The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-04-05

most branches of the Cuban question in
Washington to-day 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. Regarding
the first, it can be stated that it is fully
expected by the administration that the
message will be sent to congress on
Wednesday in all probability, and GER
tainly by Thursday. Members of Mr..
,McKinley's cabinet and his friends i'm
congress stated definitely to-day that it
will deal vigorously with the question,
will include the Maine incident and
make definite recommendations to con-
gress, part of which will be the rec
ogntion of Cuban independence.
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 independence of Cuba
as an ultimate sine qua non, unless the
less, and this they have fatty refused
to do. Speaking on this point one of
the cabinet officers said to-day:
You can say for me that all the
powers of Europe and all the heads of
the church may propose mediation to
Spain If they desire, but the United
States will positively not listen to me-
diation of any kind that does not lead
TO the acceptance of our conditions,
which is the independence of Cuba"
Notwithstanding the many reports of
European mediation, they assumed
their first tangible form this afternoon
when at least two of the European es-
adjustments in Washington received
notice that exchanges of notes between
the great powers was in progress in
-rriving al basis on which they would
make joint proposal for mediation. 1t
is evident that the exchange has not
yet been productive of a common un-
derstanding as the ambassadors and
ministers a: 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 to-day that the
British government was also taking
part in the exchange, and that in case
of concerted action by the powers Great
Britain would probably act with the
others.
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 move
ment. and this inspired additional
ground for the belief that 1t will not
be regarded with favor by the United
States. The diplomats, however think
that IL an agreement was reached by
the great powers, such suggestion as
the great powers would make could not
be lightly set aside. The general view
Of the diplomats is that the movement
Is not so much one toward the reconcil- |
ation OF the United States and SPAIN |
as il is to preserve the peace of the |
world by combined action. Spain's |
policy in this matter is one of urging |
)n the European powers the idea that /
4 Cuba was free from Spain's SOW
the next move under the 4
Monroe doctrine would be to bring an |
md to European control over other
West Indian possessions. Great Brit |
hin. France and Denmark have inter-
.sts in that locality. In other quarters |
I was stated that the influence of the |
powers was more likely to be asserted
'ible measure of concession.
Sir Julian Pauncefote. the British
ambassador. made a short call on
Judge Day to-day 1t is understood,
however. that IL did not relate to the I
cuban question, as the ambassador has
lot received instructions concerning
Mediation or any other course of ac-
ion.
NJ. Thebau. first secretary of the
French embassy, also called at the
ate department and had a talk with
'dge Day on subjects other than the
'uban question. An arrangement was
cached during the day by which the
United States and France will cooper
tie throu- h their ministers with Dem
mark he establishment of a Euro
can cable with the Danish island of
4. Thomas. The cable is owned by a
french company. but its use has be-
ONE of vital Importance to the United
tates as a basis of operations in the
islands Secretary Long was
desirous of having this
able arrangement effected As a re-
ult of the conference a message was
amt IN tho United Sfataa .,f-s.,.