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apparently, had the desired effect upon continental opinion, but it hail exactly the opposite effect In Great Britain. The United States ambassador here, Col. Hay, and Mr. Balfour, the acting secretary of state for foreign affairs, had a long conference at the Foreign Office this morning. Cuba Vtos the main subject discussed, but the Eastern situation was also touched upon. The Foreign Office officials admit that the conference was of a most important nature. NOTHING DEFINITE. Situation at Madrid ns Viewed by Correspondents of London Papers. ■LONDON, April 7.—The Madrid correspondent of the Times: “There is no definite news, but the situation becomes more stable In It gravity. The telegrams from Rome Indicate that the Pope’s mediation is, or, perhaps, by this, was indefinite and undeveloped and that the assent of all parties concerned is as yet not accorded. It is said furthermore that his Holiness will ask t'*e Queen Regent to grant an armistice in Cuba, Her Majesty may do so, but, as no armistice is reported to have been asked for from the rebel camp, th** granting of it Will not be easy, A ministerial crisis is talked of. No crisis of this nature is in Immediate prospect, but the shades of ministerial opinion are known to contrast with some Sharpness. The Cuban ministry's message to the insurgents Is thought here to be sailing as close to the wind as is safe. El Heraldo de Madrid attacks it with tooth and rail, and the Exercito Espanol, an organ representing the army, brings a violent charge against the colonial minister, Senor Moret, although adducing no proof. With these exceptions the press is laudably sober, and the country says little, but pulls itself together for attack and defense. Diplomacy or intercession may still, of cojirse, be trumps and peace may ensue. If it does there will be much warlike preparation to unmake, and Spain's estimate of America, her Parliament and people will have been error.” The Madrid correspondent of the Daily Telegraph says: “I am able to assert that, in the opinion of more than one European government, a peaceable settlement on the basis of Spanish concessions could easily be secured if a little iime were allowed for reflection and discussion, but the rapidity of events at Washington is the most dangerous element of the situation. It is questionable whether the Cubans are ripe for independer.ee and whether such a measure could poEsibiy be executed in a hurry.” The Vienna correspondent of the Times explains a plan of settlement which “offers an acceptable compromise, if not too late, and which has already come under the notice of one of the parties concerned.” He says: “The scheme involves giving Cuba autonomy, but placing the island in a relation toward Spain similar to that which Egypt sustains toward Turkey. Under this plan Cuba would pay an annual tribute to Spain, while America would be intrusted with the control of the Cuban finances and have the same standing there as England has in Egypt. The United States would guarantee the Spanish loan, which, considering America’s high credit, could easily be issued at 3 per cent, interest, being covered by the tribute. The proceeds of the loan could be divided, say, one-third to Cuba and two-thirds to Spain, and thus both be rescued from financial distress and an honorable peace secured, advantageous to both America and Spain.” The Rome correspondent of the Daily Chronicle says: “Archbishop Ireland has cabled to the Pope that mediation is almost Impossible in consequence of the resistance of public opinion. His Holiness is much grieved by this check to his good intentions. The Cuban insurgents, it is said, have cabled to the European committee that they will not agree to an armistice or disarmament unless Cuban independence is claimed”’ The Rome correspondent of the Daily News, describing the origin of the statement thfct America sought the Pope’s mediation, says: “This ‘lie from Madrid,' as they openly call it in the Vatican, has upset the calculations of the Pope, and may cause Ahe entire ruin of the good offices of the pontiff because of the dislike among Amerof intervention by the Pope, not only as the head of the Catholics, but as a European prince, as he wishes to be considered, his action thus being opposed to the Monroe doctrine. It is supposed that Madrid gave this version to make it appear that the United States was backing down because unprepared for war. Papal action now continues in pressing Spain to accept the conditions of the United States, and is working Indirectly for the spread of the peace spirit in America Even at the Vatican the Independence of Cuba now seems inevitable with or without war. Can the Pope and the powers which join him induce ♦Spain to withdraw peacefully instead of being driven out? The possibility or not of concluding an armistice will be the first step toward the one or the other solution. The Italia says that Monsignor Martlnelli. the apostolic delegate at Washington, has cabled to the Vatican that President McKinley expresses his best wishes for the success of the Pope in obtaining an armistice in Cuba, bet that the President considers the question between Spain and Cuba, while there Is a question between Spain and the United States, and the two have nothing to do with each other.” The Rome correspondent of the Daily Telegraph says: "■While receiving a body of American pilgrims this morning the Pope delivered an eloquent and feeling address on peace. Desire for its maintenance, he said, prompted Ids action. His Holiness had previously passed three hours in conference with Cardinal Rampolla, the papal secretary of state. Doubt is gaining ground here as to the acceptance of the papal proposals and the American embassy despairs of peace.” The editorials of the London morning papers express conflicting opinions. The Daily News thinks the prospect of peace brighter. The Standard says: “Evidently there is to be no war between the United States and Spain about Cuba. The powers and the Pope together will be able to arrange a solution." The Dally Chronicle, on the contrary, considers the aspect of affairs threatening and advises Spain not to commit suicide. George W. Smalley, the New York corresiamdent of the Times* expresses the opinion that "Congress has done its worst and President McKinley has regained control, if, indeed, he ever lost it.”

