The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-06
CONFERENCES AT MADRID.
Indication that Spain Is Backing
Dewn-NO Cabinet DissensiOns.

MADRID April 5.-This has been another
day of conference, Cabinet ministers and
ambassadors flying back and forth, and
many of them, including the British charge
d 'affaires, calling at the United States le-
CATION. At this hour there seems to be ev-
cry indication of the United States securing
what she asked for at last weeks confer
ences and which, in spite of counter pro-
posals have been the sole basis for Amer
lean negotiations At o'clock in the after
noon II was declared in ministerial circles
that President McKinley's message to Con-
gress had been postponed until Thursday.
At $50 p. m. the German and Austrian am
bassadors visited the United States minis
ter. General Woodford, after which they
called on the Queen Regent. There are no
developments as yet, pending a further re-
ply from Washington. Spanish tours de-
cined on the bourse.
The premier, Senior Sagasta, on leaving
the palace this afternoon, after an audience
with the Queen Regent, announced to the
newspaper representatives that the rumors
of Cabinet dissensions in regard to the cri-
sis were absolutely unfounded. Senior Sa-
gasta added that no Cabinet council would
be necessary to-day unless fresh informa-
ton came to hand from Rome or Washing
ton, the Spanish government to-day having
received no dispatches except the telegram
from the Spanish minister at Washington,
Senior Polo Bernabe, giving the tone of
American public opinion and diplomatic ru-
mors. The papal nuncio, Mgr. Francisco
Nava, the archbishop of Catania, had an
audience with the Queen Regent this morn
ing. The object of their conference is not
known.
The minister of foreign affairs. Senior
Gullon, in an interview obtained early this
morning, said the Spanish government is
expecting the speedy arrival of a note from
the Vatican, in which the Pope would indi-
cate the plan he proposes to terminate the
present situation In regard to the efficacy
of mediation, Senior Gullon said: 1T is re-
called that Americans prominently partici-
pated in the Popes jubilee and presented
him with splendid gift. The Pope was
profoundly moved at the great manifesta-
tions of respect, and said to them that he
eagerly awaited the opportunity to show his
recognition. This remark has been re-
garded by some as indicating an inclination
on the part of the Pope to favor the Amer
lean side. but this conclusion is easily dis
proved by the known Partially the Pope
has always displayed in his pubic acts and
by the intimate friendship he has always
Spanish government has made his media
ton conditional on the honor and integrity
of the territory of Spain being safeguarded.
Should the Pope propose an armistlce,
clearly the insurgents should ask Tor IL.
In any way, whatever may be the plan of
media ton, it will comprise the cessation OF
the war in Cuba. In regard to the point or
view of the other nations, with perhaps the
fewest exceptions, all would regard with
confidence the Pope's mediation
On being informed of the rise OIL Tour
points in the price of Spanish fours or the
bourse yesterday Senior Gullon remarked:
There is no reason for such excessive con-
fidence any more than there is reason Tor
unreasonable alarm as the gravity OF the
situation is unchanged. We must nave
more light on the situation to see our way
clearly - -,
The French ambassador here. NJ. Pate
notre has had a long conference with the
minister for foreign analrs Sen0t ara ~
progressing. The absolute deadlock Wnich
seemed to have been reached yesterday ait
though no armstice has yet been pro,
claimed. There is still much confusion ana
discussion in regard to the INITIATIVE OF !ns
paral intervention. The facts are as cabled
to the Associated Press. The only sugges-
tions made to Spain are those Whicn the
United States minister, stewart -. Woor-
ence. Those suggestions looked to an arm
istice TO be offered by Spain in order mat
permanent peace might be negotiated be-
tween Spain and the insurgents. 1t may be
said or absolute authority that President
Mckinley has made no suggestion to Spain
through any channel except the Lhlteu
States minister here The Spanish govern
ment admits that the United States gov
eminent has never asked for or suggested
the mediation of the Pope. and regret is
expressed that a misunderstanding should
have arisen. .
A dispatch from Rome says 1T is authori-
tativeIy said there that the Pope's proposed
terms as such as can be accepted by Spain
and supported by the United States minis
ter. Gen. Stewart L. Woodford, in forward
inc IN President
The family of the second secretary OF the
United States legation. j. r. Macarthur,
started for Paris tonight Mrs. Woodford
hcid her usual reception this afternoon.