New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-11
THE CRISIS PASSING AWAY.
OUTLOOK BRIGHT FOR PEACE.
A SATISFACTORY ADJUSTMENT OF RE-
LATIONS WITH SPAIN EXPECTED.
UNITED SENTIMENT AT HOME AND PROMISES OF
SUPPORT FROM ABROAD ALLAyING EX-
CITEMENT AND ANxIETY-Bt-T THE
WORK OF STRENGTHENING
THE ARMY AND NAVY
CONTINUES TO
tpY TELEGRAPH TO THE rRrurxE.l

Washington. March 10.-Popular satisfaction
at the prompt and overwhelming ratification by
Congress OF the Presidents programme or prep
aration for possible National emergencies mas
been greatly heightened by the assurances or
sympathy with American policy received wlthlh
the last few days by the Administration from the
Governments OF all but two OF the leading Ma
tions Of the world. As was said In these dis
patches yesterday, Of all the countries sounded
on the question of possible American interven-
ton in Cuba, only two Germany and Austria
Hungary have declined TO commit themselves
I'm advance to an approval Of the general atti-
tude outlined by the United States
The certainty at once of a unified sentiment at
home and Of widespread moral support abroad.
should war come as the result of further friction
between Spain and this country. has given
buoyancy and confidence to public feeling which
have gone far already to aay the anxieties and
excitements of the last four days Congress
having shown its capacity to meet any probable
crisis in a spirit of harmony. dignity and pa
triotc sngeness of purpose, and the President
having demonstrated equally eminent ability
to rise to any sudden National emergency, the
outlook for a pacific and satisfactory settlement
of the issues which darken friendly intercourse
between the United States and Spain has been
perceptibly frightened Effective preparations
for war. both through legislation and diplomacy
are now felt to make more strongly every day
for peace; and opinion here at the Capital al
ready reflects a more decided confidence In the
ultimate adjustmen: Of all difficulties between
the two nations without an actual recourse TO
arms.
The Administration continues. however. to
push with all possible energy the work Of put
ting the military and naval services on an ef-
fective footing Negotiations for war material
both here and in Europe are being pressed, and
plans are reaching completion for armng, man
ming and fitting for immediate use the auxiliary
fleet Of ocean liners.
In order 10 facilitate enllstments in the Navy,
a board Of officers appointed to-day TO
travel through the South and West and promote
recruiting II is thought that numbers Of ma
chinists. stOkcrs and seamen can he found at
such ports as Charleston, Savannah, Mobile,
New Orleans and Galveston. and al such river
towns as St. Louis. The requirements for ac-
ceptance are now so high that the great mass OF
applicants at the regular seaboard recruiting
stations have had to be turned away and far
too few men have been obtained in the last ten
days to commission the ships now awaiting
crews to carry them into active service. En-
listments for the two new artillery regiments
fairly rapid, ana IL IS expected tnat tHey
can be skeletonized shortly. Officers for the
new commands were nominated by the Pres-
dent to-day, and when confirmed next week.
will be assigned to their new duties.
Another hint at prospective military organi-
za.ion on a larger scale was conveyed in the
reporting 70 the Senate by the Committee
Military Affairs Of bill TO revive the rank Of
Lieutenant General and to fill that grade by
the promotion of one Of the present Major-Gen-
erals.
The Senate Committee on Naval Affairs. In re-
sponse to a request from Secretary Long. also
presented. through Mr.. Chandler. a resolution
providing for the remission Of duties on all
ammunition and other supplies for naval defence
purchased abroad by the Government until
January /. 1890. The measure went to the FL
nance Committee on the suggestion from Sena-
tor Allison that it would. perhaps he better
10 allow the House Of Representatives. which.
under the Constitution. should originate reve-
nue. measures. to pass on the proposition first.