BKLLICOSU EDITORS. Spain I'rKrd to Promptly “Counteract the Enemy’s Scheme.” MADRID, April 6.—The Imparcial (Ind.), commenting to-day on the political situation, says; “President McKinley thought to frighten Spain with warlike preparations, making the same error as Napoleon, judging the peninsula by its rulers; and, thus judging, hi opened the floodgates of American patriotism, now threatening to overwhelm him.” Continuing, the Imparcial Bays the American plan at the outbreak of hostilities Is to “simultaneously attack Cuba, Porto Rico and the Philippine islands,” addingr “Havana will be blockaded by day and bombarded by night,” Thereupon the Imparcial urges the government to “take prompt action and so dispose the Spanish forces as to counteract the enemy’s scheme.” The Liberal regrets the “propagation from certain sources of optimistic views, invariably resulting in pessimistic reaction," adding; "The popular feeling is beginning to pass from impatience to anger. Since mediation was announced the obscurity has increased, no one now knowing absolutely who was the petitioner for papal intervention. Aggravating the existing confusion came a letter yesterday evening saying the Pope would officially invite the Queen to solemnize holy week by granting the insurgents a truce, thus facilitating the pacification uZ Cuba." In conclusion, the Liberal expresses fear that “Spanish dignity suffers from underhand maneuvers.” asserts that no truces are wanted, and claims that “the time has come for absolute action.” POPE DEO SUCCESSFUL. Spa In Reported to lluve Accepted His Advice to (iraut Armistice. ROME, April 6.—lt is semi-officially announced here that the Spanish government has accepted the principle of 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 und Washington. It is believed the powers wili now take Joint action to prevent a rupture. LONDON, April 6.—The Rome correspondent of the Dally Mail says: “The Fopo’a mediation will probably not go farther, as President McKinley has declared that an armistice with the Cubans would not go to the toot of tne matter." The Pall Mali Gazette publishes the following dispatch from Roma: “The Vatican to-duy Is the scene of the utmost activity.

Distinguished personages are coming and going, and telegrams are pouring in. The hopes of a solution of the Hlspano-Ameri-can difficulty through the Pope have been revived. The Pope is in direct communication with the Queen Rqgent, but his approaches to President McKinley were made indirectly. The Italian people are sanguine of an armistice. They appear to base their belief of peaceful solution on the fact that the supposed unprepared ness of the United States for war will make Washington cautious in going to extremes.” JOINT NOTE PREPARED. Result of Conferences Between Representatives of the Powers. WASHINGTON, April 6.—lt was learned from a reliable diplomatic source to-day that the ambassadors and ministers of the great powers of Europe stationed In 'Washington and representing Great Britain, France, Germany, Austria and Italy, at a meeting held at the British embassy at 4 o’clock yesterday afternoon, agreed on the substantial terms of a joint note tendering the good offices of the powers to avert war between the United States and Spain. So far as can be learned the rote has not yet been presented. On the same reliable authority it is stated that the actual text of the note to some extent was agreed on, if indeed It was not made up in its entirety/ It is said not to contain the word “mediation,” but in more diplomatic terms, and in the most friendly spirit, it suggests the good offices of the powers. It was understood that also the main purpose of this concerted action was to temporarily defer the war crisis for at least a few days, during which mature action, might be shaped. This reported action by the powers is entirely distinct from such steps as Pope Leo may be taking toward the same general end. In another high diplomatic quarter it was strongiy intimated that no doubt existed as to Great Britain’s acting with the other powers toward a continuance of peace, even though she sympathized with the Cuban policy of the United States, and the choice of the British embassy as the place of meeting was cited as an evidence of this. These dispatches stated yesterday that the British government had made known to the State Department here its view that the Cuban conflict should be brought to a close in the interest of humanity at large. It is explained that there is no conflict between the British government’s posit’on in expressing willingness to lend its good offices towards securing peace and its refusal in any way to press the United States in the matter. The course of the ambassadors anu ministers, as well as their movements within the last twenty-four hours, have been surrounded with uncommon measures of caution and secrecy. It was known last night that a meeting was held at the British embassy late in the afternoon, but all those participating were so secretive after it had occurred that no hint escaped as to its purpert, beyond the inference that it concerned the critical condition of Spantsh-American affairs. It was not until to-day, however, that it became known to those having access to inner diplomatic circles that the discussion at the embassy took a definite line and that the course of procedure, as well as its form, was not only discussed, but largely decided on. Os course, any such action could be taken only as a result of instructions from the several foreign offices of Europe, and apparently the mode and time of execution of any instructions is now committed to the ambassadors and ministers at Washington, but, as stated, the instructions are very limited and merely designed to secure peace, if possible, by ust of European good offices. There was the same complete reticence in all diplomatic quarters this morning, and such action as may have been taken yesterday was not followed by any further conferences or concerted moves during the early part of to-day. For the time being the ambassadors and ministers were turning their attention to the Capitol and were awaiting with deep Interest the expected message of the President and its effect upon Congress. Most of the foreign establishments were deserted by 11 o’clock in order to gain advantageous positions in the diplomatic gallery in the Senate and House. The British ambassador started for the Capitol shortly before noon, and was followed by practically the entire staff of the embassy. The French ambassador and bis staff were among the few who did not go to the Capitol. The Spanish minister. Senor Polo, remained at the legation during the morning and received a number of visitors. The situation had not changed so far as he was concerned, and, while continuing to express his profound hope for peace, he admitted to his friends that he was conscious of the extreme gravity of the situation. Notwithstanding this, he is proceeding as though affairs were in their customary channel, and the legation presented no evidence of expected change, of packing or of preparation for departure.

