The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1898-04-07


Official advices say President McKin-
ley's message to Congress will not ad-
wise the recognition of the independence
of the insurgents, but will recommend
measures looking toward the Immediate
cessation of hostilities. and the restora-
ton of peace and stability of the Cow
eminent in Cuba, in the interest of HUI
mainly and the safety and tranquility
of the United States.
Senior Sagasta, the Premier. on leav-
ing the palace to-day for his daily con-
ference with the Queen Regent, de-
clared to the reporters who question
ed him on the subject of President Nc
kinley's message to Congress, that it
would be peaceful in tone and that it
probably would result in avoiding a
conflict. The Premier also denied the
rumors of ministerial dissensions, and
said the Cabinet council this evening
would treat generally of matters be-
fore the Ministry.
In conclusion, the Premier denied the
report of the embarkation of troops
from the Philippine Islands.
MADRID, April 6, $40 D. m.-The
family of United States Minister Wood
ritz, France. The staff of the United
States Legation has left Madrid and
will probably remain in Paris for the
present. Nevertheless, the latest infor-
nation is of more assuring character.
A Cabinet council is now in session,
and it is believed the deliberations are
of a very important nature, but the
Ministers maintain absolute reserve NJ.
Patenotre, the French ambassador, Wis
tied United States Minister Woodford
this afternoon.
MADRID. April 6, 7:4O p. m.-The Of
fetal statement that affairs have taken
a pacific turn has not yet become gem
orally known. and public opinion re-
mains excited. The bourse has de-
clined heavily, owing to the belief that
there is dissension in the Cabinet.
which, however, the Ministerial sup
porters absolutely deny
HOPE OF PEACE GROWING
STRONGER.
MADRID, April 6-The hope of
reaching a peaceful settlement with the
United States is growing stronger 1t
is reported that the basis of an armis-
tice in Cuba has been arranged If
in the Gazette" tomorrow or Friday,
announcing the conclusion of an ar
mistice.
The Vizcaya and the Almirante Oqu-
endO will await orders at Porto Rico.
ARMISTICE WITH INSURGENTS
ROME, April ct is semi officially
announced here that the Spanish Gov
eminent has accepted the principle Of
an armistice with the insurgents pro-
posed by the Pope. President McKin-
ley'S reply is now awaited. Upon it de-
ponds the possibility of continuing the
negotiations at Madrid and Washing
ton 1t is believed the Powers will now
take Joint action to prevent rupture.
LONDON, April 6.-The Pail Mall
Gazette" this afternoon publishes the
following from Rome:
The Vatican is the scene of the ut
most activity. Distinguished person
ages are coming and going and tele-
grams are pouring in. The hopes of 4
solution of the INSTRUMENTATION diff
Guilty through the Pope have been re-
vived. The Pope is in direct commune
cation with the Queen Regent, but his
approach to President Mckinley was
made indirectly. The Vatican people
are sans-.in6 { an armistice. They
appear to base their belief of a peace
posed unpreparedness in the United
States for war will make Washington
cautious in going to extremes.