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SEATTLE. WASHINGTON. FRIDAY, APRIL 8. 189*.—SIXTEEN PAGES.
ALL THINGS ARE TAKING HEAD FOR IMMEDIATE WAR.
M'Kinley immovable and
Calm, faces the crisis
No Change in His Attitude Since
Delivering the Ultimatum.
SPAIN MUST NOW ACT DECISIVELY.
But Nothing Has Been Done at Madrid Looking to
the Withdrawal of the Spanish Flag From
Cnba—Consnl General Lee Ordered to Leave
Havana Tomorrow—That Step Will Be Re
garded as an Overt Act—Senators and Repre
sentatives to Stand Behind the Administration.
WABHINOT(W. Apri: ".—There Is no longer any doubt a* to
the purposes of this government with respect to the situation In
Ct«ba. War, in the opinion of the administration is inevitable,
exo.pt in the unlocked-for event of a surrender on the part of
Spain. The president's message which he had intended to send
to congress yesterday ha* not been changed in any particular
whatever, and it embodies the unanimous view* of the cabinet
without the slighest variance or exception. Any movement
to avert war must now come from Madrid, and must concede
American including an end to Spain s dominion in
Cuba.
Three features sUind out plainly in the developments of to
day. At noon the six great powt-r* of Kuropff, through thair
representatives, tl'.iwi at the White and presented to
President McKlnley a joint note, expressing urgent hope for a
ptaceful adjuatment between the United States and Spain, to
which the president replied with unmistakable plainness as to
the duties and uiweiflsh efforts of this government to terminate
the present situation in Cuba.
Another and probably the most significant actual step show
ing the finality reached by the United States government, was
the authoritative statement that Consul General Lee would
leave Havana on. Saturday. This step, it is known, will be re
garded by Spain as akin to an overt act preceding war. .13 it
will terminate the mediuni of oftioi.il intercourse between the
t'nited Slates and Spain.
Third, and almost equally Important, waa the ominous tone of
the press advices from Madrid. where» the *™r feeling se*ms to
dominate. Instead of concessions, the opening of prison dforr
and other manifestations of peace and good wlil which floiy
Thursday was expected to bring forth, and the more definite
announcement of action that would bring pence to Cuba, a heavy
fcuard about Minister Woodford's house, the imperative char
acter of his note, the war utterance of Minister Corrao and th.
turbulence at the Spanish capital left little hope that pac'ti
counsels would prevail. ,
THE SITI ATIO!! RKN4IIS I JSCH %\GED.
No n< aotiuiions are proceeding at Madrid on the part of
this government, but the powers of Europe, it is understood, are
doing their utmost to persuade the Spanish government to yiell
aud thereby avert war. On the highest authority, it can be
stated th.it no Instructions have been given as yet to Minister
Wijodford contemplating bis withdrawal, the only step in that
direction being the determination that Gen. I>e shall leave Ha
vana on Saturday.
The noli' of thi» European powers presented to the president
today has m>t. In the opinion ot the tn--nitwrs of the administra
t; n. chan*«l the situation In the slightest degree. What presu
me brought to (Mvurr even thl* mildly expressed hop*' thai
further negotiation* would rvsult in the maintenance of peace
is not known, hut it is confidently believed thai it Is the result
of persistcn* appeals ore the part of Spain for some expression
in favor of peace between the two countries. The note is not
r« >rd«d in any s<>n-« a* a protest against the course this gov
ernment has pursued thu* far or is UkHy to adopt to secure a
■ t it.Je pov.rnm.nt In Cuba. Some of the government* repre
ntt-d In the rwto are known to be In full accord with this gov
• rntr.mt i:s Us purposes with respect to the Cuban question,
.»rd therefore any thror? that the note was intended as a re
n.'.'i.strance is not regarded aa tenable.
The re] y of this government, wtUeh' had previously been
r , i,j a»d approved by members of the cabinet. Is not considered
.is tr li -atlng any change in the fixed purpose of the president
to intervene In Cut* at once, nor is St believed It was the ex
pei ia;ton of thd majority of the representatives present that
the United t-t.ites should change it? policy or regard the joint
r >• >other than an expression in behalf of peace and without
fl-ecial signifies nee.
