The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-03-28

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/ when they had the least Justification for
their course OF action eS
El impartial SAYS:
at is Indispensable 20 get ready all tina
elements we possess for naval light. and
it il urgent that the feet should so to
Cuba. s $50 se
The United States will maintain the adj
vantage If they can place seven iropclais
In front of the yizcaya and the Alnlirante
Oouendo. but when our two ships Actually
have 70 fight. this Disadvantage will DIS
appear before the skill and courage OF our
sailors"
The semi-official El Globo says: ..ss4
sAt time when the duration Of the war
in Cuba il being restored by means OF au-
tonomy the United States throws down the
mask which hid their ambition. IN whose
name ara they going To- establish inter
ventson and In the cause Of what save
that OF revolutionary bandits? II the
United States will put light TO the powaer
they have been heaping up so long. this IS
an opportune time to do 50"
FL Giobo. referring to the question of In
PREVENTION Of European powers. says they
will be unable to avert 4 trial of strength.
but they will soon see themselves forced
j to impose reasonable limits,
"It behooyes us. then. always 20 be in
! the right. not only as 4 satisfaction 10 our
consciepce. but as the very backbone OF
our energy. The Spanish government.
| which In every case will meet the demands
irnposed upon il by the exigencies of the
situation. q today ABSOLUTELY in the right
and will make the right known at any
| cost
{ FL Tempo says:
| "Ir We must fight. cur means will not
| be so scanty that We cannot show tho
world how nation fights In defense of its
| rights
| La Correspondents de Espana says It
| understands the government is occupied
| with certain new factors in the situation.
| which it believes may give a more favor
/ able turn TO events.
! El Correo says the government is calm
! IN the consciousness of having done its
duty, and is satisfied. The foreign press
| has recognized this, and also the firmness
with which Spain is resolved 10 defend
her national right and honor.
FL Correo adds:
'God knows IL matters are becoming
worse. which IS possible, but the provoca-
ton Is notorious and scanS1ious. and II
onerous results are proposed to us. the
country en- masse, faithful TO It's tTadi-
tions. will repel them"
The Epoca says that Spain is trying to
prevent considering 1t calamity and has
made important concessions. such as au-
tonomy. Spain. the paper continues, has
not lost for a single moment her cain
consideration. but she cannot consent to
the perpetual intervention of Americans
Ell Heraldo declares that without the
intervention OF the United States the Gu
ban instruction would have been reduced
10 mere brlgandage.
IF the revolt continues" says FL Her
aldo ''it is because the rebels see in
America the hope OF an iLstarred NOR
row for Spain. and while this hope exists
the insurraction viii maintain sufficient
strength slowly to consume our blood and
money. War with the United States rep
resents the solution Of the problem which
we must examine with tranquil minds.
La Nacionai says IL awaits calmly the
approaching document.
Ell Liberal. commenting upon the long
conference on Friday between Senior Gull
len. the foreign minister. and Minister
Woodford says;
The behavior OF the United States min
ister could not be more significant He
scarcely brought himself TO listen, and ut
tered few words Of excuse for the attitude
Of his government"
FL Epoea prints In Spanish and English
the following fully authorized statement"
by United States Minister woodford:
My official position fortlds NY saying
anything about the diplomatic duties en-
trusted to my care. The president desires
peace between Spain and the United
| States and peace In Cuba Ever
since | WAS accredited I have worked by
hts direction and under his guidance for
peace, and shall SO work 50 long as / am
accredited.
Il have been a soldier and know the hor-
rors OF war. aud today. as always | pray
that peace may continue between the
I. land OF Columbus and the land Of Wash
.rgton."
The strain Of waiting for evidence rath-
er than events themselves Is taxing every
one except the Jingoes. who keep content
eddy az their work. discovering daily a
fresh uit!mstun, a prsclpltate and preua-
tare feeling Of ias eortes ard the Ike. But
the situation remains unchanged in Its an
parent gravity. Stocks are weaker than
s-sef set there is one thiag clear: Spanish
5sagoes ard yellow Journals may rave srd
create superficial stir. but the governs
inen;'s patient cairnezs is having i,s efs j
feet
~ last ire sense Ok the sof,er-rnladed
classes has been awakened. and II the 81
uafiou IL becoming graver the adherence
q the people 10 'heir ministry IS becoming
more loyal ard more confident.
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