taken by the pontiff, but that it Is impossible for him to overcome the prejudices, even though unjust. which is entertained by majority of the American people against the vatican's intervention in political affairs.
 Wants No European Interfor~nce.
 NEW YORK, April 5.-The Washing ton correspondent of the New York Herald says:
 European interference in American affairs will not be tolerated by President McKinfcy. There will be no mediation of the differences between .hc United States and Spain for the administration will not accept 1t Believing such acceptance might establish Q precedent for interference in questions to which the United States may be party and in line with the historic policy enunciated by President Monroe opposing European mcddling with af- fairs Affecting this government. the adminfstrn- ton has decided that if there is to be media ton 1t must bc mediation with Spain for the independence of Cuba and not mediation be- tween the United States and Spain.
 Spain Asked for the Pope's Good Onacos-
 ROME, April 5. Tt is auJhoritatively said that the pope's proposed terms are such as can be accepted by Spain and supported by the United States minister, Gen. Stewart L. Woodford, in forwarding them to President Me Kinley. The pope's initiative is based wholly on the fact that Spain, when she asked for the good offices of the powers, also asked for the pope's good offices. The interpretation of the pontiff has thus far been confined to efforts to bring about an armistice between Spain and the insurgents.
 Ills Holiness Cables to archbishop Ireland.
 LONDON, April 5.-According to q special dispatch from Rome the pope is disappointed at the reception of his overtures in America, but is not discouraged" The dispatch adds: ''This morning his holiness dispatched cable of 800 words to Archbishop Ireland, urging increased efforts in the interest of peace and further i'm mediate representations to President Mckinley. An important conference has been called for this afternoon. Archbishop Keane and Mgr. OConnell will attend"
 Awaiting Note from the Vatican.
 MADRID, April 5.-The minister of foreign affairs, Senor Gullon, in an in- terview just obtained. and the Spanish government is expecting the speedy arrival of note from the vatican, in which the pope would indicate the plan he proposes to terminate the present situation.
 Great Britain VIII Not Mediate.
 LONDON, April 5-The movement of the powers of Europe for joint offer of mediation between the United States and Spain has received severe and probably fatal rebuff in the form of a definite refusal upon the part of Great Britain to participate in it.