Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-04-06
QUEEN FOR PEACE
Working Earnestly to Arrest Hostil-
ities--Spain is Prepared to
Grant All Demands.
INDEPENDENCE DEMANDED
Oubans Will Refuse Intervention Unless
Independence is First Recognized
United States Has Bought Vessels
from Italy.

Madrid, April 6.--Arrangements have
been concluded to place all American
citizens and their property throughout
the country under the care of British
diplomatic representatives in case the
United States minister is compelled to
leave.
Peaceful Solution Impossible.
The Spanish cabinet discussed the
situation this morning. The prevalent
opinion was that peaceful solution
was impossible.
Satisfactory Settlement Reached.
1t is said here today that a satisfac-
tory settlement has been arrived at be-
tween the United States and Spain.
Spain Willing to Make Concessions.
Madrid, via Bayonne, France.-The
queen regent has practically taken mat
ters out of the hands of her ministers, and
is dealing direct with the United States
minister, through the German and Aus.
trian ambassadors, and is working
earnestly for peace. 1t is known be-
yond a doubt that Spain is prepared to
give all America has asked.
Ministerial Crisis Imminent
Madrid, 1915 p. ma ministerial
crisis is imminent. 1t is understood
that Senior Silvela, leader of the dissi.
dent conservatives, and the conserva-
tives will, If necessary, accept office on
the program of an immediate armistice,
with full authority for the autonomist
government to conclude an immediate
and effectual peace in Cuba.
Queen Will Suspend Hostilities Tomorrow.
Madrid, 2 p. MT Is cOntidentally
asserted that proclamation from the
queen regent announcing an immediate
armistce will be issued tomorrow. If
necessary the ministry will be changed.
Premier Sagasta denied the rumors of
dissension in the ministry.
/ Official advices say that President
McKinley's message to congress will not
advise recognition of the independence
of the insurgents, but will recommend
measures looking ward an immediate
cessation of hostilities and the restora
ton Of peace and stability of government
in Cuba, in the interest of humanity and
safety and tranquility.
The Garibaldi Not Sold.
New York, April GA dispatch from
Rome says the Italian government sold
three first class torpedo boats to the
United States, and denies that Spain
has been able to obtain the Italian war
ship Garibaldi.
Lee to Leaye Havana.
A special to the Herald from Wash
ington says: A dispatch of the highest
significance was sent to Consul General
Lee by tho State department late on
Tuesday night. 1t contained orders for
him to leave Havana at the earliest pos
sible moment
Partly True, Partly Untrue.
A dispatch to the Herald from San
Juan, Porto Rico, says: The Spanish
cruisers Vizcaya and Almirante Oquendo,
which sailed from Havana Friday, have
arrived here. 1t is understood that the
Spanish torpedo fotilla will be here
soon, and the cruisers came to protect
it on the way to Cuba.
Independence Must Come First
The Cuban junta through its counsel,
Horatio s. Rubens, has declared in the
most unequivocal language that the
Cuban provisional government and
Cuban army would reject absolutely any
Intervention by the United States un-
less it is preceded by the recognition of
the independence Of the Cuban republic,
and that If the United States troops
should be sent to Cuba upon basis of
Intervention without independence the
Cuban army would, as a last resort, turn
its arms against the United States.
Mr.. Rubens said: II have it from
Spanish authority high in financial cir
cles, that the whole course now pro-