Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-30
AN ULTIMATUM SENT
--latest PROPOSITIONS Made to
Spain.
WAR IN CUBA MUST END
A Reply Looked for Within Two
Days.
CUBA TO PURCHASE INDEPENDENCE
Congressional Callers On the Presi-
dent Reassured.
CUBA TO PURCHASE INDEPENDENCE
MANY CONFERENCES HELD

An ultimatum has been sent to Spain de-
msnding cessation of the war.
Many conferences were held at the White
House and members of Congress who went
to urge action on the Cuban question ,Vere
reassured as to the Presidents plan No
agreement has baen reached with Spain.
but certain propositions have been made
and reply is expected in a few days
Representative Bailey, the democratic
lsader in the House of Representatives,
presented as matter of privilege a resolu-
tion recognizing the independence of Cuba
The Speaker decided it out of order, and
Mr. Bailey's appeal was tabled by 179 yeas
to 1S9 nays. The House .hen took up the
naval appropriation bill.
Minister Woodford notified the State De-
partment that a fleet consisting of two
armored cruisers and torpedo boat had
sailed from Carthagena, Spain, west, pre-
sLmably for Cuba.
Secretary Long detailed officers today to
command the auxiliary torpedo boats re-
Gently added to the navy
NS4-iNSA - ASPOi iCu q ItSOluiIOu
fo- the consular correspondence on condi-
tions in Cuba.
II. s. Rubens, counsel to the Cuban junta
in New York, is reported as saying that the
Cuban insurgents would be willing to pay
$1O0.OOo, 900 for the independence of the is
land.
1t is stated on authority close to the ad-
ministration that a communication was
sent TO Spain today in the nature of an
ultimatum to the effect that Spanish con
troll in Cuba must end.
In the whirl of the days events at the
White House-a day of unparalleled activ-
ity-there stands out one fact which can
not be disputed This Is that no agreement
has yet been reached between Spain and
the United States
The only substantial change in the situa-
tion is that the President evidently sue
ceeded in quieting the Congressman who
yesterday threatened to break over the
traces. They called upon him in droves to-
Gay and he saw all. He talked with his
friends and with those who were apparent
ly about TO break away from i'm. One and
all went away from him with tightly closed
irs, a few venturins to say that they were
satisfied.
What brought out these expressions of
satisfaction remains to be learned. hut they
were undoubtedly based the Presidents
assertions that the whole question will
probably be settled to the satisfaction of
Congress.
The President told mis- callers just enough
TO make them believe that Cuba is to be
freed by diplomatic methods and Just
enough TO put stop to revolutionary meth
DDS in Congress until there has been time
to conclude the negotiations with Spain.
Summed Up, the status of the negotiations
is follows:
The SiIuntiOn Summed Tn,
Spain now has under consideration propo-
sitions made by this country looking to tine
Independence of Cuba.
The Spanish cabinet will meet tomorrow
and will pass upon these propositions. I'm
TIL the cabinet meets no one can predict the
outcome.
President Mckinley believes that the
Spaniards will accept the solution offered
them. His advices are that way
IL Spain does not accept these proposi-
tions. and shows a be,Iigerent spirit. Presi
dent Mckinley will make no further ef
forts at settling the questions by peaceful
methods. He will put the entire affair In
tiS hsii4NS VI SoHe5icSS ana VIII stand wit n
that BODY in all 1t does. War will then he
certain.
Proposed Purchase of IndeDenden.e
The leading proposition before the sa-
gasta ministry is TO allow the Cubans n
purchase their independence on a Drohah,e
basis of s200.G00.Go0. 1t is claimed the
Cuban representatives here have agreed IN
this.
Pending the arrangements of this mr.
chase short armistice will be agreed n
by the United States. a cessation of hos
blities just long enough. for Spain to wind
up her affairs in Cuba and to Withdraw
her troops
Following this agreement for an armistice
and sale the United States will recognize
the inder endence of the Cubans
All the money interests of Europe are
working on Spain to have her accept the
proposition for the sale of Cuba.
1t is as yet undetermined whether the
United States will guarantee the purchas.
money or whether the allied money power
o. the world will do SO. taking charge OF
certain revenues of Cuba ASA guarantee
No caller upon President Mckinley would
admit the foregoing today. None would
deny II, however.
Col. ]. J. McCook the author of the $780,.
100000 purchase scheme. said today that he
did not believe this to be the solution OF