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

lea, which has decided to seek a rupture
at any cost The Spanish government
would weaken itself by concessions antag-
onistic to public sentiment. Neither the
government nor the country desires war
but the government must save Spanish
honor. II Mckinley succeeds in with
standing congress 4 will certainly be an
indication OF peace. II he does not sue
coed. 1t will be because he has lost con-
troll OF the situation. In which case Span
ish concessions are absolutely useless"
1915 p. m.-The ministers continue their
reserve respecting yesterdays cabinet
meeting. but 1t is believed to have been
occupied principally with a telegram
from Cardinal Rampolla, papal secretary
Of state, relative to papai action.
The correspondent OF the Associated
Press learns that the discussion was very
animated between those favorng and
thoss opposed to further attempts at
mediation or negotiation. Senior Morot.
secretary for the colonies. energetically
sustained his conciliatory views, and was
listened to with great attention.
The council terminated after agreeing
as to the draft of a response to be sent
TO Carolina. Rampoila.
Tonigh. the papal nuncio called upon
Senior Sagasta and received from him the
reply decided upon.
II p. m.-Senor Gullon. foreign minister,
bassadors OF the powers. Rumors having
been circulated that the failure of the
pope's efforts was owing to the attitude Of
the United States. the nunciature here
has issued the following note:
THE nunciature has today higher hopes
than ever of the success of papal inter-
vention. II Is not true that President Nc
kinley has rejected the pope's interyen-
ton In favor of peace. Such impoliteness
would he the more impoiitic not only be-
cause II would display a barbarous intol-
eras.cs, but because. however much any
person might be the pcpe's enemy. IL would
be impossible TO misin,erpret the voice OF
the venerable man who recommends the
preservation of peace On the other hand
the Catholics Of North America would
never pardon such disregard OF the vicar
general of their church."
The general tone OF the evening papers
Is one OF satisfaction at the Interference Of
the European powers az showing that the
latter realize SPANS determined attitude
against further concessions to America.
Some doubt Is expressed. however. al 10
the result OF intervention lest the Euro
aean concert repeat the Cretan perform
ance. The coneer. has a weakness for the
stronger side. and may exact concessions
from Spain offensive 10 Spanish pride and
harmful to Spanish interests. Therefore.
ne papers warn the ministry TO trust to
Spain only.
II CoTreo Esnana. the e.arllst organ.
published letter from the Marquis
s2SeTe, a Cariist general in the last war
addressed 10 Count Xiqasna. minister OF
public works, Il is as follows
I DO net know veur president or fellow
ministers Therefore / address YOU orYer-
ihs my hunhie services in the hour OF the
Te.h'Fy danger, | am taking this ste,
without consulting Don Carlos or the
parry, owing 10 the urgency of the case
! was educated at the military college
nj SaEena. have held cavalry command
and seen sattlehssdz: We. only ASK a rife
or an AK. or feoting on the arst ship to
meet TIE enemy. Mar am alone In this
rs1Ssst. mere are thousands OF carlss;s
ready - fellow ard defend Spain
y p Ma this hour there L. absolutely
TO news stirring The government, Offices
are empty and places Of public resoy: are
deserted owsag 20 Coed Friday