New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-18
SPAIN WATTS ON AMERICA.
CUBAN TENSION UNRELIEVED.
ANXIOUS FOR FINAL ACTION OF CON-
GRESS AND PRESIDENT

SOME HOPE PLACED IN THE ATTEMPT TO TREAT
WITH THE INSURGENTS AND SOME STILL
IN THE MEDIATION OF THE pow
ERs--ENTHUsIAsM FOR THE
NATIONAL Defence.
Madrid April 1.-THE usual Sunday bull
fcht absorbed the populace to-day. overshadow-
ing the action Of the United States Senate as
tonic of discussion. The general tone OF the
press is firmly warlike. "El Liberal moderate
Republican, welcomes the Senate's decision, al
though IL is more hostile since 1t helps to dis
entangle the situation. which Is becoming In
supportable 10 the Spaniards, as shown by the
outburst at Malaga and elsewhere. "El Liberal
expresses the hope that the conference COM
mjttee Of Congress will come to a decision
quickly. enabling Spain to know definitely her
fate.
The journals which comment on the Senates
resolutions consider them a further proof OF
Americas scheme of annexation. and point out
that II comes on the very day on which the
Havana delegates proposed starting to CONFER
with the insurgents.
OBSTACLE TO RELATED NEGOTIATIONS.
Government circles feel that the resolutions
srs q fresh obstacle raised to the union OF the
insurgents and the Autonomists In Cuba
Perfect order reigns in Madrid. though the
streets are thronged with promenaders.
Tho Ministerial FL Correo." commenting
upon the Senate's resolution. calls attention 10
the unexpectedly large minority 1t believes
that the existence Of this minority. joined with
other reasons may lead the conference com
n,i,tee 70 agree TO replace the independence
proposition with one for immediate interven-
ton. Even presuming the final resolution
"weu-informed judges believe that President
Mckinley would not give ii immediate effect
preferring further negotiations. Nevertheless.
these optimistic views do not warrant the state
ment that the problem is greatly ameliorated.
II the two houses Of Congress vote compro-
mise tomorrow or Tuesday President Mckin-
leys action will soon clear the atmosphere
The impartial" referring to the attack upon
the American consulate at Malaga yesterday
deplores the outrage as necessarily calling for
apologies and warns the people of Malaga
against provoking a war. which Spain would
avoid if possible. The "Imparcial' adds;
Roting is no proof of courage The Greeks
made demonstrations many days In Athehs'
saklng the heights Of Thessaly. The Spaniards
should enter the conflict like gentlemen and
not like ruffians
London. April 1S.--The Madrid correspondent
of The Times" telegraphing Sunday. says:
"In official circles to-day there is an impress
sion that rupture Of negotiations may not
take place quite soon as was expected two
DAYS ago; but It cannot be said that the pros
poets Of a peaceful solution are much improved
Among the leading representatives OF all par
ties there is an almost unanimous opinion
that the United States Svill accept nothing
less than the termination OF Spanish sovereignty
Of
considered utterly Incompatible with national
honor, war seems inevitable, unless some un-
known deus ex machna should suddenly In
tervene.
ILLUSIONS OF THE SANGUINE
"A few sangune people imagine that Europe
may possibly awake at the last moment TO the
dangers Of aggressive Pan-Americanism ana
recognize in Spain the champion Of the vital
European interests Of the future. In that case
the deus ex machina would naturally take the
form OF collective intervention by the great
Powers: but such illusions not ihdulged
IN by practical statesmen. nor do these latter
attribute very much Importance to the persist
ent rumors Of the likelihood Of the insnrgents
making terms with the autonomous government
in order 10 avert annexation by America.
1T is no doubt probable that the insurgents
were disagreeably surprised by the terms of
President McKnleys message, which vetoes
their independence aspirations, and those who
know personally the two most influential lead
ers. CalixtO Garcia and Maxine Gomez, believe
the former would rot be insens'ble 10 the call
Of Spanish patriotism. But Gomez IS regarded
as impervious to such influence. and IT Is
clearly perceived that the American annexation
lists could easily counteract any such tendencies
T. reconciliation.
Nowhere can perceive any indication OF
peaceful solution acceptable to both parties
General Woodford the American Minister is
reported 70 be most anxious TO avoid conflict
and still TO be not without hope. but officially he
remains absolutely quiescent. The patience oi
the country at large is rapidly exhausting itself
70 judge by kilograms from the provinces, and
more or less expansive demonstrations OF the
popular feeling taking place in many cities.
The Madrid correspondent Of The Daily Teie'
graph" telegraphing Sunday. says.
The greatest enthusiasm is manifested every
where among the people, who are subscribing
even more than they afford to the funds
for the national defence. ! am acquainted with
families who intend 70 deprive themselves Of one
meal day II, order TO give their mite 10 the
Government. Many officials small salaries
have resolved 20 offer days pay. and ever
two. to the Government Boys under age are
ASKING permission 10 serve In the army, UeH
parents having alreedy consented. Some popu
!er bullfghteTs. whose performances are wortf
hundreds Of thousands Of francs yearly, have
resolved 10 abandon their vocation and tC
shoulder rifles In defence of the Fatherland.
NEGOTIATIONS STILL PROCEEDING
i have had Ions and interesting conversa-
"oh with diplomatic representative OF one
ot 'he European Powers-who requested me
ffs,. NJ
said: w ~
~hlhough war seems certain. the possibility
y. P."se is not yet eliminated. The negotiations
~ az tt.oeevv1ihg without interruption. and sue