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that 1t Is fully expected by the admin
istration that the message will be sent

that 1t is fully expected by the admin
istration that the message will be sent
to congress on Wednesday in all prob
ability, and certainly by Thursday.
Members Of Mr.. McKinley's cabinet
and his friends in congress stated def
initely today that it will deal vigor-
ously with the question, will include
the Maine incident, and make definite
recommendations to congress, one Of
which Will be the recognition of 1nde-
pendence.
AS to the mediation Of Europe or the
pope, they declare that these material
and moral powers must exercise their
suasion on Spain, for this government
will insist on independence of Cuba as
an ultimate sine qua non unless the
insurgents themselves snould consent
to less, and this they have fatty re-
fused to do.
Speaking on this point one of the
cabinet officers today said: You can
say for me that all the powers of Eu-
rope and the heads of all the churches
may propose mediation to Spain II they
desire, but the United States will pos
itively not listen to mediation of any
kind that does not lead to the accept
ance of our condition, which Is inde-
pendence of Cuba"
Powers at Work.
Notwithstanding the many reports OF
European mediation, they assumed
their first tangible form this afternoon
when at least two of the foreign estab-
lishments in Washington received Of
fetal information that an exchange OF
notes between the great powers was
now in progress with a view to arrlV-
ing at a basis on which they could
make joint proposal for mediation:
1t is evident that the exchange has
not yet been productive of common
understanding, as the ambassadors ana
ministers at Washington have not yet
received instructions. Their only In
formation thus far is that the notes
are passing by telegraph between the
capitals of Europe.
1t had been understood that France
and Austria were most active in br1ng-
ing about this movement, and that
Great Britain had held aloof from 1t,
but 1t developed today that the British
government was also taking part in the
exchange, and that in case of concerted
action by the powers Great Britain
probably would act with the others.
What common ground the powers
are seeking to reach can only be con-
jectured. The Spanish government
seems to be hopeful Of results from
this movement, and this inspired addi-
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not be regarded with favor by the
United States The diplomats, how
ever, think that If a common under
standing is reached by the great pow
ers of Europe such suggestions as these
combined powers might make could
not be lightly set aside.
The general view Of the diplomats
is that the movement is not SO much
one toward reconciling the United
States and Spain as it Is to preserve
the peace of the world by combined
action.
Spain's Policy.
Spain's policy in this matter Is one
Of urging on the European powers that
If Cuba was set free from Spanish SOW
ereignty the next move under the Mon
roe doctrine would be to bring an end
of European control over other West
Indian possessions. Great Britain,
France and Denmark have interests in
that locality. In other quarters 1t was
stated that the influence of the powers
was more likely to be exerted on Spain
in urging her to the largest possible
measure Of concession.
Sir Julian Paunrefote, the British
ambassador, made short call on Judge
Day today. Ii is understood, however,
that it did not relate to the Cuban
question, as the ambassador has not
received instructions concerning medi-
alton or any other course of action. M.
Thebeau, first secretary of the French
embassy, also called at the state de-
partment and had a talk with Judge
Day on subjects other than the Cuban
question.
An arrangement was reached during