ISO KIRTHKB P* PECT OF % C H%*«K OF PROMT.
So : r a- k ->»n in administration circles, no further
representation* on this subject are expected. No offers of
mediation on th« part of any European power has been re
reive-1. and there Is some authority for the statement that none
will !- accepted or proffered. Thi.* has been the Axed policy
t-f S V. r- rr.-r.t from the first, a:;d there is no prospect of a
chart g* in thi« regard.
At !h-• emba:**y and legations, the premutation of the Joint
no?*- of th< power? wa> rsrard-d as the even- of the day. An
-.r r - :n 01 • <>i t • gr»*at powers of continent*! Kurope
•>t»;ed th.r it w << w.thont jtanUlel in history; that it was the
fir?*. and en.v tim- that the <4x great nations of Europe, repre
senting in the ace »ite l!.* rower of civ si nation, had unite ! in
thi* xvtnn manner to v ire the of the world. It wan.
th.s Kiith auth >r.!> «t.ited. a movement htstor; al ;n character
and <>ne ?>*?'• z '■• ~' ~ : ir rt* .♦% ever* of t--<* twentieth century.
»'«. « ;it th«> v i ; .i i-mbwsiM and legations today *how«d
| that the r» spon?« of the pr< «• lent h«1 created a mo*t favorable
. Jmrr'"® lt\ foreign i »«rt. r». The president'* answer »v.«
I wked upon to *vp. • f. r.t *« .» N>int» r appeal to the j«>w» r>
! f r their co-operation n the «-®u*e of humanity and aga!n*t
th» intolerable condsr -«' T\'.r< in Coba. In some d.pkMsattc
i qu.» r.-r* there wa* a *r n re.i l the. joint note "between
f xfk& nd to give it a s';-2"*tive character beyond the
iviU phrase* =d opted. T'v;« wnot the genera: y ar-cep:»*J
i \ }■*. ho» -v'" T!*e f- 1 -' ' '' tnanr. * ?"■ ntrptlon wa?
' 1 k< d a* a wise more .it t i« criM »! juneture, for, w!th-
I oat a* an listr i*:on th-.sw yn «<ugg<-*tions. they
• *. -e *o received a* to give the groat-*' pris» of Jyaspathy,
raSh<r than fr m the mast p werful Joint influence*
•la t s # worid
co**kii*A t\i: trtTK*Hi:\ I.««K FOR W MI
At the .-apitkl t :■!»?' rftuatfea srss grdenUjr discussed among
j and came up for debate in both how**.*. Senator
| Continued on Page 3.
"ABSOLUTE INDEPENDENCE."
LAST WORDS SENT TO SPAIN.
Special Dispatch to the Post-lateltlceacer.
WASHINGTON, April 7.—"Absolute independence."
These were the words flashed across the Atlantic to
Minister Woodford today.
It is considered that this puts an end to all diplomatic
relations between Spain and the United States.
Consul General Lee will probably leave Havana Sat
urday and Minister Woodford will depart from Madrid
about the same time.
President McKinley's prompt reply to the note of the
six great powers, thanking them for their friendly in
terest and saying emphatically that this government
proposes to take such immediate steps as would end for
ever the present deplorable condition in Cuba, is every
where creating the greatest enthusiasm.
Both the senate and house adjourned till Monday.
ALLAN B. SLAUSON.
I GREAT MB IE Xll PI.
European Diplomats Present a Conciliatory
Address to President McKinley.
RESPONSE IS FIRM, COURTEOUS AND DIGNIFIED.
WASHINGTON. April 7.—The representatives of the six grpat powers of Kurope.
