The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-02-09
LESS TENSION IN WARRINGTON.
Woodrsrd's MessnEe-McltIniey Produces an
Easier Feeling.

Easier Feeling.
WASHINGTON. Feb. San easier feeling over
che Cuban situation prevails in official circles
to-day on account Of the message sent to Presi-
dent Mckinley last night by Minister Woodford.
in which tho Minister said that there was
nothing In the latest Spanish note to change
the present status OF the relations of
Spain md the United States. Still the day has
not been without disquioting rumors. chief of
which wins that the President would transmit
to Congress tomorrow a special message on
theas situation, together with correspond
once showing that there was no cause
for the feeling that this country and Spain arc
on tho verge Fof hostilities. The growing
sentiment that something should be done by
this; Government to bring the war to q
close was also helped along by the introduce
ton of three resolutions in the Senate bear
ing on = the subject. Ono of these called
for the recognition of the independence of the
insurgents, another for their recognition as bel
ligerepts. and the third for intervention on the
part OF the United States. The rumor in regard
to q special message had it that the President
would take this means of ofrsetting the
desire Of the Cuban sympathizers in Con-
gress TO secure somo definite action. At the
State Department 1t was said authoritativcly
that nothing was known there of any such in.
tention on the part of Mr.. Mckinley. and that
no. copies OF correspondence relating to Cuba
had been prepared for transmission to the Sen
when the Cabinet met in regular session to-
was anticipated yesterday. before Official nd.
vices regarding the sha TSe Of the Spanish
for an official OF the State Department at
the late hour at which the despatch came in
order that it might DO translated at once. To-
day there was no concealment at tho White
House Of the, fact that tho despatch had been
was substantially as given in THE SUN this morn
inG. Just Why the despatch was ssntdirect from
mystery. The regular mode of transmission is
through the State Department. That the Presi-
Wsodfora a few days ago is also admitted::
Th sSs things are making people wonder
Spain md Cuba out OF the control OF the State
Department and is handling, them him.
eel. Certainly there Is COED reason for
Acihls unconsciously confirm 1t in frank
syowsls that they have had nothing from Gen.
when Il is. said that two or three dispatch;:
cameftom him. What these dispatches con-
At q conference between the Spanish Minister
John a.. kssson. special reciprocity. pleni.
fS os.-1soipSycoa ~ E tarifr aG arrsnr thSs tnef 70 Sshal;
Of SPAIN Cuba and Porto Rico. should be-
gin AS soon as sufficient tins had elapsed for
cerned to study tho schedules that will DO
considered, II is the Intention to make
possible. and then the negotiations with
Spain and Porto Rico will take place in turn.
a basis for. procedure was agreed on by Mr..
Kasson and Senior Dupuy dc LONE. 1t 10
tho definite reciprocity arrangement OF 1892
between Spain. acting for Cuba. and the
United States. This arrangement would not be
wholly satisfactory at the present timr. when
Spain and Cuba are financially distressed and
this country is not in II position to permit a de-
crease In its revenues, but IL was considered the
best basis that could DO found.
Manuel Rafael Angulo has been designated
by the Cuban Cabinet to act for tho Autonomist
Government. He is now In New York. He
was a prominent member in tho Aulonomist
party. and IL is said that no was n member of
the revolutionary junta central In Havana until
compelled to. flee to this country to eB
cape arrest by Wcyler. He was about to
retnrn to. Cuba recently. but was requested
by the Cuban. Cabinet to ROMAN TO negotiate
the reciprocity arrangement. He will bo
aided by experts from Havana and New York.
As soon as he receives his commission; which
Governor.tieneral Hlanco must sign, he will
come to Washington and enter actively ON his
duties.