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f. I \ I , mmm VOLUME XLYI?NUMBER 202. WHEELING. W. YA., FRIDAY,'APRIL 15, 1898. PRICE TWO CENTS. DANGEROUS DELAY In the Senate on the Passage of' Cuban Resolutions. THE UNBROKEN FLOW OF TALK CONTINUES, And the Worst of it is the End Is not in Sight, for Twenty Senators have Notified the Vice President that They Dosire to "Say Something" the American I'eoplo are not in a Mood to Listen to, Much Less Read? The Upper House of Congress is Playing With a Fully Aroused Public Op inion?More Action, Less Talk is tho Slogan. v "WASHINGTON, April H.-Intewst In the Cuban question centred.nt tlia sen ate wins of (ho capltol to-day, where the resolution* reported yesterday by the senate committee on forelfm rela tions were under' consideration. The most significant event of the day was an attempt to flx a vote, apd the failure to do so on account of the deslro of many ?enatore to debate the resolution at con siderable length. It Is Impossible now to say when a. vote will be taken, and the utmost the friends of the resolution hope Is to secure a vote by the end of the week. All day lonfr, conference of senators were held looking to a possible ! agreement upon the form of resolution j to be sent to the President Great of- i forts were .made for the house resolu- i tlon which was known to be satisfactory to the President, and which wao sup ported by the conservative senators It !s not believed that tho 'house resolu tions can pass tho senate and the pros pects are that the committee resolu tions will have an amendment rocoRnlz inz the republic of Cuba before It Is passed, the friends of recognition claim ing a clear majority for It. The conservative senators believe the house proposition will win In conference the Impression being that the house will refuse to yield, and In order to prevent further delay the frlende of Cuba in the senate, will accept the house proposl tlon. .L. When the seirate adjourned to-night, benator Davis Jn charge of the resolu tion. repeated bis intention to ask the senate to sit continuously after the be frinnins of the session to-morrow, unless ?n agreement to fix a time for a vote can 'be secured. "I see no other way of wringing the matter to an issue," he w<d. "I, of course, do not enjoy nJffht cessions any more than other senators, but I appreciate the Importance of pet ting the speeches off and of securing a Tote at the earliest possible hour." Anxious as Senator Davis and others of his mind are for a speedy vote, the indications are for considerable delay. The vice president already has re ceived requests from about twenty sena tors for recognition to speak.and others ore expected to make similar applica tions. All these Insist that they have no intention of speaking for the purpose o* causing delay, but nevertheless they will consume many hours of time. It ?would seem now that even in case of a continuous session, a vote would not be probable before Saturday. The list of those who have expressed R desire to speak includes the following senators: Cullom, Daniel, Frye. Tillman, >>olco:t, Spooner.Chilton, Piatt (Conner Cannon, Pettigrew, Proctor, Burrows', Bacon, Wellington, Stewart, Cattery Htwler, White and Rawlins. T00~M1JCH TALK 'ho Senate?All the Eloqence In the ttorlrt Will not Change * Vote, nml Gentleman Need not Flatter TheraaeWea That tli* Public Will Rem! Their SprecliM. WASHINGTON, D. C., April H.-Tho attention of the civilized world Is focus ed upon the senate of the United States. Upon Its action probably depends the momentous question of war between Is country and Spain. The action of the house of representa tives yesterday |n adopting resolutions looking to armed Intervention In tho Cuban rebellion transferred the center of Interest and action from one win# of I marble capltol to the other. Upon the senate, therefore, as was itor r?, ^ reiterated on the iloor to-day, rests the responsibility for delay or ac .I"0"5 ttan slx 1,ours thl" after ?c"ate had the resolutions proposed by the committee on foreign relations under consideration. In.L10 *p(>cchll? delivered upon the var sn riiS"",0' <he s!luI>iIon. eloquent. were rfjdJ!chen,ont as n!' of them * ' disclosed no Irreconcilable dlffer "Z.*?? 11:030 wh0 "I>okl!