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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-04-07
ONLY HELD BACk TO PLEASE LEE.
Denial That Message Is Held Back
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Denial That Message Is Held Back
Owing to News From Madrid.
Washington, April g. 11:5O p. m.-The
most careful investigation In official cir
cles tonight failed to develop anything
in support of the theory that the delay of
the Presidents message was due to the
situation at Madrid
When the announcement was first made
to-day that the message had been with
held, the inference was drawn in some
congressional circles that the delay was
partially influenced by the attitude of the
Queen Regent, who was reported willing
to yield everything demanded by the Uni
ted States. provided it could be done with
out precipitating a popular disturbance in
Spain. Press dispatches of a pending cab
met crisis in Madrid tended to confirm
this.
Those closest to the President refused
to discuss the Madrid situation further
than to say that there was no informa-
ton from that quarter, and that no fresh
negotiations had been opened.
It was reiterated that the crux of the
situation was in Havana. This was con-
firned by members of the foreign rela-
tions committee to whom this explanation
had been made in such form that they
professed themselves satisfied to accept it.
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NO RIoTING AT HAVANA.
Attitude of the Public One of Quiet
Expectancy.

Havana, April G.--The Masootte sailed
this afternoon with a full complement OF
passengers, among them being many dis
tinguished families.
During the last twenty-four hours there
have been issued 1856 passports to persons
proceeding or about to proceed TO the Uni-
ted States.
The attitude of the public is one OF quiet
expectancy. The order maintained in the
city Is admirable.
Consul General Lee assures the corre-
spondent of the Associated Press that he
has received no Instructions to leave Ha-
yana. IL Is reported, however, that some
Of the consular records we're sent North
by the Mascotte to-day She Is expected
back from Key West on Friday With the
Bache. Mangrove and Fern there Will be
ample accommodations then to take
away all who are entitled to 20.
The @. Lawton child's Company had
Intended to close their business to-day,
but have reconsidered their decision. That
bank and the Hldalgo company's Bank
we're crowded during banking hours to-
day.
Tomorrow, Holy Thursday, and the
next day, Good Friday, win both be re-
ligiously observed In all quarters No bus
iness Of any kind will be transacted and
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Takes Matter Into Her Own Hands
for Adjustment.
MAYARRANCE AN ARMISTICE
Cabinet Crisis Reported Imminent
at Madrid.

Rome, April 6-It is semi-officially an
nounced here that the Spanish government
has accepted the principle of an armistice
with the insurgents as proposed by the
Pope.
President McKinley's reply is now
awaited. Upon it depends the possibility
of continuing the negotiations at Madrid
and Washington.
1t is believed that the powers now will
take joint action to prevent rupture.
Madrid, April 6, 1920 p. NIT is conf
IDENTIFY asserted at this hour that procla-
nation of the Queen Regent announcing
an immediate armistice in Cuba win be Is
sued tomorrow.
1t is stated that some of the cabinet
ministers may resign, but if necessary the
ministry will be changed.
The Austrian ambassador, Count Dub
skey, had an interview with the United
States minister, Gen.. Stewart L. Wood
ford, to-day. They both seemed much
pleased at the situation.
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NAVAL OFFICERS DISAPPOINTED.
Hope the Navy VIII Have Chance
Yet TO show what II IL Made of.

Hone the Navy VIII Have Chance
Yet to show what II Is Made of.
Key West Fla, April 6.--lntense dsap-
pointment was exhibited by all hands on
board the flagship New York when the
Associated Press bulletin regarding the
reported settlement at Madrid was read.
Until c O'Clock this evening 1t was conf
IDENTIFY believed the fleet would sail to-
morrow or Friday for Havana or Porto
Rico, and the pacific news came like a
bomb
Capt Sampson read the dispatch with
eager interest, after which II was read at
the messes. He believes that there is still
chance that the American navy may
have an opportunity to show what 1t is
made of. but he regrets the delay, which
will probably enable Spain to bring her
torpedo fotila and other warships to
these waters. All the high naval authori-
ties on board maintain that Spain should
not be allowed TO bring her forces over
pending a settlement.
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Steamer Arrives at Key West With
Many Refugees.
SPANIARDS POOR SHOTS.
Big Guns on the Forts Badly
Handled at Practice.

