The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-04-12
IVES SPANS CASE.
Tder for the Arnnistice Explained
by Minister Polo.
sIREs OF THE QUEEN REGENT.

Hopes to End the Trouble In Cuba and
Directs General Blanco to Proclaim nm
rmistice without northumberland
ssurances OF sympathy for the Main.
Disaster--Note Presented by the Spanish
inister to the state Department.
Washington, April 12.-In informing
state department of the action of
government declaring an armistioe
Cuba, Senior Polo. the Spanish min
kr, put the statements which he had
n directed TO make into the form Of
ote. His Introductory remarks deal
th the proclamation declaring an
histice. 1t is stated that the queen
lent, DESTROYS of ending the troubles
8Cuba, had directed an armistice TO
Xproslaimed. by General Blanco with
conditions. This proclamation does
J fix a limitation Of the armistice.
<ference is also made to the scheme
autonomy instituted by her majesty.
ich the minister declares is as liber-
is that enjoyed by Canada. The Gu
d chambers will meet on MAY 4.
3 the minister says 1t will be their
ky to put these institutions into pIac-
, and develop them.
Intention is called by the minister to
fact, which, he says, is ignored by
bic opinion, that the Spanish gov
Dment has already given expressions
is regret on account Of the Maine
lister and the minister expresses the
Eviction that he can show that there
been modification of public opin-
on that subject
The Maine Incident DepIorabIe.
d concluding the note Senior Polo re-
> to the Names destruction as a
4plorable disaster" and says as to
<cause that it has resolved itself into
Question Of facts which can only be
ermined by material proofs. He re-
ntes the suggestion of his govern
DIT In a former note that the subject
|5submitted to the conclusions of the
<titime powers, which conclusions,
stated, are accepted In advance.
he note presented by the Spanish
spanish
lister at Washington, deeply i'm
Bsed by the numerous errors which
ID to have obtained credit in public
Ihion In America In regard to the
Dan question, considers 1t his duty
tall again the attention of the secre-
4 Of state Of the United States TO the
owing points:
Her majesty, the queen regent OF
in, DESTROYS of ending the troubles
|Ich are desolating Cuba, has COM
|pded a suspension of hostilities.
neral Blanco has been ordered to
claim an armistice, without condi-
Is. He will determine later the dur
IN and details of this armistice, so
20 carry out the generous intentions
her majesty and the wishes of the
nds of peace.
Will Grant Canadian Govern ent.
Her majesty's government has
nnted to the island Of Cuba institu-
IS as liberal as those enjoyed by
nada under the British flag. The Gu
chambers will meet on May 4. II
be their duty and privilege to put
practice and develop these institu-
De. In addition to this Cuba is rep
Rnted in parliament at Madrid.
Public opinion In this country APP
rs to ignore the fact that the loss
he Maine was Immediately followed
&official and reiterated expressions
coincidence from her majesty, the
en, from her government, from her
rye d'affaires in Washington, and
p the authorities in Havana, all Of
.ch tended to affirm the horror
ch this disaster has caused to arise
panish hearts, as also the sympathy
for the United States government
navy, and for the American nation.
Spanish minister feels confident |
he can count upon the courtesy |
sense of justice of the United
tes government to enlighten public |
Rfon on this subject.
A Question of Fact.
AS to the cause Of this lamentable |
ster, 1t resolves itself into a ques-
OF fact, which can only be settled |
material proofs"
Pc Spanish minister reiterates the |
France that his government is ready |
ubmit the question to experts des-
ted by the maritime powers, whose |
lusions are In advance accepted.
WELL FIXED FOR A FIGHT.
United States Was Never In a Better
Shape Financially.
ashington, April 12.-How will the |
ernment raise money To carry on a