- An were K.vfrV or.acilon ln Mmc' form, bi" tho Government of the United States. The most radical dllterenco was as to 11 e resolutions finally adopted *??">? recognize the Independence of for .. ".n."pubIlc or declare ror armed Intervention with a view to freedom and independence or the Cuban people. <ti-;V?ca,'wa '"-toy were Mr. Turner, n e jr?; ? ?? Hoor' (Mass.); Mr. Tur Fiitki I Ir- 0ro>'- (Del.): and Mr. tie L '' They were accorded ? most profound attention by sena ! ,'hc floor and by the galleries. took those who listened to a part of "o debate were Sir Julian Pnuncefote wl'?i con9lderable number of tho dip. orotic corps, Speaker Reed, Mr. Jus 01 tllc supreme court, nnd Intt r.rv ' , The speeches work Wrspc-rsed with sharp and spirited ""'o'tules. somo of which caused In . nse excitement In tho galleries. Many in ^ applause both on the tloor nnd ... CTllerlcs was tumultuous and the ^ri;rIdent was obliged more thnn 10 warn the spectators' that no nionstratlons were, under tho rules. 10 lie permitted. m..,. " fo,v minutes of adjourn III .. 0 BC"ulne sensation was created ??ona of lhe vice president to fnr. 0 "Wlo'nso Induced by tho ef vm?at;c, 10 Pro,one lho session until a J*uld takon. Vice President Ho orrt^.Lre.l"y """dressed tho galleries nnd Kn..i "al "1C aPPlausc should cease. nmf .i "vc'y senator was on his feet Idin.. ,ma,n nl8'? ln ,ront ot 'ho Pres ?Tk Vk, wo" crowfJed with senators, eh^l^'rJ' hlnlself out of order," nn r^h, 0rny' (Delaware). "He has In the galleries," '? addreBS th? ,"!0r'le ln"^hfth a <hlnB "ever dono before (Tenn) "cnalc<" declared Mr. Bate, a^pla"?c jo* "'ortcd by'senn on tho lioorr' some ono shouted a- I" front of the Prwl explained Mr. Mason, (Illinois), "and nm prepared to assume the responsibility for it." After vainly endeavoring on two oc casions to agree to a time for a vote upon the resolutions and aftor voting down a motion to adjourn, the senate Jinally, amid much confusion, agreed to adjourn until 10 o'clock to-morrow. % POLO OHDbRED HOME IF LONDON. April 15.?ACCORDING TO A SPECIAL D1SPATCIJ FROM MA DRID THli SUPREME COUNCIL OP STATE HAS AUTHORIZED SE.VOR GULLON. THE FOREIGN MINISTER, TO ORDER THE SPANISH MINIS TER AT WASHINGTON, SENOR POLO DE BARN-ABE TO RETURN TO SPAIN DIRECTLY PRESIDENT M'KINLEY ACCEPTS "ANY RESO LUTION OF CONGRESS TVHXCH AT TACKS SPAIN'S SOVEREIGNTY IN CUBA." SPANISH MINIS ITER "ot ami Will not iMKa Until tile I. tilted Stilti Kxtcnttt ttn Ovtrt Act of IV.r. WASHINGTON, April II. ? THE SPANISH MINISTER, SENOR POLO, HAS MA DE FINAL PREPARATIONS FOR HIS DEPARTURE FROM WASHINGTON, BUT NO ACTUAL STEP IN THAT DIRECTION WILL BE TAKEN UNTIL SPECIFIC IN STRUCTIONS ARE RECEIVED FROM MADRID. UP TO THE PRES ENT TIME THERE HAVE BEEN NO SUCH INSTRUCTIONS AND NO IN TIMATIONS THAT THEY WERE ABOUT TO COME, BUT THE PREP ARATIONS FOR REMOVAL HAVE BEEN, COMPLETED IN VIEW OF THE OBVIOUS CONDITION OF AF FAIRS. The official archives, which constitute the most Important posses sion ot the Spanish legation, have been scaled In readiness to be plaecd In charge of the French ambassador at Washington, M. Cambon. They fill a dozen or more large cases, each pro tected by heavy wire screened doors. The transfer of these documents has not been ordered from Madrid, nor has the foreign ofllce at Paris Instructed M. Cambon to receive the archives and act temporarily In behalf of the Spanish government. At the same time a call by the French ambassador to the Spanish legation, and a return call by Senor Polo to the French embassy, brought about an un derstanding as to what steps would be taken In the event of tho retirement of the minister. Until to-day the Spanish minister has continued to accept the social courte sies extended to him, these being nu merous and Including the hospitality of cabinet officers and others high In the government service. In view, however, of the reports of the i foreign, committees In congress and of the grave trend of affairs he has decided not to accept further courtesies of this character, as It necessarily Involves his coming Into close personal relations with public men. who may have partic ipated In the severe, and In his Judg- I ment unwarranted, denunciation of I Spain in official reports. It is the feeling In diplomatic circles that under ordinary circumstances the action in congress?tho report ot the two foreign