New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-09

'front.'. and that in a few days. II a few days can
sui be had, we will "a capitalization Of
public sentiment that will sustain the present
Spanish Government IL 1t has the courage to do
at once the things that are necessary for
peace"
The main opposition to the armstice In Cuba.
which was suggested by the Queen Regent and
the Minister for the Colonies Senor Moret. came
from the Ministers of War and Marine. General
Correa and Admiral BermeJo. II Sehor Sagasta,
the Premier. had not yielded. they would have
resigned and. at the present critical 5uncture,
Spain would have been deprived OF the heads
Of the two principal departments; and 1t
feared 1t would have been impossible to replace
these Ministers, In view Of the present temper
Of the army and navy.
General Correa. the Spanish Minister for War
in his interview Of yesterday. also said:
Spain must not be alarmed II war is de-
clared at the sinking Of Spanish warshp
What must at all costs avoid is Spanish
warship striking her colors to the American
flag. She should rather explode her magazine.
l wish to God Spain had not a warship from
Cuba to the Peninsula We could then say to
America. We are here. Meet US when you
please!"
CALMER FEELING IN THE CITY.
A much calmer feeling prevails here to-day
rejecting the newspaper utterances and various
published versions Of the Cabinet meeting Of
yesterday evening.
The statement published in London to the ef
feet that General Woodford Is to leave Madrid
on Sunday Is untrue General Woodford to-day
reiterated his statement that he would not leave
until directed to apply for his passports or until
they are handed to him. The Minister added
that he had intimaton Of hts Government
fixing a date for his leaving Madrid. and It
might be taken fact that no date would be
fixed upon until after President McK.nleys mes
sage had been sent to Congress. as to leave the
Spanish capital before that would prejudge the
whole case.
The Ministers at yesterdays Cabinet council
considered General Wcodford's withdrawal note.
the collective action Of the Powers, the warlike
preparations and. It Is alleged something else
which has not yet transpired. The greatest
curiosity is felt regarding this unknown subject.
but rigid silence Is maintained regarding It, 1t
is supposed not to concern another note from
General Woodford. His communications yester-
day were limited to his withdrawal note. 1t Is
also said the unknown subject Of deliberation
was not a Spanish note to the United States. as.
| It is asserted Spain is neither sending nor In
| tending to send one Finally It Is asserted that
It was not the collective action Of the Powers
which formed the mysterious subject for de-
| liberation.
| Spain at present being. according to the ofn-
cial point Of view, a spectator. and not an agent
In the negotiations 1t is intimated that the
secret matter refers to something officially
| formulated by the Pope.
VIEWS OF CABINET MINISTER.
Cabinet Minister. In interview on the
present situation. is quoted as saying:
| "Au the Ministers have sunk their individual
opinions and are working unanimously In the
interests Of the country 1t Is entirely useless
to attempt to arrange a compromise In the face
of the attitude OF America. which has decided
to seek a rupture at any cost. The Spanish
Government would weaken Itself by concessions
antagonistic to public sentiment
Neither the Government nor the country de-
sires war: but the President must save Spains
honor If President Mckinley succeeds in with
standing Congress it will certainly be an in
dication favorable to peace. II he does not sue
ceed 1t Will be because he has lost control Of
the situation, in which case the Spanish con-
cessions absolutely useless"
The streets were more crowded to-day than
Yesterday large numbers OF people gathering
to witness the religious procession which Is one
of the features Of Good Friday. 1t passed near
the United States Legation. In which vicinity the
crowds were the most dense. but there was
no demonstration. In fact. perfect order pre-
walls everywhere.
decree establishing a national naval sub
scripton has been drawn UP. but the Queen
Regent has postponed placing her signature to
it. The name Of the Queen Regent appears at
the head Of the subscription list.
The Minister for the Colonies. Sehor Moret. Is
indisposed On account Of his indisposition.
which is said to be the result Of cold. there
was no Cabinet Council to-day. but 1t is ex-
pected that a meeting Of the Ministers Will be
held tomorrow to deal with Washington dis
patches which are hourly awaited.
wOOpFORD'S NOTE TO GULLON.
w1runRAwN WHEN HE LEARNED THE PREsI-