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The Topeka state journal., 1898-04-01
At MADRID.
A Peaceful Solution Of Cuban
Question
Is "Hoped FOr'' Unless the
President is Forced
FROM HIS POSITION.
Spanish Officials Don't Under
stand the Situation
Or They Are Trying to Mislead
Their People.
FROM HIS POSITION.

Madrid, April 1.-The opinion is ex-
pressed from an authoritative source
that an agreement between the govern
ments of Spain and the United States
will be reached, including the Maine
and reconcentrados questions. It is add
ed that this also means arriving at a
durable peace solution.
1t is also said that the government
and Capt. Gen. Blanco are in accord
with the peninsular government to as
sist in the work of peace.
Those who are best informed here be-
lieve peace is assured unless President
Kinley's hands are forced, making
a depart from the calm attitude he
has assumed throughout the crisis. 1t
is further semi officially asserted that
the Spanish government, believing
they correctly interpret the sentiment
of justice and the lofty aims of the
president, assert that Spain will not
hesitate to do anything necessary to
preserve peace without other limits
than national dignity and territorial in
tegrity.''
These views are the substance of an
official note the subject, published
here today. The Spanish government
takes bright view of the relations
with the United States and believes
that peace is secured. The important
newspapers comment on the note in this
strain. But inquiries made last of the
United States minister, Gen. WooGfcrI,
failed to secure anything confirming the
optimistic impressions prevailing here.
He has so earnestly been the friend of
peace throughout, that his silence noW
causes much anxiety in diplomatic cir
cles.
Gen. Woodford was busy at the Uni
ted States legation until late last night.
Washington, April 1.-The senate
committee on foreign relations again to-
day was slow in getting to work, and
the meeting was called
for half past ten, a quorum had not
been secured at IL O'Clock. This appar-
ent lethargy was due to the fact that
ed to wait entirely upon the executive
and they feel that much will depend
upon the cabinet meeting today and
that nothing can be done until the pur-
port of deliberations can be made
known. A strong sentiment has deve1-
Oped in the committee for an absolute
declaration of war when the time comes
lief on the part of some that this course
may be adopted, that the Maine catas-
trophe is being thoroughly exploited.
The advocates of this course think that
the proof of Spanish inStrumentality in
the explosion is so strong that it could
be made to justify a most radical de-
claration. The more conservative ele-
ment however, is disposed to be guided
in the form of the declaration, by the
wishes of the president. In any event
the facts in the Maine affair will be
used to support the position taken and
the committee is disposed to make much
out of it in juStifying its position.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-04-01
AT THE WHITE HOUSE.
Details of Today's Important Cabinet
Meetinp.

Washington, April 1.-Senators and
representatives formed a continuous
stream of callers up to the assembling
of the cabinet today, but were unusu-
ally guarded in their expressions after
they left the president, saying the sit
uation was too grave to admit Of possi-
BILE misquotation or Misrepresentation
of utteranceS at this time.
Representative Mitchell of New, Y York,
one of those who remained at the White
House some time, but left before see
ing the president, stated, however, that
he was assured by one relatively al
most next to the president. that when
the diplomatic proceedings are made
public, they will form a very great
surprise to the American public, judg-
ing from the adverse criticisms that
have been frequently indulged in. He
said from the assurances given him, no
one will have reason to criticise the
presidents course, and added that every
fair minded American would praise him
for the firm stand he has taken.
Both Mr.. Dingley and MrS Adams
would say nothing as to what had pass
ed between them and the executive. 1t
is believed, however, that their confer
ence was the result of an either direct
or indirect call of the president.
The president had considerable diff
Guilty in meeting all those who came to
talk with him, owing to the more sig
nificant conferences that consumed
much time. A number of members
failed entirely to get him and had to
leave without accomplishing their mis-
sion, when the cabinet session began.
Senators Gray of Delaware, Fairbanks
of Indiana and Cullom of Illinois and
x-Representative Bellamy Storer, the
present United States minister to Bel
gfun, were among those who had con-
ferences with the executive during the
cabinet session.
The cabinet was unusually prompt in
arriving Before they had assembled
some of them had not been acquainted
with the nature of the latest note from
Madrid, save through the press dis
patches, and received their first orig
inal information upon the beginning of
the deliberations.
Secretary Bliss was the first conner.
and arrived a quarter of an hour Garner
than is customary, and Assistant Sec
retary Day followed him. Secretaries
Alger and Wilson came next, and before
IL o'clock every member of the cabinet
was in his place in the cabinet room.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-04-01
The Minneapolis Weighs AncE
at League Islaud
And Steams Swiftly Toward
Hampton Roads.
TO JOIN THE VESSELS
Which Compose SchIey's Fly
ing Squadron.
MfantOnOmoh and Katahdin to
Follow Soon.

