The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-04-06

Washington, April 5.-That the presi-
dents message will go to congress to-
morrow is the best information obtain
able in Washington this evening, al
though the Kaleidoscope of interna-
tional events appears to be moving so
some new and possibly remarkab BILE
change in the aspect of affairs that will
prevent this statement holding good.
The message is ready, making about
1000 words. and has been approved by
the cabinet. 1t recommends armed in
tervention (but SO far as known with
out stating that this should be immed-
iate) by the, United States to prevent
hostilities and afford succor for the
starving people. 1t makes an argument
against recognition of independence at
this time and leaves IL clear that in the
opinion of the administration II is the
duty of this government to supervise
the affairs of the island until. i'm the
light of fuller and later knowledge a
stable government can be established.
The attitude of congress in this policy
cannot be foretold in advance of it's Of
ficial PRONUNCIATION in the presidents
message. The day has been prolific of
reports of mediation on the part of the
European powers, but a summary of
all news on this point is that the pow
ers of Europe cannot agree, and that
their Interference would be unaccept-
able to the government of the United
States.
The safety of General Lee. of consuls
and other Americans in Cuba, is a mat
ter of concern to the state department
but advices from General Lee indicate
that the transportation of all Ameri-
cans from Cuba would take some time,
and apparently showed that he did not
share fully i'm the apprehension felt
here.
Throughout the day unusual activity
was manifested at the foreign embas-
sizes and legations representing the great
powers of Europe. The representatives
OF these powers were kept fully advised
from their foreign offices and IL was
expected that a concerted movement
would be made at most any moment
About noon the British ambassador
went to the French embassy and con-
ferred with M. Cambon on the situa-
tion, and shortly after Count Vicini.
the Italian charge d'affaires, was at
the British embassy. Again, at 5 o'clock
II was understood that the French am
bassador and the Austrian minister con-
ferred with Sir Julian Pauncefote at
the British embassy. But while confer
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hension was keen over an anticipated
move. 1t could not be learned up to a
late hour that any actual offer of me-
diation had eventuated. 1t certainly
had not been made up to the close of
office hours at the state department.
The German ambassador. DIR. Won Hol-
lenben. appears to be the only one not
actively participating in the confer
ences to-day, but there Is reason to be-
lieve he is kept fully advised of the
sentiments at Berlin concerning the
Spanish situation. Accompanying the
diplomatic comment was an undercur-
rent of suggestion that developments in
Cuba were not unlocked for: that the
pressure OF the powers and the pope on
Spain might yet bring about an arm
istice in which both the Spanish troops
and the insurgents would participate.
Viewed from the official standpoint
here, the time for that has gone by. and
there is little likelihood that the insur-
gents could be induced to lay down
their arms. even for a time.
The Spanish minister. Senor Polo
Bernabe. did not take part in any of
the diplomatic conferences, nor did he
have occasion to visit the state depart
ment during the day. III the negotia-
tions have taken any new direction. Il
has been between Minister woodford
and the authorities at Madrid and not
at Washington. At the capitol to-day
tremendous efforts were made to have |
congress support the outlined policy of I
the president. A general belief was ex- |
pressed when the house adjourned |
that majority OF the house committee |
on foreign affairs was ready % support |
Mr.. Mckinley's plan. and the impress |
sion prevailed that a resolution in line /
with the recommendations of the presi- |
lent would be reported from the COM
nittee. There is a great deal OF uncer-
tainty regarding the senate committee. |
An important conference of conserya-
tive senators was held during the day. /
when IL was determined that in case the /
foreign relations committee did not re-
port in accordance with the presidents
there would be a long /
debate upon the resolution reported and
unanimous action by the senate could
not be expected.
General Miles said To-day that ,ha |