The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1898-04-06

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nothing he said, "and we ought to de-
fer few days if Mr.. Mckinley desires.
BESIDES, every day adds to our war
preparations.
Mr.. Loud, Republican, of California
said he was willing to wait upon the
President.
Mr.. Babcock, Republican, of Wiscon-
SIM chairman Of the Congressional cam
paign committee. expressed doubt as to
whether the House could be held be-
yond tomorrow
The prospects of European mediation
has aroused the keenest interest through
out diplomatic circles here, and, al
though inquiry at the leading embassies
and legations failed to disclose that any
actual move had been made, yet such a
move is anticipated almost any time, and
when taken it is felt that it will be an i'm
portant factor in the situation. 1t has
been expected that France would be the
first to act, by tender of her good offices.
Up to tonight, however, the French am
bassador, NJ. Cambon, had received no
instructions in this line. There is the
same anticipation but lack of definite ac-
ton in British, German and other diplo-
matte quarters.
Ii is probable that mediation would
take definite form if the foreign repre-
sentatives were convinced that war was
inevitable and was about to be declared
While they look upon the situation as
grave, the general sentiment among
them is that the matter has not yet pro-
gressed beyond the range OF diplomacy
and pacific settlement. For that reason
there was strong inclination shown to-
dav to wait until the Presidents message
was sent to Congress, the feeling being
that the real issue could not be determ-
ined until the message had been submit
ted.
At the outset Spain was most earnest
for mediation, and to this end addressed
a note to the powers about ten days ago
Now. however, as the prospects for medi-
alton appear to be growing the Spanish
authorities seem TO be less inclined to-
ward this course This may be due to
the fact that Spain had looked upon medi-
alton as an indirect form Of Intervention
ofthe European powers in favor of one OF
their own number The Spanish note
developed that the powers were not
ready for any snch radical step. France
made the first declaration, through Pre-
mier Hanotaux, in the French Chamber,
that France would treat both parties
alike as friends This was an unexpected
reverse for Spain, as she felt that the
French ownership of Martinique, Guada-
loupe aad other islands would incline
her to mpathize with Spain in defend
ing her sovereignty over Cuba
1t was stated by one of the ambassa-
doris to-day that any move for mediation
would first assume form by an exchange
of notes among the European powers,
which could be done very speedily by
telegraph IN case war crisis seemed at
hand. In such event the general under
standing among diplomats here is that
Great Britain, France. Germany and
Austria would be consulted, as their
commercial interests would be seriously
crippled by war between the United
States and Spain, while Russia aud Italy
also might be consulted owing TO their
influence in European affairs, although
their immediate interest in the Spanish
American conflict would lie far less than
that of the other countries mentioned
The Spanish minister, Senior Polo y
Bernabe, and his staff, had busy Sun
day, although it did not bring any de-
velopments changing the situation. The
minister did not see State department. of
ficials during the day. His last official
exchange with the authorities here was
on last Friday, after Spain's answer had
been received, since which time the ne
gotiations have been at a halt This, how
ever. has not lessened the Spanish minis
ter's activity in keeping his government
fully apprised as to the general aspect OF
affairs in this country. TIE elaborate
manner in which this cable intelligence
has gone to the authorities at Madrid is
probably withouta parallel. 1t is under
stood that when the situation began to
assume its most serious aspect single
cable dispatch sent by the minister to the
foreign cllice at Madrid cost $1,000.
Another dispatch cost 500: another
500. In this way the Madrid authorl-
ties are kept in close touch with the con
dtiOn of affairs here, not only as 1t re-
lates to official negotiations, but more
particularly to the tendencies and all
those circumstances which will permit
the Madrid Government to guage the sit
uation at Washington.
Secretary Sherman gave Il dinner last
night. at which the Spanish minister was
Que of the guests. Senator Lodge, of the
Senale committee on foreign relations,
and COL Fred Grant, of New York, being
among the others present The presence
of the Spanish minister at the home of
the Secretary of State was devoid OF sig
nifirance, except as showing the pacific
outward appearance OF affairs. Being a
purely social gathering, the Spanish situ-
alton was not alluded to, although it is
understood to have required some tact to
avoid the absorbing topic OF current IN