Evening journal., 1898-04-08

The Joint nste between The lines and
to givr IL a suggestive character be-
yond the mild phrases adopted. This
Was not the generally accepted view
however. The favorable manner OF its
reception was looked upon as wise
nove at this critical Juncture, for, with
out rejecting as an intrusion these for
sii.n suggestions. theyJwere so received
A. to give the greatest promise Of SYM
pa thy. rather than opposition, from the
post powerful joint influences in the
world.
At the capitol the situation was ar
Slntiy discussed among individuals and
same mp in public debate In both
nouses.
The Importance OF General Lees tele-
grams was considered by members not
to have been overestimated, and the
Impression that the president was am
py justified in Withholding his message
o came a conviction. This fact was ein-
paasized by the adjournment until
Monday Of both houses.
rhe opinion i'm the senate and house
Is chat war must come. Even the most
optimistic of the conservative senators
have given up hope OF a peaceful set
vas given by senators and representa-
tves to the form Of action On this
point there is a wide divergence Of
opinion. but it has assumed two dis
tnct propositions. One Is the recQgni-
ton of Independence the island, oou-
pied with armed Intervention to drive
ont the Spaniards and the other armed
Intervention with a declaration that
Cuba should be free. the desire on the
part Of those favoring the latter plan
being to avoid recognizing the insur-
cents and their government or any
government, until after the United
states has control of the island. The
LITTER plan is said to be that of the
president, and efforts are being made 10
have it adopted. so there viii be no d.
vision between the executive and legis-
tive branches of the government.
Fear IS expressed that there may be a
long debate in the senate If some COM
promise is not agreed upon before the
committee on foreign relations makes
l,s report.
Both foreign committees were in se5-
on during the day extending their in
ouirles as to conditions in Cuba. Mr..
luesada OF the Cuban junta gave the
house committee the reasons why the
recognition Of independence was de-
sired by the Cubans
II was pointed out at the navy de-
partment that an advantage will ac-
orue to the United States by a short
postponement Of radical action, since II
win assure the safety of recently pur-
chased warships. the delivery Of ord
nance material now ahoat and the de-
| parture from what would be neutra
| rorts Of several other vessels recent,
acquired for the navy The New Or
leans and her convoy, the San Fran
cisco are expected TO reach New Yorl
| Saturday or Sunday next. They arr
proceeding leisurely. and it has beer
calculated that ii would take then
about II days to make the trip. II 4
understood that they carry valuable
,argoes. Including ammunition AM
General ordnance stores. Consequent,
The naval officials viii be relieved whei
hey arrive at their destination.
It Is also expected that the cruise
Topeka formerly the Diogenes, and tn
torpedo boats Somers ana Manly, re
Gently acquired by purchase in EuroD
and al English ports at last accounts
win have cleared for the United state
before Monday next and so have pu
themselves out of the danger of deten
lion in case Of a declaration of war.