Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-07-22
LITTLE PROSPECT THAT SPAIN IS
READY TO YIELD.
PEACE PARTY STILL TOO WEAK
SEEMINGLY NO HOPE FOR OVER
TUREs FOR THE PRESENT,
Europe May Seek to Coerce Spain I'm
Order to Prevent WatsOn's Raid
Talk of n New Cabinet,
With WeyIer as
Premier.

LONDON, July 22.-The Madrid CORE
spondent of the Times says: Hope of
speedy peace must be abandoned and a
more circuitous route adopted. 1t is no
secret that the unofficial diplomatic ex-
ploration has not been encouraging. Senior
Sagasta, Duke Almodovar de Rio. the foy-
eign minister, and Senior Gamazo. minister
of public instruction and public works, con-
stituting sort OF ministerial sub-commit-
tee on the peace question, are continuing
the discussion secretly, but the public is
becoming impatient at their apparent inde-
cision This uneasiness probably accounts
for the rumors Carlist and republican
movements, which to-day are recognized
to be entirely unfounded.'
WASHINGTON. July 21.-without any
very tangible reason. there has been a
notable dimipution of the optimistic ex-
pressions among officials to the effect that
an early peace might be looked for. Pos
sibly this temporary depression is explain-
able by the fact that private adv1ces, en-
tirely unofficial in character, from sources
Of information in Europe, indicate that the
situation in Spain Is such that there is
no present hope Of overtures from Spain,
the government Of which country is ap-
parently in the most exasperating ignor-
ance of the conditions in America.
1t is apparent to the officials that the
peace party in Spain still feels itself too
weak to insist upon demanding peace. It
IS probably working In quiet way to ed
ucate the Spanish people up to the point
where they can contemplate with resig-
nation the acceptance of the minimum
peace conditions that might be expected
to form the basis of the United States de-
mands. .... I'D. 80. o. .--.4. . go. 49,
II the dominant party in Spain is under
the impression that the United States pro-
poses to denude Spain Of all or nearly all
of her colonial possessions 1t might easily
be conjectured that 1t would favor a pro-
tracted resistance. being convinced that 1T
had little more at stake, and relying upon
the European powers to protect the Pc
ninsula itself.
The warning notes from Europe. con-
veyed through reputable newspapers, that
the United States is not to be let free to
conduct a campaign in Europe, are inter-
pfeted In some quarters as really the only
hopeful Signs visible looking towards the
beginning of peace negotiations. Bearing
in mind the well recognized reluctance of
the European nations to allow any inter-
ference with the balance Of power in Eu-
rope 1t is assumed that the neutral ma
tions may now be spurred on by
knowledge Of the approach of Watson's
Eastern squadron to make the strongest
representations to Spain in the direction
of peace.
But regardless OF the success of the ex-
pedition from this point of view. it is still
the steadfast purpose of the administra-
tion to send squadron to European wa
tiers. It feels justified in undertaking this
because the notion still prevails that the
war can only be terminated by striking a
blow at Spain direct, and the United States
IS not disposed to recognize the right of
any country or combination of countries
to prevent 1t from seeking the enemy where
It is to be found-in this case, in Spain
proper.
MADRID. July q, p. ma newspaper
here to-day publishes statement from a
cabinet minister, who says he is absolute
1y ignorant OF any peace negotiations. He
added that, IL there are overtures, they
viii. be made to the minister for foreign af-
fairs, Duke Almodovar de Rio, and that
Senor Gamazo, minister Of public instruc-
tion, will be charged with the negotiations.
LONDON, July 21.-According to a spe-
rial dispatch from Madrid. Senior Sagasta,
the premier. has again offered to resign,
and has been counseled by the queen re-
gent to advise with other political leaders
relative to his future course.
It is also reported that General Polavie-
5a's return to Madrid is closely connected
with a change in the ministry. and that
General Weyler win form a cabinet. in
which General Polavieja. will be minister
for war. This combination, 1t is further
asserted. will support the dynasty, repeal
the suspension Of constitutional rights and
continue the war to the utmost limits.
BAYONNE. FRANCE. July IA dis
patch from Madrid, dated yesterday, says
the police searched several Carlist houses
the previous evening, and adds that the
government is satisfied of the existence of
a widespread Carlist plot. Consequently,
the CarIist newspapers will probably be
suppressed.
Continuing. the Madrid dispatch says:
In spite OF the denials OF the ministers,
everything points to the imninence of a
crisis It is believed General Polavieja will
become minister OF war in National cab
met which the condition of affairs seem
to call for.
There is an unconfirmed rumor that the
government intends to arrest General Wey-
ler At the last audience with the queen
regent, the general protested against the
calumnies leveled at him and said:
Above all. / am soldier, and I will
valisntly defend the institutions of my
country and the royal house.
As General Weyler has immense prestige
with the Spanish officers. especially among
those returning from Cuba. 1t is regarded
as probable, if a national ministry is form
ed. that his assistance will be invited.
The government has prohibited the pub
lication OF news of the movements of Span
Ash warships and the whereabouts of Cam
ara's feet is not known. 1t is reported to
be at Port MRhon.
LONDON. July "a special dispatch
from Madrid says:
The censorship is having a curious ef-
feet upon the newspapers, which are
padding their columns with serial stories
10 fill the gaps caused by the censor's
pencil. The civil governor of Madrid has
ordered the police to keep a strict watch
on English and American travellers.
Everything is done to keep the where.
abouts OF Admiral Camara's squadron a
secret, but there is no doubt he is al
Cartagena, which is the safest and strong.
est port of Spain in the Mediterranean
The inhabitants. however. have a strong
republican tendency. All the Spanish yes.
sels are hurrying away from Cadiz, owing
to the knowledge that most of the guns or
the fort are useless, in consequence of tn.
corruption of the government departments
1T is believed that a similar state o