Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-09
THE RESOLUTIONS
Conferences at tbGWllte House
as to fhGir Character.
NOT YET DETERMINED upon
No Change Made in the Presidents
Program.
RUMORED ARMISTICE DISCREDITED
England and Russia Certainly Will
Not Interfere.
RUMORED ARMISTICE DISCREDITED
DISPATCH FROM WOODFORD

1t was stated In diplomatic circles that
Spain was considering the proclamation of
en- armistice in Cuba. The administration
holds that srmistice not having in view
the withdrawal of Spain from the island
would not avert war.
1t is said that the President will 1esig-
nate Lieut.. Gen. Schofield, retired, as a
military adviser in the event of hostilities
report was circulated that the T. s. s.
Fern had been blown up at Havana, but a
special cariegrdrt from The Stars CORE
srondent stated that everything was quiet.
The naval subcommittee of the Senate
appropriations committee has practically
decided to add several harbor defense YES
sells 20 the naval bill.
Minister Woodford has not been recalled,
but has been given discretion to govern his
movements by events at Madrid.
The Spanish minister has not received in
structions to leave and has made no prep
arations to go.
Conferences were held at the White
House in regard to the resolutions to be
reported to Congress.
Preliminary conferences to the important
work of next week were held at the White
House today, but in point Of changing the
situation or revealing any new develop
ments they were of no extreme conse-
qIencs.
All of the Presidents visitors say pointed
ly that there is nothing from Madrid to
Indicate any change in the position of the
Spanish government. Nothing is known
by this government of the proposed arnis-
tice to be Immediately granted by Spain.
Minister Woodford has sent no informa-
ton indicating such a step by Spain. 1t is
said that a message was received today
from Minister Woodford, briefly giving the
state of affairs there. This telegram is not
understood to have held out any hope of
peace in any direction.
Assistant Secretary Day, who engaged in
the longest conference of the day at the
White House. said that General Lee would
leave Havana today
No PostpOnement of the Message,
The many rumors during the day of an
other postponement of the Presidents
message could not be verified. On the other
hand. information direct from the Presi-
dent was that nothing of the kind was
contemplated.
Judge Day went to the White House
about 10 o'clock. and was there for two
hours. Senators Hanna, AIdrich and Ell
kins of the Senate republican steering
committee arrived soon afterward and
Joined in the conference
Representative Cousins Of the House re-
publican steering and foreign affairs COM
mittees and Representative Boutele Of the
naval affairs committee were the next ad-
oitions 10 the conference, which took place
In the library Senators and repres .nta-
tives who called during this conference
were not admitted.
1t was stated by several of those engaged
with the President that there was no dis
cussion of pending prospective news from
Havana or Madrid. Most of the time was
devoted to the character of the resolution
for intervention to be passed by Congress
next wsek. An endeavor is being made to
have perfect understanding between Con-
gress and the President. The International
phases that may be presented In the futurs
by the resolution to be passed were con-
sidered to q large extent.
The Revolutions.
Prior to this extended conference the
President talked on the situation with indi-
vidual callers. Among these were Senators
Clark, Pritchard, Cullom and Burrows, and
Representatives Cannon, DoIliver and
Pierce.
Senator Clark of Wyoming has been a
strong advocate of the passage of resolu-
tfons recognizing the independence of Cuba.
He is still in favor of independence, but
says hs Is row willing that that shall come
sitter intervel ton. He is anxious to have
something done as quickly as possible.
There was much talk about independence
at the White House during the day. The
President is positively against any recoS-
nition of Independence in connection with
the resolution. 1t is said he will hint
strongly in his message that Independence
should be the outcome but will oppose its
teing granted at this time. Neither he nor
his advisers believe that the position of
this government would be strengthened in
the eyes of Europe by recognition of in
dependence The President does not In
tend, however, to be arbitrary in the mat
ter.
He Is entirely willing to make conces-
sfons to the feeling of Congress. 1t II
doubtful II the exact nature of the reso,u.
ton to be offered Congress on Monday by
the foreign relations committees will be
determined upon before Monday .norninS
Further conferences Will follow on the sub
ject. All day tomorrow the leaders VIII
have their heads together on the subject.
Stand by the President
Senator Pritchard today presented to the