Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-04-30
THE ULTIMATUM.
Full Text of the Demand Made on
Spain.
1t is Short and to the Point-The Dons
Ordered to Leave Cuba Within "a
Hours-The United States De-
ied-MInister woodford's
Perilous Ride.

Washington, April 22.-The follow
ing statement of the text of the ulti-
matum to Spain was issued yesterday:
On April 20. 1898, the department of
state served notice of the purposes of
this government by delivering to Min
lister Polo copy of an instruction to
Minister Woodford, and also copy of
the resolution passed by the congress
of the United States on the 10th inst.
After the receipt of this notice the
Spanish minister forwarded to the
state department request for his
passports. which were furnished to
him. A copy of the instruction to
Woodford is herewith appended:
Woodford. Minister, Madrid:-You have been
furnished with the text of joint resolution
voted by the congress of the United States on
the 10Th inst and approved to-day in relation
to the pacihcation of the island of Cuba. In
obedielce to that act the president directs you
to Immediately communicate to the govern
ment OF Spain said resolution, with the formal
demand Of the government OF the United States
that the government of Spain at once relin-
quish its authority and government in the
island OF Cuba and withdraw its land and
val forces from Cuba and Cuban waters. In
taking this step the United States hereby dis
claims any intention to exercise sovereignty,
luTlSulCIlOn OF COlLTOl over Salu lSIauu except
for the pactfcation thereof. and asserts its de-
termination when that is accomplished to leave
the government and control OF the island to its
people under such free and independent gov
ernment as they may establish.
II by noon Saturday next there be not
communicated to this government by that of
Spain full and satisfactory response to this
demand and resolution, whereby the ends OF
peace in Cuba shall be assured, the president
will proceed without further notice to use the
power and authority conferred upon him by
the said Joint resolution to such extent as may
be necessary to carry the same into effect
SHERMAN.
The United States minister at Mad
rid was at the same time instructed to
make a like communication to the gov
ernment of Spain. Thursday morning
the department received from Gen.
Woodford telegram, copy of which
is hereLnto attached, showing that the
Spanish government had broken off
diplomatic relations with this govern
ment. This course renders unnecessary
any further diplomatic action on the
part of the United States. Following
is Woodford's telegram:
Madrid, April 81, 1898
Sherman Washington:-Early this (Thurs-
day. morning, Immediately after the receipt
Vi your open leleBTan anu OeIOre L nuu COM
municated same to the Spanish government
the Spanish minister for foreign affairs noti-
lied me that the diplomatic relations are broken
between the two countries, and that all official
communications between their respective rep
resentatves have ceased. l accordingly asked
for safe passports and will turn legation over
to British embassy and leave for Paris this
afternoon Have notified conSulS.
WooDFoRD
Madrid, April 22.-Gen. Woodford
left Madrid last night. There was a
great jingo demonstration at the sta
ton.
Biarritz, France, April %. - Gen.
Stewart L. Woodford, the United
staff and others. reached the from tier
Friday morning after some exciting
experience. The Spanish police at
tempted to capture a member of the
legation, and at Valladolid the train
was attacked. Mr.. Moreno was the
member of the United States legation
singled out by the Spanish police for
capture, on the ground that he is a sub
ject of Spain, but the attempt was
frustrated owing to the presence of
mind of the minister.
At Nalladolid the train was attacked
and stoned. Windows were broken
and the civil guards were compelled to
protect his carriage with drawn swords.
Woodford, however, slept throughout
the disturbances AT Tolosa the Span
ish police made determined effort to
capture Moreno but Woodford stood in
the doorway of the carriage, declaring
lie should only be removed by force.
Then the police gave up the attempt.
Mr.. Moreno was Woodford's secretary
and British subject.