Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-05
Spanish Government Expects Another
Note From the Vatican.
WILL PROPOSE CESSATION OF War
Pope Disappointed at Reception of
His Overtures Here.
SPAIN ASKED HIS AID

MADRID, April s., 1890 a.m.-The minis
ter of foreign affairs. Senior Gullon. in an
interview just obtained, said the Spanish
government is expecting the speedy ar
rival of a note from the Vatican. in which
the pope would indicate the plan he pro-
poses to terminate the present situation.
Pope Friendly to America.
In regard to the efficacy of mediation,
Senior Gullon said:
TT is recalled that Americans prominent
ly participated in the pope's jubilee and
presented him with a splendid gift. The
pope was profoundly moved at the great
manifestations of respect. and said to them
that he eagerly awaited the opportunity
to show his recognition.
This remark has been regarded by some
as indicating an inclination upon the part
OF The pope to favor the American side, but
this conclusion is easily disproved by the
known impartiality the pope has always
displayed in his public acts and by the in
innate friendship he has always exhibited
toward Spain. Moreover, the Spanish gov
eminent has made his mediation condition.
al upon the honor and integrity of the ter
ritory of Spain being safeguarded. Should
the pope propose armistice clearly the
insurgents should ask for it.
VIII Mean Cessation of War;
Anyway, whatever may be the plan of
mediation, it will comprise the cessation of
the war in Cuba
In regard to the point of view of the
other nations, with perhaps the fewest ex-
ceptions all would regard with confidence
the pope's medal ton"
On being informed of the rise of four
in he ri Of
bourse yesterday, Senior Gullon remarked:
There is no reason for such excessive
confidence, any more than there is reason
for unreasonable alarm, as the gravity of
the situation is unchanged. We must
have more light on the situation to see
our way clearly"
Popc's Mediation UnaslSed.
1t may be said on absolute authority that
President Mckinley has made no sugges-
ton to Spain through any channel except
the United States minister here. The
Spanish government admits that the United
States government has never asked for
or suggested the mediation of the pope,
and regret is expressed that misunder-
standing should have arisen.
There Is great activity in all the depart
ments mere. even at late hours of the night
apparently 1ndlcatlDS tEat important events
are imminent.
At the United States legation Gen. Wood
ford and his entire staff are still busily
at work
The Austrian ambassador here, Count
Dubsky, had an interview with Gen. Wood
ford at the United States legation at II
o'clock last evening.
Cnhlegrnm TO Archbishop Ireland.
LONDON. April 5.-According to a spe-
cial dispatch from Rome, published here
this afternoon, the pope is disappointed
| at the reception of his oyertures in Ameri-
ca; but is not discouraged The dispatch
adds:
This morning his holiness dispatched 9
| cable of 800 words to Archbishop Ireland
urging increased efforts in the interests OF
! peace and further imme date representa-
| tionse to President Mckinley. An import
ant conference has been called for this af-
ternoon. Archbishop Keane and Mgr
! OConnell will attend
Basis of Pope's Initiative.
ROME, April 5.-The pope's initiative Is
| based wholly on the fact that Spain, when
| she asked for the good Offices of the pow
| ers, also asked for the popes good offices.
| The nterposition of the pontif has thus
| far been confined to efforts to bring abou;
| an armistice between Spain and the insur.
| gents.