Havana, via Key West, Fla, April g.
After many days of foolish confidence
that nothing would happen, a number of
people here, Americans and others, have
been plunging into equally foolish fears,
turmoil and all sorts of mild rumors In
advance of the message of the President
to Congress.
People who should know better Insist
that war has been declared; others are
equally sure that the Pope has secured
peace with honor.
Bankers with close American connec-
tions are packing their papers, collecting
all possible debts, arranging for guards
for their steel vaults and sending their
families away. Cuban women, with hus-
bands fathers or brothers In the insur-
gent ranks, are In a state of terror and
are really much to be pitied, since if any
one is marked it is they, since all history
on parallel lines shows no very great con-
sideraton from Spanish rioters for the
gentler sex.
The few smon-pure Americans who re-
main keep as cool as may be with
the temperature at So degrees
in the morning hours. The fact,
IS so far as the officials and
heard so many weird tales, which they
have traced to their sources and found
mere buneombe or bathos, that they are
not prepared to believe any evidence, but
that of their own senses.
When Consul General Lee says, with
that delightful chuckle Of his, "Well gem
tlemen, guess we would better be getting
our traps together" all will stand to at
tentlon, formally salute, say, VERY good,
sir" and pack up.
1t is fact worthy of record and TO the
| credit of the government here. that despite
| it was we'll known that to-day was crucial,
| with war probable and Spanish defeat GER
! tain, Havana up to II O'Clock this morning
| was orderly, quiet and sef-contained. BY
| Havana, the city In general is meant, and
| not Isolated cases of individual excitement.
| The removal of the embargo consequent
| upon quarantine laws gives relief to thou
sands but The new trouble arises of lack
| of transportation.
| No doubt many will leave as the result
| would be as safe here as anywhere, pos
sible bombardment being left out of the
/ account.
| Some of the Spaniard still talk wildly
| about the United States fleet being blown
out OF the water by fire from the Havana
batteries on the water front, but as careful
practice two days ago showed the inability
OF the gunners TO come within 100 years OF
| target on smooth water, at a range oi
two miles or therea bouts, naval men need
| not be apprehensive of the effect of the
| Havana guns
The story sent North that forty minee
had recently been sunk In the Havana
| harbor Is not verified. 1t is improbable
| Likely enough, however. a single line and
perhaps a double line Of torpedoes has
| been laid in the narrowest part of this
| channel near the entrance.
No news has been received from the Mo
ron-Jucaro trocha as yet, nor is there
likely TO be any for some days, since the
country is in a state of as high excite
ment as the city, and. indeed owing tc
the distance from the news centers, AE
even greater excitement.
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QUEEN AT TIE HELM.
Takes Matters Ont of the Hands of
Her Minister.

Madrid via Bayonne, France, April c.
The developments in the situation to-day
are confined to the important part the
Queen Regent is taking in the crisis. She
has practically taken matters out of the
hands of her ministers and is dealing di-
rect with the United States minister, Gen.
Stewart L. Woodford through the Ger
man and Austrian ambassadors, and is
working earnestly for peace
1t is known beyond doubt that Spain is
now prepared to give ali America las
asked, although the form of this couces-
sion must be gilded to suit Spanish pal
ates and just take into consideration the
political difficulties which confront Spain.
Nevertheless, the latest information is OF
a 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 abso-
lutte reserve.
M. Patenotre, the French ambassador,
visited United States Minister Woodford
this afternoon
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polntment was the condition existing at the
capitol at the close of the day. when the
expected did not happen. Senators and
members were a sea a to what was COM
ing next. While the message was await
ed, there came a hurried summons of lead
ers OF the Senate and House to the White
House and they were there informed that
the message was to be withheld upon the
information received from Consul General
Lee. The reasons he gave were deemed en-
tlrely satisfactory by all, and Senator Da-
Wis informed the Senate while the House
leaders carried the news to that body
That the danger to American life was
considered sufficient reason for non-action
appeared in the postpouement of all pro-
posed meetings to consider the situation.
The proposed armistice by Spain injected
another feature into the discussion of the
situation, and while some were very hope
ful that a satisfactory solution of the
problem might eventuate from it, the gen.
eral feeling was that the conditions in
Cuba, the determination of the insurgents
to continue fighting until independence
was recognized and the sentiment of the
country in favor of Cubas independence
of Spain, possibly made overtures on this
line too late
At the war and navy departments, in
contrast to the feverish excitement of the
past week, the feeling was almost
apathetic. While there was the usual
amount of routine attendant upon the re-
cent work of preparation, things to-day
settled down almost to the normal.
No more contracts for new vessels were
closed by the navy department, and nc
changes in the stations of ships announc-
ed. To-day was also noticeable for the
absence of conferences of high officials
and the great tide of visitors, congress
men, public men and contractors almost
entirely disappearing.
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HOBART EXPECTS PEACE.