Philadelphia, April 1.-The United
States cruiser Minneapolis sailed from
League Island navy yard early this
morning and is now steaming down the
Delaware river at top speed. bound for
Hampton Roads, where she will join
the flying squadron. If the fast cruiser
goes straight ahead, without dropping
anchor to wait for tide, she should ar
rive at Hampton Roads tonight. The
bunkers of the Minneapolis are over
moving with coal and during the past
few days all of her ammunition has
peen placed aboard, so that she is ready
Tor action The Minneapolis has only
peen recently placed in dry dock and
her bottom makes it possible to get all
of the speed out of the big ship that Is
in her
The departure of the Minneapolis
IeaVeS only two modern warShips at
League island, the double turret mon
itor MlantOnOmOh and the harbor de-
tense ram Katahdin. OF these Milan
tonomoh will sail within a day or two
and the Katahdin probably soon there
after Workmen are engaged night and
day on the eight old monitors and five
OF them are practically ready for sea.
The cruiser Minneapolis anchored at
Deepwater Point, off Newcastle, Del,
at 9:2O. She will probably wait for high
tide this afternoon, before proceeding
The Minneapolis made the run frtsTrs
Marcus Hook to New Castle, a distance
of about % miles, in little over one
hour.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-04-01
WAIT UNTIL MAY.
Spain Would Stop Fighting That
Long if Asked by Cuba

Washington,April 1.-The following is
an abstract from the telegram received
from Gen. Woodford on the evening of
March 81, on the general situation in
Cuba He informs the government OF
the United States, that Gen. BIanco has
revoked the decree relating to the re-
commentaries in the western province
of Cuba which are understood to be
the provinces of Matanzas, Santa Clara,
Hahana. and Pinar del Rio, that the
Spanish government has placed at the
disposal of the governor general the
credit of 5000, coo pesetas ($6OO. .OOO) to
the end that the country people may
RETURN at once and with success, to their
labors. The Spanish government VIII
accent whatever assistance to feed and
s11ccor the neceSSitOuS may be sent from
the United States, in accordance with
the plan now in operation. He propo-
ses to confide the preparation FOR an
honorable and stable peace to the In
suIar parliament, without whose con-
cIIrrence the Spanish government would
not be able to arrive at the final result,
being understood that the powers re-
served by the constitution to the CEN
tra1 government are not 1eSsened or. di-
Tninjshed AS the Cuban chambers will
not meet until the fourth day of May
the Spanish government viii not on ITS
mart object to a suspension OF hoSt1ll-
ties if asked for by the insurgents from
the general in chief, to whom 1T Will
belong to determine the duration and
the condition of the suspension.
The president will communicate with
congress as soon as he can prepare
message.
The foregoing, including the last par
aeraph was made public Immediately
after the cabinet meeting.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-04-01
HOW THE NEWS CAME.
Result of Yesterdays Deliberation at
Madrid.

Washington, April 1-Spain's official
reply to President McKinley's latest de-
mand in the Cuban situation was re-
ceived in Washington last night. An
anxious party comprising most of the
cabinet and several close friends of the
administration waited till late in the
evening in expectation of develop
ments. About half past ten the mes
sage began to come, in cipher and the
work of translation was begun at once.
1t was officially stated, however, that
no intima ton as to the nature of the
reply could be divulged.
Among those at the White House
were Senator Hanna, Secretary Alger,
Secretary Bliss, Assistant Secretary of
State Day who dined with the presi-
dent; Assistant Secretary of State Adee,
to whom was confided the translation
of the message; Senator Spooner and
Senator Aldrich. There was an intense
ly expectant crowd of newspaper cor
respondents, larger than often gather
at the White House at night, waiting
in the lobby outside the presidents Of
flee. But they were destined to disap-
pOintment for after the telegraph in
strument in the adjoining office had
steadily clattered for half an hour, Mr.
Porter, the presidents secretary, ap-
Secretary Day that it was impossible to
translate the message in time to give
out any statement last night.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-04-01
BEGS VICTORIA.
Queen Regent of Spain Writes
to England's Queen
Asking That She Intercede Be-
tween Spain and q. s.
BUT QUEEN VICTORIA
Is Not Feeling Very Well and
Declines.
BUT QUEEN VICTORIA
Refers the Letter to Her Prem
ier, Lord Salisb ury.

