The herald., 1898-04-01

URGE THE REJECTION OF THE
TERMS PROPOSED
WHILE IGNORANT OF FACTS
The Spanish Press Resents Even the
Suggestion Of an Armistice
Made by America


WASHINGTON, March 31.-President
McKinley's assurances to congress in re-
gard to the outlook for settlement Of the
Cuban difficulty without war between this
country and Spain are based upon repre-
sensations made to him by Minister Wood
ford Gen. Woodford thinks, after repeat
ed conferences with Premier Sagasta and
other members Of the Spanish ministry,
that. after todays meeting of the Spanish
cabinet, that government Of its own accord
will make a proposition to this country
looking to a definite settlement OF the Gu
ban question:. This proposition is expected
to cover these points:
First-That Spain shall send the recon-
centrados back to their homes and supply
them means of sustaining life until normal
conditions can be restored.
Second-That there shall be an armistice
between and Cuba, with the end in view of
securing settlement Of the difficulties and
the removal of the Spanish forces from
Cuba.
Third-Tn case of failure of the Cubans
and Spanfards to come to an understand
ing during the armistice. Spain will sub
init the entire matter to President McKin-
ley as arbitrator, with the understanding
sh0s AiO WAA UcCl0C ll tudL 6VeuL LOT the
absolute independence of Cuba.
ADVISE REJECTION
MADRID, March 31.-At the conference
yesterday between Senior Sagasta, the
Premier, and Senior Gamazo and Senior
Silvela, the leader Of the Conservatives,
the Premier unfolded the terms proposed
by the United States Minister, General
Stewart L. Woodford. and the opposition
leaders counseled their rejection. Senior
6agasta replied that, personally. he was
not disposed to accede to them. He added
that he would like to submit the question
Of the loss of the Maine, which was not
touched upon at his conference with Cen
eral woodford, to the European powers
The feeling in Madrid today is pessimis-
tic. The newspapers here are ignorant of
the actual proposals Of the United States,
but are urging no surrender. The Her.
aldo Independently and the Nacional OPP
pose even the suggested armistioe, and
the Correo UiberaD makes a furious ap-
peal to Don Carlos.
MYSTERIOUS SATISFACTION
MADRID, March SLATER the Cabinet
meeting today, which was presided over by
the Queen Regent, the Ministers had an
other hours conference. after which the
following semi-official note was issued:
Captain-General Blanco telegraphs an
account Of glorious combat of General
Luque against the insurgents commanded
by Calixto Garcia. and also makes excel
lent reports OF progress Of operations, set
tang forth that the pacific negotiations are
advancing In the western provinces. that
the concentration Of peasants has been re-
vnlrn I'D 70 "A. A.
give employment to all applicants. In
view Of this, new and important submis-
sions are expected.
The Minister, Of Public Works, In an in
terview today, said that the forty-eight
hours had brought q favorable change in
the situation. When the Minister was ask.
ed II he meant on account Of news from
Washington he replied: mo, our feel
ings Of satisfaction do not refer to the
United States"
SPANS PRIDE
LONDON. March aL-The Westminster
Gazette this afternoon. noting "Spain's
difficulty In yielding III view of the dam
ger threatening the dynasty" asks: How.
In this situation, can Europe best help
Spain and the Queen, whom all respect p"
and answers: by an expression of opin-
ion so unanimous and decisive that. In
bowling to 1t, the Queen and her minis
ters would seem to be yielding to force
majeure. If this Is done and President
Mckinley pursues the policy of saving the
face Of Spain by scheme Of purchase
or otherwise, conflict may be avoided
with out serious damage to the existing
dynasty. We hope our government will
advise the Spaniards in the strongest Ian
guage to make terms
4 REVOLT In PORTO RICO
NEW YORK. March s1.-A dispatch to
the World from ST. Thomas says:
From San Juan. Porto Rico. comes word