The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-04-15

Washington. April 15.-It was learned
last night In high diplomatic quarters
that an exchange of notes had begun
between the European capitals with a
view Of making strong representations
on the Spanish American situation. In
the same connection an informal meet
ing of the ambassadors and ministers
in the city Of the six great powers Of
Europe was held late in the day. Sew
eral Of the foreign establishments re-
celved cable advices from their govern
ments last night as to the opening Of
the exchange notes. This had been an
ticipated in view of the prevailing
sentiment In all the foreign quarters
here that the action thus far taken in
congress made war inevitable. This
common opinion had been officially re-
ported to the several European capt.
tails, and it was doubtless instrumental
In starting the active exchange be-
tween the great powers. The same ex-
change occurred a week ago as a pre-
lminary to the joint note of the great
powers presented to President Mckin-
ley mildly urging peaceful settlement
with Spain. 1t Is understood, however,
that the present movement is not of
the same mild character as the former
one.
Simultaneous with the opening of the
exchange word came from Madrid that
the Spanish government was about to
Issue an appeal to the great powers Of
Europe. 1t is understood that this ap-
peal is an intiatory to the concerted
action of the powers, and there is ap-
parent agreement In advance that the
lppeal will lEceive favorable consider
ltlon. 1t is said that Spain's appeal
will recite her grievances against the
United States, stating In detail the
many concessions she has made and
: pointing out that 1t was in response to
The urgent representation of the six
Joint powers that the last concession of
In armistice was granted.
II the powers determine to act their
influence probably will be particularly
hrected toward inducing the United
Bates to grant Spain sufficient time
within which to try the armlstlce re-
sently proclaimed. During the recent
Joint action of the powers their main
Influence was exerted at Madrid, the
Dnly action at Washington being the
courteous expression of hope for peace.
But the present movement contem-
plates that the influence shall be exert
I'd at Washington rather than at Mad
lid, as 1t Is the common belief in diplo-
matte quarters that the Madrid au-
thorities have reached the limit of con-
resslons, and should now be given
ndnpnDta TINA fn trt hat 4
The powers have offered as a means
pf restoring peace in Cuba. There Is
no suggestion, however, that this i'll
huence at present will be of ma
terial character, but 1t is expected to be
In assertion Of all of the moral in
huences of the powers in checking ten
lencles which, 1t is believed, inevitably
will lead to war
Up to a late hour word had not been
received at any of the various foreign
Establishments that any common basis
Df joint action had been reached, al
though it was the general impres sion
khat there would be little difficulty in
arriving at this common ground, in
view Of the prevailing sentiment
abroad. 1t is not so certain, however.
thht all VI lnc IuNGIS arc Teduy lur "
step of this character. Germany has
H late shown a disposition to avoid
Merting strong influence on the United
States. Russia Is also thought to be
somewhat indifferent. France and |
Austria are most active in the present
movement, as they were in the former
Dne. Whether all OF the six great pow
trs are ready to join in the movement !
ls In doubt. and without this united |
action II Is felt that the force OF such |
Influence would be lost.
The Spanish minister had not been |
officially advised up to late hour that |
The meeting of the Spanish cortes had |
been advanced from April rs to April |
70, There Is no doubt that the cortcs
will prepare war budget adequate to
the existing condition of affairs. which
budget will be akin to the $50, 600 900 de- |
Tense fund recently appropriated by |