London. April 1.-The Queen Regent
OF Spain has sent an autograph letter to
the Queen of England, the New York
correspondent learns from a high
source, imploring help. Queen Maria
Christina begs Queen Victoria to use
her influence to prevail upon the British
government to support Austria and
France in an attempt to secure Euro
pean mediation.
This extraordinary step has been ta-
ken by the Queen Regent because of the
cold reception accorded by the British
government to the representations of
the Spanish ambassador respecting me-
diation.
The Worlds informant added:
queen Victoria simply forwarded a
copy of the Queen Regents letter to
Lord Salisbury, whose policy will not in
any way be affected by it. England will
tolerate no policy of bolstering up Span
ish rule in Cuba
The opinion prevails that the govern
ment will be pressed from the liberal
benches of the house of commons to
recognize the independence of Cuba as
soon as the United States does.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-04-01
1T is ALL OVER.
Organ of the Sagasta Govern
ment Says Further NegO-
tiatiOn is Useless.

Madrid, April 1.-The most important
comment on the situation this after
noon is that of the ministerial journal,
Ell Liberal which may be looked upon
as undoubtedly rejecting the position
of the Spanish government. The paper
says: I'VE have done all we can to re-
move a pretext. for rupture. If Presi-
dent Mckinley refuses our concession,
we, with a quiet conscience will await
any trials which may come and defend
our honor and our rights. The entire
nation supports the government. This
was the meaning of yesterday even
ing's enthusiasm. Rich and poor are
working together. No one asks wheth-
er the sum collected goes for warships.
1t suffices to know Ihat it will be en-
ployed to resist any foreign pressure.
Spain must no longer live under the
continual menace and unrest of the
past three years. There must be no
more debating, or haggIing. Even rup-
ture is preferred. Intervention is de
facto even now. We desire and appeal
for peace, but the limit of our long suf-
fering is at an end. We will not be the
aggresSors, but we will defend our
rights with our traditional tenacity and
bravery
The Topeka state journal., 1898-04-01
THE CASE IS CLOSED
AS Now Made Up Tt Will Be
Presented to Congress.

Washington, April 1.-The circulation
with the official statement made public
this afternoon, it can be stated on auth
ority that the case as now made up by
the negotiations between Spain and the
United States will constitute the case
as it will be submitted to congress in
the presidents message. There is no
present intention of pursuing further
negotiations which will change the sta
tus of the Cuba question, as now pre-
Sented in the correspondence between
Spain and the United States.
Washington, April 1.-The circulation
of the Associated Press bulletin giving
an abstract of the reply of Spain caused
intense excitement in the house. Those
members who have recently been in
consultation with the president say that
the announcement of an intended mes
sage means that there will be a review
of the entire Spanish situation and no
doubt would state that further negotia-
tions to bring about peaceful solution
of the case were useless. Some think
the president will advise intervention.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-04-01
SITS IN SECRET.
The Senate Discusses Purchase
of Islands Behind Closed
Doors.

Washington, April 1.-The senate to-
day went into executive session on a
motion of Senator Lodge, member of
the committee on foreign relations.
Senator Lodge was not with the COM
1nittee during the last half hour of it's
session. The purpose of the secret ses-
sion is the consideration of. the resolu-
tion reported yesterday from the COM
mittee on foreign relations for the ac-
QUESTION of the Danish West India is
lands.
The reason for considering the matter
behind closed doors is the belief that
our relations with Spain will necessar-
lily be discussed and that information
might be divulged that would be of ad
vantage to that country.
The session is not strictly an eXecu-
tive session, but is a secret executive
session.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-04-01
". KS GIFT.
Mr.. Vanderbilt Will Present a
$5,OOO,OOO Warship.

New York, April 1.-william K Wander
bilt, it is reported, has decided. in the
event of war with Spain, to present to the
United States government a warship to
cost $5.0OO,OOO. =
most reliable source, with the ex-S
ton that Mr.. Vanderbilt impressz 4
the justice of the nations attitu3
present crisis, believed this to
direct and practical manneE.
could be of service to hiSk
His grandfather Com
Vanderbilt, during the
ed to the federal govern
steamship Vanderbilt, va1ued%Ac ae~,e5O.-
Co.,
The Topeka state journal., 1898-04-01
WITHIN 80 MINUTES
The Foreign Relations Commit
tee Will Act When
Called Upon.

