The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1898-03-31
ALL DEPENDS UPON SPAIN
CRISIS EXPECTED IN
VERY SHORT TIME.

NEVITABLE CRISIS EXPECTED IN
VERY SHORT TIME.
McKinIey's Note Calling for the Immedi-
ate Cessation of Hostiiities In Cuba Now
Receiving the Serious Consideration of
the Spanish Ministry-The Note is Ex-
pected to be Placed Before the Queen
Regent To-day-As the Matter Involves
Grave Crisis in Spain it Cannot be
ForetoId What the Action at Madrid
Will be-Defnite Results by Friday.
Washington, March 30.-The vital
point in the Cuban situation, viz, in
dependence, has shifted itself from
Washington to Madrid, where the
Spanish government is now giving
grave and earnest consideration to the
propositions presented by the United
States. On the answer to these propo-
sitions probably depends the future
course of the relations between Spain
and the United States 1t is believed
that 1t is now question of an exceed
lngly short time before the inevitable
crisis must come. The Spanish minis
try will hold a cabinet council to-mor-
row, after the propositions have been
submitted to the queen regent, and as
a result of that conference it is expect
ed by the administration that definite
answer to its propositions will be re-
ceiVed,
The Propositions to Spain.
The propositions submitted by this
country contemplate a complete and
immediate cessation of hostilities in
Cuba, the return of the reconcentrados
to their usual avocations and the inde-
pendence Of Cuba, this last feature to
{ be secured by an indemnity. These
propositions take wide scope, and
\ there are many details in the alterna-
tive propositions, the purpose being to
H present every possible plan promising a
N solution of the Cuban problem so long
Il as an end of the Cuban war and Cuban
N independence are embodied in the ulti-
NJ mate result. 1t has been made per-
N fectly clear to Spain that nothing less
n than close of the war and the inde-
h pendence of the Cubans will suffice as
n an adequate settlement. Such lesser
VI methods as have been contemplated
VI from time to time are now put aside.
VI 1t is now for Spain to accept or reject
A these tenders. There is no disposition
II to urge one rather than another so long
n as the conclusion finally reached brings
81 the termination of the war and Cuban
II independence.
NJ Grave Crisis Involved.
n Never before until now has the Span
n ish government even for moment en-
v tertained such propositions. Now in
s. the stress of the present emergency,
4 with declarations of war introduced in
% the American congress, Spain has re-
luctantly consented to consider them.
IS This in itself has given lively hope of
II satisfactory results, but it involves a.
grave crisis in Spain and it cannot be
N foretold what the action at Madrid
NJ will be. There was the best reason for
u the belief that as between peace and
q war on these propositions Spain would
# choose war, but more hope apparently
NJ is entertained here of Spain being in a
IH yielding mood, as the American plans
n for solution are being carefully weigh
N ed with a view to final decision. AS
II stated, that answer is believed to be
e. only a question of perhaps two or three
vi course of this government will be de-
X termined. 1t is the view of the admin
istration that this week will settle the
question. Naturally this critical juno
ture has occasioned the greatest inter-
ests here, coupled with no little excite
II ment as word was passed about that
h the last stage in the negotiations with
M Spain was reached.
H. Definite Results by Friday.
VI Many representatives and senators
e called at the White house to-day and
VI conferred with the president. To the
X leaders in congress the president stat
II ed that definite results were expected
n from Madrid by Friday. This served
II to allay the intense feeling which had
II been manifested in congress and
E through the influence of the leaders
further radical action by the senate
III and house was for the time being de-
NJ ferred. At the capitol excitement was
s unabated. The meeting of the senate
HI committee on foreign relations occa-
m stoned great deal of interest because
III of the many warlike resolutions which
IA were introduced yesterday and referred
J# to that committee. On the house side
nj there was an intensity of feeling. Af-
Il ter the vote on the Bailey resolution
many republicans went to the White
I'LL house to confer with the president and
"a to express to him their hope that some
III thing might be promised which would
NJ relieve the strained relations The as
a& surance of the president was given to
Ix these members that by Friday night
Il at the latest something definite could
II be expected.
Dill Expectancy.
IA The situation at the capitol is one of
Ia waiting expectancy. Senators and rep
N resentatives are willing to give the
,W president an opportunity to carry out
II his plans, but there is impatience to
Hi have some information regarding those
HI plans and some assurances that they
III will not delay action too long. 1t was
'r stated to-day in high diplomatic
lH quarter that the Spanish government
II within the last ten days addressed a
n note to the great powers of Europe
a fully setting forth the grave aspect of
s the controversy with the United States
f and at least irferentially suggesting
4 that the time was now opportune for
European influences to be exerted.