Senator Proctor’s Sentiment*. RUTLAND, Vt., April 6.—A dispatch from Senator Proctor on the Rutland Herald bulletin board says: “Foreign mediation is undesirable. Spain must leave Cuba, and the quicker the better for all parties.” Strengthening; Fortifications. TENERIFFE, April 6.—A detachment of Spanish engineers has arrived here, and further reinforcements of Spanish infantry and artillery are daily expected. LEE AT HAVANA. (Concluded from First Page.) and is said to have stolen a lot of cattle and taken the clothing from laborers in the fields. It is believed the cavalry will seek to join the insurgents in eastern Cuba. Spanish reports from Pinar del Rio say that when the reconcentrados left the capital of that province yesterday for the first time, four of them were assassinated by the insurgents. Lee’s Advice to His Son. RICHMOND, Va., April 6.—Fitzhugh Lee, jr., who contemplated leaving Richmond today 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.” Ho thereupon gave up his trip. A close personal friend of General Lee’s here received a letter from him to-day in which the consul general stated that ho would remain in Havana “until the clouds fall or until I am recalled by the United States government.” For the present, ho says, he is going right along, “keeping in the middle of the road.” Mrs. Lee received a cablegram from her husband to-day couched in reassuring terms. No Sign of uu Outbreak. NEW YORK, April 6.—The correspondent of tho Commercial Advertiser cables from Havana this afternoon as follows: Extra guards of mounted police have been placed around the Hotel Inglaterra and everywhere that Americans assemble. There is no sign of an outbreak. The Olivette Leaves Tampa. TAMPA, Fla., April 6.—The steamship Olivette sailed to-night for Havana to bring over Americans desirous of coming. This ship has been undergoing repairs, and it was with the greatest urgency that she w'as made ready for the trip. Trotting; Register Association. CHICAGO, April G. —The American Trotting Register Association met in annual session this afternoon, and decided that in future a deeper tinge of blue must characterize the blooded applicants for registry upon its books as standard trotting or pacing stock. The qualifications of both antecedents and “get” were made more rigid by far than has heretofore been the case. Five seconds were clipped from the record which must be reached by the "get” of both pacers and trotters, the former being placed at 2:25 and the latter at 2:30. The treasurer’s report showed tho association to have passed a successful year financially. The registration of last year compared favorably with the years preceding. The following officers were elected: President. W. R. Alien, Pittsfield, Mass.; vice president, Samuel Raker, Chicago; secretary, J. H. Steiner, Chicago; treasurer, F. S. Gorton, Chicago; directors for three years. F. S. Gorton, Chicago; A. H. Garcelon. Lewiston. Me.; C. J. Hamlin. Buffalo; W. I. Hayes, Clinton, la.; W. H. C. Hill, Dallas, Tex.; G. W. Hooker. Brattleboro. Vt.; W. P. Ijams, Terre Haute, Ind.; M. J. Jones, Red Oak, la.; H. D. McKinney, Janesville, Wis.; H. C. McDowell, Lexington, Ky. A "Fake” Andree Story. VICTORIA, B. C„ April 6 —The story told by Carr, the United States mail carrier, that he had news from Andree, the balloonist, proves to be a fake pure and simple. Carr got the idea from a little paper published in St. Michael ... which recently published a highly improbable story regarding tho missing aeronaut.

THE INDIANAPOLIS JOURNAL, THURSDAY, APRIL 7, 1898.

MORE DELAY. (Concluded vom First Page.) States last week, and in order to avert impending w’ar, had decided to make concessions heretofore refused. What will be the final outcome it is too early to say, but the aspect of affairs certainly is considerably more pacific and sufficient to renew the hope of the President that a solution of the Cuban question, satisfactory to the American people, will be achieved without bloodshed. The details remain to be worked out, but it is expected that between now and Monday a clearer light will be thrown on the future by action at Madrid, of which one important feature at least is the declaration of an armistice by the Queen Regent of Spain. This armistice, it is expected, will lead to ultimate independence of Cuba from Spanish rule, but by what intermediate steps, perhaps even the governing powers do not at this time know. Much, it is supposed, will depend on the Cuban insurgents and the peoples of the two countries of the United States and Spain. THE POWERS AT WORK. The powers of Europe, material and moral, it is known, brought to bear all their influence on the government of Spain and still are actively at work, seeking by the wisest and most politic course necessary, in view of the circumstances and sentiments of the two great nations involved, to bring peace out of the gathering war clouds. All the capitals of Europe have been in communication to this end—a fact evidence<TT>y the assemblage at the British embassy in this city yesterday of the representatives of the six great powers of Europe, who then and there were made mutually acquainted with what had been done abroad and with the desire of those who accredited them to Washington that they should work in accord here, this “concert,” however, in the United States not to go beyond a mild tender of good offices to secure peace and delay a definite declaration of war if hostilities finally became inevitable. Some of the representatives assembled at Sir Julian Pauncefote’s may have wished to offer mediation, but if so were warned against it by others in the conference who understood more clearly that such a procedure would be resented and work to hostile and not to peaceful ends. The Improved condition of affairs was reflected throughout all public quarters late in the day'. It was manifested at the White House, among Cabinet officers and at the embassies and legations, including the Spanish legation. At the latter establishment Senor Polo said that while he could not disclose any of the information reaching him in an official character, yet he felt that the strain of a few hours ago was materially relieved, and that the prospects for peace looked much brighter. He in no way confirmed nor would he even discuss view's entertained in other-high official quarters that Spain was slowly but surely yielding, and confined his utterances to the general statement that conditions w ere improving. Accompanying the actual developments of the day came a flood of report and rumor of a sensational character, little of it, however, having any authentic basis. The rumors of disturbance at Havana were not borne out by any official advices here. The uncertainty following a great disappointment was the condition existing at the Capitol at the close of the day when the expected did not happen. Senators and members were at sea as to what was coming next. While the message was awaited there came a hurried summons of leaders of the Senate and House to the White House, and they were there informed that the message W’as to be withheld on the information received from Consul General Lee. The reasons he gave were deemed entirely satisfactory by all, and Senator Daviu informed the Senate, while the House leaders carried the news to that body. That the danger to American life was considered sufficient reason for nonaction appeared in the postponement of all proposed meetings to consider tho situation. The proposed armistice by Spain injected another feature into the discussion of the situation, and w'hile some were very hopeful that a satisfactory solution of the problem might eventuate from it the general feeling was that the conditions in Cuba, the determination of the insurgents to continue fighting until independence was recognized, and the sentiment of this country in favor of Cuba’s independence of Spain possibly made overtures on this line too late. ,

