Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-04

mediation 'tacitly admits the American
right to interfere in Spanish affairs IN the
interests of peace" and expresses the be-
,ief that the government Twill be obliged to
declare that mediation does not mean con-
ceding through a foreign hand what Spain
declines to concede to the United States di-
rect" explaining that "Spain's effective
sovereingty must not depend upon the
& popes will. and her territorial integrity
must not suffer-
Liberal Wants Publicity.
The Liberal also says: THE government
should make public it's steps and negotia-
tions pending the opening of the cortes-
In conclusion. the Liberal expresses the
opinion that the papal telegram to the
queen regent was a reply to letter writ
ten from Madrid by the highest person.
Z age" urging the pontiff to assume the role
of "defensor pacis.'
The Globo says: "A new political power
has developed in America in Archbishop
Ireland equal to that of President Cleve-
land and President Mckinley and asks,
"Can it overcome the jingoes?"
The impartial independently halls with
satisfaction the pope's mediation between
the Spaniards and Cubans.
The impartial also prints an interview
with "functionary of the papal court at
w. Rome who is quoted as saying: THE
pope's action was spontaneous. His medi-
alton not asked for by either party.
Therefore. there is no question but that the
pope depends upon his influence with the
seven millions of Catholics in America to
strengthen President Mckinley in his pa
cific attitude. The pope is seeking diplo-
matte formula, acceptable at Madrid and
Washington. to calm the agitation in both
countries
Ell Pals Welcomes Peace.
The revolutionary Pals welcomes peace,
q from whatever quarter it comes, las en-
abling Spain to repair the material losses
of two cruel wars
But" the Pals adds, 1.-The peace must be
honorable. otherwise it will be greater
evil than war
Continuing, the Pals points out that the
initiative of the popes mediation did not
come from Washington, but was 1.-The re-
suit of extensive diplomatic negotiations"
The Pals then strikes a warning note,
saying the pope is in favor of Cuban indie
pendence, quoting an interview which an
Italian newspaper man had with the pope
in March last to confirm this statement
and also suggesting that the Spanish pas
torals were part and parcel of mature
Vatican scheme to secure on the same basis
the Silvellist policy and sell the island.''
PapaI Nuacio With Christina.
MADRID. April 4, 4:35 p.m.-No further
development in the political situation is
yet reported; but the feeling of relief ex-
psrienced is strongly reflected in financial
circles and WIGS marked by a rise il. prices
on the stock exchange. The papal nuncio
had an audience with the queen regent this
morning.
The Attitude of the United States.
A cabinet officer authorized the following
statement as explanatory of the position
of the United States regarding mediation:
You can say for me that all the powers
of Europe and tine heads of all the churches
may propose mediation to Spain If they
desire. but the United States will positively
not listen to mediation of any kind that
does lot lead to the acceptance of our
condition, which is independence for Cuba"
President Mckinley announced to lead
ing member Of Congress who has the con-
fidence of the administration that there
vas no truth in the reported mediation of
tie pope in the Cuban incident, and that he
the PreadenD had no knowledge of it
whatever.
aASOA8tAOm IN SUD0s
1t is well known that the pope has been
urging the Madrid government to allow him
to mediate in Cuba to bring about peace,
and has even written personal letters to tine
queen regent on the subject, and it is this
mediation which Spain has at least agreed
to- This furnishes another instance Of the
astuteness of Spanish diplomacy. By bring
ing the pope into the situation at this time
n h.f
rebellious Cuban colonists, the Spaniards
bope to gain tina and delay any action con-
templated by the United States. They have
received word that President Mckinley re-
CARDS the condition of affairs in Cuba as
affording the principal reason for action by
the United Statss, and that he is disposed
&c regard the Maine disaster as an incident.
Tney have. therefore. 1t is supposed, taken
advantage of his position, by agreeing to
suspend hostilities while this pope mediates.
thus removing the reason assigned by Mr..