The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-04-05
The Message and European Media
ton, Questions of the Day.

most branches OF the Cuban question
in Washington today were the presi-
dents message and European media
| ton, which now has taken an active
form in the courts of Europe, accord
ing TO advices received at foreign en-
bassies here, though no proffer has
been made to the United States. Re
garding the first, it can be stated that
it is fully expected by the administra-
ton that the message will be sent to
congress on Wednesday in all prob
ability and certainly by Thursday.
Members of Mr. McKinleys cabinet
and mis- friends in congress stated
definitely today that it will deal vigor-
ously with the question, will include
! the Maine incident, and make definite
! recommendations to congress, one of
which will be recognition of Cuban in
! dependence. As to the mediation OF
Europe or the pope, they declare that
/ those material and moral powers must
/ exercise their Suasion on Spain, for
! this government will insist on the in
/ dependence of Cuba as an ultimatu
/ sine quo non, unless the insurgents
/ themselves should consent to less and
this they have fatty refused to do
Speaking on this point one of the cabi-
net officers said today:
You can say for me that all the
powers of Europe and all the heads of
church may propose mediation to
Spain if they desire. but the United
States will positively not listen to
mediation of any kind that does not
lead to the acceptance of our condi-
tons, which is independence of Cuba"
PREPARING TO MEDIATE.
Notwithstanding the many reports of
H1lTOnQQn a Cd
their first tangible form this afternoon
when at least two of the European
establishments in Washington received
notice that exchanges of notes be-
tween the great powers was in progress
in arriving at basis ON which to make
joint proposal. for mediation. 1t is
evident that the exchange has not
yet been productive of a common I'M
derstanding, as the ambassadors and
ministers at Washington have not yet
received instructions to initiate the
movement. Their only information
thus far is that the notes are passing
by telegraph between the capitals of
Europe. 1t had been understood that
France and Austria were most active
in bringing about this movement and
that Great Britain had held aloof
from it, but it developed today that
the British government was also TAX
ing part in the exchange and that in
case of concerted action by the powers,
Great Britain would probably act with
the others.
ALL CONJECTURE.
What common ground the powers are
seeking to reach can only be conjec-
tured. The Spanish government seems
to be hopeful of results from this
movement and this inspired additional
ground for the belief that ii will not be
regarded with favor by the United
States. The diplomats. however, think
that if a common understanding was
reached by the great powers of Europe
such suggestions as the-great powers
would make could noss be lightly set /
aside.
The general view of the diplomats is |
that the movement is not so much one
toward reconciliation of the United |
States and Spain, as it is to preserve |
the peace of the world by combined /
action. SPANS policy in this matter /
is one of urging on the European pow 1
erS that if Cuba was free from SPANS /
sovereignty the next move under the |
Monroe doctrine would be to bring an |
end to European control over other |
West Indian possessions. Great Brit
ain, France and Denmark have inter
ests in that locality. In other quarters
it was stated that the influence of the
powers was more likely to be asserted
on Spain, urging her to the largest pos
sible measure OF concession.
Sir Julian Pauncefote, the British am
bassador. made a short call on Judge
Day today. 1t is understood however,
that it did not relate to the Cuban
question. as the ambassador has not
received instructions concerning media
ton or any other course of action.
WAIT FOR WEDNESDAY.
wait for Wednesday" was the word
passed about the capitol today and
general understanding to that effect
was reached. The Republicans will not
initiate and the Democrats will not try
to force any action on Cuba until We'd
nesday, when the presidents message
viii be received. With that understand
ing the foreign relations committee of
the Senate did not report and the house |
foreign relations committee took no ac-
ton. 1t is understood that the senate
committee has agreed upon a resolu-
ion, practically the Foraker resolution,
declaring independence and interVen-
ion. with an amendment fixing the re-
sponsibility of the Maine disaster upon
Spain, either by design or criminal
negligence. The house foreign affairs
will report if possible a reso-
ution in line with the presidents rec
and it is known that
Efforts are being made to have the res
buttons of both committees agree with
he presidents wishes.
The conference of Republican men,
'ers of the house adjourned until II
''clock Wednesday by the committee
n order to await the message. Both
houses discussed the Cuban situation q,
oday, but it was simply preliminary to
he more important debate and action
o be taken before the week ends. In
eresting statements are made by SEN
tors and representatives who called
lpon the president today and the i'm
PRESTON gained from them was that
he message will declare for the indie !
of Cuba. !
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