committees, the passage of resolutions by the house and the char acter of the debate?would make It in- | cumbent on the Spanish minister to leave without further awaiting even tualities, which are noiv regarded as unavoidable. But against thi?, It Is known, that the Spanish government win not, cither by tho withdrawal of the minister or any other conspicuous step, place itself In a position of havins Invited a rccourso to war. On. the con- i trary, the entire policy at Madrid, it Is stated, is to remain passive until the United States not only maker, the ten der of war, but executes It by unmls takable overt acts. , ?It has been further developed as the unmistakable policy of Spain that she will resist armed intervention In Cuba as an attack upon her sovereignty. Although unofficial suggestions hav? appeared In the Inspired press ot Ma/1 rld that aprotest might be mado against that feature of the President's message suggesting armed Intervention, no such protest has been made, nor, It Is said is there any present probability that It will bo made. The only certain feature n this regard Is that thy.- Spanish cab. Inet lias resolved to yield to no pres sure, 110 matter how great, townrd' American Intervention In Cuba, but to accept such act of Intervention as meaning- war. 1 SPAIN'S CASH. The Text of tho SioiB of Mm Spanish Win. I liter, Hocltlnc What that Conntry Con eeifcit?Tim l.rut Step Taken In Dtplom* alio Xrgnilntlon?. WASHINGTON, D. C., April 14.?The full text of the Spanish minister's note .delivered to the secretary of stntc JaHt Sunday night, which stands at the last J step token In the diplomatic negotia tions, became available to-day and is as follows: MEMORANDUM?The minister plen- I Ipotentlary of Spain has the honor to In form the honorable secretary of ? the United States of America that her ma JoBty, tho queen regent, yielding to the reiterated requests of his holiness, and inspired liy flcntlmonle of peace and] concord which anlmato her,-has given proper, Instructions'to. the ffeneral In chief ot the army ot Cuba, In order that ho should concede an Immediate sus pension ot hostilities for such tlmo as he shall deem prudent for preparing and facilitating poaco In that Island. General Blanco has published to-day the corresponding proclamation and re serves to himself to fix In another, the term and the details of Its execution, with the sole object of making sure that a measure of such transcendant Im portance may lead In the shortest pos-, slble time to the desired pacification ot the great antllla. In the fixing of this term the general in chief, Inspired by the most elevated sentiments, far from raising any difficulties or obstacles, la disposed to concede all possible facilit ies. ?The government of her majesty, by this Important measure, has crowned its extraordinary efforts to obtain the pac ification of Cuba by means of reason and right. "The autonomic constitution which grants to the Inhabitants of the Island of Cuba, a political regime, nt least as liberal aa that which that rules In the Dominion ot Canada, will shortly enter upon its complote development, when, tho elections having taken placo. tho Insular parliament shall meet in Hava na ou tho Fourth day of May next; and such arc the franchise and liberties granted to the Cubans that no pretext 1r left to them to ask for more ample concessions. . ^ , "Furthermore, as the Island ot Cuba is represented In the cortes of the king dom, a privilege which Is not enjoyed by any Other foreign autonomic colony, the Cuban senators and deputies can there explain their aspirations if they should have any. No one who knows tho liberal spirit of the majority of the Spanish cortes recently elected and the patriotic attitude of the principal par ties of the opposition can doubt that the Cubans will obtain such modifica tions aa they may desire in justice within the limits of reason, and of the national sovereignty, according to the solemn offer ot the preamble of the royal decree of the 27th of November, 1897; while at the same time the govern ment of her majesty, declared that it would not withdraw, nor consent that there' should be withdrawn anything from the colonial llbortles, franchises and privileges accorded. "The repeal of tiie decree of rccon centration, the aid of all