Confident the Situation VIII Work
out HOnOrabIy for This Country.
Washington, April 6.-Vice. President Ho-
bart and Senator Elkins are the authority
for the statement that the President has
been notified officially that the Queen Re-
gent Of Spain has taken the responsibility
of declaring an armistice in Cuba, look
ing to a peaceful adjustment of the diff
Guilty and the withdrawal of the Spanish
forces from Cuba.
Three members of the Spanish cabinet
resented the action of the Queen Regent,
and promptly rendered their designations.
Vice President Hobart says he is conf
dent that the situation will work out hon
orably to the United States.
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PASSENGERS FROM HAVANA.

Plant steamer Mascotte Arrives viii,
large List.
Key West April g. 9:40 p m.-The Mas
cote has arrived with ninety-six passen-
gers on board. She is eoaling at The gov
ernment dock and win return to Havana
as soon as through.
Consul General Lee did not come.
There is great excitement here.
Every state room on the Mascotte ives
engaged
The city of Key West will have big
crowd tomorrow.
1t is reported that there is great excite
ment in Havana.
Consul General Lee is standing firm and
doing his duty.
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BRITAIN PROVES A GOOD FRIEND
Assures the United states of Her
Fullest sympathy.

London, April Con the highest author
itv. the Associated Press can announce
that the British government has assured
the United States Of its fullest and most
cordial sympathy in It's Cuban policy. This
assurance was given with the most com
plete knowledge OF the latest developments
In the negotiations between the United
States and Spain, and on the understand
ing that even these are tending steadily
toward armed Intervention in Cuba.
The British government is even more
friendly to the United States than the
newspapers here, having more accurate
knowledge Of the real nature and purport
of the dealings between the United States
and Spain.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-04-07
ITALY SELLING SHIPS.
United states Gets Three Torpedo
boats and Spain Cruiser.

London, April Ga dispatch from Rome
published to-day says contracts were
signed during the day for the sale Of three
torpedo boats to the United States, for
the sale Of the armored cruiser Giuseppe
Garibaldi to Spain. and for the sale Of the
arnored cruiser Varez to the Argentine
Republic.
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PLAN OF THE NAVAL FORCES.
Dash TO the Canary Islands Mapped
ont for Flying Squadron.

Washington. April 6.-The plan of action
for the naval forces in the event of hos
tilities Is now practically completed as a
result Of several weeks constant work
On the part Of officers to whom was en-
trusted this important feature of the war
preparations. While these plans are nat
uralIy most closely guarded, 1t may be
stated on high authority that one feature
Of them contemplates dash by the fly
ing squadron under Commodore Schley
10 the Canary Islands. This proposition
& as vet tentative, as an projects subject
TO unforeseen conditions must be, but has
received most careful consideration by
the naval authorities.
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pRocToR SAYS SPAIN MUST LEAVE.
senator Regards Foreign Mediation
as Undesirable.

Rutland, VT. April GA dispatch from
Senator Proctor on the Rutland Herald
bulletin board says:
'Foreign mediation is undesirable. Spain
must leave Cuba. and the quicker the bet
ter for all parties"
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FLEET AT HONG KONG READY.
PHILIPPINE Islands Its Probable Des.
tfnatfon.

Hong Kong, April 6-TThe United
States feet is preparing to go to sea and
supplies of coal are being purchased for
the use Of the American warshipe.
The United States authorities have
purchased the British steamship Nanshan,
which will be used as a store ship.
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spanish Consul Leaves Tampa.

