Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-04-23


ment OF tho United States does here
by demand. that the government Of
Spain ut once relinquish its authority and
government in the island OF Cuba and with
draw its land and naval forces from Cuba
and Cuban waters,
Third. that the president OF the United
States be, and II hereby is directed and
empowered to use the entire land and naval
force OF the United States and to call into
.-lAe actual service OF the United States the
militia OF the several states. to such extent
as may he necessary to carry these resolu-
tions into efYrct
Fourth. that the United States hereby
disc,aims any disposition or intention to ex-
ercise sovereignty, jurisdiction or control
oyer said island. except for the pacitication
thereof. and asserts Its determination, when
that is accomplished, to leave the govern
ment and control OF the island to its people"
The Senate adopted the conference report
~ to 35 and the House $40 to 8. The bill
was ut once sent to President Mckinley who
was overjoyed at Mr.. Reeds defeat Of the
recognition clause. Later the president af
last moment, hoping against hope that
Spain. acting in her own initiative or Mt the
suggestion OF the great powers OF
Europe, would back down. withdraw the
troops from Cuba and also to
give Spain as much time as possible IN
WHICH W reply " tut TcSOIullOIS VI tuc
United States, even though she may not de-
sire to await herself OF more than "a hours;
and, As hours was the minimum that the
president was willing to name. His dispose
tion was to give Spain longer grace, and so
she viii have until Saturday midnight under
the ultimutu.. President McKinle signed
the Cuban resolution ut 1922 o'clock Thurs
day morning, signing the ultima.um to
Spain 1t required an hour before, md
sending u copy Of 1t to Senior Polo. The
Spanish minister ut once demanded his pass
ports, and. receiving them. left at once for
home by way OF Canada. This left our d.
plomatic relations with Spain hnlf-broken.
broken ON Saturday, when Minister Wood
ford is to leave Madrid. unless sooner dis
missed by the Spanish government. This
the administration fears may be the case, rs
che only answer Spain will deign to make to
our ultimatum.
MADRID. Spain, April 22-The opening
OF the Spanish Cortes was magnificent
sight. All the wealth and beauty OF Madrid
gathered In the Senate, where every avail
able foot ofspace was occupied. There WAS
aterribe crush Mt the entrance leading to
the senatorial seats. many OF which were
occupied by ladies. Large hodi 3 Of troOI $
were drawn up outside the building, includ-
ing the handsomely uniformed blue dragons
and the magnifcently attired palace guards.
All the members Of the diplomatic &C FPS we're
present in full dress. The Queen Regent
read the speech from the throne while seated
with the little King Alfonso on her right and
the premier. Senior Sagasta. standing near
the King. The Queen Regen.' speech, which
was, OF course. prepared for her, and sim
ply voices the sentiment Of the government.
began:'rhe grave an Nieties which saddencd
my mind The last time addressed yor, have
increased, and are heightened by public ur.-
casiness, conveying the presentment OF fresh
NEW YORK, April 22-Col. VIM. r. Cody.
better,knovn as Buffalo Bill" has gone to
WashiSgtOn in response to Il telegram from
GsnerSi Miles. General Miles seut for the
cOlonGIat the time OF the Indian trouble In
1881. and thinks very highly Of him rs n
scout.
WASHINGTON, d. C.. April 22-Great
Britain has taken steps here and at home
not only to maintain passive neutrality 10
the Spanish-U United States imbroglio, but to
enforce 1t with arms II necessary.
BERLIN. Germany, April 22-According
to the Berlin Neuesten Nachrichten. a pro-
n0uncedlBism organ, the SpanishIyovern-
ment has made overtures to Germany for
the sale Of the Philippine islands for 800
900 900. The Nachrichten adds that Spain is
anxious to take In exchange war munitions
covering this amount. Spain has made no
secret OF her negotiations with England for
war loan In exchange for one OF her col
onies.
LONDON, England, April z2-The great
powers have definitely decided not to inter-
fere In any way In the event OF war between
Spain and the United States. The European
statesmen are not anxious to arouse tho
military and naval ambition OF America.
They realize that any offensive continental
concert at this time would be certain to
stir up the American people profoundly
and result in a gigantic American navy
which might upset the balance OF the mill
tary power Of the world. 1t Is the final de.
lberate policy OF Europe and any statement
to the contrary il mere invention Of Spanish
agents.