New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-13
SPAIN WILL DISAPPEAR FROM THE MAP.


FEELING IX GERMANY OVER THE CUBAN sITUA-
TIoN-srANrsH PREPARATIONS FOR WAR.
Berlin. March 12-The German press this
week has given utterance to the unanimous
conviction that war between the United States
and Spain Is probable. although 1t Is believed
here that the latter country VIII do everything
10 avoid II. In diplomatic circles 1t Is said that
Spain during the last week sent a circular note
to the Cabinets of Europe to the effect that the
Spanish Government hopes the rebellion in Cuba
would be completely suppressed by April J. add
ing that II foreign influence had not stimulated
the insurgents and supported them with arms,
men, money and ammunition. there would at the
present moment be no insurgents left SO far
as the correspondent has been able 10 ascertain.
the document has not elected any replies.
The opinion that the United States is not hon
estly attempting to preserve peace and keep the
war party in control is widely disseminated In
Germany, and finds ready credence. not only
In the newspapers but in official and diplomatic
circles one newspaper interviewed the United
States Ambassador. Andrew ID. White. and
printed his opinion that the majority Of Ameri-
cans are anxious to maintain peace. But the
newspaper added that Mr.. Whites opinion was
not supported by facts. and said that the
vote Of Congress was unanimously regarded as
a clear indication that war is coming and that
the Americans want 1t.
Several papers predict that In the event OF
hostilites Spain will disappear from the map
of the European Powers after fierce war OF
piracy" both countries not being siSnatories
of the anti rivateer convention Of Paris.
# Is well known in diplomatic circles that
Senior Sandoval. the Spanish Military Agent In
Germany, Austria and Scandinavia whc re
turned to Berlin on Wednesday evening from a
trip. after having made three conditional pur-
chases Of coasting steamers at Fiume ana Two
at Pola with other Spanish representatives. has
been purchasing outright or condltionally NUM-
lions and vessels for use against American
trade Senior Sandoval. In addition 70 the pur-
chases referred to. which are intended Tor the
nrivateer service, has placed large orders with
the Krupp Gun Company during the last SIX
weeks and has also appointed a Sub-aScnt AT
Trieste TO see what he car PICK up. me span
ish agent is now al Hamburg or Stettln nrgo-
rating for several cannon and torpedo-bu
built partly for China and partly on specul"'oh
by the Vulcan yards lie intends to WISH the
schichau Yards and the yards at Elbing for the
same purpose. mi, -,
Colonel Renlcin de Sequcra. the Spanish Mill
tary Attacht here. said he was confident me
MISUNDERSTANDING" would disappear, adding:
Oft might however he we'll for Americans to
know that Spain is not defenceless and that 1t
Will cost much blood and more money TO conquer
or defeat US.
go soon AS war il declared large and we'll
enuinned feet " privatrcrs Will Immediately be-
Gin hostilit>s against the great American m
merce. Spain has not rem1incd ldlc aincc me
first Misunderstanding. Ninety good steamers
lie I'm the harhors Of Barcelona and Valencia
ready to sail and do execution and We have
friends powerful ones. who VIII assist us. n not
with men with money, but |, in common with
the Spanish Government, trust peace Will be
preserved"