The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-04-14

Madrid, April 13.-s p. m.-The situa-
ton is regarded today on all sides. even
apparently by the United States minis
ter. as being most serious.
A far greater sensation than was
created by President McKinley's mes
sage to congress was aroused here to-
day. by the publication of statement
that the resolution of the foreign af-
fairs committee of the senate of the
United States on the Cuban question
had actually passed the senate. This
announcement was bulletined at the
political centers and elsewhere, and
produced much excitement until a de-
NAL was issued to the effect that such
2 resolution had only been drawn up.
The town is quiet tonight.
The cabinet meeting lasted five hours
and it is said was mainly devoted to
the consideration of President McKin-
ley's message to congress on the Cuban
question.
SEMI-OFFICIAL NOTE.
When the ministers adjourned, an
official note was issued setting forth
the views of the government. 1t Is
variously commented upon and inter-
pretsd in newspaper circles
In brief, the note sets forth that the
cabinet has granted an extraordinary
credit for war purposes and has Incl
dentally increased the grant for the ac-
count of the artillery of Porto Rico.
The minister of the interior, Senior
Capdepon, gave the official version Of
the events here on Sunday and Mon
day and also made a report of the oc-
currence in some Of the provincial
towns.
After disposing of current affairs the
premier. Senior Sagasta, designated two
of TIE ministers to Immediately draw
up an address to the crown.
The minister of foreign affairs, Senior
GulIon. at the request of Senior Sagasta,
made a report of the state of affairs in
his department, which the premier
thought should occupy the first place in
the debate of the cabinet. Senior Gull
Ion read a report of the text of Presi-
dent McKinley's message.
MKINLEY'S MESSAGE.
After referring to the presidents pre-
vious message, which was considered
necessary in order to fill up the gaps
in the present summary. 1t was decided
that the paragraphs read were suffi-
cient for the cabinet to affirm that the
government refuses to acknowledge the
right of the United States to interfere
in Cuba, adding:
1.-The doctrines contained in the mes
sage are Incompatible with the SOW
ereignty and rights of the nation, and
are an interference in the internal af-
fairs of this country"
The Spanish government, however,
expressed the opinion that it is not
called upon TO take action until the
recommendations of President Nc
Kinley have become specific acts. Thus
it is considered by the Spaniards here
that matters are practically as they
were before the message was sent to
congress, and the opinion is expressed
in official circles that neither the mes
sage nor last nights cabinet meeting
has changed the prospects of peace.
WILL AWAIT CONGRESS.
The Spanish government considers
that, apart from it's solemn affirmation
of Spain's rights as a nation, the min
listers are not called upon to make any
declaration so long as the resolutions
of congress or the initiative of Presi-
dent Mckinley do not lead TO concrete
acts.
The official note also says: "a firm
of its rights, united with
the resolution to maintain them. will
inspire the nation, as they inspire the
government, with the serenity neces-
sary in these difficult moments, to di-
rect successfully and defend energet-
ically the sacred interests which are
the patrimony of the Spanish race"
The minister of war, General Correa.
and the minister of marine, Admiral
Bermejo, submitted reports relating to
the measures taken towards mobilizing
all the forces of the country
NATIONAL SUBSCRIPTION.
The minister OF finance, Senior PUG
cerver. read a 5ecIce already drawn |
up. relative to the national subscrip- |
lion to increase the strength of the |
1eet.
The Globo OiberaD, in its leading
article this morning defends the gem
eral policy, of the government, APP
the energetic attitude dis /
played by the cabinet" and adding: |
SPANS action now depends upon the /
moves of America
The Globo lays much emphasis upon /
the duty of the powers to maintain
peace"
The Nacional conservative says:
In case President Mckinley is not sat
SIZED with the sacrifices the Spanish
government has made to please him,
Senior Gullon telegraphed to Senior Polo
Y Bernabe yesterday, warning him that
should the president desire, Spain will
publish, without loss of time, memoir
al, already drawn up, containing a list
# the concessions made by Spain in
he interests OF peace.
UNITED STATES CONsULs.
Adyices Just received from Cartha-
5ena confirm the report that the Unit
I'd States consul and the United States
vice consul at that port. both of whom
are natives of Spain, have resigned.
1:45 o. Nippon the reassembling of
he cortes. Colonel Genaro Alas (retir-
I'D, lately elected q, deputy for Sancti
,riritus, Cuba, will introduce a bill
o the effect that Spain should evacuate
Cuba, reserving her sovereignty and a
early royalty, with an arrangement
Is 20 the debts.
Colonel Alas says that Spain can ac-
'ept no better solution in aid of peace,
n the existing circumstances.
Don Carlos has issued a manifesto. in
he course of which he says:
..rrhe C,arlist WIN in the face Of var