The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-04-13
HOW IT LOOKS.
The Situation as Viewed From Several
standpoints.

The situation rs Viewed From Several
standpo,nts.
Washington, April 12.-The diplomatic
phase of the Spanish situation is in
statu quo. There are no new negotia-
tions and no further developments in
the old ones. 1t is the expectation that
this status will continue for the pres
ent. at least, while congress considers
the subject. A definite understanding
has been reached by the representa-
tives of the six powers of Europe that
no additional action from that quarter
would be opportune at this time. This
is not the result of any meeting of the
ambassadors and ministers, for they
have not met in a body since The mes
sage went to congress. but theii per-
zdn6f- Exchanges have been productive
of a common understanding anj their
advice sent to the capitals of Europe
is that the present situation calls for no
further movement by the powers.
The armistice has gone into effect,
but up to a late hour to-day no word
had come as to the attitude of the in
surgents. If they accept it, the solu-
tion appears to be simple. II they do
not accept 1t. the expectation of the
Spanish government is that this would
be manifest within the next few days
by continued hostilities by the forces
of Gomez and others. II the Spanish
troops are attacked while in garrison,
they will defend themselves and there
after will feel free to takeh the aggres-
sive. In granting the armistice, IL is
known that the Spanish military au-
thorities did so as tender to the in
surgents of a mutual cessation of hos
tilities, but it is viewed as being a mu-
tual undertaking, so IL the insurgents do
not accept the tender, ii is understood
that IL will not continue to operate as
a means of keeping the Spanish troops
passive while under fire.
1t developed to-day that General
Blanco's proclamation of armistce spe-
officially stated that IL was yielded at
the solicitation of the pope and of the
great powers of Europe. The text of the
proclamation referred to the pope, but
omitted the great powers. The text was
given, however, exactly as received. 1t
had the effect of creating some feeling
among the representatives of the six |
powers, as it was thought to be sur
prising that General Blanco omitted all !
reference to the influences the powers |
had Jointly exerted. which influences !
were decisive In bringing the final re- |
suits. This led to the development |
that General Blanco's proclamation i'm |
fact had specified the influences of the |
great powers well as those of the |
pope. and that the omission was
through inadvertence.
General Blanco's language is regard
ed as significant in two respects: First.
in showing that Spain yielded to the |
great powers and the pope, and second.
that the United States was not included
in the influence which brought about the
Word reached here to-day that the
Spanish consul at Key West had retired
from the consulate there because of
said to have been made against
his life. This Is the first removal of a
Spanish official in the United states as
a result of the present troubles. The
consul at Key West reported the cir
in his case to the Spanish
minister at Washington and said the
feeling extended beyond the consul and
included those Spaniards at Key West
who supported the home government.
As a result. the consul and a number
Of Spaniards who have been living
there have removed to Tampa, where.
Il is said. their safety is better assured.
The Spanish minister. Senior Polo,
feels that his prediction of a more hope
full turn in affairs have been verified.
and there are no signs of impending de-
parture of the minister and his staff.
He made a specific denial to-day of
certain published reports. One of these
was to the effect that he had recently
asked an audience at the state depart
ment to submit certain new PROPOSE
ions and that considerable trouble had
arisen over the request. the audience at
irst being denied and subsequently GER
Lain notes being Withdrawn. Senor Polo
also denied the published statement
hat he had been in conference with
hose representing the plan for the pur-
.hase OF Cuba. He says he has never In
his life seen Colonel McCook. who Is
Understood to be at the head of this
,iircha sing plan