Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-03-15
cence on certain phases AS diplomatic

cence on certain phases as diplomatic
propriety required. Since the minis
ter's arrival he has received q cable
gram from Capt, Gen. Blanco, stating
that the Cuban cabinet had designated
Seniors sevallios, Of New York, and Ba-
rilla, secretary Of the Havana chamber
of commerce, to act with Senior Angulo
in negotiating commercial treaty be-
tween the United States and Cuba. The
minister referred incidentally TO this
fact, as he regarded it as another evil
dence of the complete autonomy which
Spain had granted to Cuba. Although
Senior Polo will be the plenipotentiary
in arranging Cuban treaty, the Cuban
delegates above named, chosen by the
Cuban cabinet, will have entire control
of the terms Of such treaty. OF the
present policy of Spain in giving auton-
omy to Cuba the minister spoke at con-
siderable length. He said:
1.-THE government has granted autonomy
on the broadcast and most liberal lines It
Is designed to give to the Cuban people
the complete direction Of their internal af-
fairs, thus gratifying the honorable ambi-
ton Of the Cubans while at the same time
as colony Of Spain. The government is
not executing this plan grudgingly, or with
any technical restrictions. On the con-
trary, 1t appreciates that the largest de-
gree Of prosperity for the island may be
expected from such a measure of reform
as will meet the cherished expectations of
Cubans loyal to Spain. Already much has
been accomplished, and there is the fullest
confidence that the plan will be carried
into full execution"
When Senior Polo's attention was
drawn to recent critical phases of the
Spanish situation he spoke with much
reserve. The Lee incident happened
while he was on the ocean, and he knew
nothing, he said, of the circumstances,
although he felt confident misunder-
standing had grown out Of some casual
illusions to Gen. Lee not meant as any
intimation that his recall was desired.
The minister was then asked IL he
viewed the present condition Of affairs
between the United States and Spain
as indicating war. After moments
hesitation he answered, gravely: 81
am sure that the United States does not
want war, just as I am sure that the
Spanish government does not want war,
and will do everything honorable in its
power to prevent such calamity"
Senior Polo's first business after his
credentials are presented to the presi-
dent will be in connection with the new
commercial treaty between the United
States, Spain and Cuba. He comes fully
instructed on this subject, and before
leaving Madrid he talked over the sew
eral plans with the United States min
lister, Mr.. Woodford. 1t is not yet de-
termined whether there shall be two
treaties, with Spain and Cuba separate
ly, or one with Spain which shall in
clude Cuba. Until the minister meets
our reciprocity commissioner, Mr.. Kas-
son, he does not care to discuss the
scheme of commercial exchange which
is under consideration.
The Spanish minister will paw a
formal visit to the president this morn
Ing at II o'clock, at which time he will
present his credentials. In view of the
strained relations now existing between
the United States and Spain, more than
usual interest attaches to the addresses
which will be exchanged between the
chief executive and the. Spanish minis.