New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-28
NO FURTHER, SAYS SPAIN.
THE LIMIT REACHED IN CONCESSIONS
FOR PEACE

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wAsHrNGroN-No THREAT. But FIRM
STATEMENT OF THE POLICY OF
THIS COUNTRY MADE.
London March 2S-The Madrid correspondent
OF The Standard" says:
II am able to state that the following Is the
real course OF the negotiations: During the last
week on Wednesday. the United States Mini
ster General Woodford had an official interview
with the Ministers OF Foreign Affairs and the
Colonies Sehores Gullon and Moret. at the pri-
vate residence OF the former. II lasted two
hours General woodrord left with them an Of
fetal note explaining fully the views and In
tentions Of the American Government
In this document no comminatory ntlmation
was made nor any date fixed; but IT was clearly
ard firmly stated that the United States Gov
ernment could not longer withhold from Con-
gross the correspondence and consular reports.
which not only put In full light the condition OF
the distressed rural population OF Cuba, the
inadequate relief and the persistence OF disaf-
fecton but also showed that the new colonial
policy and other efforts OF Spain had not pro-
duced the results tha, would justify holding out
the prospect of early pacihcation.
Consequently. the American note lays stress
upon the fact that contingencies are now fast
approaching FOR the action which was foreshad-
owed in the Presidential messages and diplo-
matte correspondence so frequently and clearly
during the last three "ears.
The American note and til, language OF Gen
eral Woodford in his conferences with sehor
Gullon leave no doubt that II Is the Intention OF
the Washington Government to act very soon,
beginning with the communication Of the above
documents and the Maine report to Congress,
and sending relief officially to the distressed
Cubans'
"On Friday" continues the Madrid CORE
spondent Of The Standard" General Woodford
had by appointment another official interview
with Sehor Gulion. in which ne received the off
cial reply Of the Spanish Government to the
American memorandum Of March %.
The Spanish reply. couched in firm language,
says that the Spanish Government cannot agree
with the conclusions the American Government
has drawn from inaccurate information. that
does not tally with the recent activity and
progress Of the military operations in Cuba and
the visible popularity and progress Of the new
Colonial institutions. which have been loyalty
accepted and supported by even the old ad-
versares Of home rule In the colony.
Spain. the reply continues, cannot natu-
rally admit the interference which is foreshad-
owed in the American note. and deprecates he
sending Of official relief and war vessels to Cuba
as being the very elements that have retarded
the pacifcaton 81 the colony Spain reminds the
American Government Of all the concessions she
has made 10 preserve peaceful relations and to
conciliate the United States the last proof being
her willingness to submit the conflicting Com
mission reports as to the Maine 10 arbitration
I'm conclusion the Spanish reply sows that the
Government believes It has reached the extreme
limit Of concessions compatible with the honor
and dignity ~ Spain. and VIII not admit en-
croachments on her rights OF sovereignty in the
West.
The matter now rests with the President. and
both Governments evidently consider the Maine
affair a mere incident in the more important
issues about to be raised by the conduct Of the
United States"
The Washington correspondent of The Daily
ChrOrcle" says:
Spain has intmated to the Government Of
the United States that it has a new plan Of au-
tonOmy to propose. and trusts that the United
states will induce the Cubans 10 accept it. The
details Of the scheme yet undvuged; but
1t is believed the project would give the Cubans
virtual independence
Count de Rascon. the Spanish Ambassador to
Great Britain, paid visit to the Foreign Office
at a late hour yesterday AMI remair ed three
quarters OF an hour.
Madrid. March 27-Sehor Guon. the Minis
ter Of Foreign Affairs. still speaks hopefully.
but In very reserved terms. regarding the re-
cent exchange of Views with European govern
ments Diplomacy is most active all the Am
bassadors receiving long communications
from their respective governments. The news
papers attach the greatest Importance to this
phase Of the question--so much that interest
in the elections is almost lacking.
Rumor persistently points to Russia as the
most likely mediator.
NJ. Paten6tre the French Ambassador. had a
conference with Senor Gullon. the Foreign Min
ister. to-day to which much Importance is at
tached.
SenOr Sagasta. the Premier, is said TO be busy
with a diplomatic document. either note to
the American Government or a circular note to
the Powers.
CAPTAIN CHADWICK GOES TO HAVANA |
EXCITEMENT DYING OFT AT KEY WEST
BURIAL OF EIGHT MORE VICTIMS
OF THE MAINE