The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-20
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cabinet, in accord with instructions
doubtless received from Madrid, are pre-
pairing fresh coup d 'etat, another diplo-
matte stroke, as it were, intended to neu-
tralize the work of Congress and again
cheoklnate the United States.
Following close upon the farciral pro-
clamation of an armistioe by Blanco,
Marcos Garcia, the Spanish governor Of
Santa Clara province, approaches the
camp of Maximo Gomez, the Cuban com.
mander-in -chiel, under flag of truce,
only to be refused a conference and ad-
viaed to retire. t
Now Giberga, chief Of the colonial
autonom1st party, with Secretaries
Gown and DOLE and other members of
and is en- route to Santa Cruz del Sur to
seek an interview with Masso, the patriot
president of Cubitas, authorized to treat
with the Cuban civil authorities for
peace on the basis of the independence
of the island, with treaty of alliance,
offensive and defensive. with the mother
country amounting to virtual protec-
torate, and special trads privileges which
would enable SPANS exporters from the
peninsular to retain control of the Cuban
markets to the disadvantage of American
commerce.
The plan of Gilberga, Dolz and GOWN,
if accepted by the Cubans in arms and
ApptOVeu at MdCrlU, lucluucS Jus oVhCu-
alton of the island by allied Spanish
troops and the disarming of the Spanish
guerillas and volunteers, on condition
that the lives and property Of Spanish
residents be respected, and that the fran
chise be extended to those choosing to
remain upon the island after the haul
ing down Of the Spanish flag.
Glberga aid DOLE, claiming to represent
an Anglo French syndicate, also offer
to take a sufficient amount of the bonds
OF the republic, after treaties be ratified,
TO set the new island government upon
It's 1eet and make it independent of all
speculators.
CUBAN JUNTA PLEASED.
New York, April 19.-The following
statement On the congressional Cuban
resolutions was given out today at the
office OF the Cuban Junta.
The resolutions as they stand are tanta-
mount to the recognition of the Cuban
republic. The declaration is that the
people of Cuba are fres and independent
while the Cuban people acknowledge
which they have established and main
tained by force of arms.
The only object of the instruction was
the independence of the Cubans. This is
provided for by the resolutions. = The
Cubans asked that before intervention
there be recognition of independence
This is also provided for by the resolution.
Their desire to run their own govern
ment free from any coercion whatever is
provided for by the fourth paragraph Of
the resolution.
Under these circumstances the demand
made by the United States that Spain at
once evacuate the island and the threat
that in the event of her refusal the land
and sea forces of the United Staten will
be used to compel evacuation. merits the
deepest qualification on the part of the
Cubans.
Should force be necessary on the part of
the United States there will be the most
complete cooperation by the Cuban army
and gov ernment. Coast pilots and prac-
ticed guides will be placed Immediately
at the service of the United States and in
every practical way will the Cubans aid
in expelling the common enemy.
CATSKILL DID NOT SAIL.
Philadelphia, April l9.-The monitor
Catskill did not sail from the League
island navy yard today, but is expected
to start tomorrow morning in tow of the
tug Enterprise. The Catskill has her
ammunition on board but all her provis-
ions and other supplies have not yet ar
rived. The monitors Manhattan, Mahopao
ard Canonicus which are being equipped
Will u0W DOll0IS, VIII uOb D6 ready lOr
service for three weeks.
VETERANS TENDER SERVICES.
3 New York. April l9.-The executive
committee of the National Volunteer Re-
serves has today written to Adjutant
General Corbin and President Mckinley
that the organization is ready to furnish
the government with 400, 900 men at q
moments notice. The men are to be
frNUn all of thu
The committee has also notified the gov
eminent that all of the men enlisted in
New York are at his disposal.
WAR TO SAVE IT'S HONOR.
Rome, April 10, The Messaggero
publishes an interview with Gen. Canzio,
who says Spain should declare war, not
to save Cuba, but the monarchy. The
situation of Spain, he says. is identical
with that of Austri in 1866; Austria
made war, but after the battle of Gus
tozza, military honor being safe, she
was able to cede Venice.
Today Spain will meet the shock of
encounter with the United States, in
order to prevent an internal revolution,
but SO soon as military honor is safe
she will abandon Cuba, which is des-
tined to be annexed to the United States.
Europe will soon see the influence of
the United States placing itself at the
gates of Gibraltar. Canzio winds up by
saying the American feet is able to
smash not only that of Spain, but also
the fleets Of some of the great powers.
ASIATIC FLEET PREPARING TO
FIGHT.
Hong Kong, April 19.-The warships of
the United States squadron are being
painted dark gray, are landing their
spare gear and otherwise generally pre-
pairing for active service. The revenue
cutter Hugh McCulloch, now belonging
to the auxiliary fleet, has arrived here
from the United States.
ATTACHES CALLED HOME.
Berlin, April 19.-The United States
military attache at Vienna. Lieut.. j. l..
Chamberlain, and the United States
military attachee at st. Petersburg, Lieut.
George L.. Anderson, have been called
home.
CUBANS JOYFUL. Sc rss
Key West. Fla, April l9.-Wherever
the eye turns tonight it is met by the