The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-01
SPANISH CABINET MEETING.
Long Conference, but No IntimatiOn
of the Ministry's Decision.

Long Conference, but No IntimntiOn
of the Ministry's Decision.
MADRID, March Slit has been a day
of great anxiety. The papers have confined
themselves to antiquities on the subject of
the Cabinet council. 1t should be said to
their credit that they have displayed great
prudence in their suggestions and COM
ments, showing their appreciation of the
fact that in the present critical time it is
hazardous and might be prejudicial to the
country to discuss the situation without
sufficient knowledge of the conditions. The
evening papers, without exception, consider
the situation unchanged, Notwithstanding
the recent conferences. They generally adj
NIT that Minister, Woodford's conduct of the
diplomatic negotiations is very friendly and
that he is DESTROYS of peace, but the Span
ish government is reported as "unfiinching
and opposed to any, even friendly inter-
ference to terminate the war except through
it's own efforts-a war which they claim is
nearing the end and is daily crushing the
rebellion
Ell Epoca Conservative says: The
Queen Regent, presiding at the Cabinet
council to-day, encouraged her ministers to
continue their animated patriotic senti-
mentS toward Maintaining HdllOhdl ilOHOl
and territorial integrity"
La Correspondence de Espana Qnde-
pendent and semi-officiaD publishes an in
terview with an important political per-
sonage." who says: Peace or war now
hangs by a thread"
There is anxious expectancy respecting
the reply from Washington. At the Cabi-
net council Senior Sagasta, the premier, ex-
afciny all no do
tails of the conferences and negotiations,
together with the state of the country and
existing conditions which he regarded as
necessary to the formation of proper
Judgment. Another minister then spoke,
Senior Sagasta listening attentively. 1t IS
needless to say, after the emotions of re-
cent days and in view of the serious issues
aegendiylg, every minister poured out all he
had in his heart. After four hours discus
sion the ministers were still without solu-
ton. probably because Senior Sagasta
iuoged 1t inopportune to take decision at
the present stage and advisable 10 wait lor
the issue of to-morrow's meetings.
Prior to the council note briefly relatlnS
the Queen Regents ideas on the subject OF
80 renlv' 70 he given the United States was
written. On this being read at the council
pocket announced that he also had con-
densed his opinion into a few lines whlch
he proceeded to read 1t is understood that
he touched, one by one, upon all the ques-
lions raised by the United States and indi-
ca+ed the limits to which, in his opinion, 1t
would be possible to go without prejudice
70 the national honor or dignity. All the
ministers, including General Correa, min
afT thoughts ro0ectetI
in Senior Sagasta's expose, which they
unanimously approved.
The ministers then proceeded to the pal
ace where they gave an account of the
proceedings to the Queen Regent, VINO APP
proved them.
Ar Minister Woodford's conference with
Seniors Sagasta. Gullon and Moret, Senior
Sagasta,s note translated into english
WAS submitted tofGeneral Woodford, who,
after reading it, said y am solely author
tied 70 negotiate ad referendum, and there
fore 7 will transmit the Cabinets reply to
Washington." The text of the Sagasta note
has not been made known, the ministers
maintaining absolute reserve, but the Cabi-
net is said to have given proof of senti-
ments of the greatest Cancellation.
After the Cabinet meeting to-day which
was presided over by the Queen Regent,
the minister had another hour CONFER
ence. after which the following semi
official note was issued: Captain General
Blanco telegraphs an account OF glorious
combat of General Luque against the m
surgents commanded by CallXto Garcia ana
also makes excellent reports OF the progress
of the operations, setting forth mat the
notifications are so advanced IN the west
ern provinces that the concentration OF the
peasants has been revoked. PUBIC works
are also being commenced 70 give employ
ment to all applicants. In view OF this new
and important submissions are expected.
The minister of public works, IN an in
terview to-day said that the tWenty-tour
hours had brought a favorable change in
the situation When the minister was asked
if he meant on account of the news from
Washington he replied: mo. Our feelings
of satisfaction do not refer to the United
States"
At the conference yesterday between
Senior Sagasta, the premier, and Senior
Gamazo and Senior Silvela, leader of the
dissident Conservatives, the premier I'M
folded the terms proposed by the United
States minister, General Stewart l.. Wood
ford, and the opposition leaders counseled
their rejection. Senior Sagasta replied that
personally he was not disposed TO accede
to them He added that he would like TO
submit the question for the loss of the