Tampa, Fla, April 6.--Pedro Soils, Span
ish consul at this place, left tonight for
washington IN accordance with instruc-
tions received from his government.
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oLIvErTE GOES TO HAVANA.

Work on Her Repairs Rushed to
Make Her Ready for the Trip.
Tampa Fla, April 6.-The steamship
Ollvette sailed tonight for Havana to
bring over Americans desirous of coming
This ship has been undergoing repairs
and it was with the greatest urgency that
she was made ready for the trip.
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LEES SON TOLD TO STAY HOME.
Mrs. Lee Receives IA Dispatch Couch
ed in Heassuring Terms.

Mrs. Lee Receives Dispatch Couch-
ed in Heassuring Terms.
Richmond va, April 6.-F'itzhugh Lee,
Jr., who contemplated leaving Richmond
to-day to Join his father, Consul General
Lee. at Havana, received about noon a
cablegram from his father advising him
to hold the fort for further orders +"
He thereupon gave up his trip.
A close personal friend of Gen. Lees
here received a letter from him to-day in
which the consul general stated that he
would remain at Havana until the
clouds fail, or until am recalled by the
United States government" For the pres
ent he says he Is going right along, keep
ing IN the middle of the road
Mrs. Lee received a cablegram from her
husband to-day, couched in reassuring
terms.
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WANTS SHIPS SENT TO HAVANA.

Protection of American Citizens Civ
en- as the object.
Washington, April 6-Representative
Jones of washington to-day introduced a
joint resolution to protect the Americans
in cuba, which directs the President inn
the United states in the vicinity OF cuoa
to proceed to Havana without delay to
protect all American citizens there and
to bring away In safety all who desire to
leave the island.
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even carriages. cabs and street cars VIII
be forbidden on the streets.
1t is possible that telegraphic commu-
nication will be cut off on account OF the
Holy Day.
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ARMIsTIcE NOT ACCEPTABLE.

President Reported as Saying It
WouIdn't Go to Root of Matter.
London, April 6.-The Rome correspon-
dent Of the Daily Mali says: "The Pope's
mediation will probably not go further as
President Mckinley has declared that an
armistice with the cubans would not so
to the root of the matter"
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in consequence of the resistance of public
opinion.
THE Cuban insurgents, It is said, have
cabled to the European committee that
they will not agree to an armistice or dis
armament unless Cuban independence is
proclaimed"
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mINrsrEnIAL cRIsIs IMMINENT.
siIveIa Ready to Accept ofice ON
BASIS of an Armistice.

Madrid, April 6. 1916 p. ma ministerial
crisis is imminent. 1t is understood Senor
Silvela, the leader of The dssident Con-
servatlves, and the Conservatives viii, IT
necessary, accept Office on a programme
of an Immediate armistice, with fun au-
thorty to the autonomist government to
negotiate and conclude an immediate and
effectual peace in Cuba.
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satisfactory settlement Agreed or
FULL OF HOPE Ar MADRID.

Bnsis OF an Armistice IN Cuba Re-
ported Arranged.
Madrid, April 6. Hiss p. m.-The hope Of
reaching a peaceful settlement with the
United States is growing stronger. It is
reported that the basis of an armlstice
in Cuba has been arranged.
If this be true royal decree will appear
in the gazette tomorrow or Friday an
nouncing the conclusion of an armistice.
The Vizcaya and the Almirante Oquendo
wile await orders at Porto Rico.
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r,nny NnoVya Of No settlement.

washington, April 6.--Secretary Long,
when shown the Madrid bulletin announce
ing a settlement, said: i know nothing
Of it."
He refused to say anything more.
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cAnLEGRAM TO THE POPE.
Ireland Reports Media
tion Almost Impossible.

London, April Z, 5 a. m.--rhe Rome cor
respondent Of the Daily Chronicle says:
Archbishop ireland has cabled to the
Pope that mediation is almost impossible
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Madrid, April 6, 900 p. m.--Mrs. Wood
ford. wife of the UnHed States minister,
accompanied by her niece, and Lieut. G.
L. Dyer. the United States naval attache,
left by the O'Clock train for Biarritz.
Considerable surprise is expressed at
their departure, 'in view of the settle
ment." but Miss Woodford remains, and
it is explained thar the others will soon
return.
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LEGATION STAFF LEAVES SPAIN.
The Members Expected to Remain
al Paris for the Present.

