Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-04-14


n1unced, receiveu Instructions from
Washington to proceed Immediately TO
st. Thomas, leaving the care of Ameri-
can interests in the hands OF tho
British consul at San Juan. Mr..
Hanna was further notified to await
orders hers. The British consul ac-
cepted ths charge, upon the receipt OF
instructions from London. Previous TO
leaving, Mr.. Hanna advised all the
United States consuls and vice
consuls to move, adding, however.
that tho American citizens who re-
NAMED in Porto Rico would enjoy tho
protection of the British consul.
London, Eng, April L. The after
noon newspapers here differ in their
estimates of presuent McKinley's
message to Congress on the Cuban
question.
The Fall Mall Gazette regards it as
strong but temperate and says: presi-
deut Mckinley il right in following the
constitutional course OF throwing upon
Congress the responsibility for national
action, and there IL no doubt what
Congress- answer will be. In our
opinion it lie too late to avoid war. as
Spain 10 apparently determined to fight
a hopeless hattie rather than yield to
demands which, though expressed by
America alone, are in reality the de.
mands OF an informal concert of the
worlds civilization.
Tbs st. Jaines Gazette cumplains
that the message leaves everything in a
state of uncertainty, but says: "Presi-
dent Mckinley $50 Congress- may we'll
hesitate TO ac."t1 tho really serious
responsibility vi committing the United
States TO the recognition OF bands of
brigands as a government
In conclusion the st, James Gazette
reuarks: "If the United States were a
European power, gOreFued by Pitt or
bismarck, war of conquest would
result; but it is doubtful II the United
States ia prepared for that work. -
Tho Globe expresses the opinion that
lit is message of abdication," add
ing: "While the situation in Cuba ia
eminently unsatisfactory, it is ques
tion whether a merican interference on
the lines suggested is likely TO improve
matters.
The Westminster Gazette thinks the
Presidents message ''has made out an
excellent case for the intervention Of
the United States,'' adding: "Aftsl
all the United States has large claims
for intervention in all affairs il
america. The Venezuela arbitration
established far reaching precedent. y
London, April 12.-The Daily News
commenting editorially upon the presi.
dents message to congress. says:
THE message is a vigorous and ablt
document, Undoubtedly II means wal
unless Spain agrees to make final termi
with the insurgents and to recall hei
troops from Cuba. 1t must convinct
Europe that the case for American in
Prevention is a very strong one. Presi
dent McKinley's refusal to recognize
the independence of Cuba on the grounC
that it would nullify Americas CLAIM
to interfere is sound sense and a stag
gerer for the jingoes but Spain mus
loyalty cooperate with him IL war |!
to be averted."
The Standard says: THE undisguiset
disappointment of the jingoes at thu
subdued and cautious tone of the mes
sage cannot fail to cheer the friends o
peace. Assuming an obligation to sent
the message at all, one could hardl,
have been drafted on lines less cal
culated to cause superfuous offense.
10 a pity, however, looking to the at
titude of Spain, that President McKin
ley could not have further postponed
the message"
The Times says: 1.-THE message is no
couched in harsh language, though /
leads up to a policy which involves
harsh judgment, although one justified
by the sentiment of the civilized worlt
on the treatment of Cuba"
After expressing a. fear that Spain
offer of an armistice comes too late
The Times comments upon the "grav
responsibility which President McKin
ley throws upon congress-" 1t think
that If debate could be suspended for
week there might be a chance of peac
and it expresses regret that Presden
Mckinley Surrendered his initiative,
adding, "Ie was fully entitled to kee
the question in his own hands and thu
to have gained time-an indispensable
condition of peace"
London, Eng, April 12-The sucon
edition of the Daily Mail contains tn
following dispatch frcm Madrid date
II .. NJ, to-day:
THE Captain General Of Madrid ha
ordered Gen. Bourbon de Castelyi con
fined in fortress for two mouths 70
addressing the demonstrators on Sun
day night.
Gen. Blanca cabled tho government
inquiring IL he ought to declare in hi
decree that the suspension of hostilitie
was in Difference TO the wishes of tn
Pope and the Powers The governmer
replied that he might do so and tn
decree granting the armiatice was pull
lished this morning.
IL
cation of President McKinley's messap
in the papers to morrow morning TUE
day. will excite popular feeling nn
lead to grave street disturbances.
nos CARLOS DECLARATION.
According to special dispatch fro
Venice, Don Carlos, the preteuder |
the Spanish thrcne, has declared b
intention to "hold aloof from hosti
manifestations, SO long as the Spanis
government upholds the bOp0r OF Ii
nation;" otherwise he will take It
steps he deems necessary to support I'll
dignity of the country"
Washington, April ~. The Ilou
foreign affairs committee met tn
morning 10 consider the message al
the Cuban resolution.
The Republicans of the commits
had come to no agreement before Il
committee met. and it being appare
after the committee had been in sessi;
half M hour that until they did
action could be agreed upon, tina Den
ocrRts, with Mr.. Newlands, Silver Il
publican, Withdrew to give the Repu
licans anuther opportunity of rcschi
proposition upon which they cou
unite. the agreemet when the cot