The herald., 1898-03-29

c;nhaue olloirs< had beoozns 70 intolerabls
thar the United States could not much
longer ren1ain inactive toward It. Tho
toward tone Of Spain's answer impressed
the president and cabinet Officers mos'
favorably, SO much SO that after the meet
ing 1t was stated by members that the out
look was far more assuring and that Spain
had shown such a conciliatory tone that II
was believed she would make concessions
sufficient to permit an amieable adjust
ment of the present strained relations. Inis
was qualified, however, by the statement
that the danger point has not yet passed
and that war. while no longer probapiilty
was yet a possibility. The president mas
distinctly disclosed to his cabinet associ-
ates his purpose to avert war II 1t was pos
sibie with just solution of the CUBAN
problem, and he had felt from the dispo-
sition manifested by Spain that this Jus'
solution could be reached. This, however
Is without considering congress, whicn
may, now that the subject is formally be-
fore 1t, take some radical action.
Meantime at the state department cable
grams were being received from Minister
Woodford, and the Spanish minister, Senor
Polo Bernabe, was in lengthy conference
with Judge Day as to the prospective ao-
iustment The meeting between the Span
ish minister and Judge Day came after the
cabinet conference, so that such represen'
tations as Spain submitted through him
did not go before the cabinet.
TWO NEW PHASES
At least two of these new phases sub
mitted by the minister were OF exceeding
Importance. The Spanish government
made it known that no objection would be
made to the humanitarian objects OF the
United States government in extending AID
to the sufferers in Cuba on far greater
scale than hitherto had been contemplated.
On the contrary, Spain has made known
that it recognizes the humane purposes
animating this country, and 1t does not
doubt that these purposes will be executed
in such a way as to avoid all opportunities
for friction. 1t Is not expected that the re-
lief will be carried in warships, as this
would introduce a political aspect into a
project which is purely humane. This ac-
quiescence by Spain clears the way for
the presidents message of the next few
days, asking large appropriation for the
relief of destitution. 1t has been feared
that this relief, given directly by the
United States government, would be re-
scented by Spain as indirect intervention.
In that event there is little doubt that the
relief would have been forwarded at any
cost, even at the cost of war, as the ad-
mintstration has felt that a war in behalf
of a humane object would command the
universal appreciation of the world.
THE SPANISH INQUIRY
Another important Spanish document
which reached the government during the
day was the abstract of the report Of the
Spanish naval commission which investi-
gated the destruction of. the Maine. 1t is
the only answer Spain has thus far made
to the action of this government in SUBJ
mitting to Spain, through Minister Wood
ford, the findings of the American court.
The conclusions reached by the Spanish
commission are directly opposite to those
of the American court No demands have
been made in connection with the Maine,
and, therefore, there is no response be-
yond the submission Of the Spanish report.
TALK OF MEDIATION
Following the call of the Spanish min
lister at the state department, the French
ambassador, M. Cambon, had a conference
with Judge Day. This renewed the talk
of European mediation, which is assum-
ing tangible form. The speech. of Premier
Hanotaux in the Paris chamber last Sat
urday is looked upon as foreshadowing at
least sympathy, If not direct steps toward
mediation, by France and other continental
powers. There is good reason to believe
that Spain is ready and anxious for this
move and has been encouraging 1t at the
European capitals. 1t would not be an Of
fensive intrusion, but more friendly offer
to mediate the differences which have-re-
Gently threatened to terminate in war be-
tween the United States and Spain. 1t is
understood that, up to the present, NJ. Cam
bon has not received any definite instruc-
tions to take the initiative in such media
tion.
DEMAND FOR ACTION
After the adjournment of the house to-
day there was considerable discussion over
a proposed consolidation of the forces in
the house WHO favor some form of lmmedi-
ate action on the Cuban issue.
There was strong feeling shown over
the avoidance in the message of any outline
of any definite administration policy and a
decided disposition apparent not to await
any further delay nor resort to temporiz-.
ing measures. The project to furnish ad
libitum relief supplies TO the Cuban non
comba atants is meeting with opposition to
which members on both sides of the house
have given voice in private discussion en-
the ground, first that Spain alone is re-
sponsible for the conditions on the island
and. second. the extending of such large
and probably continued aid abroad, is un-
just to the people of this country.
The steps taken today on this line were
of an informal nature. Representative
Hull of Iowa, chairman of the house COM
mittee on military affairs, is leading The
movement for prompt action.
A number of senators and representatives
of both parties conferred with the pres-
dent at the White House tonight II is
said the opinion expressed by most of those
congress was inclined to object to further
delay towards a settlement of the Spanish
situation and that unless the next message
was more definite the radical members
could not be held in check. AT the meeting
of the senate committee on foreign rela-
tions on Wednesday Senator Frye will
move that the committee remain in contin-
uous session until the questions relating
to the Maine, Cuban and Spain are settled
Mr.. Foraker will introduce tomorrow a
resolution recognizing the independence Of
Cuba.
THE MOSQUITO FLEET
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