Not Due to Madrid Advices. WASHINGTON, April 6.—The most careful investigation in official circles to-night failed to develop anything in support of tho theory that tho delay of the President’s message was due to the situation at Madrid rather than that at Havana. When the announcement was first made to-day that the message had been withheld, tho 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 United States provided it could bo done without precipitating a popular disturbance in Spain. Press dispatches of a pending Cabinet 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 information 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 confirmed by members of the foreign relations committees, to whom this explanation had been made in such form that they professed themselves satisfied to accept it. CAUSE OF THE DELAY. A Newspaper Summary of the Situation—Thinks War in Certain. WASHINGTON, April G.—The Washington Post’s summary of tho situation to be printed to-morrow morning “The temporary withholding of President McKinley’s message from Congress was due to tho receipt of a cablegram from Gen. Fitzhugh Lee, our consul general at Havana, advising that if the message contemplated armed intervention it be deferred until all Americans in Cuba could leave the island. He stated that the exodus could be completed by the 10th inst. Members of the foreign affairs committees of the Senate and House on being shown this dispatch have promptly concurred in the opinion of the President that the message should be delayed until next Monday. “The utmost confidence is felt by the administration and Congress in the wisdom and good judgment of General Lee in any emergency. The rumors of disturbances in Havana are not confirmed, but the conditions are extremely threatening. Consul General Lee is still at his post and wiil remain there until all other Americans are safe. The President’s message has or’/ been changed in that it will ask Congress to authorize direct and immediate intervention. Otherwise the message will stand as heretofore outlined, and, as the Post stated on Tuesday morning, it will be of such a vigorous, ringing character as to meet the full expectations of Congress and the country. It will inevitably mean war. Hostilities can only be averted by Spain herself declaring the independence of Cuba and yielding her sovereign power over the island. “Negotiations with Spain have not been reopened by the United States and will not be. The Queen Regent has not sent a personal message to the President making a new proposal for peace. With the influence now at work through foreign diplomatic channels to bring about a settlement of the difficulties between Spain and her rebellious subjects in Cuba this government has absolutely nothing to do. The administration and Congress stand pledged to the freedom

of Cuba and will accept no solution that does not involve the withdrawal of Spanish troops from the island and the hauling down of the Spanish flag. The five great powers have not sent a joint note to the United States counseling against war. Mediation of any sort has not been offered to this government and will not be accepted.” FAVOR FOR AKER RESOLUTION. Senate Foreign Relations Committee for Cuban Independence. WASHINGTON, April 6.—The Senate foreign relations committee met at 10 o’clock. The discussion to change the Cuban resolution to meet the recommendations of the President was resumed. It was recognized that it would be difficult and really not desirable to decide absolutely on a course to be pursued until the President’s message should be laid before the committee, but it was felt that important preliminary work could be done in arriving at the sentiment of the members of the committee. A difference of opinion developed as to the advisability of yielding to the President’s wishes and of giving up the recognition of Cuban independence, and it was found that there would be important difficulties in the way of pursuing this course, as some of the members appeared quite determined not to consent to a reconsideration of the first decision to incorporate both the independence and the intervention features in the resolution. Tho members who had been present at yesterday’s executive session of the Senate reported an evident determination on the part of members to embody the independence feature in whatever resolution might be reported or at least secure a division of the Senate on this point. On the other hand, it was contended that only the President could recognize independence under the Constitution, and it was asked what course senators who -held that view and still advocated independence would pursue when confronted with a demand to have Congress take this step. The reply was that they could vote for the resolution, still leaving it to the President to sign : 1 execute it as he may see lit. It was argued that if the United States should recognize independence and then go to war to secure it and succeed in defeating and driving the Spaniards out of Cuba we would still be in position to dictate our own terms with the Cubans. The claim was also made that the United States would be stronger before the civilized world in not appearing -to* want to annex the islands, and it was asserted that this appearance would be greatly strengthened by the adoption of a policy looking to the independence of the Cuban republic. The committee took a recess at 12 o’clock without reaching any conclusion. The exchange of opinion among members rendered it quite evident that a majority of the committee were opposed to eliminating the clause for independence and the friends for that form of expression were confident thmt when the report should come to be made it would be, as first determined upon, for the Foraker resolution declaring for the>”*£cognition of Cuban independence and for armed intervention. Later it was stated that Senators Frye and Lodge stand alone in thinking that a change should be made, eliminating independence from the Cuban resolution. The remaining nine members of the committee, composed of four Republicans and five Democrats', will stand by the committee’s original decision for both independence and intervention, unless there should be some change from present conditions before the vote is taken. The question of Cuban bonds was raised at the meeting. It was brought up by Senator Foraker, who said that he had heard it intimated that there was speculaion in Cuban bonds behind his resolution declaring for the recognizance of Cuban independence. This, he said, was not true in any respect and he added that he had not known when the resolution was drawn that there were any Cuban bonds out. He had investigated the question since, however, and had learned that only $75,000 of Cuban bonds had been sold. This even, the senator said, in a sarcastic tone, he did not consider sufficient to influence the course of events. Mr. Foraker then stated that there was another point of the bond question to which he desired to invite the attention of the committee and this was the possibility of the United States having to assume responsibility for the payment of the interest on, if not the principal, of the Spanish bonds secured by tho Cuban revenues in case of the intervention of this country in the Cuban war wifchtbnt first recognizing the independence of the Cubans. He said he would not assert positively that such would be the case, but he believed the proposition strong enough under international law to make ground for on international lawsuit. He stated that there was no less than $400,000.000 of these bonds. The executive session of the Senate today was brief. It was held at the instance of Mr. Davis, after a conference with the President. When tho galleries had been cleared Senator Davis explained the reason of the delay in sending the message. He said it was due to the fact that there had bedn some delay in getting Consul General Leo and all other Americans out of Havana and that more time was absolutely necessary for this Hence the President did not consider it wise or humane to send in the message, which might precipitate serious trouble and endanger the lives of these people.

