Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-04-07

1t is stated that vessel has been sent
to Havanato bring away Gen. Lee and
the other consuls, and all Americans who
desire to come.
A dispatch from Madrid late Tuesday
night says the belief there is that the
United States will get all it has demand
ed.
Saturday and Sunday were COM
paritively quiet days in the Depart
ment Ct Washington. The issue be-
tween the United States and Spain re-
fnain'dunchanged. Recommendation
having any bearing on the situation
have passed between this government
and Spain since last Thursday night.
when Minister Woodford transmitted
the reply of the Sagasta Ministry to
the Presidents propositions OF two
weeks ago. Both governments appear
to accept the issue as made up, and
are shaping their course accordingly.
The statement cabled Friday that
the Spanish flotilla had arrived at
Porte Rico was found to be without
foundation. 1t is said to have only
gotten as far the Cape de Verde Is
lands. about $50 miles from the west
coast of Africa. 1t is not expected at
Porte Rico until about the 28th Of this
month.
The attitude of Germany which has
been thought to be unfavorable to this
country has been reported by Ambas-
sador White as entirely incorrect. He
says:
The United States Ambassador, An
drew d. White, in an interview, said
that while he had not formally inquir-
ed OF the German Government what
It's attitude would be in athe event OF
war. he had nevertheless, been repeat
edly assured informally by Baron Won
Buelow, that Germany will in no case.
assume an unfriendly attitude toward
the United States, nor join in any pos
siblecom bination of the Powers having
that end in view.
In regard to Emperor Williams per
sonaI views, Mr.. White said his Ma
jesty had been grossly misrepresented
by the foreign press. The Emperor
has repeatedly given Mr.. White to I'M
derstand that he felt most favorably
disposed toward the United States,
and his sympathies are with the uni
ted States In this crisis.
Directions have been given to the
consuls in Cuba to repair to Havana
| in order that they may be able to leave
the island without danger in case OF
war"
Arrangements have been made for
| General Lees safe withdrawal, If such
action becomes necessary"
| THE American newspaper CORE
spondents in Havana are also to be
given the utmost protection and they
will be allowed to leave with General
Lee.
.'Senator Plat, of New York. who
has taken great interest In the arrange
ments for the protection OF the CORE
lspondents, has had an interview with
Assistant Secretary Day upon the SUBJ
lject."
| A development of great Importance
in the situation Sunday was the 70
ceipt by II 5aGish minister at
" ashington of q dispatch from Havana
stating that the autonomist cabinet OF
Cuba has addressed an appeal to the
insurgents, asking to arrange an ar
mistice for the purpose OF arriving at
terms for peace.
This marks the concession by Spain
OF the second of the three demands
which, it is understood, the United
Estates made on her. The first de-
mand, which has already been con
ceded, was the release of the reconcen-
tradoes and aid for them until normal
conditions in Cuba are restored. The
lsecond was for an armistiee. The third
i demand was that ii the Spaniards and
Cubans should fail during the arms
tice to come to an agreement, Spain
should submit the entire question to
President Mckinley as arbitrator, with
the understanding that he would then
decide for the Independence OF Cuba.
j A cablegram from Madrid states that
the action of Spain in taking steps for
sion Of the Pope.
The Senate committee on foreign
relations has decided to report reso-
luton to the Senate along the lines of
the Foraker resolution recognizing the
republic Of Cuba as the true and
lawful government of the island" ana
, recommending armed Intervention by
the United States. The Senate is
divided, however, on the form OF reso-
luton to be adopted after the Presi-
. dents message has been received.
From all the pulpits OF Madrid Sun
day the priests read letter from the
: bishop of the diocese, stating that he
considered war imminent and order
ing prayers for the success Of the
! Spanish arms.
, The royal family of Spain, it il
' stated, fears an Internal outbreak ii
> war should be declared, and is prepar
ing for flight il necessary.
3 A dispatch from Madrid which es
, capped the press censor says:
t Despite the efforts Of the press to
work up patriotic enthusiasm, the
. public seems Indifferent to the situa
tion. Except among officials, it il
5 rarely discussed. Apparently the PEG
: pie are chiefly interested in the result,
of a big lottery just announced, and ir
! the preparations for an extraordinary
bull fight On Easter Sunday.
The people do not want war, Oh
rather they are indifferent, as they
D nearly always have one war in pro
q gress somewhere, and do not regard {
= war with the United States as different
from the others The feeling thai
, exists here exists also through the
D provinces.
:, The Queen Regent is taking an &C
tive part in the negotiations, and ha:
\ thoroughly identified herself with The
t war section of the cabinet. Her atti
e tude is much approved by the officer
of army, and has undoubtedly strength
ened the dynasty for the time being.
] Secretary of the Navy Long mad.
q the following statement Monday: 81
/ have never thought peace between tn,
United States and Spain was impossi
BILE. and | don't think so now. o
. course. the situation is critical; but, a.
: it is, war is not inevitable, and there
are reasonable hopes that there may
be satisfactory and peaceful solution
of the trouble. know Of no new de
4 velopments."
/, Minister Woodford cabled the Stat,
Department Sunday that the formid
J, able Spanish fleet at Cadiz Is on uh'
:, eve of putting to sea, its destination
being unknown. Naval authoritie
are of the opinion that the fleet will b,
stronger than the flying squadron nov