The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-04-09

uaande, tie United States by force OF arms
pt1l nsoee on Havana. II was the very
tocognItjon Of the nxity Of this purpos
tat caused the dsy to be Ia marked con-
texst 70 the excitement Of ali it prede-
cessoss Of late.
There was stiIl some discussion OF Gu
ban affairs. but II only served 90 en-
phasise the fact that one forward step
- ipnanss Importance had been taken.
Ter the DISCUSSION was Of an advanced
stage, ana concerned not Intervention and
freedom Of Cubs from SPANS dominica.
but the eoiisasions and duties that might
b imoosed upon the United States after
Ne had expelled Spain from the island.
This discussicn revoived around two
propositions. nancy. intervention with
Dut recognition Of the Cuban insurgents.
and intervention with current recognition
Of the Independence Of the present insuz-
gent government IN Cuba Sons public
men hovsrsd between these two propo-
Sitious. and. favored the compromise. There
was no ds0n.te lead by which IL could DO
stated with anything like authoritative
nsss which course would be adopted. but
the unsettled state Of public opinion on
tho matter indicated that the events OF
the next few days. tho strength Of tho
arguments OF the forthcoming prcslden-
tlai message. or \ distinc, atterance from
eur consul general Ia Cuba might b
etroas enough 10 incline the balance to
either course.
10 Moro DiDlsaaey.
Which was one Of the most uneyentful
held in recent days. was another evidences
- the feeling entertained by the adrainis-
trnt>Dn tlaak the case h made up. and that
neAhlny now remains to be done. but 10
present the subject to congress and await
N end had coma 10 diplomatic talk. and
that action alone remained. was shared =
Al quarters including the foreign embas-
sjss and Legations. whers the ambassadors
and ministers expressed the feeling that
I'll had been done In Washington that
could o. weulA b. done In the cause OF
ptacs.
What II going On * Madrid gives slight
hopes Of such concessions there ~ will
Ais1f tho present situation There are no
negotiations In the sense Of exchanges on
pendin. proportions. Beth parties appar-
eneiy have aaid their last word concerning
their respective propositions. Certainly
this y true - to the United 6tates. and
there were no evidences today that the
Spanish government would rsceds. II y
evsn doubtful whether the concession OF
N armistice by Spain would be suiffcient
II this late moment to turn the situation
into peaceful channels.
Lee to withdraw To-day.
Preparations for I'll eventualities are be-
iEg hurried TO comp.esion. Gen Lee viii
leave Havana tomorrow. probably on the
ansan naval vessel Fern. now In Havana
Aarbor. although II was said at the state
department. that he might take one Of the
Plant line steamers. At that time also the
other United States consuls and most of
the American citizens residing In Cuba viii
leave the Inland. Official reports received
here today stated that large numbers OF
Americans were leaving on the several
steamers from Havana and other ports.
Entire quiet haze prevailed there up 70 this
time.
The United States consul at Porto Rico
is also preparing 10 leave.
No instructors. |, Is stated definitely,
have been sent TO Minister woodford con.
corning his withdrawal from Madrid. that
being left TO his discretion. The praspec,s
Of his withdrawal have been fully con.
sidered. however. and there Is reason Ia
believe that In the event Of his ret,rsmen,
The British ambassador at Madrid viii,
look after American interests and AFFORD
protection 10 such Americans Al remain
In Sratn. This. II ~ stated In authorl,a.
tive quarters. Is par, OF treaty between
the United States and Great Britain. ana
rec.Yroeasss the action Of the United s,.,s,
ia Affcrding protection to British subject,
on another occasion
The Spanish minister ut wash,n.,a, h..
received no instructions az 10 his denar,.
are. nor has he made preparations IN ~
although his establishment Ia In such .
>>es>ssseSss srfAt -%N &SAtl leaSA within n
few hours after receiving orders from HI.
government 10 depart.
As an evidence % the complete e...,
tson OF negotiations. s; can Ne cited tia,
today c,esed tire seventh consecutive ssv
since tae Spanish minister called a. -.
state department
War and naval preparations are pra...a.
ing systematically. hus the larger details
ct preparations have been shared .,.s
there IL little more tc do thar 10 SO those
regularly executed.
While there are many naval movement
There has as yet been no decisive order
affecting The movement az shs fleets. Al
are IN state Of expectancy Ia this r.
gard
a report was current today that the
Spanish feet 90 cruisers had xasle. fron,
eadiz fer American waters. There wa, no
confirmation Of shLs. either at ths snsn-
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