The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-04-07


There has been a tremendous pres
sure brought to bear on Madrid from
almost all, If not all, influential quar-
tiers in Europe, and the queens infiu-
ence on the government, it is believed,
viii be exerted to the end that peace
may prevail.
SETTLEMENT ARRIVED AT.
Madrid, April st is said here that a.
satisfactory settlement has been ar
rived at between the United States and
Spain.
12:10 p. NIT is confidently asserted
at this hour the proclamation of the
queen regent announcing an immediate
armisttce in Cuba will be issued to-
morrow. 1t is added that some OF the
cabinet ministers may resign, but if
necessary. the ministry will be changed.
Ihe Austrian ambassador, Count Du-
boskie, had an interview with the
United States minister. General Stew
art /. WoOdfOrd, today, and both SEEM
ed much pleased with the situation
QUEEN REGENT AT THE HELM.
The developments in the situation to-
day are confined to the important part
the queen regent is taking in the crisis.
She has practically taken matters out
of the hands of her ministers. and is
dealing direct with the United States
minister, General WOOdfOrd, through
the German and Austrian ambassadors,
and is working earnestly for peace.
1t Is known beyond doubt that Spain
is now prepared to give all America
has asked for, although the form of
this concession must be gilded to suit
Spanish palates, and just take into
consideration the political difficulties
which confront Spain.
MKINLEY MESSAGE.
p. m.-Senor Sagasta, the premier.
on leaving the palace today for his
daily conference with the queen regent,
declared to the reporters who Ques-
toned him on the subject that he ex-
pected President McKinley's message
to congress would be peaceful in tone.
and that it would probably. result in
avoiding a conflict. The premier also
denied the rumOrs of ministerial dis
sensions, and said the cabinet council
this evening would treat generally Of
matters before the ministry.
In conclusion the premier denied the
report Of the embarkation of troops
from the Philippine Islands
Official advices say President McKin-
ley's message to congress VIII not adj
wise the recognition of the independence
of the insurgents, but will recommend
measures looking toward the immediate
cessation of hCstilities and the restOrd-
ton of peace and stability of govern
ment in Cuba. in the interest of hui
mainly and the safety and tranquil
ity of the United States.
MINISTERIAL CRISIS.
A ministerial crisis is imminent. 1t is
understood that Senior Silvela. the
leader of the dissident conservatives,
and the conservatives will. if necessary,
accept office on a programme of an
immediate arrnistice with fun author
ity to the autOnomist government to
negotiate and conclude an immediate
effectual peace in Cuba
The dispatch adds that the Spanish
cabinet discussed the situation this
morning at length, and it is further as
serted that the prevalent opinion among
the officials was that a peaceful Solu-
ton of the crisis is impossible Never
theiess. the latest information is of
more assuring character. A cabinet
council is now in session, and it is be-
lieved the deliberations are of a very
important nature, but the ministers
maintain absolute reserve.
NJ. Patenotre, the French ambaSsa-
dor, visited United States Minister
Woodford this afternoon.
NOT GENERALLY KNOWN.
7:4O D. m-The official statement that
affairs have taken pacific turn mas not
yet become generally known, and public
opinion remains excited.
The bourse has declined heavily. owing
to the belief that there is diSSension In
the cabinet. which however, the min
isterial supporters absolutely deny.
WOODFORD FAMILY DEPART.
The family of United States Minister
Woodford viii start this afternoon for
Biarritz. France
The staff of the United States legation
has left Madrid and will probably re-
main in Paris for the present.
ISSUE AT ROME.
It. is semi-officially announced here
that the Spanish government has ac-
cepted the principle of an armistice with
the insurgents. proposed by the pope
President McKinley's reply is now
awaited. Upon 1t depends the possibility
of continuing the negotiations at Madrid
and Washington. 1t is believed the
powers will not take joint action to pre-
vent rupture.
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