The San Francisco call., 1898-06-26

Special cable to The Call and the New York
 don Bennett
 MADRID, June 25.-The much talked feature of the moment when all are asking what will come next, is General Wevler's declaration in favor of the monarchy. This may have much to do with the greater feeling of calm to- day. The existence of a Cabinet crisis is denied by SenOr Sagasta with abso- lute good faith He further added that at the council to-day the prospects of war and not conditions of peace were discussed.
 The truth is that everything depends to-day on the result of affairs at Santi- ago Sagasta will not rush crisis, be- ing aware of the difficulties of reform ing the Ministry and establishing government to meet the situation. One feature is the perfect confidence of the public in Sagasta- His latest statement is that rumors of peace negotiations are premature.
 The Premier wants peace. He feels assured that the country both wants and needs peace. He knows that peace made without the consent of the coun- try would mean an immediate revolu- tion. Should the country show itself strongly against the Prime Ministers peaceful wishes, you may count upon it that Senor Sagasta will wish to place the reinS of government and the terri ble responsibility for the continuance of the war in other hands. In the minds of all statesmen loyal to the monarchy and in the opinion of important politi- cal clements and social spheres having influence in Spain the idea of peace gains greater strength every day.
 Independently of the fear which the Carlists and Republicans inspir it is certain the Government will take means for placing before the country the problem of peace. It is recognized that the United States will formulate terms of peace which will be unpopular in this country, and that none better are likely to be forthcoming. Accord ing to a politician whose opinion l have taken from much everyday contact with the ruling spirits of the country, Sagasta once he has got rid of the COrtes, will take measures for the for nation of a coalition Government, hav- ing as it's inspiration Marshal Marti- neg Campos, General Polaviejo, Senors Silvela. PidaI and Generals Linares and Rivas, retaining the present Min isters of War and Marine.
 Thus constituted, my political friend says the Government would proclaim
 
 re-enforcing garrisons in the north of Spain, Valencia, Catalonia and other Carlist and republican centers, and would then appeal to some friendly na- tion, probably France or Russia, to make terms of peace. One difficulty which arises in this project is the at titude of General Weyler. whose posi- tiOn in Spanish politics is not well de- fined. but in whom many see leader in the revolution.
 General Polaviejo, while at Sara gosa, on his way to Athama, to-day received a telegram from the head Government, causing him to change his route and return at once to Madrid. This is an eloquent fact to those know ing what is going on behind the scenes in the political world. General Po- lavieio will be sure of place if a gov ernment is formed to support the mon- archy and carry out peace proposals.
 The Cabinet held a meeting this morning and later the Premier, Senor Sagasta, went to the palace. He told the newspaper representatives that the Cabinet meeting was to be reconvened, but he refused to furnish any further information on the subject Although it is officially announced that the Pre- nier visited the Queen Regent in order to furnish her Majesty with the usual report on current affairs, it is generally