New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-29
BRITISH ADVICE TO SPAIN
SHE WOULD DO WELL TO BE WISE IN TIME
PRAISE FOR PRESIDENT MKINLEY.


london. March 29-"The Daily News" says
editoray this morning:
Again the unexpected has happened. Ac-
cording TO our American correspondents report
the spirit Of peace has descended upon the
American people. apparently on the behef that
United States Minister Woodford has sent
dispatch containing assurances that spain is
willing. under conditions, to withdraw her troops
from Cuba and thus give the Island eHecuVe
autonomy If not independence.
III this be true it throws the Maine disaster
into its due perspective by giving America due
satisfaction on the larger issue. Yet there are
still uncertainties The Presidents message un-
doubtedly suggests some kind OF reparaton.
Then there is the question Of Cubas future.
which is expected TO be dealt with IN to-morro"
Presidential Message.
General Woodford's dispatch comes just In
time TO determine the character Of that commu-
nication. The situation may thus be summar-
ized: The United States are willing 10 stihe their
resentment for the loss OF the Maine II they re-
ceye satisfaction with regard TO the Cuba or
the future. 1t is a generous compromise ana
Spain will do we'll to be wise IN time"
"The Daily Graphic" says president McKin-
ley's Message is the work Of a man or character
and a statesman. Its moderation. perfect fair
ness and un-Amercan avoidance Of all emotional
verbositv must command the sympathies Of the
civilized world The United States are fortunate
in having a man OF this callbre at their head at
this moment
His digniied appeal should strike respon-
sive chord in Spain. who cannot AFFORD 10 pe
less handsome than this Americana. The Mes
sage is an olive branch and leads us TO attach
more Importance than we otherwise should 10
rumors Of peaceful solution
THE Standard" says: with report so In
conclusive and Presidential Message so cordial
toward Spain. the latter should be able TO make
suitable amends Therefore way on that issue
need not be apprehended. Still the situation Is
exceedingly grave All the reports OF cofhpro-
mise emanate from America. The danger Is not
nassed Let the United States continue IN theH
natient mood Their interests in Cuba humani-
,orian or commercial. are not great enough to
make It vsrth their while to break the peace
Of the world"
..>bo rimes" saws: president Mckinleys
Message is temperate and contains nothins 'na'
ought TO wound the feelings or the most suS
centible Spanlard II has In no way 'eriiieo
the authorizations that he would throw GOWN '"e
Gauntlet This is a distinct gain. IL must DE
admitted. with every desire 10 excuse SPAN
reluctance 10 Weld to pressure. that we ca''i'o'
refnse our sympathy to the American people
.r, sucb IN incident the Names desuuc-
A., bod hannened to us II would nave peeh
,,or, dimcult even for Englishmen TO preserve
.,oiu ,oo,.od calm We share the grief at the
loco ~ q noble vessel and her crew ana we ai
- ~. natience and reserve Of a democratic
- ant under provocation and public ex-
o,,o,,ent The sentiments OF England lol S>i'
,oo rhich we hope are reciprocateo' are eA
-.,.d IN the Laureate's cordial verses.
proceeding TO dilate upon the necessity lot
american support in the Far East. wnere Doth
1--c,and and America are ardenty Interested
,n keeping open trade" the editorial says
"Eor this reason, II for no other we shou'u
soor,v r.gret TO see America involved IN
- ,,,h snain which could be Of advantage
o,,har and must cripple the strength OF
both" s
George W. Smalley. the New-f DIX co'resPo"u-
ent OF The Times" says
"yybatever happens, to-day has been triumph
,o- President Mckinley. Whatever truth there
- t., tho various rumors. Sehor Sagasta can ac-
,. ,o-dav what he could not accept yesterday.
,r, ,oct,ons have made him master or SPAIN
IT. president is master here. Both desire peace.
- aho,,d there be war? There is no doubt
""' Nation will accept Mr.. McKinleys policy
."", n,oda American diplomacy and influence
ra.nected and seems likely TO gam WITHOUT "a'
,,ore than war could have given
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