New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-01
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FRESH SPANISH PROPOSALS
DAY OFANXIETY IN MADRID
CABINET IN COUNCIL AND IN CONFER.
ENCE WITH GENERAL wOODroRn
A REPLY TO THE AMERICAN DEXAyDa

sAGAsrA DRAWS UP THE NOTE. WHICH rs AP-
PROVED BY HIS COLLEAGUES AND THE
QUEEN REGENT AND THEN HANDED
TO THE AMERICAN MINISTER
THE REPLY TRANSMITTED -
TO WASHINGTON
Madrid March 3l.-The conference with Gem
eral Woodford here to-day lasted an hour The
Ministers submitted fresh proposals. which Gem
eral Woodford telegraphed to Washington
Their nature was not disclosed.
At the Cabinet Council Sehor Sagasta, the
Premier. explained with extreme precision all
the details of the conferences and negotiations
together with the state OF the country and exist
ing conditions. which he regarded as necessary
to the formation Of proper judgment.
Another Minister then spoke Sehor Sagasta
listening attentvely.
1t is needless to say. after the emotions OF re-
cent days and in view Of the serious issues de-
pending. that every Minister poured out all he
had in his heart
After four hours discussion the Ministers
were still without a solution probably because
Sehor Sagasta judged It inopportune to take .
decision at the present stage. and advisable -
wait for the issue OF to-morrow's meetings.
FORMAL NOTES DRAWN UP.
Prior to the Council note briefly relating tho
Queen Regents ideas on the subject Of the re-
ply to be given the United States written
On this being read at the Council. sehor sa-
gasta. taking a paper from his pocket. an
nounced that he also had condensed his opinion
into a few lines which he proceeded to read.
1t is understood that he touched. one by one.
all ba iced by he T-rtfAH
States. and indicated the limits to which, in his
opinion. it would be possible to go without
prejudice to the national honor dignity.
All the Ministers, including General Correa,
Minister of War. saw their thoughts reflected
in Sehor Sagasta's expose. which they unani-
mously approved"
The Ministers then proceeded TO the Palace.
where they gave account Of the proceedings
to the Queen Regent. who approved them.
At Minister Woodfords conference with Sen
ors Sagasta. Gullon and Moret. Sehor Sagasta's
note, translated into English. submitted to
General Woodford who. after reading 1t, said:
Il am solely authorized to negotiate ad refer
endum. and. therefore. will transmit the Cab
inets reply to Washington"
The text OF the sagasta note has not been
made known. the Ministers maintaining abso-
Lutte reserve but the Cabinet is said to have
given PROOF OF seUtlrIeIlS Oh the Sftdteol COu-
cation."
Crowds Of people watched the arrival OF the
Ministers for the Cabinet Council and their de-
parture.
ANXIETY IN TIVE SPANISH CABINET.
It has been day g great anxiety. The papers
have confined the selves 10 antiquities on the
subject OF the C.bnet Council. 1t should he
said to their credit that they have displayed
49, ,A~gef .-1 Cnr1-
nents, showing their appreciation Of the fact
that In the present critical time It is hazardous
and might be prejudcial to the country to dis
cuss the situation without sufficient knowledge
of the conditions.
The evening papers, without exception, con-
slider the situation unchanged. Notwithstanding
the recent conferences. They generally admit
that Minister Woodford's conduct OF the diplo-
matte negotiations is very friendly. and that he
is desirous Of peace but the Spanish Govern
ment is reported as "unflnching and opposed to
any. even friendly. interference TO terminate The
war except through its own efforts"-a war
which they claim is nearing the end and is daily
crushing the rebellion"
Eel Epoca" Conservative says: THE Queen
Regent. presiding at the Cabinet Council to-day.
encouraged her Ministers TO continue their anil
mated patriotic sentiments toward maintaining
national honor and territorial integrity
The impression prevails that Spain will not
agree 10 the proposals OF the United States.
At the conference yesterday between Sehor
sagasta and Sehor Gamazo and Senior Silvea-
leader of the Dissident Conservatives, the
Premier unfolded the terms proposed by tho
United States Minister General Stewart l..
Woodford and the Opposition leaders coun-
selIed their rejection. Senior Sagasta replied
that personally. ne not disposed TO accede
10 them He added that he would like TO sub
nit the question Of the loss OF the Maine which
was not touched upon at his conference Win
General Woodford 10 the European Powers
The feeling in Madrid to-day is pess.mistio-
The newspapers here are ignorant OF the actIaI
PROPOSALS OF the United States. and are urging
no surrender The "Heraldo" GrdependenO
and the "Naclonal" (Conservative). opposed
even the suggested armistice, and the "Correo"
O.iSeraD makes furious appeal to Don Carloa
DECLARATION BY sAGAsrA.
sehor sagasta in an interview to-day, de-
cl,red he would do everything possible to
maintain peace: but. he added I'VE cannot
submit 70 any attack on the honor or the integ-
ry OF the country.
After The Cabinet meeting to-day the Ministers
had another hours conference. after which tho
following semi-offcial note was issued
"Cap,ain-General Blanco telegraphs an ac-
count OF a glorious combat OF General Luque
AGAINST the insurgents commanded by Calixto
Garcia. and also makes excellent reports OF the
progress Of the operations. setting forth that
the pacihcations are advanced in the West
ern provinces that the concentration OF the
peasants has been revoked. Public works arc
also being begun to give employment to all ap-
plcants In view OF this new and important
submissions are expected"
The Minister OF Public Works. In an interview
to-day. said the last twenty-four hours had
brought favorable change In the situation.
When the Minister was asked II he meant on