New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-30
HAS SPAIN YIELDEDf
AN IMPORTANT CONFERENCE HELD IN
MADRID.
MINISTER wooDFoRD STATES THE ATTITUDE OF
THIS GOVERNMENT TOWARD CUBA-IN-
DIcATIoNs POINT TO AN
AGREEMENT

AGREEMENT.
Madrid. March 29-General Woodford's con-
ference with the Spanish Ministers, which began
at the Presidency at o'clock this afternoon.
was OF hours duration, and the spanish
Ministers continued in deliberation after the
United States Minister withdrew. Besides Pre-
mier Sagasta. there present at the con-
ference Senior Gullon. the Foreign Minister and
sefor Moret. the Minister for the Colonies.
The conference adjourned to o'clock Thurs
day afternoon.
Minister woodford seemed pleased with re-
suit and every indication points to a settle
ment.
The note United States Minister Woodford
presented is practically a repetition Of the one
presented in September. which. in the interests
OF humanity, asked Spain for immediate ces-
sation OF hostllities in Cuba. Upon Spain's reply
to this matter hinged the conference held this
afternoon. at which. 1t hoped. a decision
would be reached
IN the course OF an interview after the confer
ence Sefor Sagasta said to the correspondent Of
the Associated Press that United States Minister
sired or that occasion to express the desires OF
his Government on the subject Of the situation
in Cuba and OF the reconcentrados. Sehor Sa-
gasta added that the conference discussed some
of these points. and that he had promised to
study General Woodford's proposals and to sub
nit them to the Queen Regent and then to a
Cabinet Council, considering them from every
rein. Of view in order hat the Cabinet might
take resolution theron.
Senior Sagasta authorized the correspondent to
deny any other version OF the conference as un-
true.
After the conference Senor Gullon called at
the Palace to see the Queen Regent. and Sehor
Moret went TO the Colonial Office. where he re-
ceived several politicians. including Sehor Sill
vela, leader of the Dissdent Conservatives.
Beyond the fact that a few policemen and a
couple Of Civil Guards stand outside the Ameri-
can Legation, there is absolutely no sign In
Madrid OF the tension between Spain and Amer-
ca. SO far as the general public is concerned
the matter is little discussed. even the press be-
ing to-day generally hopeful OF peaceful settle
ment.
Complete tranquility prevails not only here but
in the provinces. Public opinion Is queted by
the belief that the difficulties between Spain and
the United States will be arranged in a friendly
manner, and the newspapers place great store
upon to-day's conference expressing the belief
that it will have important pacific results.
The Spanish newspapers also say the Gov
eminent of Spain has decided TO do everything
possible to avoid war. If the honor and dignity
of Spain are not affected"
sBoth Governments are absolutely agreed as
to the desrability of a settlement" said
diplomat but the tension is 80 great between
the two that It would only take little further
strain to split the hawser"
Great enthusiasm is manifested here In con.
nection with the performances at the Royal
Theatre to collect funds, by national subscrip-
ton, to increase the strength Of the navy. Seats
are selling at fabulous prices.