The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-03-13
THE VIEW OF A DIPLOMAT
THE LONDON PRESS FAVORS OUR
ANNEXATION OF CUBA.
MARKETS UNEASY OVER GOLD DEMAND
Situation Den Onstrates That United States
Does Not Desire War But Will Not Shrink
From It--Spaniards Had Better
Heed Warning.

Copyright by the Associated Press.)
London, March PA diplomat, who
probably is the recipient of more cOnh-
dences than any man in London, mas
expressed himself as follows on the
Cuban question:
IF America had designed, with "A set
purpose the events of the past week,
she could not by any possibility have de-
velOped anything which in its impressive
dignity wOuld have had such an effect
upon Europe as the way in which the
Executive, Congress and the people
have met the crisis and risen to the re-
spOnsibilities involved in dealing with
the Cuban question.
Such is undoubtedly the general feel
ing. Everyone here now recognizes
that the United States does not desire
war, hut is actuated by humanitarian
sentiments, and will not shrink from
war, if it is necessary to right the
wrongs and exact satisfaction from
Spain.
In the course of a long article the
Speaker expresses the opinion that the
S.O.000,OOO appropriation for the nation
al defense really makes for peace.
The Speaker adds: In the face of a
possible deficit bank crisis and the sus-
pension of the revival of industry, the
United States has deliberately shown
the world that it will not be tritied with
The Spanish patriots would do well to
heed the warning"
The Spectator says
Quoting Kipling, the Americans are
irresoute and full of doubts up to the
point when they wake the drumming
guns that have no doubts After that
there is no more irresolutiOn till the last
shot is fired"
The newspapers here generally regard
favorably the Nationals proposition
that the United States annex Cuba, and
assume her debt.
The feeling in the money market is that
if war is inevitable much gold will prob
ably go to New York, and money, there
fore will become dearer. The markets
are uneasy at the danger that a large
amount of gold may be withdrawn from
the Bank of England, whose reserve
is already low.
In the meanwhile, Madrid is dcluged
with sensational Journalism. Canard is
piled on canard. TO be denied in the
next editions and eventually aband-
oned in favor of fresh excitement. The
lingo tyradcs of the Impartial and pa
pers of it's class are keeping the nation
amused. thus distracting attention from
the approaching elections. at which the
government anticipates the Liberals VIII
capture so per cent. of the seats.
4 good sample of the literature with
10, ln1
in the Carlist organ. the COrreO. 1t is
in the shape of letter written to Don
Carlos, from a correspondent in New
York and says:
I'VE are ON the crater Of n vOcanO. 1t
seems as though not only the Maine but
the whole Union feet has been blown
up. Fragments of ships are falling like
fiery rain upon this city. Ninety-mnc
per cent. of the people blame the Span
iards for the catastrophe. The fact is.
the feeling prevailing among these haw-
kers is one of terror. For a couple Of
years they have believed that the Cuban
question was all thOrnS for Spain and
all roses for themselves. Now, finding
themselves suddenly chastised. words
failed TO describe their fear and amaze
ment. If we now had at the head of our
government IL worthy llldIl Hp WOulu W
master of the situation and show to the
world these people in the ridiculous
light they deserve. We few Spaniards,
who for our sins, find ourselves in this
hell. recognize that if Spain gave Il
quick, energetic blow they would not
resist and would quickly cry for mercy.
for prolonged war to this country,
would prove terrible foe. Men of
money abound but they have no spirit
and no self sacrifice. If we quickly
landed few sharp blows the demOra!i-
zation would be instantaneous and they
would surrender at discretion. What Il
pity we are letting slip this possibility. the
only opportunity providence will give us
of gaining at one stroke. respect, credit,
glory and money"
Don Jaime, the son Of Don Carlos.
will receive the Carlist Deputies at
Cannes. where he is staying. and he de-
clares he will then proceed to Spain,
declaring himself the pretender. If this
is true the news is very important, but
the Spanish government processes TO
have no fear of Carlist outbreak.
An Ominous rumOr in circulation has
it that the Marquis of Salisbury is suf-
fering from Bright's disease
BERLIN LETTER.