The record-union., 1898-04-08

So far as known in Administration
circles, no further representations on
this subject are expected. No offers OF
mediation on the part of any European
some authority for the statement that
none will be accepted or proffered This
has been the fixed policy Of the Gov
erEment from the first; and there is no
prospect of change in this regard.
At the embassies and legation the
presentation of the joint note of the
Powers was regarded as the event OF
the day. An ambassador from one Of
the great Powers of Continental Eu-
rope stated that it was without par
allel in history; that it was the first
and the only time that the six great
nations of Europe, representing in the
aggregate the power of civilization, had
united in this solemn manner to Sc
cure the peace of the world. 1t was
this high authority stated, a move
ment historical in character, and one
fitting to occur in the advent of the
twentieth century.
Calls at the various embassies and
legations late in the day showed that
the response of the President had Gre
ated a most favorable impression in
foreign quarters. The Presidents an
swer was looked upon, to some eX-
tent, as a counter appeal to the Pow
ers for their cooperation in the cause
of humanity against the intolerable
condition of affairs in Cuba. In some
diplomatic quarters there was a dis
position to read the joint note between
the lines" and to give it a suggestive
character beyond the mild phrases
adopted This was not the generally
accepted view, however. The. favor
able manner of it's decision was looked
upon as a wise move at this CRITICAL
juncture for, without rejecting as an
intrusion these foreign suggestions,
they were so received as to give the
greatest promise of sympathy rather
than of opposition from the most pow
erful joint influences in the world.
WAR FEELING IN CONGRESS.
At the Capitol. the situation was
ardently discussed among individuals,
and came up for debate in both houses
of Congress. Senator Morgan of Ala
bama said he was ready to vote for a
declaration of war, in discussing an
an arlHrY 1py1t To hn nix Tn
the House a significant declaration was
that of General Grosvenor, who de-
clared that he believed war was in
evitable. In fact the speech made by
charges against the Administration by
Lentz of Ohio, was an important con-
tribution to the news of to-day
The Importance of General Lees tele-
to have been overestimated, and the
impression was that the President was
amply justified in Withholding his mes
sage became conviction This fact was
emphasized by the adjournment until
Monday of both houses.
The opinion in the Senate and House
is that war must come Even the Most
optimistic of the conservative Senators
have given up hope of a peaceful set
tlement.
A great deal of consideration was
given by Senators and Representatives
to form of action. On this point
there is a wide divergence of opinion,
but it has assumed two distinct posi-
lions. One is the recognition of indie
pendence of the island. coupled with
armed Intervention, to drive out the
Spaniards, and the other armed inter
vention, with a declaration that Cuba
shall be free.
The desire on the part of those ia
voring the latter plan is not to rec
ognize the insurgents and their Gov
eminent or any Government until af-
ter the United States has control of
the island. The latter plan is said
to be that of the President. and eff
forts are being made to have it adopt
ed so there will be no division be-
tween the executive and legislative
branches of the Government.
Fear is expressed that there may be
a long debate in the Senate if some
compromise is not agreed upon before
the Committee on Foreign Relations
makes ifs reOOrt