The record-union., 1898-04-05
The Presidents Message to Be Sent
to Congress Tomorrow,
VIII Deal Vigorously with the Whole Cues
lion, Including the Blowing Up Of
BatIIeship Maine in ila-
Vana HdThOr.

foremost branches of the Cuban cues
ton in Washington to-day were the
Presidents message and European
mediation, which now has taken an
active form in the courts of Europe, ac-
cording to advices received ct Foreign
Embassies here, though no proffer has
been made to the United States. Re
sarding the first, it was stated tonight
by Secretary Long that the message
will be sent to Congress on Wednesday.
Members of Mr.. McKinley's Cabinet and
his friends IN Congress stated definitely
to-day that it will deal vigorously with
the question; will include the Maine in
cdent and make definite recommends
tions TO Congress, one of which will be
recognition Of Cuban Independence.
AS to the mediation of Europe or the
Pope. they declare that these material
and moral Powers must exercise their
srasion on Spain, for this Government
viii insist on the independence of Cuba
as an ultimate sine qua non, unless the
insurgents themselves should consent to
less, and this they have fatty refused to
do
Speaking on this point, one of the cab
met officers said to-day: You can say
for me that all the Powers of Europe and
all the heads of churches may propose
mediation to Spain, if they desire but
the United States viii positively not lis
ten to mediation of any kind that does
not lead to the acceptance of our eond;-
ton, which is independence of Cuba
Notwithstanding many reports of Eu-
ropean mediation. they assumed their
first tangible form this afternoon when
at least two Of the European establish
ments in Washington received notiiiea-
tion that exchange of notes between the
great Powers was in progress, with a
view Of arriving at a basis on which
they could make a joint proposal for
mediation. 1t is evident that the OK
change has not yet been productive of a
common understanding, as the Embas-
sailors and Ministers at Washington
have not yet received instructions to in
itiate the movement Their only infor-
nation thus far is that the notes are
passing by telegraph between the cap
itals of Europe. It had been under
stood that France and Austria were
most active in bringing about this move
ment, and that Great Britain had held
aloof from it. but it developed to-day
that the British Government was also
taking part in the exchange, and that
in case of concerted action by the Pow
ers, Great Britain would probably act
with the others, What common ground
the Powers are seeking to reach can only
be conjectured. The Spanish Govern
nent seems to be hopeful of results from
this movement. and this inspired addi-
tional ground for the belief that it will
not be regarded with favor by the Uni
ted States.
The diplomats, however, think that If
a common understanding was reached
by the great Powers of Europe, such
suggestions as these great Powers would
make could not be lightly set aside The
general view of the diplomats is that
the movement is not so much one to-
ward reconciling the United States and
Spain. as it is to preserve the peace of
the world by combined action. Spain's
policy in this matter is one of urging on
the European Powers that if Cuba was
free from Spanish sovereignty the next
move under the Monroe doctrine would
he to bring an end to European control
over other West Indian possessions
Great Britain, France and Denmark
have interests in that locality. Ia other
quarters it was stated that the inilu-
ence of the Powers was more likely to
be asserted on Spain, urging her 10 the
largest possible measure of concession.
Sir Julian Pauncefote. the British
ambassador made short call on
Judge Day to-day It is understood
that it did not relate to the Cuban
question. as the ambassador has not
received instructions concerning me-
diation or any other course of action.
NJ Thebeau. First Secretary of the
French Embassy. also called at the
State Department. and had a talk with
Judge Day on subjects other than the
Cuban question.
CABLE WITH ST. THOMAS.
An arrangement was reached during