The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-04-16
SLENDER THREAD OF HOPE
SPAIN IS STILL PINNING HER
FAITH TO THE VATICAN
Sagasta and His Holiness Still Strfv-
ing to Find Some Basis of Inter-
ventiOn That Will Prove Accept
able to Both Sides-MOre Pacific
Tone Prevailing Mt Madrid-The
News From Washington Grave.

LONDON. April 16.-The Rome cor
respondent of the Daily News says:
Cardinal Rampolla, papal secretary Of
state, speaking tonight to the French
ambassador about the chances Of war
between Spain and the United States,
said: I'VE still hope, and there is still
a thread of hope"
Although, according to the news re-
ceived by the Vatican, it Is considered
certain that President Mckinley will
send an ultimatum to Spain, they still
hope and work there to find some
means to avoid extremities, either by
inducing Spain to make fresh conces-
sions-for which purpose the pope has
again personally addressed the queen
regent and Senior Sagasta, or by find
ing basis of an arbitration acceptable
to both sides. In the latter connec-
the only European sovereign whom
the United States, it is supposed, would
allow to interfere in their affairs.
Most explicit instructions on the sub
ject have been sent to Monsignor Nava,
the papal nuncio at Madrid, and
through Monsignor Clara. the nuncio
at Paris. France and Russia, 1t Is
said, have been prevailed upon to make
fresh representations at Washington
in favor of peace.
LONDON, April 15.-The Madrid cor
respondent Of the Times says the lat
est news from Washington Is regarded
as very grave.
MADRID, April Is. - The war-like
feeling prevailing in all circles last
evening has given way to a pacific
impression today Gen. Woodford and
several members Of the cabinet shar-
ing the general belief that way sat
isfactory to both governments will be
found. There is a decided improve
ment in the financial outlook.
1t is announced here that in spite OF
the armistice, the insurgents continue
their incursions, and it Is added that
the government has received news to
the effect that new f1libustering eX-
petitions are being organized in Flor
ida, their destination being the island
of Cuba.
According to Madrid report the Span
ish minister at Washington, Senior
Polo Y Bernabe, is ready to leave Wash
ington, but has not yet received the
necessary orders from his government.
MADRID, April 15-The Cuban colo
NAL cabinet has addressed a manifest
to the queen regent, offering uncondi-
tional assistance in defense of Spain
and in behalf of the regeneration Of
Cuba.
Senior Sagasta, the premier, presented
the manifesto to her majesty this after
noon, as soon as it was received. 1t
expresses the warmest and most enthu-
siastic adherence to the Spanish gov
ernment, and says: 'The Cubans, in
their gratitude to the mother country,
will always act with her to maintain
even at the greatest sacrifices the honor
and sovereignty Of the nation and the
free institutions of the colony
LONDON, April 16.-The Madrid cor
respondent of the Standard says: The
governments attitude has pacified pop
ular and military excitement. In fact,
the military and political press Is
unanimous today.
"Gen. Woodford will, next week, Off
cially communicate to the Spanish
government President McKinleys de-
mands on lines foreshadowed in the
resolutions passed by the American
house of representatives"