Washington, April 1.-After the adj
journment of the senate committee on
foreign relations at noon, Senator Davis
chairman of the Committee-left the
capitol and went to the White House.
The members of the committee We're
even more non-committal than usual
after this session and all of them indi-
Gated by their grave countenances ard
general demeanor that they considered
the crisis had arrived
They refused to reveal any of the
proceedings of the session, but some of
report within 80 minutes if called upon.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-04-01
Her REPLY.
Spain Says She Cannot Take
Action
Along the Lines Proposed by
President Mckinley.
SHE OFFERS ANOTHER
Proposition, Which is That the
Dispute
Be Settled Through a Confer
ence- of Nations.

Washington, April 1.-The reply of
Spain, it is said, in effect, to be:
1.-The independence Of Cuba means the
parting OF cession- of Spanish terri
tory, which cannot be done without the
consent of the Spanish cortes, which is
not in session and will not be in session
until April "a, and consequently no def
mand of the United States until the
cortes assemblies.
Then a counter proposition is submit
ted that the Cuban matter shall be set
tied upon a basis equitable among ma
tions.
The United States is asked to give
Spain time to treat with the insurgents
and ascertain what can be done in the
nature of peace settlement.
Senators who know the nature of the
reply say it is a very shrewd piece of
diplomacy and made for its effect upon
the world at large.
It is said the reply is unsatisfactory
to the president and that he does not
believe it will be satisfactory to con-
gress. Administration circles feel that
after Monday congress is likely to take
matters into its own hands and fear is
expressed that there be a disagreement
between the branches of the govern
ment, which would be unfortunate at
this critical period.
No one at the capitol has undertaken
to speak for the president. Although
those who have seen him, say that his
hopes of a peaceful solution of the diff
ficulty have been disappointed by the
reply from Spain.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-04-01
SIXTY BLUE JACKETS WANTED
900 Men Working on the Repairs to
the Texas.

New York, April IAN order was re-
cefved at the navy yard here today to
send 60 blue Jackets to League Island
1t is presumed that this detail is order
ed for duty on the old monitors now
are engaged in the repairs to the Texas.
This afternoon the painting of the ship
was completed.
The Mayfiower is to come out of dry
dock today, her armor having been put
in position and the work of mounting
her guns will begin at once.
Work on the other yachts and tugs
is progressing rapidly and it was said
today that in three weeks all the vessels
would be ready for active service with
the fleet.
A large shipment of ordnance stores
from the yard was made today for the
feet. n
The Topeka state journal., 1898-04-01
To PORTO RICO.
Reported That COmmadOre
Schley Has Been Ordered
To Sail With the Flying Squad
drOn at Once,
FOR THE PURPOSE OF
Heading Off the Spanish FlOtil-
Ia Coming Westward.
This Report is "Officially De-
nied' at Washington.
FOR THE PURPOSE OF

Chicago, April IA special to the
Chronicle from Washington says:
cit is reported on good authority that
sealed orders have been sent to Com
nodore Schley at Hampton Roads. The
destination of the flying squadron is
thought to be the vicinity of Porto Ri
co to intercept the Spanish torpedo flo
tilla that left the Canary Islands more
than week ago.
Washington, April LIT was stated
on authority at the navy department at
2:3O that no orders had been issued to
the flying squadron to prepare for sea.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-04-01
CUBAN BONDS HIGHER
Recent Developments Give Them q
Boost in the Market.

New York, April 1.-Cuban bonds are
looking up. They are today quoted as
high as go in the Maritime exchanS e.
and it is said at the junta that General
Palma is in receipt of frequent propo-
sitions from persons who are willing TO
take blocks of the bonds, at optibns.
say, to be paid for at par as soot as
Cuba shall be free.
There have been issued ip all $3,Q0,0o0
of bonds of the Cuban republic, 1hich
are made payable ten years aftef the 4
evacuation of Cuba by the SfanishA
forces Five hundred thousands @ollar
of these have been sold, realizing abo1
$3.50 600
The Topeka state journal., 1898-04-01
SPANISH PLoTTERs.
Arrested in Mexico are Held by the
Courts.

