The San Francisco call., 1898-03-13
AMERICA
 EXPRESSES
 THE WORLD Her Attitude in Time of Danger Excites
 Admiration. Congress and the People Praised Throughout
 Europe. Firm Stand for the Nations Honor Applauded by
 England's Press. 
BELIEVES WAR IS NEAR
Spain Too Proud to Accede to the Demands This Government
 May Make.
Special Dispatch to The Call.

Special Dispatch to The Call
 LONDON. March 12-A diplomat, who probably is the recipient of more condolences than any other man in Lon don, has expressed himself as follows on the Cuban question:
 If America had designed with set purpose the events of the past weeks, she could not by any possibility have developed anything which in its im- pressive dignity would have had such an effect upon Europe as the way in which the executive, Congress and the people have met the crisis and risen to the responsibilities involved in deal ing with the Cuban question:
 Such is undoubtedly the general feel ing. Every one here now recognizes that the United States does not desire war, but is actuated by humanitarian sentiments, and will not shrink from war if it is necessary to right the wrongs of Cuba and exact satisfaction from Spain.
 In the course of a long article, the Speaker expressed the opinion that the $50, ,O00 900 appropriation for the national defense really makes for peace, al though there is always danger, incident to the possession of war material, that the country, assisted by the new school, of which Captain Mahan is the proph- ct. may be tempted to use the weapons just bought" The Speaker adds:
 Tn the face of a possible deficit, a bank crisis and the suspension of the revival of industry, the United States has deliberately shown the world that 1t will not be trifed with. The Spanish patriots would do well to heed the warning If they try to retain Cuba by force. their failure is certain. and they will lfaedIy less certainly bring down the faterie Of the Government in SpaiA.''
 On the other hand, the Spectator, al- though contending that preparation is generally the surest way of avoiding war, thinks that the proposition does not hold good in the case of the United States. and says:
 ' The circumstances steadily tending toward intervention in Cuba will not be altered by any amount of prepara- tiOn. because Spain cannot end the re- belliOn and will not grant independ- ence, and thus comply with the Ameri- can demands
 Therefore the Spectator is of the opin- ion that the Americans will frankly and reluctantly conclude that Spain must cease to reign in Cuba, and will take naval and military action ere long,"
 The Spectator concludes: Quoting Kipling, the Americans are irresolute and full If doubts up to the point when they wake the drumming guns that have no doubts. After that there is no more irresolution till the last shot is fired.
 The newspapers here generally regard favOrably the Madrid Nacionals prop osition that the United States annex Cuba and assume her debt. They think it cheaper to buy than to ac- quire by war. but they all recognize the imprObability of the Spanish Gov ernment daring to consent.
 The feeling in the money market is that if war is inevitable, much gold will probably go to New York, and money. therefore, will become dearer. The markets are uneasy at the danger that a larger amount of gold may be withdrawn from the Bank of England, sDhose reserve is already low.
 In the meantime Madrid is deluged with sensational journalism. Canard is piled on Canard, to be denied in the next edition, and eventually abandoned in favor of fresh excitement. The lingo tirades of the Imparcial and papers of its class are keeping the nation amused, thus distracting attention from the ap- preaching elections, at which the Gov ernment anticipates the Liberals will capture so per cent of the seats.
 good sample of the literature with which the Spaniards are regaled ap- pears in the Carlist organ, the Correo It is in the shape of a letter written to Don Carlos from a correspondent in New York, and says:
 We are in the crater of a volcano Ii seems as though not only the Maine but the whole Union fleet has been blown up Fragments of ships are falling like fiery rain upon this city. Ninety-nine per cent Of the people blame the Spaniards for the catastrophe. The fact is, the feeling pre- Vailing among these haWkers is one of terror. For couple of years they have believed that the Cuban question was all thorns for Spain and all roses for them selves. Now. finding themselves suddenly chasused, words fail to describe their fear and amazement If we now had at the head of our Government a man of worth he would be master of the situation. and snow to the world these people in the rldlculous light they deserve. We few SpaniardS who, for our sins find ourselves m thls nell recognize that if Spain gave quick, energetic blow they would not resist, and would quickly cry for mercy Tor prolonged war to this country would prove a terrible foe. Men of money dDound, put they have no spirit and no selt-sacrifce. If we quickly landed few sharp blows the demoraization would be at discretion.
 What pity we are citing slip this pos sibilty, the only opportunity Providence will give us of gaining at one stroke re- spect. credit. glory and money.
 Don Jamie. the son of Don Carlos will receive the Cariist Deputies at Cannes where he is staying, and he de- clares he will then proceed to Spain. declaring himself the pretender If this is true, the news is very important. but the Spanish Government professes to have no fears of a Carlist outbreak
 
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