kinds which the government of her majesty has granted and has permitted to be given to tho reconcentrados, have put an end to a lamentable state of affaire which was the Inevitable consequcr.ee of the bloody conflict provoked by a small minority of the sons of Cuba, directed and supported principally by foreign Influences. "No Impartial mind which has lull knowledge of the facts, so distorted a> they have been, and are actually in uverythlng referring to. the Cuban question, can. with Justice, charge Spain with being remiss in seeking the means for pacifying the island, or grudging in the concession of privi leges, liberties and franchises for the welfare and happiness of its lnhabl "The government of her majesty does not doubt that tho government of the United States must recognize this as It will recognize the manifest Injustice with which a part of public opinion In this country presumes to find responsi bilities for Spain in the horrible catas trophe which occurred in the port of Havana on 'the unhappy night , of the 15th of February last, her majesty, the queen resent, her responsible govern ment, the governor general of Cuba, the insular government and all the princi pal authorities of Havana, manifested from tho lirst moment the profound sentiments of horror which that im mense misfortune caused them and tho sympathy which on that most sad oc casion bound them to the American government and people. "The proofs of this were the visits of the charge d'affaires of her majesty, to the Illustrious President of the Uniteu States those of the highest Spanish functionaries of state to Mr. Woodford, the unstinted aid given to the victims as well as the funeral arrangements provided by the municipality of Havana and the notes addressed to the depart ment ot state by this legation on the 16th and 17th of February and the sec ond of this month, numbers 1-, xo, 14 and 31, respectively. "The officers and crew ot the vessels of war of her majesty near the Maine disregarding the evident danger which threatened them as the ofilcers ot that American battleship recORtilzed, Immc dlately lowered their boats and saved a number of the drowning who only owe their lives to the prompt and ellicacloua aid of the Spanish sailors. "It is strange that these notorious facts and these solemn manifestations appear to be forgotten by public opin ion, which gives credit on tho other hand to the most absurd and offensive hypothesis. ? t "The government of her majesty would be deeply grateful to the Justice and courtesy of that .of the United States if It should re-establish officially the truth of facts which appear to be Ignored or not appreciated this Ignor ance of which contributes so powerfully to maintain tho extraordinary excite ment which endangers without any reason or motive, the friendly relations between the two nations. 'With reference to the question of fact which results from the diversity ot opinion between the reports of the Spanish and North American commis sions, the government of her majesty, which, as yet, does not know the official text of these opinions, has hastened to declare itself ready to submit the ques tion to the decision of impartial and dis interested experts, accepting in advance the decision of the arbitrators named by both parties?an evident proof of the loyalty and good faith with which Spain proceeds on this, as well as on all occasions. "The minister of Spain trusts that these manifestations, inspired by tho loyal desire for peace and concord which animate the government of her majesty will be appreciated at their Just value by the President and govern ment of the United States. "Washington, 10th ot April, 1S9S." r~ IJou't Wklil War. NEW YORK, April H.?The. British steamer Silvia; arrived to-day ffrom Porto IIIco ports, the last of which, San Juan, she left on April 7. Captain Clark said that at the time he left San Juan the Spanish cruisers Vizcaya and Almlrante Oquendo -were still In port, coaling, watering and provisioning, and that entire secrecy was maintained unont their departure. The people of tho Island show much caro in avoiding discussion of politics In any form. The people do not want war with the United States, which would destroy the trade ot tho Island. iinail for Gitrliiutl. PITTSBURGH, April 14.?M. M. Oar