The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-04-09

MADRID. April s.--Noon--Gen. Correo.
the Spanish minister for war, in his inter-
view OF yesterday said:
spain must not be alarmed, IL war II
declared, a. the sinking OF Spanish war
ships. What we must. a. all cost. avoid
ss n Spanish ship striking her colors 10
the y meriean flag. She should rather ex-
piode her magazines. ] wish TO God Spain
had no garshlp from cahs 10 the psEin-
ssia. We could then say 10 America: We
are here; raee. RS when you please
4:4S-Gen wosdfora has sent cable
message TO Washington setting forth that
the publication of his statement yesterday
has done good In Madrid and will do good
throughout Spain, but the end is s,ili very
doubtful. The general is working from "a
sense OF duty. rather than with strong
faith In success.
...e basis of what rope Is left" he says.
rests upon the evident fact that the
sober sense of Spain is slowly coming 10
the front. and that in a few days of a few
days can still be had) We shall see crys-
taliization of public sentiment that viii
sustain the present Spanish government
X il has the courage 70 do at once things
that are necessary for peace"
5.l5 D. m.-The streets were more crowd
ed today than yesterday. Large numbers
OF people gathered to witness the religious
procession, which II one Of the features
Of Good Friday. It passed near the Unit
ed States legation. In which vicinity the
crowds were most dense. but there was no
demonstration. In fact. perfect order pre-
vailed everywhere.
The decree establishing the national
naval subscription has been drawn up. but
the queen regent has postponed placing
her signature to it. The name OF the queen
regent .s TO appear al the head OF the
subscription list.
The minister of colonies. Senor Moret,
Is indisposed. On account OF his indis-
position, which Is said 10 be the result OF
cold. there was no cabinet council to-
day, bet IL is expected that a meeting OF
the ministers will be held tomorrow TO
deal with Washington dispatches. which
are hourly awaited.
p ma dispatch from Washington.
just received. says no negotiations have
been Initiated there. and that none will
be taken abroad except through Gen.
Woodford. who Is instructed 10 negotiate
only on the basis OF the note presented
at the recent onference-nsmely, for the
immediate cessation Of hostiiities and I'M
mediate a.d TO the reconeentrados
With reference 10 the above. Senior Sa-
gasta says the Spanish government has no
intention OF opening further negotiations.
The Spanish government today sen, 10
Rome rs full reply to the popes sugges-
ton Of an armistice.
The Epaca tonight will give great i'm
portance 70 the action of the European
powers in inviting the government not TO
assume a stif-neeked attitude, IN order
that their Intervention may he advantag-
eous 10 Spain. II says the situation is in
SeGor Sagasta's hands. and. although
the Epoca is The paper which has fought
agains, peace. Il will say that
the country does not want war unless
forced into conflict.
$50 2. m.-The Liberal this evening says
the government has decided to send
note 20 the pope thanking him for his
good ofaces and begging him to perse-
we're. But" says the Liheraly ''the gov
erngnent dces TO: pledge Itself 10 accep,
the papal decs son.'
The Heralao will say:
Spain remains ia the same state Of ex-
pectatfou and uncertainty as yesterday
IL Is impossible yet TO give a definite
opinion respecting the rope"s mediation
and the Intervention u the great powers
$50 p. m--The political barometer has
taken another upward turn. The bourse
today showed 81 advance OF three points
In response 20 London and Paris, and the
general TAX - the town j. peaceful
Ths attitude 90 England at Wash
lngfon IL mueh approved. as size had hi;h-
erto been regarded as siding unrescrvedly
with America.
50 far as Information yet cbtainah.a
goes. the powers have net addressed a eel-
.ecsIYe note 10 Saain similar to that pre-
sensea 81 Washington. alth@Geh IL Is
known that their representatives here
have been .oag working With The Spanish
government % sscure peace.
Upoa rseelpi &C dispatches feom senc~
pe.o Ecraasse. tsenylng she reDoyt taat
the Spanish ies&tsaE az Washington h4a
been attacked. Al official denial was
issued 20 the pah.ic. sfucn indignation