Great Britain. France, Germany. Ruasia, Austria and italy, gave official rorm at no in
today to the recent conferences in the interest of a peaceful settlement of th«* Cuban
situation. Their procedure was uniciue in the United State?, though doubtless a familiar
one in European courts. They called in a body at the White House, prevented an ad
dress to President McKlnley In the blue par
lor, received the reply, and then proceeded
to the state department, where with solemn
punctiliousness they wer« received by As
sistant Secretary Day tn th* diplomatic
room. They weA> accompanied by tbelr
secretaries. The ceremony was impas
sive. The ambassadors ami minsters had
•greed upon a line of actlosi at a meeting
at the Britisdi embassy Tuesday afternoon.
Early there was evidence of great activity
at the foreign establishments, and while
the customary secrecy was observed, yet
no further effort was made to question or
deny the fact that the ambassador* had
agreed on a concrete form of action. The
additional fact was made known for the
first time that Sir Julian I'auncefote hud
communicated with the state department
authorities last evening on thl* » object,
and while the full form of the movement
might not have th»n ln»en made known,
the United States authorities were made
! * are of what was being done, and of the further fa< t tfut an official pres., n'aticn of
the subject would be made at noon today.
S!R JULIAN PAUNCEFOTE.
THE UOYERtWEVT NOTIFIED 1* ADVAXtE.
This government w»? aiao undoubtedly made acquainted w;th the address to be
delivered, and then, in the lijjfit of it, prepared its rt'ply.
The fact developed this raornirn that Ru*sU had Joined the other five p went,
Mr. De Wollant. charge y'affaires. pending the arrival of the r.ew Russian ambas
sador. Count Oaseinl. tet/ng fcr Russia.
The dipJomatic. officials cortrcgatfii at the British »ntha«*y shortly be'ore noon,
and «heh proceeded with their secretaries to the White Hons#" and state department.
The party w>;s made up of the following: The British ambassador. Sir Jui:ati Paurv e
fote. dean of the diplomatic cnr;s; the French ambassador. M Cam bar. and M. Thle
bant, rtr.it secretary of embassy; the German amha*«adJr. Dr. von HoUeben. with
Raron Hpeckvonstein. first secretary of embassy; the Austrian m:n!st«r, Mr Hengel
muller: the Italian charge d'affaires. Count VUiclnl, and the Russian charge d'affaires
.Mr. l»e Wollant.
A\ ADDREM IV THE IXTEHEST OE PK UE.
Arriving at the White Home they were ushered into the blue rorn. and were
thero received by President SI cK in ley. After a social exchange and mutual if
wishes the aml>as.-=adors. ministers ar.d charge d'affaires, speaking through Sir Julian
Pauncefote. delivered their address. Sir Julian Pauncefot* said:
"Mr. President: We have been commanded by the great powers of Europe, wnnm
we represent here today, to approach your ex ellen-ry, with a message r>f friendship
and price at the present critical juncture in the relations between the I'nited 8»a«»s
!n<i Spain. and to convey to you tne sentiments expressed In the collective note wh en
I have the honor to place in ysur hands.
"Th- undersigned. representatives of Germany, Austria-Huntcary, France, #l-eat
Britain. Italy and RiiMla, duly authorised in th* premises, address in the name of
their r-'-fHftlv* governments a pre**ir.g appeal to the feeling*. humanity and moder
ation of the president and of the American people in their existing difference wl'h
Spain. They earnestly hope that farther negotiation*• will lead to an agreement wi'.-h
whiie securing the maintenance of peace. will afford ail necessary guarantee* fnr re
. stablishment of peace in t'uha. The power# do not doubt that their humanitarian
and purely disinterested character and representation will b«s fully re cognised and
Appreciated by the American natfc*."
\HirARf K RK*IN»>i»K HY THE PNERIDEXT.
Pr» -Sdcnt MKinley replied as follow?
"The government of th© United Sta'e* recognifta the food w:U which ha prompted
the friendly crmmunii-.tion of the representative® of' Germany, A ustriti-Hungary
Great Britain. Italy and Ru»«:«. as net forth In rhe address of y/i« r excei
te-r, i».«. and siiares the hop# therein esprwed that th» ontceme of the sn
Cuba may b« the maintenance of pea-r between the United State* and Spa<n ifor/pne
T he necessary guarantees f r the r*-e*tabllshfiweit of order In the Island, *> term
the chroni' condition of dtaturbam* there which de*piy Injure* interests an! mena-e*
the tP»n<j'Jl!lHy of the by th* character and eonse<iuen« of the struggle tftu««
kept up at our door*. baitfM *h'?.-K:ng Hs sense of humanity.