land, recently appointed surveyor of port for tho Pittsburgh dlntrlct, and; cx pretfldent ot the Amalgamated Associa tion of Iron and Steel Workers, an nounced ills lutonlion to-day of recruit ing ?0,000 able-bodied men from the steel and Iron: worker* of America as feoon oa war Li declared. Ho .will have them ready for the Held In one week af(er that tlmo and will lead them In portion. HOT STUFF! Tli* K|MUlth Pr??? It Trjrln* ?o A r mm Ui? Wnril IlUtniitii of !!?? C'onntry?Tl?? ??V?llow iliMta" or Madrid Talking Wild. MADRID, April 13. via Bayonn*. Prance, April 14.?The feature of tho opposition press Is the ondeavor to bring General Weyler to the front and make him the champion of the causo of revolution under the guise of a saviour of tho national honor. The general to day undoubtedly baa numerous follow ers, and even the newspapers which, ever alnco his return from Cuba, have violently denounced him, are now laud ing tho former captain general of Cuba as the one man who can Bave the situ ation. The Pals, under large headlines, reading "Great Treason?Spain Is Sold, says: . "It Is In the atmosphere ono breathes. It Is on all Hps, It is sticking in our throats and palpitating In our hearts. When ready to light, we have been vile ly sold. Yestorday we were men, to day we are women. But tho country will avenge the treason." Then tha Pals turns to General W ey ler,after having been unfriendly to him for a long time, and exclaims: "General Weyler is not alone In appreciating the present dishonor. He is backed by nu merous Republicans, patriotic Carllsts, the Robledo conservatives, which party Is composed of many senators and dep uties und the representatives of the provinces; all the loyal Spaniards In Cuba, with tho volunteers, the leapera of the array, who blusn under tho stig ma of the!, armistice and he will have the support of the masses, who are only waiting for a guide and leader.. General Weyler Is not alone. Xo general and no political personage has more followors to-day than he haB. May General Wey ler not disappoint the hopes of so many patriots." . .... , The military pre*s la divided In opin ion on the subject, the Correo Mllltar admitting, however* that the decision ot the government to suspend hostilities has had "A lamentable effect upon the The Correo Espanol publishes a slash ing article against the government ask ing the ministers derisively where they will go after making every possible con cession and yielding even to the honor of Spain to McKlnley. 1 This causes the Correo Espanol to say that It thanks the ministry "with a con temptuous kick," adding: ?Our pen falls from our hand as we contemplate the cowardice on ono side and tho villainy on the other. It Is Im possible to write of It seriously, "e must be governed by the hernuinphrou ites of Athens and must hide the tear which runs down - the cheek while the lips curl in supreme sarcasm. Wo laugh while our teeth clench; the bile turns In our stomach, anger heats our blood and our hands Instinctively seek ~" avenging weapon." CnrlUltnr* Uolll?K. ' The following quotation from the Pals has much between the lines: "Carllst circles are boiling at the arrest of Bar on San Guerren. Government circles maintain their outward composure: but I the measures, taken for the preservation I : of order reveal anxiety." ! TheTIeraldo and Correo Espanol con tinue their attacks upon the govern ! ment and the impression which general ly prevails is that if an external war Is I avoided an Internal conflict Is sure. ' This day's issue of the Pals was con I flscated and copies of the paper were only obtainable surreptitiously. It I headed Its leading article "Austrian | I gifts," and said: ?Easter has not brought Spain's res urrectlon. The passion Is only begin ning In the -Garden of Olives. The cruci fixion, however, is hear. Judas having given the traitor's hiss." Continuing, the Pals quotes English newspaper statements to the effect that Emperor Francis Joseph, of Austria. Is working for peace in. Cuba, on the same footing as in Egypt and expresses indignation nt the comparing of Cuba with Egypt and Spain with Turkey. It then prints the speech made by General Bourbon de Castelvl In front of the Military Club, quoting his as saying: . Spaniards?I should be an unworthy descendant of the liberal