New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-04
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THE CLIMAX CLOSE AT HAND
QUESTION OF PEACE OR WAR LIKELY
TO BE SETTLED THIS WEEK.
THE PRESIDENT CONSULTING HIS ADVISERS n
REGARD TO HIS MEssAGE-A RESOLUTION
AGREED TO BY THE FOREIGN AZ
FAIRS COMMITTEE-vTEws OF
CONGRESSMEN.


Washington, April 3-The opinion almost uni-
versay held in Washington tonight by leading
public men and diplomats Is that the crisis will
reach it's climax this week and that the ques-
tiOn Of war or peace will be determined within
the next seven days Senator'S and Representa-
tives met and conferred all day, and at the
White House the President consulted with sew
eral members Of his Cabinet and other conh.
Dental advisers regarding the Message which
lie Is preparing to send to Congress. At the
State, War and Navy departments active work
was going on, and altogether, 1T has been q
day Of suppressed feeling. No positive an
nOuncement has yet been made to when the
Message will be sent to Congress. and all
that seems absolutely certain tonight Is that
1t will not go in tomorrow; II may go In on
Tuesday possibly. but more probably Wednes-
day. or perhaps Thursday.
In addition to the physical work Of preparing
/ the comprehensive document on which the Pres-
dent expects to rest Americas case there are
other reasons why those in charge Of emergency
/ preparations will welcome every hours delay.
Supplies ordered abroad are not yet shipped, and
/ the factories in this country which working
day and night making powder and projectiles
are anxious for delay. The owners Of some Of
the factories in Connecticut with contracts have
/
the delay possible. They say that every day
now is precious
THE ATTITUDE OF CONGRESS.
The suspense caused by the necessary delay
in the preparation Of the Message IS trying to
members Of both houses. and the most uni
versally discussed question in Washington to-
night Is whether Congress be restrained
All realize the difficult and arduous task Of pre-
pairing the case for the worlds inspection. and
the which be exercised. and there
seems 10 be disposition TO hasten the Presi-
dent unduly The party leaders are extremely
anxious avoid a breach with the Executive
such as would occur II Congress were to take
the initiative. After a careful canvass OF the
situation to-day they believe the radicals can he
held in line a few days longer The conference
Of Republican Representatives who have been
insisting prompt action will hold another
meeting tomorrow night While many Of them
are now in favor OF giving the President more
leeway than they were last week, II is realized
that twenty-five Republican votes In the House
would, with the Democratic and Populist votes.
be sufficient to act II be confidently as
serted that all the Republicans Of the House.
with possible exceptions which could be counted
on the fingers of one hand can be controlled at
least until Wednesday. After that what might
happen II the President asks for further delay is
probleratical Mr.. Bromwell. OF Ohio. for In
stance who says he hopes he will not be obliged
TO part company with the President, says he
will vote with the Democrats, II necessary. to
overrtle the Speaker after Wednesday. Mr.
Cooper of Wisconsin. has made similar state
ment.
FOREIGN AFFAIRS COMMITTEES ACTION
The Republicans Of the Committee on Foreign
Affairs have held informal meetings to-day
and have practically agreed 10 report resolu-
ton of tenor similar 70 that agreed upon by
the Foreign Relations Committee Of the Senate
yesterday. The House resolutions VII probably
follow the language Of those of the Senate re-
gariing the blowing up Of the Maine. These
resolutions will be practically agreed upon by
the committee tomorrow. but will rot be re-
ported until the President sends his message
to Congress.
Mr. Adams the acting IAN or the COM
mittee in the absence Of Mr.. Hit. saw the Pres
ident to-day. and Informed h of the probable
action Of the committed All the Republicans
called upon Mr.. Hit at his home during the
day Mr.. Grout ORep.. Vt) said that while
some of the Republicans Of the House were very
impatient. he thought they would restrain them
selves II the President desired n few .ys addi-
tional. Mr.. Grout has prepared resolution.
which he VIII introduce morrow. appropriate
ing 81 900 900 to raise the hull Of the Maine.
IF she was blown up" said he. we can well
afford to spend n million 10 demonstrate that
fact Her hull could be raised by building cof-
fer-dams If she blown up the truth will
be known Murder will out"
Representative Bishop (Rep., Mich) says that
the members OF his delegation, although strong
ly for action. are willing TO give the President
l>la froo h0r ho IN NO. q
making for peace OF which we know nothing" ;"
said he And We ought to defer action few
days II Mr. Mckinley desire Besides. every
iai, adds to our preparations"
Mr. Loud (Rep.. CALI said he willing to
wait upon the President. Mr. Babcock (Rep..
WisD chairman OF the Congressional Campaign
Committee. expressed doubt as to whether the
House could be held beyond tomorrow.