"The aovemmen; of Urited State's appreciate* the humanitamnism ard dts
••itere«:ed har tcter of the communication now rrv»d«- on behalf of the power* and
it.* rat: <s confident that an e«»u«! appreciation will 1-e shown for l*s own e«rrj**t
MM! crtselflsh endeavor* to fulfill its duty to humanity, by ending a situation the
indefinite prolongation of which ha* become Irsufferable."
(iHirKKVK %T Tim *TITE DKP%KTHK^'P.
The party then withdraw to the state department. and repaired in a body to the
diplomat r> m. m here they held a conference with Judge Day, assistant secretary
f *tate. Sf-'tetsry Sherman having gone heme to ?un*h before the'r arrival. Tal*
nferen>* took a wider range and went considerably outside of the addres* delivered
t-S the t-r> «<dent.
Vt rule th« diplomat* were first received together they soon separated iato grours
*:th the arent of presenting the views of their several governments. Th#
Sir "t~h ambassador the Austrian Kliiifi-r i'.J "he itai;ar- charge were the fru to
' rAVe" away together. The Russian charge wis the next to leave.- * The
«*eVr«at* aml«s»»«*dor and his secretary then had a private conference with JvuSg* Dsy.
lasted for iboai half ao hour. tiw **V«T*I diplomats lea v >» . .
rattly. Shortly afterward Judge Day left the state department d*cl'n<ng to say more
i to refer ip«t«irera to the ambassadors, aed the reply, of the president,
i ' ah inquiry at th«: several and irgatiosa shewa that the reply oi
j McMU&ley ha* created a most favorable imprewton among the ambassador* and mm
| iater*. J.i was caMvd i»mesli*tcly to London, Farts and all • Uter K*rope»o capita la.
nilHflffi
i« Miaum
Madrid Government Maintains an
Uncompromising Attitude.
LIMIT OF CONCETSSION IS REACHED.
Advices Received From Rome Without Apparent
Effect—People Are Bellicose and Approve the
Inaction of the Cabinet—Newspapers Declare
That an Appeal to Arms Is Inevitable—Addi
tional Guards Placed Around the United States
Legation—Correo Declares Himself for-War.
MADRID, April 7.—A hitch ha? occurred in the peace n»-
goti.itlons, and the Cuban armistice declaration was not iseueg
today as expected.
A semi-official note issued at 1 SO a. m. says the cabinet ad*
hcrea to all its previous declarations without modification, and
has adopted resolutions to that effect. The war feeling runs
high.
li is explained that the decision* to which the Spanish gov*
ernment adherer, as announced in the scnri-otttclal note, refer
to those outlined »t the last conference between CJ«n. Wood*
ford and the Spanish ministers.
There appears to be much mystery connected with last
night's events. It seems that after the regular cabinet mealing
had adjourned and Premier Sagama had returned home, the
papal nuncio. Mgr. Nava. In company with Minister for Foreign
Affairs Oullon, arrived with a communication from Rome. Thi* •
was considered of such important that the other ministers
wi re confuted and remained in council until 1:#) a. m. It Ul
believed that the reeult of their deliberations was telegraphed
to Home, whence It is to be cabled to the United States. No „
explanation has been furnished of tWs procedure, but these facts
..re furnished on official authority.
WAITI!«U I* VAIM FOR A DKCISIO*.
115 a. m.—lnquiries ataow that den. Woodford yesterday
tlev«J that Spain would accept tha proposed armistice, and that
orders to that effect would be immediately promulgated In th*
official gazette.
