Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1898-03-30
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Washington, March 29.-l Special to JoURSAL-MNEBl l-Congress is bit terly opposed to the Presidents peace and autonomy measures. In the Senate today, Senators Allen and Foraker each introduced a reso- lution demanding the immediate freedom of Cuba, while Senator Rawlins introduced a resolution de- claring war on Spain. Every body was for immediate action, and when Senator Mason, of Illinois, took the floor and made a speech demanding instant satisfaction from Spain, the excitement, both among members and in the gallery rose to fever heat.
 "I am for war;" he shrieked, "and we cannot rest under the existing wrong" Continuing, he said: "lf some of the victims of the Maine outrage had been senators, or sons O. senators, war would have been declared long ago."
 It is believed here today that war cannot be averIed, that the admins tration cannot hold Congress in check, and that a declaration of war will be declared within forty eight hours.
 Washington, March 29.-Cabinet spent considerable time today read ing dispatches from Woodford. The contents of these dispatches are secret, but are said to be hopeful. It is stated positively that this gov ernment will not agree 60 an armis- tice, and that the Cuban question must be settled now and once for all. Both houses were crowded to their utmost during the reading of the Presidents message. Spain's reported acceptance of intervention is credited to Astock jobbing canard, at least it is thought to be so.
 Washington, March 29.-A cabled synopsis of the Spanish report of the Maine disaster, finding the e1- plosion to be internal has been received at Washington. The find ings of the American board are fully justified by the publish ed testimony. From the tenor of the notes from Spain, the administration considers war improbable, yet possible. Spain is inviting European mediation. The coneiliatory policy of the ad- ministration is displeasing, and Con- gress is inclined to disregard the wishes of the President and initiate aggressive action.
 Washington, March g. - Many Congressmen are dissatisfied because the President has not outlined a more definite policy in his message. A strong faction is opposed to tenn porizing with Spain, and will pre- cipitate radical action unless the administration acts quickly.
 Washington, March 29.-Speaking of the criticisms of the President, Secretary Alger said: "He must take one step at time, and having taken one, there need be no fear he will take the next one."
 Washington, March .3.-The proposition for the wholesale relief by the United States is criticised on the ground that Spain should be compelled to feed her own starving subjects.
 Washington, March 29.-Spain expresses willingness to accept aid for her starving subjects in Cuba, if it is not sent in war ships.
 Washington. March 29.-It is said that the President will not submit his message to Congress today, for fear of precipitatiug undue action In Congress.
 Washington, March 29.-Senstor Foraker will introduce a resolution today, recognizing the independence of Cuba.
 New York, March 29.-There is a big bear stampede on the stock mai ket, caused by rumors that Spain is willing to accept mediation.