THE HOUSE RADICALS. They Appoint n Committee ot Eight to Count Nones. WASHINGTON, April 6.—Notwithstanding the impatience and the disappointment caused among the Republican members of the House by the withholding of the President’s message to-day, the frank statement of the President to the leaders and to several prominent Democrats that such a course was deemed absolutely necessary by Consul General Lee to insure the safe departure of tho Americans still in Cuba has caused them to accept the situation in good faith. Some of the most radical, after hearing the statements of those who saw the President appeared satisfied. Those with whom ’he President talked came away with a very strong Impression that the message would mean war unless Spain backed down squarely. One of them, who has been very active in antagonizing delay, says the message will Vo perfectly satisfactory to him, and will fully meet the expectations of the country. Pending the transmittal of tho message, in view- of the situation presented by the President, all plans looking to action in the House will be abandoned. But those who have been taking part in the radical movement and who always admit the possibility that the time may come when they will have to part company with the President, are. accord'ng to the leaders of the movement, more determined than ever to ultimately obtain what they desire. They, however, are at present satisfied with the assurance they have received as to the character of the message. But this has not prevented them from organization for possible contingencies. The conference which was to have been held to-night after the message was in was abandoned, but fifty of those who originally inauguratted the movement met immediately after the House adjourned to discuss the situation. All who were not heartily in sympathy with them were invited to leave. Those at the meeting unanimously agreed to wait on the message, but the movement for a caucus started by the President’s supporters, which was also abandoned during the afternoon, exposed to them a danger upon which they had not reckoned, namely, that a caucus of Republicans might be called to bind them by the party action and place them in the position of boltere if the occasion arose for them to adopt an indej>endent plan of action. A committee of eight was therefore appointed to count noses, to watch the situation and to devise wuys and means to meet any tactics of the. opposition. The committee is v?,, 0 'Y 8: Messrs. Hopkins and Lorimer of Illinois, Tawney of Minnesota, Cooper Wisconrtn, Hepburn of lowa, Brownell of Ohio, Joy of Missouri, and Knox of Massachusetts. Several rather vigorous speeches in denunciation of any policy of delay were made in the course of the meeting, one by Mr. Smith, of Illinois, in order to emphasize this position a proposition was made to unite with the Democrats und block alllegislation. adjourning from day to day until the message a Pv ,r-ared and the House had acted upon the Cuban resolution. Mr. Hull, of lowa, who is pushing the army reorganization bill, made such an ardent

plea to allow the bill to come to a vote that the proposition was temporarily abandoned. Whether it will be revived depends largely upon the course of events. It can be stated, however, that it is thoroughly contemplated. One of the other chief developments of the day wts the probability that, in the event of a split on the Republican side, the Democrats would unite with the radicals and allow the latter to force the issue. If the Democrats should assume the aggressive the chances are they would solidify the Republicans against them. A call for a caucus of the House Republicans addressed to General Grosvenor, of Ohio, chairman of the caucus which was being circulated during the day, was abandoned. It is understood a caucus will be called after the message comes in. The House foreign affairs committee agreed to take no action until after the message was received. It adjourned at noon after a general discussion of the situation. Messrs. Smith, Heatwole, Henry, Republicans, and all the Democrats expressed themselves at this morning’s meeting for independence. Admiral Irwin, who had forty years’ experience in the navy, much of it in the South American ports, was asked particularly whether he considered the Cubans capable of self-government. He replied that he considered them far superior to the people of any of the South American countries which have broken away from Spanish rule, and gave as his reason the fact that the children of all well-to-do Cubans had been educated either in this country or abroad. Admiral Irwin, who is an expert in explosives, was asked his opinion as to the character of the mine which blew up the Maine and as to whether it was possible for such a mine to have been located without the knowledge of the Spanish authorities. To the latter inquiry he replied In the negative, giving his reasons for his opinion. AT THE WHITE HOUSE. Incidents of an Eventful Day--Several Hurried Conferences. WASHINGTON, April C.