The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1898-04-02

Herald from Washington says:
Havanais quiet is in danger of being
disturbed by another outbreak such a
occurred in the Cuban city Just before
the Maine dropped anchor in its haTbor
Consul General Lee has cabIed TO the
state department that the situation Il
critical There is danger Of further riots
growing out Of the intense anti-Ameri-
can feeling among the Weylerites. In
the light Of General Lees dispatch tho
American authorities are now quite a.
much concerned about the situation in
Havana As they are over the fear that
congress will attempt TO force the hand Of
the president. IL is now regarded as one
Of the danger points Of the situation.
The navy department is keenly on the
alert. The state department transmitted
Consul General Lees message TO Secre-
tary Long and he at once informed Cap
tain Sampson commander of the feet at
Key West, Of the character Of its con-
tents. Captain Sampson is in direct COM
mnnication with Consul General Lee and
at the slightest sign Of trouble a mes
sage from the consul general 10 the naval
officer will result in the arrival Of a man
hours
spain Asks an Armi.tIee.
Washington, March 29.--iSenators and
others who talked with the president last
evening and today say the proposition
for armistiee came from Spain. and while
it is being considered by the president, he
insists that any promised armistiee musi
be coupled with other conditions which
Spain has not shown a disposition TO ac-
sept and perhaps will not accept.
Ii Is stated by one senator that matters
would be brought TO head within very
short time
Fighting Dob's Opinion.
Chicago. March ga special 10 the
Tribune from Tampa, Fla, saws:
Fighting Bot Evans has left Port
Tampa for Key West TO assume command
# the batileship Iowa. While here he
talked freely in regard 10 the outlook for
war and what should be done. lie is firm
in his belief that the Maine was blown
up by the Spanish and said:
The vessel was in a Spanish harbo'
and was blown up by mine placed Their,
by Spanish officials. The mine was sprung
by some one familiar with its location and
the wires leading TO it. do not say that
the Spanish government knew Of the plo;
TO blow up the Maine, but the fact that i,
was done in Havana harboT is sufficient
10 hold the Spaniards responsible. I'm
mediate action is necessary and believe
that there Sill be var very shortly. If
I were a betting man. would take all
the bets offered by those who do not be-
lieve that there will be war. would also
bet loo to 10 that an attempt will BE-
made 10 assassinate General Lee IL war is
declared.
THE coast defense need looking after
Key West is in an almost defenseless con
dition. A Spanish feet could be at a safe
distance and shell the town. As for
Tampa and Port Tampa, there is nothing
TO prevent any small vessel from coming
into the bay and blowing them to pieces.
The railroad terminals would. of course.
be attacked by the Spanish at the frs;
opportunity. Steps should be taken 10
protect them so that troops and supplies
can he brought here for shipment to
Cuba.
when asked for my opinion in Wash.
ineton ] said that $1,000 troops should he
sent 10 Tampa immediately and ships pro
vided TO carry them 10 Cuba.
The torpedo iotilla should he stopped
at all hazards. A knockout blow should
be struck by the United States before
Spain gets a chance. We have an enor.
nous coast line TO protect and We should
not wait until Spain is prepared to at.
tack H. When you want to whip man
get in the first blow. Hit him on the
point Of the chin. That is what we ought
20 do now. do not believe in delay.
| said the morning of the Maine disaster
that the chances were a million against
il being an accident and am of the same
opinion although have not seen the re
port of the court Of inquiry"
Thinks war Inevitable.
New York. March ga special to the
World from London says:
81 can not see how war between the
United States and Spain can be avoided, .
said Sir Charles Dixie TO a World reporter
last night.
at is impossible TO express opinions on
such meagre details Of the findings of the
Maine court Of inquiry as have been pub.
lished herr but affairs have come to such
pass with Spain that she may welcome
war as the hest means Of getting rid OF
Cuba. IL has become such a milestone
around her neck that she must free her.
self from it somehow, and TO the proud
Spania.d war would be the least dis
agreeable way.
Il do not think mediation by any Euro.
pcan power is likely. Mediation could
only pro>ecd on the basis OF some specics
Of autonomy and TO any further attempt.
ed solution in that direction the Cubans
will not assent II has been evident for
the last Is months that Spain can never
by any system of autonomy OF by forcC
OF arms regain control of Cuba. But
Spain won't give it up without fighting
enough to enable il to obtain decisive
command Of the sea within short period
Therefore il is difficult TO forecast. tbs
duration of hostilitieS l could speak
more definitely il knew how soon tn,
United States can complete the four large
warships she is building for they would
exercise a decisive influence"
Montana 20 TortaEaA.
Washington, March 2o.-By direction
Of General Miles, commanding the army