New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-11

the granting OF an armistice and its essential
terms Minister Woodford's dispatch last night
had briefly stated the fact that an armistce had
been agreed upon. but it not communicated
coming from the Spanish Government. To-
days communication cleared up msapprehen-
sions on the most vital point of Spains conces-
sion namely that the armistice was without
conditions. The note was received by the State
Department after the first Cabinet meeting, and
was one of the main subjects Of consideration at
the second Cabinet meeting, held tonight
Although the Spanish note was surrounded
with the usual secrecy OF official negotiations
the following summary of its contents was Sc
cured
THE Spanish Minister In Washington. deeply
impressed by the numerous errors which seem
to have obtained credit in public opinion IN
America in regard to the Cuban question. con-
siders II his duty to call again the attention OF
the Secretary OF State Of the United States to
the following points:
"First-Her Majesty. the Queen Regent Of
SPAIN desirous of ending tho troubles which are
desolating Cuba. has commanded suspension
Of hostities. General Blanco has been ordered
to proclaim to-day An armistice without condi-
tions He Will determine later the duration and
details Of this arrnistice to carry out the
generous intentions Of Her Majesty and the
wishes of the friends Of peace.
Naval Strategy Board consisting ofAssistant Sec
"Socord-Her Majesty's Government has
granted to the island Of Cuba institutions as
liberal as those enjoyed by Canada under the
British flag The Cuban Chambers VIII meet
on May next It will be their duty and priVl-
lege to put into practice and develop these IN
stitutions In addition to this. Cuba is repre-
sented in the Parliament at Madrid
"Third-Pubc opinion in this country ap-
pears to ignore the fact that the loss OF the
Maine was Immediately followed by official and
reiterated expressions Of coincidence from Hel
Majesty the Queen. from her Government, from
| her Charge d'Ana.res in Washington. ard from
the authorities in Havana, all Of which tended
to affirm the horror which this disaster has
caused to arise in Spanish hearts, as also the
sympathy felt for the United States Govern
ment and Navy, and for the American Nation
The Spanish Minister feels confident that ne
can count upon the courtesy and sense OK justice
Of the United States Government to enlighter
public opinion upon this subject
Fourth-As to the cause OF this lamentabl'
disaster It resolves itself into question o.
facts. which can only be settled by materia
proofs The Spanish Minister relterates the as
surance that his Government Is ready to supHl
the question TO experts designated by the mari
time Powers whose conclusions are in advance
accepted"
Senor Polo delivered the document In person
10 the state Department. and aside from IN
interest In the communication itself. the call ha'
added significance an evidence OF renewa
- diplomatic negotiations. this being MS hrs
call AT the Department in ten days La'e
Senior Du Boac Secretary OF the Legation mao
/ another cali at the Department on the sam
/ general SUBJECT Besides delivering the note
tho call permitted a personal exchange oe'"ee'
the Secretary of state and the Spanish ofllc'a'
I of an agreeable character