The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-04-05
A Vigorous Message
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in arms ecare-crow negroes fine ladies
rich merchants and poor Americans, IL
short all sorts and conditions of men
Rigid rules are observed and the first
come is the first served. The stringency
of the quarantine against yellow fever
is somewhat relaxed in view of the spe
cial circumstances. and also of the fact
that there is little or no fever in the
island. but the smallpox prohibition il,
sctil in force. though it is believed that
the regulation is not being too stringent
Nv applied, in view of the expected leav-
ing of the Mangrovc, Bache, Olivette
and Mascotte.
Soon after shutdown tonight the tat
tered United States flag was taken from
the gaff of the Maine wreck, where 1t
has floated since February II, two days
after the explosion.
The wrecking tugs Underwater ana
Merritt, and the barges Chief and Sharp
left for American waters to-day.
There is great enthusiasm here among
the Spaniards, and thousands OF them
are cnlisting in the battalions of volun-
teers. The sentiments in the immense
majority are in favor of war.
In spite of this seemingly brave show
ing many depositors have already Win
drawn their money from the Bank OF
Spain. There is no panic, however, ana
bsiness is going on about as usual.
POPEs DESIRE FOR PEACE.
Rome. April 4-The Vatican refuses
to publish the text of the communlca
i tions which passed between the Pontif
and Madrid but the statement that His
Holiness has asked Spain to arrange for
!: suspension of hostilities in Cuba is
confirmed.
AS TO PAPAL INTERY ENTION.
Madrid, April 1.-The correspondent
here of the Associated Press has just
had AN interview with high parsonage
of great authority. who cleared up many
discrepancies TN previous reports. show
ing just how the Papal Intervention oc-
cured Unfortunately. the name of this
high parsonage cannot be quoted. but,
no one is better qualified to speak
with knowledge of the subject. This
minister SAID
There is no Papal telegram what
ever. What happened was that the
Spanish Ambassador at the Vatican was
approached by Cardinal Rampolla lthe
Papal Secretary of State). who told him
the President of the United States had
allowed it to be understood that peace
intervention would be acceptable. The
Spanish Ambassador wired here to that
effect. and -thereupon We indicated that
though having sent a categorical reply
to President Mckinley. the terms hav-
ing previously been conceded to the
last point consistent with SPANS honor.
we We're certain the Pope would respect
the rights and honor of Spain and agreed
TO his intervention. 1T was impossible
for our regular army, fighting rebels, to
agree to offer an armistice at the sug
gest.on of a certain foreign power, but,
when the father of Christendom, with
out material force, but with vast moral
power, offered intervention. we could nor
refuse accepting. knowing well that re-
liance might be placed upon his indie
pendent Judgment"
NO FURTHER NEGOTIATIONS.
Madrid. April As p. m.-Tshe reply
of the United States government has
been communicated to the Spanish gov
ernment.
Its contents have not yet been made
public and no action has been taken
upon it.
THE OFFICIAL DENIAL.
Washington, ID. c.. April An Of
fetal announcement was authorized by
the White House that negotiations with
Spain have not been resumed. This
statement was made after the Associat-
ed Press cablegram had been submitted
to the President and Judge Day.
PURITAN TO KEY WEST.
Charleston, S. c.. April 1.-The mont
tor Puritan which has been coaling and
receiving men for the last few days,
went TO sea to-day, having received or
ders to join the North Atlantic Squad
ron at Key West. Seven men from the
monitors crew deserted last night, and
the police are now actively engaged in
hunting for them.
INDEPENDENCE ONLY.
Jacksonville, Fla, April A Cuban
living in Havana, a man of RESPONSE
blity, and in Il position to know the
sentiment of those bearing insurgent
arms and these that govern and control
the insurgent forces, states in Il letter
TO prominent Cuban leader of Jack
sonvile, that under no condition except
absolute independence and liberty will
they lay down their arms. No matter if
the NHole WOfld says tnat lney snail, no
matter if the combined armies of Eu-
rope shall conspire to force them, the
insurgents, he says, will not yield, but
will suffer complete determination first
MESSAGE GOES WEDNESDAY.
Washington, ID. c., April 1.-The Cab
met meeting adjourned at 11:i5 o'clock
after thoroughly considering the Presi-
dents forthcoming message. Secretary
Long authorized the Associated Press to
announce that the message would BE-
sent to Congress on Wednesday.