—The war cloud has led to a discontinuance of th? presidential public receptions for the time being. These receptions have been usually held triweekly, on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, and have been a source of great delight to the army of sightseers who flock to the national capital. To-day the first contingent of strangers that put in an appearance at the White House w T ere notified that there would not be a reception to-day, and subsequently it was announced that there would be none during the w r eek. With the continuance of a grave crisis, or worse, the outlook is that the occasions to which all Washington sightseers look forward with much interest will be indefinitely postponed. This action is not by any means the fruit of a desire of Mr. McKinley to avoid the fatiguing ceremony of grasping several hundred hands and saying a pleasant word or two to as many people, but is due to the imperative necessity for the securing of more time for the executive’s own use. The President has borne up well against the trying events that have made great demands on his physical endurance, though he shows to some extent the effect of long hours of deliberation over the situation. The brisk air and a cool breeze which made the stars and stripes flutter gracefully over the executive mansion and a cheerful sunlight that gave a spring effect to the green lawn of the White House grounds drew out a large crowd to the mansion, few of whom, however, had admittance to the President. Assistant Secretary Day was late in seeing the President and made up for the delay in the briefest visit for days. It was long past 9 o’clock when he was ushered into the President’s apartments and two minutes later he was hi Trying oft to the department. Attorney General tiriggs came shortly afterwards and hurriedly proceeded to enter into an earnest consultation. Representative Adams, acting chairman of the House committee on foreign affairs, and Judge Thompson, of Ohio, came about the same time. Assistant Secretary Day returned about 10 o’clock. He was evidently in a hurry and in no mood to be interrupted on an important mission. Beyond the statement that so far as he knew there would be no special session of the Cabinet, he vouchsafed nothing as to the situation. Mrs. McKinley drove out early, and the porte eochere was lined with a large curious crowd of strangers as she left the White House leaning on the arm of Major Hiestand, the President’s military aid, and passed to her carriage. Senator Spooner, of Wisconsin, was the first of the members of the Senate to see the President. Senator Frye, a member of the foreign relations committee, and Representative Adams, the ranking Republican on the House foreign affairs committee, were together for some time tit the White House. Assistant Secretary Day was asked if the recall of either Minister Woodford at Madrid or Consul General Lee at Havana had been formally ordered. “No," was the reply, “but ample measures have been taken to provide for them.” Whether a draft of the proposed message had been transmitted to Madrid was not stated, but it is regarded as probable that it already has been communicated. Senator Fairbanks, of Indiana, has been one of the most constant visitors at the White House throughout the crisis. Asa personal friend of the chief executive, his visits have been almost nightly as well as daily, and he has made numerous suggestions regarding the policy to be pursued. He was with the President, as usual, this afternoon. Shortly after 11 o’clock there were two more Cabinet arrivals. They were Secretary Alger and Secretary Long, and they and the President had a consultation. Representative Jerry Simpson, of Kansas, had a brief interview with the President, in which he sought a pardon for a consmuent. Owing to the press of time he had to postpone his plea for clemency till to-morrow. The copies of the message were printed at the Government Printing Office, ands the strictest of instructions were given to preserve complete secrecy until finally placed before Congress. The copies arrived at the White House by 11 o’clock. They were Immediately carried to the President for a final scanning of the communication. Attorney General Griggs stated at 11:30 o’clock that he understood that Consul 'General Lee would leave Havana to-day. Whether all the Americans would be got out of Cuba at the same time he was not sure, but Assistant Secretary Day was credited at that hour with stating that ail of them would leave to-day. At the request of the President, Representative Hopkins, of Illinois, took Representatives Berry (Dem., Ky.), a member of the foreign affairs committee, Mr. Sayres, of Texas, the ranking minority member of the ap ropriations committee, Mr. Dlnsmore (Dtn., Ark.), the ranking member of the foreign affairs committee, and Mr. Newlands (silver Rep., Nev.), to the White House this afternoon and showed them General Lee’s cablegram. The cablegram said that General Lee was feeding two thousand Americans, and it would be impossible to get them off the island before Sunday. He said the condition of affairs was inflamed and the transmittal of the message might precipitate trouble. The President frankly explainted the situation. He said the message would have gone in to-day had it not been for General Lee's cablegram. The safety of American citizens in Havana, and especially General Lee’s personal safety, rendered delay imperative. The Democrats all expressed themselves as satisfied.

