New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-09
HER TRUST IN THE POWERS
spAIN STILL FEELS HOPEFUL.
y.cryE BELIEF IN MADRID THAT A So
1JJTION MAY YET BE REACHED.

.,.v1sH MINISTER'S IMAGINE THE POWERS WILL
HELP THE PoPE's AcrIoN-PRoPosAIs CON-
mo FROM THE NATIONS OF EUROPE
MAY BE AccEPTED-INcIDENTs OF
THE DAY IN MADRID
London, April 9.-The Madrid correspondent
Of The Daily Mail" says:t77.
1.-THE note of the Powers has caused general
..,,sfact,on. The Government understands that
this ,s a means OF honorably solving Cuban az
fairs. Although dispatches from Washington
continue pessimistic, 1t is believed here. without
.nv sort Of doubt. that some time has been
rained. which will enable both Governments to
prepare solutions Of the crisis.
"As yet the Powers have communicated moth
inc IN an official manner TO Spain and the Min
tsters DO not know what course will be taken.
They imagine the Powers will help the Popes
action In diplomatic circles 1t is said that the
present political truce will be profted by IN
order to prepare a peaceful solution which Will
crown the movement of sympathy shown by all
Europe toward Spain.
"On the occasion Of the procession here to-
day six Ministers attended the ceremonies In the
Royal palace. Sehores Sagasta and Moret and
Admiral BermeJo. however were absent After
the professions the Queen Regent had a TWO
hours conversation with the Ministers dealing
with the international problem and with meas
ures to be taken in order to meet 1t. The MIN
listers are very reserved to the details OF the
conversation.
'T have good cause to know. however. that
the resolution of tho Government Is to wait until
the Powers make their pror~Inls. When they DO
my impression is that Spain will accept them.
After their conversation with the Queen Re-
GENT the Ministers went 20 the private residence
Of Senior Sagasta in order to report to hlfn what
had occurred The fact that General Woodford
has withdrawn his note Of April is much COM
mented upon"
The Madrid correspondent Of THE Times"
says:
Nothing indicates ! change in the situation
The Ministry is believed TO stand firm TO its
nrevious resolutions, and the attitude or the
Powers is watched with curiosity rather than
hope"
Madrid. April S.-The political barometer has
taken another Upward turn The Bourse to-oay
showed an advance Of three points in response
20 London and Paris. and the general talk OF the
town is peaceful. .
Senior Gulon, the Foreign Minister has held
several conferences with the Ambassadors OF
the Powers.
NOTE FROM THE NUNC1ArURE.
Runors having been circulated that the fall
ure of the Pope's efforts was owing to the atti-
tude of the United States. the Nunciature mere
has issued the following note:
"The Nunciature has to-day higher hopes than
aver of the success of Papal Intervention 1t is
not true that President Mckinley has rejected
the Pope's Intervention in favor of peace such
impoliteness would be the more impolitic not
only because 1t would display a barbarous IN
tolerance but because. however much any per-
son might be the Pope's enemy. 1t would be I'M
possible to misinterpret the voice Of the ven-
erable old man who recommends the preserva-
ton Of peace On the other hand the Catholics
OF North America would never pardon such
disregard Of the Vicar General Of their Church"
The general tone Of the evening papers is one
NJ satisfaction with the interference Of the
Furopean Powers as showing that the latter
realize Spain's determined attitude against
further concessions to America. Some doubt Is
expressed, however as to the result OF interven-
ton lest the European concert repeat the Gre
tan performance. The concert has weakness
for the stronger side. and may exact concessions
from Spain offensive to Spanish pride ana
harmful to Spanish interests. Therefore. the
papers warn the Ministry TO trust to Spain
only.
The Ministers continue their reserve respect
ing Yesterdays Cabinet Council. But 1t is be-
lieved to have been occupied principally with a
telegram from Cardinal Rampolla. Papal Secre-
tary OF State. relative to Papal action. The dis
cussion was said to have been animated between
those favorng and those opposed to further at-
tempts at mediation negotiation Senor
Moret Secretary for the Colonies energeticaiiy
sustained his concatory views ana was
listened to with great attention
The Council terminated after agreeing as 10
the draft OF the response to be sent 10 CaToihaI
Rampolla. Tonight the Papal Nuncio called
upon Sefior Sagasta and received from him the
reply decided upon.
At midnight there is absolutely no news STIR
ring The Government offices are empty ana
political circles and places OF public resort are
deserted. owing to Good Friday.
General Woodford remained at the Uniteo
States Legation until late hour.
The attitude of England at Washington Is
much approved. as she has hitherto been re-
garded as siding unreservedly with America
So far as information yet obtainable goes, the
Powers have not addressed a collective note TO
Spain similar to that presented at washington
although 1t Is known that their representatives
here have long been working with the Spohish
Government to secure peace.
Upon receipt OF a dispatch from Sehor Polo oe
Bernabe denying the report that the SPANS"
Legation at Washington had been attacked. an
Official denial was issued to the public. Much
Indignation was expressed. even among Span
iards. at this sensational attempt TO excite the
crowd. It was deliberate attempt Ihe
statement that Sehor Polo de Bernabe had been
attacked was made in flaming headlines. ana
hundreds Of boys and men were crying the paper
in front OF the church doors and wherever the
crowd was thickest all day long. The square IN