New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-14
lin RESOLVED ON WAR.
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Rico. .Ao 1,,e-,o- c.eor Cona.,o,
che official version OF the occurrences hero
sunday and Monday. and also made a report
W. ..,airs in some OF the provincial towns.
..,er disposing Of current matters. the Pre-
-. senior Sagasta designated two Of the Min
.rs 70 draw up Immediately address to the
Crown
.orroN on THE PRESIDENTS MESSAGE.
THE Minister for Foreign Affairs. Senior Gull
-. q, the request Of Senior Sagasta, made a re-
-. on the state Of affairs In his Department.
s,ch the Premier thought should occupy the
-. MACE In the debates OF the Cabinet Sehor
rnron read a portion OF the text Of President
,,.xinlevs message Although several para
o,hs were lacking. the Cabinet. after referring
- the Presidents previous messages, which was
onsidered necessary IN order 10 fill up the gaps
IN the present summary. decided that the para
cranhs received were sufficient for the Cabinet
"a affirm that the Government refuses to
rroUiedge the right Of the United States TO In
terfere in Cuba, adding
The doctrines contained IN the message are in
,onnatible with the sovereignty and rights Of
the nation. and are an interference In the inter-
nal affairs Of this country.
The Spanish Government, however. expressed
the opinion that 1t is not called upon TO take &C
lion until the recommendations Of President Nc
Kinley have become specific acts.
Thus II is considered by the Spaniards here
that matters are practically they be-
fore the message was sent to Congress- and the
on,rion Is expressed in official circles that
neither the message nor last nights Cabinet
meeting have changed the prospects Of peace.
The Sparish Government considers that. apart
from its solemn affirmation OF Spain's rights as
a nation, the Ministers are not called upon TO
make any declaration so long the resolutions
NJ Congress or the initiative OF President Nc
Kjnley do not lead TO concrete acts The official
note also says:
A firm consciousness Of its rights, united with
the resolution TO maintain them. Will inspire the
Nation as they inspired the Government with
the serenity necessary In these drhcuit mo
nIents 10 direct successfully and defend ener-
getscallv the sacred interests which are the pat
rinony Of the Spanish race
The Minister Of War General Correa, and the
Minister Of Marine Admiral Bermeto submitted
reports relating 10 the measures taken 10 COM
pleta the mobilization Of all the forces or the
country The Minister Of Finance, Senior PUG
ce-ve- read a decree already drawn up. rela-
tive TO the national subscription 10 increase the
strength Of the feet.
A CUBAN DEPUTYs SOLUTION.
Upon the reassembling Of the Cortes Colonel
Cenaro Alas (retired), lately elected Deputy for
sancti Spiritus Cuba. will introduce bill 20
the effect that Spain should evacuate Cuba re-
serving her sovereignty and a yearly royalty!
with an arrangement as 10 the debts
Colonel Alas says that Spain can accept no
hotter solution IN aid OF peace in the existing
circumstances and he thinks the Powers could
propose no other solution at the stage now
reached
A member Of the Spanish Cabinet on Tuesday
evening declared that the attitude OF Spain Will
consist in waiting for the United States TO es-
tablish action on the doctrines expressed IN the
message" adding:
in regard TO the recent manifestations the
Government has confined itself to re-establish-
ing order The courts will decide whether the
cry OF Viva Espafa is punishable
Continuing. the Minister criticised those who
are trying TO precipitate the decisions Of the
Government" He then said:
Certain acts Of the Government are consid-
cred by It's critics to be acts Of feeolencss but
they are in reality acts Of profound patriotism.
high prudence and foresight
In conclusion, the Minister announced that the
Cabinet Council had decided not 70 advance the
date Of the converting OF the Cortes
A report IS current that Cardinal Rampolla.
the Papal Secretary OF State. telegraphed the
Madrid Government to-day IAN assurance that
between
not be disturbed"
Perfect tranquility continues 70 reign IN
Madrid. The news from barcelona and Sara
gossa IS that groups Of people are cemonstrat-
ing the streets The police and Civil Guard. TO-
rether with the civil authorities in these two
-owrs are irving 70 dispense the demonstrators.
Though the censorship is very severe regarding
news from the provinces, especially II II deals
with public demonstrations. 1t Is not thought
that those taking place at barcelona anu 0'u d
gOssa are as yet very serious.
In nolitical circles a more optimistic impress
,io- <oiloved the news OF the telegram from Car
dinal Rarnpo!Ia. showing that he yet trusts IN
q peaceful solution. The Associated Press cor
respondent visited Senior Sagasta. but he re-
fused 10 say anything for publication. He
thinks ~ his ,uty in the circumstances to show
the greatest reserve.
TEA PARTY AT THE PALACE.
Contrasting with all the rumors tea
party is being given this afternoon at the Roya
Palace in honor OF the members Of the Inter
national Congress OF Hygiene. All the members
Of the Cabinet are present. with the exception
OF Sefor Sagasta The salons are crowded. ana
great animation prevails. The Queen Regent
has been talking with the chief members or inc
, Congress
a far greater sensation than was created by
President NICK nley's message TO Congress was
aroused here yesterday by the publication OF
the statement that the resolution OF the foreigh
Relations Committee Of the United States sen
ate on the Cuban question had actually passed
the Senate This announcement was bulletined
at the political centres and elsewhere. and pro-
duced much excitement until a correction was
issued. TO the effect that such resolution had
only been drawn up
THE POPE APPEALS TO FRANCIS JOSEPH
BEGs THE AUSTRIAN EMPEROR TO USE HIS IN