infante Don Enrique, were I not always prepared to shed my blood for the fatherland. I am at the disposal of and at the side of the people of Madrid, who now watch over Spain's honor, dragged in the gutters by those who should be Its most faith- I ful defenders." The mob In the street and tho officers on the balconies applauded this speech. Warrants are out for a number of other prominent Carllsts and tor many notorious revolutionists. It is evident that all the animosity of the crowd Is directed against the gov ernment and not against >h? United | States. WHEW ! Still at It?Tho .Madrid Sflirip.p.r. Seem to lUre C?nKlit on. j MADRID. April 13, via Bnyonne, France, April H.-Tlie anti-govern ment press Is rabid and the whole town Is ver,' war-like. The Pals In biff head line, oil Its | front page, announces: "INFAMY DISCLOSED AT LAST SHAME OF TIIE CUBAN VOLUN TEERS." and says: "As the government Imposed silence upon us, we will speak in the dumb lan guage. Accordingly the first page of the Pals contains hand signs reading "Death to traitors." In its leading ar ticle, the Pals asks whether the govern ment is "preparing another farce by the war-like attitude of the council |asl night.'' Continuing, the Pals charges the gov ernment with having arranged the "ar mistice with the powers," "prior to the United States demanding It, the powers promising In return tho safely of the throne, should the loss of Cuba lead to a national uprising,".The Pals also ex presses tho opinion that Inst night s bold attitude of the government was only a bluff to dccclvo tho people. Uiter the Pals remarks: "The mes sage completes Spain's shame, and un- 1 less It Is resented by the ministers, the Americans bclnii cowards, will bully In the proportion which their opponent humiliates himself. But McKlnley Is mistaken In thinking he knows Spain because he knows her ministers, and the error will cost him dear." A dispatch from Havana to the Pals says the Cuban volunteers Intend pro testing against the armistice, and ac cuses President McKlnley ot lielng In league with tho "separatist junta," add ing: "While facts have been discovered against Lee In connection with the Maine explosion which,the Spanish gov ernment Is afraid to publish." The Correo Espanol s.iys: "General i Woodford ought to have received his passports on tile receipt of McKlnle,"s message, but the cowardly government only dares to nso force against patriots crying '.Viva Bspana.' " ' THE NOTES DONT GO, And the European Powers. Would Better Know it Now THAN STUMBLE OVER AN OBSTACLE ? In Their Diplomatic "Pink Tea" Which They Proposo to Hold?The Die ha? Evidently Been Cast, and any further Appeal on Behalf of Spain will ' Undoubtedly be Deemed Impertinent?The Last Ditch Cry of Spain , , j Comos too Lato?The "Powers" have now Nothing to Say* WASHINGTON. D. C., April 14.?It was learned to-night In high diplomatic circles that an exchange of notes had begur\ between tho European capltola, with a view to making strong represen tations on the Spanish-American situ ation. , In tho same connection an Informal meeting of the ambassadors and minis ters in this city of the six great powers of Europe was held late In the day. Sev eral of the foreign establishments re ceived cable advices from their gov ernments to-night as to the opening of the exchange of notes. This had been anticipated In view of the prevailing sentiment In all the foreign quarters here that the action thus far taken In Congress made war inevitable. This common opinion had been offi cially reported to the several European capitals and it was doubtless instru mental In starting the active exchange between the great powers to-day. The same exchange occurred a week ago as a preliminary to the joint note of the great powers presented to President McKlnley mildly urging a peaceful set tlement with Spain. It Is understood, however, that the present movement is not of the same mild character as the former one. Simultaneously with the opening with the exchange, word came from Madrid that the Spanish government was about to issue another appeal as an Initiatory to the concerted action of tho powers, and there Is apparent agreement in ad vance that the appeal will receive fav-. orable consideration.' 