The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-04-07
EUROPE 5 PART N /
Representatives of the Six
Great Powers Conferred.
LITTLE PRESSURE USED
England SEXES the Chance
for a Show of Friendship.
LITTLE PRESSURE USED

that the ambassadors and ministers OF the
great powers of Europe stationed in
/ Washington and representing Germa ny.
Austria. Great Britain. France and Italy,
at meeting held at the British embassy
| at o'clock yesterday afternoon. agreed
| upon the substantial terms of joint note
| rendering the good offices Of the powers
to avert war between the United States
and Spain. So far as can be learned the
note has not yet been presented and 1t is
/ understood that its presentation depends
! on the seriousness of the situation as de-
! veloped within the next few hours. On
| the same reliable authority it Is stated
/ that the actual text of the note 10 some
| extent was agreed upon, if indeed it was
not made in its entirety. It is said not to
/ contain the word mediation" but in
moro diplomatic terms and in the most
/ friendly spirit it suggests the good offices
! Of the powers. 1t is understood also that
J the main purpose of his concerted action
is 10 temporarily defer the war crisis for
at least few days during which mature
action may be shaped. This reported ac-
ton by the powers is entirely distinct
| taking toward the same great end.
UNCOMMON SECRECY.
The course of the ambassadors and min
listers as well as their movements within
the last "A hours have been surrounded
with uncommon measures of caution and
secrecy. 1t is a case in which diplo-
matists know how to exercise reserve
with even greater rigor than other Off
Gals. 1t was known last night that a
meeting was held at the British embassy
late yesterday afternoon but all those par
ticipating were so secretive. after it had
occurred. that no hint escaped as to its
purpose beyond the inference that it con-
cerned the critical condition of Spanish
American affairs. 1t was not until today,
however, that 1t became known to those
having access to inner diplomatic circles.
that the discussion at the embassy took
a definite line and that the course of
procedure. as well as it's form, was not
only discussed but largely decided upon.
OF course any such action could be taken
only as a result of instructions from the
several foreign offices Of Europe and ap-
parently the mode and time of execution
of any instructions is now committed to
the ambassadors and ministers at Wash
ington, but as stated these instructions
are very limited and merely designed to
secure peace If possible by use of Euro
pean good offices. There was the same
complete reticence in all diplomatic quar-
ters this morning and sucn action as may
have been taken yesterday was not fol-
lowed by any further conferences or con-
certed moves during the early part or
the day. For the time being the ambas-
sailors and ministers were turning their
attention TO the Capitol, and were await
ing with deep interest the presidents
message and its effect upon congress.
Most Of the foreign establishments were
deserted by II o'clock in order to gain
advantage in the diplomatic galleries in
the senate and house. The British ambas-
sador started for the Capitol shortly be-
fore noon, and was followed by practically
the entire staff of the embassy. The
French ambassador and his staff were
among the few who did not go to the
Capitol.
POLO SAYS THERE'S NO CHANGE.
The Spanish minister, Senior Polo de
Bernabe, remained al the legation and
received a number of VISITORS. The situa-
ton had not changed. so far as he was
concerned, and while continuing to ex-
press his profound hope for peace, he ad-
mitted to his friends that he was con-
scious of the extreme gravity of the sit
uation. Notwithstanding this. he is pro-
ceeding as though affairs were in their
customary channel, and to his friends he
pointed out that the legation presented
no evidence of expected change, of pack
ms or of preparation for departure.
ENGLAND'S PARTICIPATION
In high diplomatic quarters it was
strongly intimated that no doubt existed
as to Great Britain's acting with the 9TH
er powers toward a continuance of peace, !
even though she sympathized with the
Cuban policy of the United States, and
the choice Of the British embassy as the
place Of meeting was cited as an evidence
Of this. These dispatches stated yester-
day that the British government had
made known to the state department
here It's view that the Cuban conflict
should be brought 10 a close IN the in
terest Of humanity at large. 1t is ex-
planned that there is no conflict between
=
pressing willingness to lend its good off,
ces toward securing peace, and its re-
fusal in any way 10 press the United
States IN the matter.
BRITISH FRIENDLINESS.
London. April 6.-On the highest author
fly the Associated Press can announce
that the British government has assured /
the United States Of its fullest and most
cordial sympathy in Its Cuban policy. /
This assurance was given with the most I
complete knowledge Of the latest develop
ments in the negotiations between the /
United States and Spain and On the IN
de-st landing that events are tending 4
steadily towards armed Intervention IN /
Cuba
The British government IS even more /
friendly to the United States than the |
newspapers here, having more accurate I
knowledge Of the real nature and purport 4
OF the dealings between the United States 4
and Spain.
The statement made by the Associated (
Press as 70 Great Britain's refusal - i
Join with the powers IN the mediation pro
posals advanced BY Raron De CoUrcel /
tia French ambassador. has been entirely (
confirmed.
The Austrian ambassador, Count De
YaU- had a tVo hours conference with
the officials Of the British foreign of1ce
on Saturday. ea6eAv5riag 20 influence
Great Britain to Join IN the schezs. but
his efforts we're entirely :Eefec:EaL The
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