Madrid April 6, $50 p. m.-The family
Of United States Minister Woodford will
start this evening for Biarritz, France.
The staff of the United States legation
has left Madrid and will probably remain
in Paris for the present.
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Madrid, April 6, 7:40 p. m.--The official
statement that affairs have taken pa
cihc turn has not yet become generally
known and public opinion remains excit-
ed.
The Bourse has declined heavily owing to
the belief that there is dissension in the
cabinet, which, however, the ministerial
supporters absolutely deny.
Satisfactory Settlement Agreed on.
Madrid, April 6. 11;4O D. NIT Is said
here that a satisfactory settlement has
been arrived at between the United States
and Spain.
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Scontinrea on Firth Page,
The Red Cloud chief., 1898-02-18

SUBSEQUENT events, the terrible winter
at valley Forge, and the final surren.
oer OF CORVALLIS at Yorktown. No.
wnere else in all his career does
washington exhibit to better adyan-
tase his noble and disinterested char.
acteristics Of heart and mind than he
did when the war was thus so suc.
cessfully closed.
lie did not try to establish n mill.
tary despotism as did Cromwell. hs
ala no. attempt to create an absolute
monarchy as did Napoleon. but quiet
" M without o%stentation he resigned
as commander and chief of the army
ana retired to his home at Noun,
vernon to resume the duties Of n
private citizen. While he was thus
engaged the unanimous vote OF the
peoples representatives called him
into public life again to inaugurate
outline and broadly establish the new
government,
The Red Cloud chief., 1898-02-18
SPAINMUSTBESQUAR
HER REPLY TO WOODFORD
NOT SATISFACTORY.
Tho President Determined That She Must
Answc or one way or the other. whether
She Endorses DE Lonc's Sentiment, md
Will Rrouk 80 Delay.

WAsniNGToS. Feb i6-Tho depart.
ment of state has notified Minister
Woodford to suggest to the Spanish
government that u disayowal Of .he
sentiments expressed in Do Lome's
letter on autonomy and reciprocity
might remove considerable misundcr.
standing which exists in this country,
and woull be highly acceptable to
this government.
This cablegram was sent to Minister
Woodford by assistant Secretary Day,
who wrote 1t by direction of President
Mckinley. 1t is mild in tone and no,
calculated TO give oifcnse, but IL il
does not bring n prompt reply from
Spain, II demand instead Of a ''sug-
gestion" may follow.
The suggestion to Spain is the re.
suit of the unsatisfactory nature OF
Minister Woodford's report That re.
port was simply n relation OF polite
and vague conversations between him.
self and the Spanish minister Of for.
eign affairs, Senior Gullon, in which
express ion of disavowal or regret is
made by the Spanish representative
Tor De Lomc's statement that this
country had been misled on the oues-
ions OF autonomy aud trade relations.
President Mckinley is determined
that Spain shall answer one way o,
the other whether she Endorses De
Lome's sentiments, and will brook no
unnecessary delay. Until the question
of SPANS sincerity in dealing with
the United States is settled, the cable
will be used instead of the mails to
bring about a speedy understanding.
On tho answer which Spain will
make, whether open and frank, or
evasive. will depend n good deal of the
future relations of the two countries.
The President has now reached n
point when he may be more distrust-
full OF Spanish promises than before,
and to disabusc his mind Spain will
have to act openly and squarely.
Evasion or denial of the right to ask
such Il question will not profit the
cause of the Spaniards at the White
house.
Should Spain finally decline to make
proper amends for the insults placed
upon this nation by its late represent.
ativc the President will do one of two
things: He will either recall Minister
Woodford and sever all diplomatic re.
lations with Spain or he will send a
message to Congress giving that body
all the details and allowing
1T to decide what shall! be done. 1t is
not believed by those familiar with
international diplomatic usage that
Spain will remain obstinate long, for
she is clearly in the wrong. 1t is
thought that her pride has prevented
her from acknowledging this fac,
before and that she will eventually
weld to the dictates of justice.