The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-04-02
WAR IS INEVITABLE
PRESIDENT AND CABINET ARE
FULLY CONVINCED
POLICY TO Be PURSUED
TO BE OUTLINED IN MONDAYS
MESSAGE
CONGRESS IS READY TO ACT
And the Majority Only Waits the sug-
gestion Of the Executive to
Declare War
POLICY TO Be PURSUED
TO BE OUTLINED IN MONDAYS
MESSAGE
CONGRESS IS READY TO ACT
Associated Press Special wire

Associated Press Special Wire
| WASHINGTON, April There ID
little doubt that the president and
the members Of his cabinet now re-
gard a conflict with Spain as almost
inevitable. In his message to con-
gress, which in all probability will
be sent in next Monday, and certain
ly next week, It IL understood that
the president will review at some
length the record az it stands be-
tween this government and Spain,
but will not insist upon further time
in which to continue negotiations
looking to peaceful solution Of the
Cuban problem. The cabinet meet
ing this morning was unquestion-
ably the most important held In
many years. It received spain's an
swer to the ultimatum Of this gov
ernment, and, finding 1t unsatisfac-
tory, practically decided upon a pol
icy which at this hour seems certain
to involve hostilities.
The whole record will be laid before cor
gress. and the question now under earnest
consideration is what shall be the particu-
| lar form our policy shall take In bringing to
an end the horrors in Cuba and securing
the independence Of the island. PROPOSE
tions ranging from q simple recognition Of
Cuban independence to strafght-out dec
laration OF war have been urged at the Cap
itol. but there Is hardly doubt that the
majority Of congress will await the exec
utive lead before taking action and are
disposed to adopt Mr.. McKinlay's sugges-
tions on this point. It IL thought that any
Of the resolutions except possibly simple
lrecoghition of Independence, would lead
to war.
There were, Of course, ali sorts Of rumofs
In circulation. Including reports Of media
ton by some European. powers. but no
suggestion had come to this government
as late as o'clock. In response to direct
question. Assistant Secretary Day said
that there had been no offer OF mediation
by any foreign government.
THE CABINET MEETING
One member Of the cabinet, in speaking
OF the meeting today spoke substantia
as follows:
I'm the morning 1t was apparent to all
Of US, having exhausted all diplomatic ef-
forts to bring about better condition Of
affairs in Cuba. and they having failed, the
whole question must be submitted to con-
gress. At our afternoon meeting the presi-
dent requested each member of the cabinet
to express freely his individual opinion as
to what should be done. The discussion
was entirely on the Nnes' Indicated by the
members. r,othng definite was decided
upon and no conclusions reached. The
president will take the views submitted to
him under consideration, preparatory to
his message to congress. which will be sent
early next week. President Mckinley has
done a great deal Of work recently and ap-
pears pretty well fatigued. Consequently
he win take some little rest before Begin
ming work on the message. He has not yet
determined what Recommendation will be
communicated to congress. My own inM-
vidual opinion 10 that but little faith can
be put In promises made by Spain and this
makes me hesitate about accepting with
any confidence her latest proposals.
BROKEN PROMISES
TN the first place. she promised . long
time ago that the reconcentrados would be
released. The result shows this promise
has not been kept. Now she proposes 10
release them but keep them under military
supervision. Who can tell whether she will
adhere to this expressed intention? Broad
ly; there appears to be three courses open
to the president in dealing further with
this matter. The first Of these Is to accent
the proposals submitted by Spain in reply
n fha AYnoptNn n ~
ond to relegate the whole matter to con-
gress and let that body do as It seems
proper. which think would, mean inter-
ventdon; and. thirdly. to take a middle
stand. But, as I said before, nothing has
yet been determined upon blythe president,
or, II he has reached decision. he did not
communicate 1t to the members ofthe cab
met today.
eyes. reference was made by Spain to
the Maine matter in the reply she sent
through Minister Woodwork. She made no
offer to pay for the loss, but suggested that
the matter be settled by arbitration. So
far as recall. she expressed no regret for
the sad occurrence, and the whole fhins
was regarded as coldblooded statement"
The second session Of the cabinet lasted
from to $50 o'clock.
NO NEW PROPORTIONS
The Spanish minister called at the state
department at 4:so o'clock and was In con-
ference with Judge Day for some time AL
though there was the strictest reserve as
to what had occurred, II can be stated,pos-
itively that the United States submitted
no further proportions. nor did the Span
ishs minister soher. anything which changed
the situation of affairs.
Both sides regarded the issue a. made up.
with no Likelihood Of further negotiations
between now and the time when the presl-
dent will submit the whole case to con-
gress. The United states has presented
its demand and apaip has given her answer.
Thus the case stands. While this brings I
hsit' to-ths active negetietions w4iloh ,have