The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-04-05
FREEDOM OF CUBA
MUST FORM THE BASIS OF ALL
NEGOTIATION {
POPF'SPLEA FOR PEACE.
I. MUST BE MADE TO SPAIN OR TO
THE INSURGENTS
ALL WAITING FOR WEDNESDAY
When a Presidential Message Is
Promised Declaring for Armed
Intervention
Associated Press Special Wire

Associated Press Special Wire
WASHINGTON, April 4.-The two fore
most branches of the Cuban question !!
Washington today were the presiden,
message and European mediation, whic
now has taken an active form II the court
of Europe, according TO advices receive
Mt foreign embassies here. though no PROF
fer has been made to the United States
Regarding the first, it can be stated tina
Il is fully expected by the administrator
that the message will be sent 10 congress
on Wednesday, In all probability, and Ger
tainiy by Thursday. Members of Mr.. Nc
Kinley's cabinet and his friends in con
gress stated definitely today that 1t vii
deal vigorously with the Spanish question
will include the Maine incident and maxi
definite recommendations to congress, On
of which will be recognition of Cuban indie
pendence.
AS to the mediation Of Europe or thu
pope, they declare that these material anc
moral powers must exercise their suasiol
on Spain, for this government will insis
on the independence of Cuba as an ultimate
sine qua non unless the insurgents them
selves should consent 70 less, and This they
have fatty refused to do.
Speaking on this point, one of the cabinet
Oficers said today:
"You can say for me that all the powers
of Europe and all the heads of churches
may propose mediation to Spain if they
desire, but the United States will positively
not listen TO mediation OF any kind that
does not lead to the acceptance of our con-
dition, which Is the independence of Cuba.
MEDIATION MEASURES
Notwithstanding tho many reports OF
European mediation. they assumed their
first tangible form this afternoon, when at
least two Of the European establishments
in Washington received notification that
exchange Of notes between the great pow
ers was in progress, with view of arriving
ct basis on which they could make a joint
proposal for mediation. 1t is evident that
the exchange has not yet been productive
of a common understanding, as the am
bassadors and ministers at Washington
have not yet received instructions TO ini-
tate the movement. Their only nforma-
ton thus far Is that the notes are passing
by telegraph between the capitals of Ell
rope. 1t had been understood that France
ard Austria were most active in bringing
about this movement, and that Great Brit
ain had held aoof from it. but it 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 would probably act with the
others.
What common ground the powers are
seeking to reach can only be conjectured.
The Spanish government seems to be hope
full of results from this movement and
this inspired additional ground for the
belief that it will not be regarded with ia
vor by the United States. The diplomats,
however think that If common under
standing was reached by the great powers
of Europe, such suggestions as these great
powers would make could not be lightly
set aside. The general view of the diplo-
mats 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.
SPANS POLICY
Spain's policy in this matter is one of urg-
ting on the European powers that If Cuba
was free from Spanish sovereignty the next
move under the Monroe doctrine would be
to bring an end to European control over
the West Indian possessions. Great Brit
ain, France and Denmark have interests
In that locality.
In other quarters it was stated that the
influence of the powers was more likely
to be exerted on Spain. urging her to the
largest possible measure of concession.
AMBASSADORS CALLS
Sir Julian Pauncefote, the British ambas-
eador, made a short call on Judge Day
today 1t is understood that it did not
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bassador has not received instructions con-
corning mediation or any other course of
action.
NJ. Thebeaud, first secretary of the
French embassy, also called at the state
department and had talk with JudgJ
Day ON subjects other than the Cuban
question.
CABLE SERVICE
An arrangement was reached during the
day by which the United States and France
will cooperate, through their ministers,
with Denmark for the establishment of a
European cable with the Danish island of
st. Thomas. The cable is owned by a
French company, but its use has become of
vital Importance to the United States as
q basis of operations in the Leeward ISL
ands. Secretary Long was particularly
DESTROYS of having this cable arrangement
effected. AS a result of the conference, q
message was sent to the United States min
lister at Copenhagen. asking him to secure
the consent of the Danish government, and
the French authorities arranged to have
their minister at Copenhage exert similar
influences.
WAIT FOR WEDNESDAY
'Wait for Wednesday," was tho word
passed about the Capitol today, and n gen
eral understanding to that effect was
reached.
The Republicans will not initiate and the
Democrats will not try to force any action
on Cuba until Wednesday, when the pres
iSent's message will be received. Will
that understanding the senate foreign re.
lations committee did not report. and the
house foreign relations committee took
no action.
1t is understood that the senate com.
mittee has agreed upon a resolution prac-
tically the Foraker resolution, declaring
for independence and intervention, with a.
amendment fixing the responsibility of tho
Maine disaster upon Spain, either by de.
sign or criminal negligence. The house
foreign affairs committee will report. il
possible, resolution in line with the pres.
dents accommodations, and 1t is known