The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-04-05
OS ANGELES HERALD: TUESDAY MORNING. APRIL S, Il

ed out that the only condition Spain asks
In return and one (which America would
grant even If unasked," referred only 10
"her action after Spain procaims the arm
istice.''
To the correspondent of the Associated
Press Sunday evening, Senior Moret con-
firmed the announcement made of the
Pope's mediation and added that the sug-
gestion did not come from the United
States government, but from Rome direct.
He added: Il cannot say anything more
on the subject, as the matter is unsettled,
pending an answer from the United
States" Senior Moret's manner as we'll as
that of General Woodford, conveyed the
impression that they both believed that
peace will result from the present negotia-
lions.
Senior Moret had a long interview with
General Woodford before the Cabinet meet
ing and the United States Minister after
wards conferred with Senior Gulon, the
Minister for Foreign Affairs.
After the Cabinet meeting Senior Moret
again called upon General Woodford and
had an hours interview with him.
NO OFFICIAL OFFER
WASHINGTON, April Awhile no offer
of mediation has been made by Pope Leo
XIII to the United States, since the Vati-
can never initiates a tender of its services
as mediator or arbitrator. and this coun.
try had made no request, there is little
doubt that unofficial representations have
been made as to the interest felt by the
Pope in the preservation Of peace. There
is reason to believe, however, that the
Pope's influences are being exerted much
diracflv ofor of of
Madrid than at Washington. Pope Leo is
the godfather of the young King of Spain,
and Pope Plus TX was the godfather of
Alphonso XII the late King of SPAIN This
indicates the great influence which the
Vatican exercises over the Spanish
dynasty, the royal family and the country
at large being thoroughly Catholic.
Owing to this, 1t Is not doubted that the
influence of the Pope would be most i'm
portant and probably decisive in inducing
Spain to make every concession possible
toward the maintenance of peace,
Furthermore, it is known officially that
these influences are being exerted at the
present moment and that they promise to
be productive of results.
WHAT WAS DONE
MADRID, April 8. s p. m.-(Delayed in
transmission.)-1t is reported here that an
armistce in Cuba may be proclaimed with
in two days. 1t is said that reports are
somewhat inaccurate. What really &C.
Cured was substantially as follows:
The Pope sent an eloquent telegram urg-
ing the Queen to grant an armstice TO
Cuba In view Of the negotiations now re-
ported to be going on between the insurg-
ents and the Cuban authorities for an
early conclusion Of peace. The Pope dealt
with the suffering on the island of Cuba
and urged action on humanitarian and nom
political grounds. 1t is claimed by Span
ish authorities that an armistice may yet
be arranged between them and the Cubans
one single condition remaining to be dis
cussed.
AN OMNIBUS OUTLOOK
WASHINGTON, April 4.-Conservative
Senators today announced that the outlook
on the Cuban matter appeared very omin-
Gus to them. One of them, who has been
especially optimistic and anxious to avert
war, stated that everything possible had
been done and failed and that the Presi-
dent had decided to inform Congress de-
finitely that he had exhausted all diplo-
matte means to settle the Cuban question
and to leave the matter to Congress. There
has been hope, he said, that Spain might
be controlled by the financial interests, but
he thought the time had gone by for the
people Of Spain could not be restrained.
TEN MORE VESSELS
WASHINGTON, April 4.-The Navy De-
partment today sent telegraphic orders to
the Auxiliary Cruiser Board at New York
to purchase Immediately ten vessels for
the auxiliary navy. These boats are to be
between 1000 and 10000 tons burden, and the
board is directed to conclude the purchase
as soon as possible. These vessels are
much larger than the majority Of the ships
purchased up to date, it being the desire
of the department to secure vessels large
enough to use at sea in any capacity.
THE AUXILIARY NAVY
NEW YORK, April 4.-Upon receiving an
order from Washington today to buy ten
vessels, the Naval Auxiliary Board pur-
chased the following for auxiliary cruis-
RS: Caracas and Venezuela Of the Red d
line, Kansas City of the Savannah line,
Yorktown, jamestown and Princess Ann
Of the Old Dominion line; Ell Sol and three
others Of the Morgan line.
READY FOR SERVICE
BUFFALO, N. Y, April 4.-Col. Smith Of
the Thirteenth Infantry, U. s. A., stationed
at Fort Fisher, has received a cipher mes
sage from Washington ordering him to
have the four companies of his command
at Buffalo and the one company at Fort
Niagara ready to proceed to Atlanta, Ca,
at moments notice. The company at
Fort Niagara Is expected to come to Buff
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