La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1898-04-16
NOTE OF THE POWERS.
SIMPLY a MESSAGE OF PEACH.

PFssidsns McKInisy's Firm nus Frisndiy
Reply Yavos.biy Recssved-war seems
lnsv able.
Washington. April S-There b no
longer nny doubt M to the purposes OF
this government with respect to the
situation In Cuba. War, In the opin-
lon OF the administration. 10 inevitable,
except In the unlooked-for event OF q
surrender on the part OF Spain.
md Intended to send Congress yes
had intended to send to CONGRESS- yes
terSiay, has not been changed In any
particular whatever. and embodies the
unanimous views Of the Cabinet, with
out the slightest variance or excep-
ton. Any movement to avert war now
must come from Madrid and must con-
cede American demands. including IN
end to Spain's domination In Cuba.
The representatives OF the six pow
ers OF Europe seeking to avert war be-
tween Spain and the United States
called on President Mckinley at noon
yesterday. The governments Of Great
Britain, France, Germany, Russia,
Austrtn and Italy were represented.
Sir Julian Pauncefo.e. the British am
bassador. was the first to arrive, foi-
lowed by Ambassador Won Hollenben
OF Germany. Within few minutes
all the ambassadors had been ushered
into the blue room. and President Nc
kinley Immediately left his office and
went down to meet them.
The call of the representatives Of the
powers on the President was quite
brief and at 1920 p. IN. they went
over to the State Department and
made nm official visit. They were head
rlH hos T,,It 80 Htsa
ish ambassador. and dean OF the corps.
The others included the French and
German ambassadors. the Austrian
minister and the charge d'afairs Of
Italy and Russia. Their entire official
suite OF attaches accompanied them
The call evidently was by appointment,
for they were at once shown into the
diplomatic room OF the State Depart
ment. where they were Joined by Sec
retary Sherman and Assistant Score
tary Day.
Sir Julian Pauneefote. as representa-
i've OF the powers presented the FOL
lowing:
Sir Julian Pnuncefote said:
"Mr. President: We have been COM
manded by the great powers Of Europe.
whom We represent here to-day. to ap-
proach your excellency with u mes
sage of friendship and peace at the
present critical juncture In the Hela-
tions between the United States and
Spain, and to convey to you the senti-
ments expressed in the collective note.
which have the honor to place In your
hands.
THE undersigned, representatives Of
Germany, austria, Hungary, France.
Great Britain, Italy and Russia, duly
authorized In that behalf. address in
. I,., HlAIr ttrvn IN
ments n pressing appeal to feelings OF
humanity and moderation Of the Presi-
dent and Of the American people in
their existing differences with Spain.
They earnestly hope that further nego-
tiations will lead to an agreement,
which, while securing the maintenance
OF peace, will afford all necessary
guarantees for the re-establishment of
order In Cuba.
"The powers do not doubt that the
humanitarian and purely disinterested
character of this representation will
be fully recognized and appreciated by
the American nation"
President Mckinley replied as fol-
lows:
"rhe government Of the United
States recognizes the good will which
has prompted the friendly communion
tion Of the representatives Of Germany,
Austria. Hungary, France. Great Brit
ain, Italy and Russia. as set forth in
the address Of your excellencies, and
shares the hope therein expressed that
the outcome Of the situation In Cuba
may be the maintenance OF peace be-
tween the United States and Spain,
an0rding the necessary guarantee for
the re-establishment OF order in the
island, 30 terminating the chronic con-
dition OF disturbance there, which go
deeply Injuries the interests and men-
aces the tranquility of the American
nation by the character and conse-
quences Of the struggle thus kept up
at our doors, besides shocking its sen
.timent OF humanity.
The government Of the United
States appreciates the humanitarian
and disinterested character of the
communication now made on behalf of
the powers named, and for its part is
confident that it's equal appreciation
will be shown for its own earnest and
unselfish endenvors to fulfill duty to
humanity by ending a situation the
indefinite prolOngntion Of which has
become insufferable."
An inquiry Mt the several embassies
md legations shows that the reply of
President Mckinley has created most
favorable impression among the am
bassadors and ministers. It was ca
bled Immediately to London, Paris and
NIL the other European capitals. The
declaration by the President that In the
interest Of humanity this warfare
must stop, and his indirect appeal to
them to exert their Influence in the
name Of humanity. found a sympa-
thetic reflection In the sentiments of
all the ambassadors and other repre-
sentatives.
At the embassies and legations the
presentation Of the Joint note Of the
powers was regarded ~ the event of
the day. An ambassador from one of
the great powers OF continental Eu-
-<v,<, &otad that &hc A.-A