Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-04-06
TO-DAY'S TELEGRAPHIC NEWS
Efforts for Peace.

EnOrtS Tor Feacc.
LONDON, April 6-The Pail Nal
g zstte this afternoon publishes the
f. lowing dispatch from Rome: "The
Vatican to-day is the scene of the ut.
most activity. Distinguished person
ages are coming and going aud tele
grams are pouring il. The hopes of a
solution of the Hispano.American diff
Guilty throug Pope have been revived
The Pope is in direct communication
with the Queen Regent but his ap-
proaches to President Mckinley were
made indirectly. This Vatican people
are ssnguine OF an armistice. They ap'
pear to base their belief of a peaceful
solution on the fact that the supposed
unpreparedness of the United State for
war will make Washington cautious in
going to eXtremities."
The statement as to Great Britain g
refusal to Join with the powers in the
mediation proposals advanced by the
French ambassador, has been entirely
confirmed.
The Austrian ambassador had con-
ference with the officials of the British
foreign Office on Saturday endeavoring
to influence Great Britain to join in the
scheme, but his efforts were entirely in-
efleciual. The ambassador at Wasting.
ton, Sir Julian Pauncefote, will par
ticipate in no joint representations to
the State department at Washington
unless first assured that they will not
be distasteful to the President.
The U. S. Ambassador here, Col.
John Hay, and Mr.. Balfour, the act
ting Secretary of State for foreign affairs
had conference at the foreign Office
this morning. Cuba was the main sub.
Jet discussed, but the eastern situa-
zion was also touched upon. The for
eign Office officials admit that the cou-
ference was ola most important nature.
MADRID, April 6.-Wash ington's re-
ply to the last suggestion of the Z. S.
minister, General Wooford, by which it
is understood here, an honorable peace,
satisfactory to both countries, can be
secured, was received at Madrid dur
ing the night. Its contents have not
been divulged.
MADRID, via Bayonne, France, April
6.-The developments in the situation
to-day are confined to the important
part the Queen Regent is taking in the
crisis. She has practically taken mat
ter5 out of the hands Of her ministers
and is dealing direct with the U. S.
Minister, General Woodford, through
the German and Austrian Ambassa-
doris and is working earnestly for
peace.
1t is known beyond doubt that Spain
is now prepared to give all America has
asked, although the form of this conces-
sion must be gilded to suit Spanish pal
ates and just take into consideration
the political difficulties which confront
Spain.
ROME, April ct is semi-officially
announced here that the Spanish
government has accepted the prin-
ciple of an armistice with the in.
surgeuts. as proposed by the
Pope. President McKinley's reply is
now awaited. Upon it depends the
possibility of continuing the negotia-
tons at Madrid and Washington. 1t is
believed the powers will now take joint
action to prevent rupture.
MADRID, April Cit is said mere
that a satisfactory settlement has been
arrived at between the United States
and Spain.
MADRID, April ell 40 p. NIT is
confidently asserted at this hour that
proclamation of the Queen Regent an
bouncing an immediate armistice in
Cuba, will be issued tomorrow. 1t is
added that some of the cabinet minis
ters may resign, but II necessary, the
ministry will be changed.
The Austrian ambassador, Count
Dubsky, had an interview with the
United States minister, Gen. Steward
l.. Woodford, to-day. They both SEEM
ed much pleased at the situation.
MADRID, April 6 -12:10 p. m.-Offi-
cial advices say President McKinley's
message to Congress will not advise the
recognition OF the independence of the
insurgents, but will recommend meas
ures looking toward the immediate ces-
sation of hostilities, and the restoration
of peace and stability of government in
Cuba, in the interests of humanity and
the safety and tranquility of the United
States.
MADRID, April 6-12:15 D. ma
ministerial crisis is immin ent. 1t is un.
derstood Senior Silvela, the leader of
the dissident conservatives, and the
conservatives will, if necessary, accept
Office on a programme of an immediate
armistioe, with full authority to the au-
Economist government to negotiate and
conclude an immediate and effectual
peace in Cuba.