2T IS SAID THAT SPAIN'S AP PEAL WILL RECITE HER GRIEVANCES AGAINST THE UNITED STATES. STATING IN DETAIL THE MANY CONCESA SIONS SHE HAS MADE, AND POINTING OUT THAT IT WAS IN RESPONSE TO THE URGENT REP RESENTATION OF THE SIX JOINT POWERS THAT THE LAST CONCES SION OP AN ARMISTICE WAS GRANTED. If the powers determine to act. their influence probably will be particularly directed toward inducing the United States to grant Spain sufficient time within whlph to try the armistice re cently proclaimed. During the recent Joint action of the powers their main inlluence was exert ed at Madrid, the only action at Wash ington being the courteous expression of hope for peace. But the present movement contemplates that the In lluence shall be exerted at Washington rather than at Madrid, as it Is the com mon belief in diplomatic quarters that the Madrid authorities have reached the limit of concessions, and should now be given adequate time to try what they and the powers have offered as a means of restoring peace In Cuba. There Is no suggestion, however, that this Inlluence at present will be of a material charac ter, but It is expected to be an asser tion of all the moral Influence of the powers In checking tendencies which, it Is believed, inovltably will lead to war. Up to a late hour to-night, word had not been received at the various for eign establishments that any common basis of joint action hod been reachcd, although It was the general impression that there would.-be little difficulty In arriving at this common ground In view of the prevailing sentiment abroad. It is not so certain, however, that all of the powers are ready for a step of this character. Germany has of late shown a disposition to avoid exerting strong influences.on tho United States. Russia Is also thought to be somewhat indif ferent. France and Austria are most ac tive In the present movement, as they were in the former one. WAR INEVITABLE. I. the Seilflmrnt Tli.l 1'ror.U. Among llio Foreign Embni.lrs?Kenanrcd Tails or rnrrluu Intervention on New Linn. WASHINGTON, D. C., April It.? THE SENTIMENT AT THE EMBAS SIES AND LEGATIONS TO-DAY WAS THAT THE ACTION IN CON GRESS MADE WAR INEVITABLE. AND THAT LITTLE OR NO FUR THER CHANCE REMAINED TO ES CAPE FROM IT. Cardinal Ra.mpoll.Vs dispatch from Ihe Vatican to the foreign office,at Ma drid, stating that a peace settlement was still likely, In known here to have been innde on advices sent from Wash ington two days ago, which In no' way rcllect to-day's condition ot affairs, The advices were sent by Archbishop Ire land, who at., the time of tho dispatch believed tho tendencies were more paci fic. This, however, was before either branch ot Congress had acted. What further news ihe archbishop has communicated. Ir any, to meet the changed condition of affairs, l? not known, but tho fact ot his advices to tlie Vatican two days ago are known with circumstantial detail. There Is In diplomatic circles renewed talk of European Intervention on more definite lines than heretofore. It has not yet advanced to the point, however ot a Joint policy or the exchange of notes .either among the ambassadors and ministers at Washington or nt the enp tols of Europe and It anything is done it probably will be only after a further appeal from the Spanish government similar to the appeal which Induced tho recent action of the powers. Tho nature of this appeal. It Is pointed out,would be to show that Spain's roccnt conces sions, granting an armistice.- was made rcau?st o? 11,0 y?woi-s, and Inking tho ground that an the powers had brought about this notion by Spain hey should lend their united.Influence im'Su* t!mi tlmc wa* ""owed to try the efficacy ol this concession. It Is the belief nr-iiing diplomats here that Spain will make this appeal and that it will ' m?t with favorable responie, but worS has not yet come that the step has been taken. . " QUEEN WILL ABDICATE If the Cablmt Takci NUpi Derogatory to 'Mlonor !'i-?ort?i Convined In KilmorillnKrr K?iilou, LOXDOX, April 15.