The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-04-25

WASHINGTON. April "A reso-
iation, formally declaring war against
Spain. viii be introduced in the
congress OF the United States
has been reached after mature deiiberatioa
All the arguments pro and con were dis
cussed this afternoon at the White House
at conference, al which President Nc
kin.ey. Attorney General Griggs. Assist
an, Secretary Day and Senators Davis and
Hale participated. and on its breaking up
the announcement was made that congress
tomorrow would be asked to declare what
il is said already exists.
This was the most important develop
ment at Washington on the first war Sun
day.
The president VIII send a message 10
congress tomorrow. 20 be delivered imme-
diately after its conven.ng, setting forth
the facts In the case and asking congress
to formally declare war in order that there
OF other nations. The most important
point N the message. from d news point
of view, will be the announcement that
Spain has made a formal reply TO cur
ultimatum.
This reply has not been given TO the
public and ii was supposed that none had
Ssssa Fses.sed. The sieeuMent is a formal
acknowledgements by Spain. and is an ae-
ceptan2e by that country of the ultima
tum. as virtual declaration OF war. Com
ersss viii therefore be asked 10 recognize
this condition OF affairs. and TO declare It
10 the world. using Spans concession as
"A reason for 1t.
The war resolution has been prepared.
ard 1t is understood that the two commit
tees having charge Of the foreign affairs
prepared 10 report upon it very shortly
probably Immediately after he reading
Of the message. An effort viii then be
made TO have the resolution taken up and
passed forthwith, and 1t ia not now be-
lteyed that there VIII be any formidable
opposition to that course In either house.
Otherwise the news here today related al
most entirely to the execution of plans
hitherto expected.
NekinirS'~ Quiet sunday
For the president and bis cabinet off
c,als Sunday has passed quietly aud un-
eventually. Secretary Alser took his
daughter to the White House during the
morning. and the latter. in company. with
the president. attended divine services a,
The Metropolitan Methodist church. Secre-s
sary Alser going 10 Presbyterian church.
Secretary and Mrs. Gage alsc drove 10 the
White House and accompanied the pres
ident and Miss Alger TO the Metropou,au
Mrs. Mckinley has nor yet returned from
her trip 10 New York city.
Arranging for the state Troops.
Gen Corbin and Secretary Aleer con-
seFred during he afternoon respecting the
ARRANGEMENTS for calling on the eoyernors
of The states and territories for the quota
II troops they are to furnish under the
presidents proclamation. asking Tor fss.0a
men The number of men in each branch
Of 5he @etVice. viz.. Infantry. cavalry and
ARTILLERY Ffn~ n- 10 be settled. besides
many o.her matters Of detail.
In tile state navy and war iepartmente
many of the officials were at their desks
directing the eHecu;ion ~ policies hereto
fore determined upon. Neither Secretary
Aiger nor Secretary long were on hand
bat Assistant Secretary Meikeljohn and
AssisiAHi Secretary Roosevelt were on duly