Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-02
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mean that diplomatic relations between
the two countries are terminated, for
such a step is the last preliminary be-
fore and actual state of war.
United States Ministed Woodford re-
mains at his post at Madrid, and is
said to be
ENTIRELY SAFE FROM HARM.
The Spanish minister, Senior Polo y
Bernabe also remains at his post at
Washington. The critical condition of
affairs within the recent days has led
him and his staff to consider what dis
position of their effects would be made
in. case their post here becomes unten-
able.
From the Spanish standpoint there is
the same disposition as that shown by
the authorities here, to regard the issue
as made up. The answer to Spain is
looked upon as the limit of concession,
which Madrid will grant. If there is
to be another move, the Spanish gov
eminent looks to the United States to
make IT. This at least is the situation
as it presents itself to those best in
formed in Washington. Of course it
cannot be foretold what Madrid will do
IN the stress of circumstances within
the next two days. But those best able
TO judge do not expect any further
move from Madrid, as they say that
Spain has reached the limit of conces-
sions
The Spanish minister has naturally
been a center in the exciting incidents
of to-day. He is fully conscious of the
gravity of the situation, and while still
expressing hope for peace, speaks to
his friends of the eventualities, which
may come. To one of them he said to-
day that he could not believe that the
two nations made up of calm and SEN
sible would rush into the untold hor-
rors of war. He added that it wog'a
be a wicked and cruel crime for this is-
suit to be precipitated The staff of
the legation is working day and night,
and the lights in the legation office
were burning until O'Clock this morn
ing, while the secretaries and attaches
were deciphering cabiegrams, and in
turn reducing dispatches to cipher for
and no, effort is made to condense or
spare expense in presenting by cable
the information between the officials
here and at Madrid
Late this afternoon a Madrid bulle-
tin was received stating that the Pope
was seeking to
EXERCISE PACIFIC INFLUENCES
by inducing both Spain and the insur-
gents to accept an armistice in Cuba.
If this be true. the Pope has not given
any. instructions or information along
this line to Monsignor Martinelli, the
papal delegate at Washington. The
latter has taken no step toward medi-
alton. 1t has been reported that one
of the archbishops of the Catholic
Church in the course of an informal
conversation with high officials here,
suggested the mediation of the Pope.
This, however, was unofficial. and no
authorized proposition of any charae-
ter has come from Rome. Further
more there is little reason to believe
the administration would receive with
favor any proposition of this charac-
ter from a foreign source.
In Congress the situation was little
changed from the tension of the past
two days. While the Senate was in
secret session there was a great deal
of war talk The subject under de-
bate the acquisition of the Danish
West Indies, served as a text for the
discussion. On the House side. the
members gathered in groups and talk
ed of the warrior they seemed to have
the impression that such an outcome
was inevitable The Associated Press
bulletin announcing the reply of Spain
was read with much interest, scores of
members listening while one would
read aloud the dispatch. The foreign
relations committee of the Senate or
its subcommittee was in session near
~ all day considering.
THE MAINE DISASTER
as a part of the Cuban question, as
well as the reply of Spain which had
been furnished the committee early in
the day.
Nothing OF importance was actually
accomplished at the capitol, but the
sentiment showed plainly that IL the
Presidents message is for Intervention
he will receive hearty support. There
is disposition in some quarters OF
Congress 10 merely recognize the In
dependence of Cuba The recommen~
dation Of the President will carry
great weight. II the President should
simplv report that diplomacy is at an
end and leave the determination OF the
future course with Congress, 1t Is prob
able that immediate intervention viii
be recommended.
STILL. SENDING RELIEF.