PLENTY OF MONEY. Mr. McCall Diacunses tlic Financial Situation with McKinley. WASHINGTON, April 6.—Several officials of the administration called informsily at the White House to-night and had conferences with the President. Secretaries Long, Bliss, Alger and Attorney General Griggs were among those who saw the President, but left the executive mansion early, and the President retired before 11 o’clock. None of them would discuss the situation in any of its phases. Assistant Secretary of State Day passed about half an hour with the President, and as he left the White House was asked by an Associated Press representative whether the State Department had received any information concerning the report that Consul General Lee had left Havana, He replied that no such information had been received, and that the State Department was not informed that there had been rioting to-day in that city. Beyond this statement he declined to go. Early in the evening the President had a long conference by appointment with John A. McCall, of New York. Mr. McCall is understood to have assured the President that the government would be put to no embarrassment by a lack of money with which to prosecute a war. While he deprecated war, and hoped that it might be averted, if it could not be the whole people of the country would stand by the President in maintaining a just content. It is said upon excellent authority that Mr. McCall expressed to the President his belief that within forty-eight hours he could raise among the. linancial institutions of New York alone $300,000,000, which the government could have upon its own terms, and that if a popular subscription were called for $500,000,000 could be obtained in a few days. Late to-night Mr. McCaU said that

he did not care to discuss his interview with the President. “As to a war loan.” said he, “we will not cross the bridge until we get to it. Everybody ought to deplore war, but when the President says war Is inevitable the people will stand solidly with him. He can have all the money he wants.” ♦— THE TEXSIOW RELIEVED. Hotv Postponement of the Message Was Received by Senators. WASHINGTON, April 6.—The delay In the settlement of the Cuban question Involved in the announcement made to-day that the President's message would probably not be sent to Congress before next Monday w r as received in the Senate with varying degrees of favor or disfavor .depending largely on the predilections and personal and political associations of senators. All united in the necessity for protecting the safety of General Lee and the other American citizens in Cuba. Mai.y, however, were inclined to criticise because our citize is had not been removed heretofore, While others declared protection for them should have been sent to Havana. “It is a humiliating spectacle,” said Senator Quay, of Pennsylvania, “that with our fleet, within ninety miles of Havana, we are not able to protect our people in that port.” “The request,” said Senator Proctor, “merely illustrates the character of the people we are dealing with in this matter.” The intense Cuban sympathizers on both sides of the Senate chamber were free in their expression of opinion that there was some motive for the delay that did not appear on the surface. They did not question the good faith of the representation as to the danger of the Americans in Cuba, but they agreed that there must have been other causes for the administration’s course. When the Madrid bulletin stating the probability of an armistice in Cuba was made known they found in it a verification of their surmises. At one time during the afternoon the indication w r as strong that dissatisfaction would find voice in the open session of the Senate, but those who felt disposed to discuss the question were restrained largely from a feeling of delicacy because not fully certain of their ground. The conservative element did not find encouragement in the situation. They were not displeased over the prospect of delay, but they expressed regret at the occasion for it. “The publication of the fact cf danger to Americans in Cuba.” said one of them, “will set the country aflame, arid the war snlrit will be more rampant to-morrow than ever.” Senator Ellkins was among the conservatives who expressed apprehension as to the effect of the reports from General Lee, but he found great encouragement in the outlook for a peaceful settlement of the difficulty. Other conservative senators were inclined to minimize the armistice report. The personal followers of the President declined to see any other reason for his action than that of conserving the safety of Americans in Cuba, and said that for him to have taken any other course would, under the circumstances, have been inconsiderate and Inhuman, and therefore not like the President. Altogether the day’s proceedings had the effect of leaving the Senate in an unsettled condition, but it also relieved the tension to a perceptible degree. “Thing;* May Break Loose.” BALTIMORE, Md., April 6.—United States Senator George L. Wellington was in Baltimore to-day, and said in response to an inquiry: “I don't think that it will be possible for the President to hold Congress any longer in regard to Cuban affairs, so I expect things will break loose to-morrow and some definite action will be taken on the subject. I had hoped that war could be averted, but I see no prospects of that at the present time, and, unless there is a decided change in the situation, war in a very short time is inevitable.”

AS TO PRIVATEERS. They Are Not Likely < Be Treated as Pirates by the Powers. WASHINGTON, April 6.—The views of Sir Richard Webster as to the right, in the event of war, of search of neutral ships by Spain or the United States are concurred in by the State Department. It is pointed out that tho capture of contraband is legitimate during hostilities, and that search is necessary to determine the character of a ship’s cargo. It is also held here that Sir Richard Webster’s statement sis to the status of Spain and the United States under the declaration of Paris is correct. The fact that neither Spain nor this country are signatories of the Paris convention has caused considerable discussion as to the possibility of privateering in the event of war. It has been suggested that the powers might attempt to treat the privateers of either nation as pirates. An official of the State Department said to-day, however, that no real fears are entertained on this ground. He pointed out that it has been held by the best authorities on international law that the declaration of Paris that “privateering is and remains abolished” is merely a compact and cannot affect International law, consequently no nation, by reason of Its being a member of the Paris treaty, can treat privateers of nons'gnatories as pirates, nor is it prohibited from using privateers Itself when at war with a nation not a member of the Paris convention. Opinion of Jurist Coodcrt. NEW YORK, April 6.