-The Mfcdrld cor respondent of the Morning Port tele graphing by way of BlarriU, Bays: The queen regent has Informed the members of her court that It is her lntoatlon to abdicate Immediately if the cabinet takes any steps derogatory to Spain's honor and dignity. The Vienna correspondent of the Daily M&it says: Several European powersv Including Austria, are reported to have advised Spain to declaro war, because further delay or concessions would be likely to provoke a revolution. MADRID, April 14.?After the cabinet meeting one of the ministers told the correspondent of the Associated Press that the government "continues to maintain the same firm attitude of de fense, not defiance." Monsignor Nava, the papal nuncio, called at the palace after the cabinet meeting and gave "good hopes of peace ibelng preserved." The queen regent signed the decree convoking the Spanish parliament at 6 o clock this evening. The preamble of the summons for the convocation of the cortes to be pub lished In to-morrow's official Gazette, assumes a very determined tone in Jus- - 1 tlfylng the convocation. The Universal Feeling, LONDON, April 15.?-The morning pa- ' pers are filled with dispatches from the. continent, nearly all of the same tenor. The belief that war is inevitable is uni versal, as well as the feeling or hostillt ity to the United States. The papers contain also numerous articles speculat ing upon the effect of war upon securlt i?s, the markets and other interests. France Talking Through It. Hat. PARIS, April 14.?The feeling here of both the press and the public is very.-"'\ strong against the United States, espe cially since President McKinley's mes sage. Mr. Mckinley is compared to Pon tius Pilate, and the American Congress is accused of a buccanneerlng spirit which it is feared will extend to the possessions of other nations as well as those of Spain. There is feverish activity at the government dock yards In completing vessels and re-arming old ones. . PHILIPPINE UPRISING. Spanlah Prleata Have Been Mn.iacrad anil t he Insurgent* ?re 30,000 Strang la the Flehl, ami Armed. MA-MID, via^Bayonne, April 14.?X letter Just received here from the Philip- . Dine islands, says that all the troops which were embarking for Spain at the time the communication -was mailed, were marched hurriedly- to various towns in the interior, where the rebel lion against Spanish rule hue been re newed. Jt is added that over 35.000 well armed men are now in the field. There have been several engagements and a num ber of Spanish priests have been massa Sni?. / "Wears to know how the Philippine insurgents, who had been dxarmed according to general report were re-armed, but the belief prevails urat Japan had a hand In the matter * The captain general of the Phlrtppiit Wanda it isi further alleged, has been concealing the facts (in the case tmn the government. SERMO.V OP TIXE ?T13IE3.'? ? The Other London Nevrapnpen have Little Patience with Ita "Denalty." LONDON*. April 14.?The afternoon papers printed comment, on -'the evil of leaving the Issue of peace or war In the hands of Congress." Not one of the papers, however. Questions the duty of the United States to intervene in Cuba; but they are disposed to criticise the methods proposed. The Westminster Gazette sals: "The scene in the house and the senate's ln '"Wns, report In regard to the Main, nrc hnttJly edifying, but thev nro the In evitable result of the peculiar provis ions of the constitution, which disarm the executive and compel the last steps In a most perilous crisis to be taken in blazing publicity. It is Impossible^ }S sympathize with the Indignation of the Americans and the solemn lecture? which seme of the British newspaper, are adminlsierlng to America areridlc ulous. Still, there Is a feeling that twe countries are marching to an avoidable calamity. 4 rmT11!6 Gaze"c expressed tlio opinion that the resolutions of the ' house of representatives were the "lor- ' leal and/practical corollary of the mea sage," adding: ^ s ir'.'ws"nc 1,1 the house was not pret ty, but it was quite human. On the eve be excited." ""lU"' th!U Pe?1'10 shoui" Hoferring to the comments of the Times on the situation the Pnll'Moll Gazetto says: "The committee was not meaning peace, nor Is ITesKleift McKln. : ley. Ho has done all he could to that ? end, and In ft way whleh should secure his fame, but he knows where stale* weakllke?TliCmt'0n and bccon" ^ewther.Forecaat for To-ilny, n^?,^S!nJ?lhS'r "nd Locnl Tempcrntnie. , T,,? tempcraturo yesterday ?s r>h*?rv?? by C. fcohnopf, druRKlRt v and J ourteenth *troet>, was as fouiw??1 M|3p, iu M fiVj 7 p. m,??*?**** ?? ? 1 511 Wmther-itaii'" -