The herald., 1898-04-10
papal nuncio at Madrid had been advised


that an armiStice was granted.
The exact terms of the armistice are felt
to be the most essential feature of Spain $
posed to be an unconditional grant of ar
mistice Later, however, the advices from
Madrid and London stated conditions of a
a very material character. If these condi-
tions prove to be accurate, they will doubt
less complicate the situation here and
leave the crisis quite as acute as it has
beeD at any time heretofore. A cabinet
officer said recently that the administration
had not considered the proposition of with
drawing the American fleet from Key West,
and, while this was some days ago, it is
not believed now that such a proposition
would meet with any serious consideration.
The fact that Spain was granted this ar
mistice as the result of influence exerted
by the great powers of Europe and the pope
leads to much conjecture as to how far the
material influences of the powers will be
given In support of Spain, now that she has
yielded to their earnest solicitation. 1t
has been understood thus far that the
movement of the powers was purely dis
dicate that Spains yielding to these conti-
bond than had hitherto existed.
Assistant Secretary Day was non-com-
initial tonight on the armistice granted by
Spain, and refused to discuss it or the
bearing it would have on the situation in
any way.
A NEW CRISIS
With the conditions suggested by Spain,
1t is felt that new and even graver crisis
v,,ax oric Ioka ;-l,k -
no opportunity to Judge how the Spanish
conditions will be received by congress,
but, in view of the senate and house, it is
felt that the conditions proposed by Spain
may accentuate the feeling already exist
ing here.
INSURGENTS REJOICE
WASHINGTON, April 9.-Mr. Quesada,
the representative of the Cuban junta in
this city, said tonight:
"The Cubans are glad to see their bellig-
erency at last recognized by the Spanish
government. Cubans will not cease fight
ing nor entertain any negotiations which
have not for their basis the absolute inde-
pendence of the island of Cuba"
HOW 1T HAPPENED.
MADRID, April 9-9:45 p. m.-The ambas-
sadors collectively called upon Senior Gull
Ion, requesting that Spain grant the armis-
tice SO repeatedly begged for by the pope.
The cabinet then met.
Gen. Correo, minister Of war, and Ad-
miral Bermejo, minister of marine, OBJ
jected to the granting of an armistice, on
the ground that 1t would be disparaging
to Spanish arms. The representative OF
Russia as military power replied that he
considered it would be no xlisparagement
Objection was then made on the ground
that there was no guarantee that the in.
surgeTts would accept an armistice. The
representatives replied that in that case
an armistice would only mean a suspension
Of hostilities and insisted upon Spain Of
fering the insurgents a last chance of sub.
mission for the sake of negotiating peace
If the Insurgents continued hostilities the
Spaniards would be allowed legitimate
self-defense.
The ministry then unanimously agreed
that an armistice be granted.
The decision was attended by the usua,
solemnity by the drafting of the minutes
which the entire ministry signed.
The news of the granting Of the armistice
ton and a rapid advance in values quickly
followed.
ARMING THE TUGS
PORT TOWNSEND, April 9.-The gov
ernment has an option on the steel tug
New England, lately from Boston, now
at this port, and she has been ordered to
report at Seattle tomorrow. The govern
ment has also an option on four tugs of the
Puget Sound Tugboat company's fleet.
They are the Tacoma, Holyoke, Tyee and
Pioneer. These tugs are for patrol duty
for the protection of American commerce
and shipping, and will be armed with suita-
BILE guns.
THE NEXT MOVE
LONDON, April 10.-Lloyd's weekly
newspaper this morning publishes an in
terview with Count Derascon, the Spanish
ambassador who is reported TO have said
"The responsibility rests with President
Mckinley If he makes war there will be
war which will last five or six years OF
forever. and with ruin to both Spain and