—Frederic R. Coudert, an authority on international law, referring to the statement made two days ago In tho British House of Commons by Sir Richard Webster, to the effect that neither the United States nor Spain, in the event of war between the two countries, would be affected by the declaration of Paris, and the right of search by them for contraband of war undoubtedly exists, said to-day. “It is plain, as stated by Sir Richard Webster, that the rights of Spain and the United States, respectively, as belligerents, should not be affected by the declaration of Paris. This is a truism. They were neither of them parties to the congress, and cannot be bound by its results. I cannot agree, however, to the proposition that the United States has lost any rights by expressing opinions in the past upon the subjects now coming up in practical .shape. The rights of the United States must be regulated by the measure of her obligations. Her obligations and duties are not to be increased in the one case or diminished in the other by expressions of opinion on the part of those who might happen to be temporarily at the head of the government. Especially is this so if those expressions were not acquiesced in by Spain. It is certainly an untenable proposition to hold that the United States have estopped themselves from the exercise of a right which Spain continues to possess because the former has expressed opinions against and the latter in favor of such supposed right. “As to the right of search itself, It does r.ot seem to be different in extent from what is has heretofore been. As the neutral is bound to abstain from giving aid to either side, his ships are prohibited from carrying contraband of war, and in order to ascertain that fact either belligerent is at liberty to search the vessel that carries a neutral flag.” # Secretary Porter Did Not AA'rlte It. WASHINGTON, April 6.—ln regard to an article in the Hartford Post criticising Congress Secretary Porter said to-day: “I have not written a line for my paper, the Hartford Post, during my residence of over a year in Washington. I have not had time to manage the editorial page of the paper, even if I had the inclination to do so under present circumstances. So far as the article which has caused criticism Is concerned I did not write it nor see it until two days after its publication, at which time I promptly sent a telegram to the managing editor of the Post expressing disavowal and regret at the exaggerated tone of the article and cautioning the editor to be more careful in the future. lam on the pleasantest terms of friendship or acquaintanceship with a large number of representatives and senators, and any unfair or discourteous criticisms of Congress would be directly opposite to my feelings and record. No one regrets more than myself any misapprehension which the publication of this article may have caused.” AYnr Talk to Epivorth League. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. * TERRE HAUTE, lnd., April G.-The Rev. Demetrius Tlllotson, pastor of the First Methodist Church, the largest in the city, in talking to the Epworth League on the Cuban war, said It “Is the most infamous war on record.” He referred to the influence of the great money lenders in causing Europe not to interfere with the Turk In Armenia, and added: “They have no consideration for loss of life, for oppression, for murder or rapine. The Rothschilds and

other great money lenders have hundreds of millions Invested In Spanish bonds, and are attempting to cause a peaceful settlement of the Cuban question. They do not care If the insurgents are put to the sword, but they do care that Spain pay the face value of tho bonds. The Rothschilds now have their agents in Washington exerting their influence to have the United States show the same indifference to Spanish cruelty In Cuba that Europe did to Turkish atrocities in Armenia. These emissaries have even gone to President McKinley. But Spain la dead us a nation. She holds no sense of honor or of right. Everyone believes that autonomy is a failure. And the time has come for the United States to take a hand and put a stop to Spanish horrors in Cuba.” Think* AVar AVoulil He Criminal. LONDON, April 6.—Sir George BadenPowell, Conservative member of Parliament for the Klrkdale division of Liverpool, speaking in Liverpool to-night, said he knew something of Cuban aspirations and he could solemnly declare that a wr.r between the United States and Spain on the pretext publicly mad? would be nothing shon of criminal. “Neither Spain nor the United S:ates,” said Sir George BadenPowell, “has any reason to bring about the awful results of war. The spirit of unrest that lias come across the American people can only be likened to a little schoolboy walking about with his knuckles itching to get at somebody. This feeling comes to nations at periods of too rapid growth.” Spain Should Make Reparation. NEW YORK. April 6.—At the regular monthly, meeting of the Merchants’ and Manufacturers’ Board of Trade of New York to-day a resolution was unanimously adopted which affirms the belief that Spain is responsible for the loss of the Maine and that a substantial indemnity and an ample reparation should be demanded from Spain without further delay. The resolution further declares that the independence of Cuba should be recognized and should be secured with peace if possible, but by force of arms if necessary. Cuban Independence at Any Cunt. Spec ial to the Indianapolis Journal. RICHMOND, lnd., April 6.—Tho West Side Republican Club, In accordance with a resolution passed at a meeting last night, to-day sent the following message to Representative Henry U. Johnson: “Peace with honor and Cuban independence at any cost.” THE AMERICAN WHEEL Holding It* Own Abroad Against Forelgu Makes. Boston Transcript. Not only do indications point to a more extensive use of the bicycle this season than in any preceding year, but it is apparent that the American wheel is, besides holding its own against foreign makes at home, making its way abroad in a manner that is surprising as well as exceedingly flattering to the enterprise and Inventive skill of our people. In New York, on Thursday of last week, five thousand bicycles were purchased for shipment to England, Germany and France. There Is a healthy demand for wheels from abroad and sales are being made freely, but It is said to tye the general opinion among exporters and manufacturers that prices are being cut to such an extent that the margin of profit is reduced to a minimum, and that a merchant who goes into the open market with a large order can usually buy at his own price. Among the ■transactions at New A’ork on Thursday was the placing of an order for 1,500 bicycles with a Chicago manufacturer at $18.25 each, free on board at New York, for shipment to London. This seems a low price, and it is low In comparison with going rates of last year, but It is not to be supposed at the very time of year when the home demand 13 most urgent, that these machines would be sold at the above price unless there was money in It. It is In fact with bicycles as with any other product of manufacture. It is the surplus output that Is sent abroad, and this surplus is almost inevitably disposed of at rates below those obtaining in the home market. Said a dealer In watches, the other day: “American watches can be bought cheaper in Paris than in Boston, cheaper in Berlin than in Paris, and cheaper in Peking than in Berlin.” It cannot be otherwise than gratifying to the American people that their bicycles, many of those that are exported being of inferior grades, meet with so much favor abroad, and it is a matter for special felicitation that the better paid labor of the 1 nited States can send Its products Into Great Britain and to the continent in.successful competition with home products there, both us to quality and price. We had tho disadvantage at the outset of being later in the field than the foreign maker, for the wheel was hardly knuwii in America until after it had become a practical success in Great Britain; but we have forged ahead until we are, if not in advance of British makers, at least quite up with them in tha race; and there appears to be little question as to the American machines being superior to those of France or Germany. Tod Hloun Coining; Emit. SAN FRANCISCO, April 6.—Tod Sloan, the jockey, left for the East last night. He will ride for Julius Fleischmann, while it is said Featherstone and Bromley have second call on his services.

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