Paredo, Tex, April I'm the case of
Andres Santos, MargaretO Cavasos of
Vallacil1o and Adolfo Rodriguez of San
Infano Mex, the three leaders of the
proposed Spanish invasion now held in
communicate in Neuvo Laredo by the
federal authorities the Mexican court
has rendered it's decision. The men are
charged with violation of the neutrality
laws of Mexico and the court held that
there was sufficient evidence to hold
them.
DR.. Marti, the principal leader and
the other prisoners will be brought to
NueXo laredo within a few days:
The Topeka state journal., 1898-04-01
BATTERY @ Ar GALVESTON.
Another Big Gun is on the Way to
That Port

Galveston, Tex, April 1.-Heavy battery
G, First artillery, arrived in Galveston
yesterday morning from Jackson bar
racks. They are to man the batteries at
Fort Point, but as there are no barracks
or suitable ground for camping out they
will be quartered for the present in the
old custom house. They will test the
guns and mortars in few days. An
other 10-inch rifle will arrive here in the
morning and this will complete the arma-
ment of the Fort Point batteries.
Enlistment fell off at the naval recruit
ing station yesterday. OF the two ex-
amined only two were accepted, a second
class machinist and an apprentice.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-04-01
ID. C. METSKER DYING.

Ex-Mayor D. C. Metsker, who is seri-
ousIy i'll at the home of his daughter,
Mrs w. E. Sterne, experienced a relapse
Friday evening and is much worse today
His condition is such that the members
of the family have attended him all day,
Mr.. Sterne deening it unwise to leave
long enough to go to his office Mr.
Metsker is suffering from a partial paraly-
sis Of one side and his condition is said
to be very. serious
The Topeka state journal., 1898-04-01
HAVANA UNEASY.
Warning kilograms Have Been Sent
From New York

Havana, April IA good deal of anx-
iety is felt here to the negotiati tions now
progressing a Madrid and Washington.
1t seems to be the general belief that next
Monday will be important in results one
way the other and telegraphic advices
to business houses here Indicate that the
same belief prevails in New York.
Thus far the newspapers have not COM
mented on General Blanco'S proclamation.
The Discussion today announced that
runners were current in prominent circles
in Santiago de Cuba to the effect that
peace negotiations were being carried out
with success.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-04-01
PATROL AT KEY WEST.
It Will Be Continued Until Furthe
Notice.

Key West Fla, April 1.-The work of
stripping the United States warships of
their woodwork. in order to make them
ready for war service, was continued this
morning.
The patrol of the fleet will be continued
at night until further orders.
The gunboat Castine and the torpedo
boat which were on patrol duty last night
had no experiences worth noting. There
have been no movements of the fleet this
morning.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-04-01
SAW SPAIN'S FLEET.
An English Steamer Met 1t
March 23 Moving West.

London, April IA steamer which has
arrived from Las Palmas, Canary island,
reports having met four Spanish torpedo
boats and three torpedo boat destroyers,
with an escort ship, March %, a few
miles distant from Las Palmas. They
were going south and were understood to
be bound for Cuba. The fiotilla was
steaming slowly and looked most impos-
ing, but with no bunting showing.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-04-01
UNTIL MONDAY.
The Senate Has Decided to Ad-
jOurn Till Then.

Washington, April lon motion of
Mr.. Allison, and without objection, the
senate has agreed that when it ad-
journs today it be until Monday next.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-04-01
COMPLEMENTARY TO. sIGsBEE.
British Ambassador Calls to Leave
His Gard.

Washington, April 1-Sfr Julian
Pauncefote, the British amba ssador, call
ed on Assistant Secretary Roosevelt at
the navy department yesterday after
noon and left his card for Captain Sigs-
bee, congratu1ating that officer upon his
escape and bearing throughout his re-
cent thrilling experiences in the harbor
of Havana.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-04-01
COMMITTEE ADJOURNS
After Hearing That Our De-
mands Have Been Re-
iected.

Washington, April 1.-The foreign rela-
tions committee of the senate remained in
session until 1925. The reply sof Spain
was communicated to the members. 1t
was said to be practically a rejection of
the demands of the United States.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-04-01
THE VIZCAYA SAILS:
Accompanied by the Squadron
She Leaves Havana.

. Havana, April 1.-The Spanish cruisers
Vizcaya and Oquonda sail
ct would seem from the fact that the
Associated Press is notified by the cable
company that the above dispatch is ap-
parently ended. that the censor has killed
The words which followed the word Sail =, J
The Topeka state journal., 1898-04-01
DENIED BY GARIBALDL
Says He is Not Enrolling Volunteers
foI Cuban War.

Rome. April 1-Riccotti Garibaldi de-
nies the published statement that he is
enrolling volunteers for service in the
Cuban cause.