The Republican., 1898-04-07
WAR BUT A FEW DAYS OFF
And Likely To Be Declared By Con-
greSS At Any Moment.
PRESIDENTS ACTION COMMENDED
By All Peace Loving People OF This And
Other Countries. His Message To Con-
gress VIII Recommend Armed Inter
vention, Which Is Only Another Word
For War.
SUNDAY.

DONDAIs
A development of great Importance
in the Spanish American situation
Sunday was the receipt by the Span
ish minister at Washington of a dis
patch from Havana stating that the
autonomist cabinet of Cuba has ad-
dressed an appael to the insurgents,
asking to arrange an armistice for the
purpose of arriving at terms for peace.
This marks the concession by Spain
of the second of the three demands
which, it is understood, the United
States made on her. The first demand,
which has already been conceded, was
the release of the reconcentrados and
aid for them until normal conditions
in Cuba are restored. The second
was for an armistice. The third de-
mand was that if the Spaniards and
Cubans should fail during the armis-
tice to come to an agreement, Spain
should submit the entire question to
President Mckinley as arbitrator,
with the understanding that he would
then decide for the independence of
Cuba.
While the President adheres to his
intention to send his message on the
Spanish American situation to Con
gress Tuesday, it is possible that he
may require more time to treat the
situation as comprehensively as he
desires. Consequently the condition
of uncertainty and suspense which
has prevailed for the past week may
continue few days longer than was
expected. Congress is disposed to
wait on the President as delay is nee
essary, the republican leaders in the
House being confident of their ability
to hold the majority in line with him.
The United States Senate committee
on foreign relations has decided to re-
port resolution to the Senate along
the lines of the Foraker resolution
recognizing the republic of Cuba as
the true and lawful government of
the island' and recommending armed
intervention by the United States.
The Senate is divided, however, on
the form of resolution to be adopted
after the Presidents message has
been received.
From all the pulpits of Madrid Sun
day the priests read a letter from the
bishop of the diocese, stating that he
considered war imminent and order
ing prayers for the success of the
Spanish arms.
The royal family of Spain, it is
stated, fears an internal outbreak if
war should be declared and is prepar-
ing for flight if necessary.
The Spanish torpedo fiotilla has
arrived at the Cape de Verde islands,
off the coast of Africa, 1000 miles
from Porto Rico, itsssupposed desti-
nation. The report that the flotilla
had arrived at Porto Rico was erron-
eous and was taken from a statement
in Madrid newspaper, which was
cabled to the United States in the
form of positive announcement.
The members of the diplomatic
corps at Madrid are joining in steps
for averting war.
Minister Woodford cabled the State
Department Sunday that the for
midable Spanish fleet at Cadiz is on
the eve of putting to sea, it's destina-
tion being unknown. Naval officials
are of the opinion that the feet will
be stronger than the flying squadron
now at Hampton Roads, which may
be ordered to meet it.
Commodore Schley is quoted as
saying that the vessels of the flying
squadron are now ready to move.
The battleship Texas and the crui-
sers Columbia and Brooklyn have
been joined by the:cruiser Minneapo-
lis. The battleship Texas and a fast
despatch boat are daily expected from
New York.
The United States has bought from
the Thames Iron Works, England,
the small cruiser Diogenes, which
was built for Portugal.
Emperor William of Germany. ac-
cording to a despatch from Berlin,
sympathizes with the United States in
the present crisis and has told Am
bassador White that he is favorably
disposed toward this country.