Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-03-13
TALK W Ar.
German Newspapers Seem to Think
Trouble Will Come Spain May Be
Wiped Off the Map Of Europe.
Buying Vessels.
CCopyrlght.)

Berlin March 12.-The German press
this week has given utterance to the
unanimous conviction that war be-
tween the United States and Spain is
probable, although it is believed here
that the latter country will do every
thing to avoid it,
In diplomatic circles it is said that
Spain, during the past week, sent
circular note to the cabinets of Eu-
rope to the effect that the Spanish
governnf INT hoped the rebellion in
Cuba would be completely suppressed
by April ], adding that if foreign in
fiuences had not stimulated the in
surgents and supported them with
arms, men, money and ammunition
there would be at the present moment
no insurgents left.
So far as your correspondent has been
able to ascertain, the document has
not ELECTED any replies. The opinion
that the United States it not honestly
attempting to preserve peace and keep
the war party in control, is widely
disseminated in Germany and finds
ready credence, not only in the news
papers, but in official and diplomatic
circles. One newspaper interviewed
the United States ambassador, Mr.. An
drew d. White, and printed his opinion
that the majority of Americans are
anxious to maintain peace. But the
newspaper added that Mr.. White
opinion was not supported by facts,
and saying that the vote of Congress
was unanimously regarded as a clear
indication to the end that war was
coming, and that
THE AMERICANS WANT IT.
Several papers predict that, in the
event of hostilities, Spain will disap-
pear from the map Of the European
powers after a fierce war of piracy"
both countries not being signatories of
the anti-priyateer convention Of Paris.
It is well known in diplomatic circles
that Senior Sandoval, the Spanish military
agent in Germany, Austria and Scandi-
navia, who returned to Berlin on We'd
nesday evening from trip after having
made three conditional purchases Of
coasting steamers at Fiume and two at
Pola, with other Spanish representatives.
has been purchasing outright or condi-
tionally munitions and vessels for use
against American trade. Senior Sandoval,
III Auction 10 the pun tIldStS IGIeIItu 70,
which are intended for privateer service.
has placed large orders with the Krupp
Gun Company during the last six weeks,
and has also appointed a sub-agent at
Trieste. to see what he can pick up. The
Spanish agent is now at Hamburg or
Stettin, negotiating for several cannon
and torpedo boats built partly for China
and partly on speculation by the Vulcan
yards. He intends to visit the Schichau
yards and the yards at Elbing, for the
same purpose
During the course of an interview on
Thursday Col. Reinlein de Sequera the
Spanish military attache here, SAID he
was confident the NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
would disappear. adding:
1T might, however, be we'll for Ameri-
cans to know that Spain is not defense
less and that it will cost much blood and
more money to conquer or defeat us.
so soon as war is declared. a large
and well equipped fleet OF privateers will
Immediately begin hostilities against the
great American commerce. Spain has
not remained idle since the first misun
derstandings Ninety good steamers lie
in the harbors of Barcelona and Nalen-
cia. ready to sail and do execution, and
we have friends. powerful ones. who viii
assist us if not with men, with money;
but. I. in common with the Spanish gov
eminent. trust peace will be preserved"