Other diplomats also expected a satisfactory solution of ths
crlsiw, but at the moment when the cabinet council was can
venirg the minister for foreign affairs received the following
letter from the United States minister:
"Having fruitlessly waited since noon yesterday for tha de
cision of the Spanish government, it is my duty to announce 10
you that f will still wait until midnight. I beg of you to kindly
communicate this decision before midnight, and that thla deci
sion may Ik- couched In terms which may prevent the aad con
sequences that 1 should greatly regret, but which 1 believe In
evitable If things continue In their present state."
The letter was sent as * private communication.
AIIHKHKU TO FURNKR POSITION.
2.3tt p. m.—H is a***>rted here that the communication from
Rome which the papal nuncio and the minister for foreign at*
fairs placed before the cabinet after the regular meeting had
adjourned iast night asked what concessions would be made.
The cabinet. It is further stated, decided to reply that the gov
ernment still asserted Its, former decisions, already known, !•
i'r«*sldcnt McKinley.
KXi ITIBWBST AT THE IIOII.IIU FOIST.
5 p. m. -An extraordinary cabinet council has been sum
moned to meet Immediately. The settlor* has created mom
pessimistic Impressions. The ministers rfft»e to furnish an/
explanation. The excitement in Spain has reached the boiling
point, but there are no demonstrations' recorded anywhere yet.
Thft Heraldo's lending article will applaud tha government'*
conduct In reply to Woodford, whose proceeding*, tha
article says, are considered extraordinarily brusque and train
able. Briefly summed up. the lleraido's Information point* to the •
fact that war is inevitable, but that newspaper still attaches
importance to the action of the ministers of the power* at
Washington.
Thn I.iberal *ay# it consider* the rupture between Spain and
the United State* an accomplished fact, as a consequence of tfe*
Spanish cabinet's decision of laat evening, and adds:
"The government has done its duty. When it arrived at th*
conviction that It oould not proceed In any other way with tha
United States, tha response of tha government to Prwldent Mo*
Klnley's commentatoria! note was compatible with tha honor
of the nation."
The Imperclai slso applauds the d»n<*lon of the government,
and the Olobo says the government will do Its utmost to "Bmim
tain peace without impairing the national honor."
WOODPWO REPLIES TO HARSH CRITICISM.
5.39 p. m.—United States Minister Woodford ha# Issued th*
foMowing statement to the Spanish press:
•The Madrid! newspapers of this morning sre flHed with
statements concerning the American minister which are so In
accurate that he ask* the courtesy of the press to correct them.
He does this in the Interest of friendship and peace.
"Tho proprieties of ht* diplomatic portion forbid him mak
ing »ny atiueraent with renrd to hia diplomatic action with th«
Spanish government. But la*t September th© Bf«ni«h foreign
oflV-e ffsoaMi WfttteS p. rmiaaion to puMUbJStt text of any of.
rt< ial c*orrej»pond«*nce which he »houid have at any time with
th* Ejjanleh government, and thi* p»«rm»«idon la eff<*>tire today,
Th» Spanish * ivt-rnrm-nt in at complete! liberty to pubtiah every
word he h<* «vi>r »ddrf«Md to th* foreign office by Utter,
memorandum or *;*tfcm»;nt.
• The tecon 4 tmtn tary of the T'nited Urates leratfon ha* tirHtif
for N« w York to re*ume the prartt'-e of ht» profe**ioa. He
ft* a resigned from the dtphNUtio aervi.**. The Am< rtran raia
i*ter*a wife left with her for Frar»#-e Tuesday night flhe
i* in poor heaith, and the of the paat f>r! night
compelled h*T to M»k rent. The daughter of th« minister rp.
main* with him at Madrid. Ho haa not riven up W* realdene%
where he expeota to reside so long aa he» ahali remain accredited
to the J+jtaniah court.
"The American minister hae reeved nothing but courier
from the people of Madnd. He haa never had the slightest
,ippr»h'n#ioo a* to hi* own personal mat ety or that of hi* family.
He ia working for peace, and. d#-apit« «!! rumor* to the con
trary. he still hop** that peace will he kept between Spain
the United •tatm. and that peace will aooa be re-e«t a Wished m
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