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TIME UP QiiATURDAY
Ultimatum Sent Spain, Demanding
the Evacution of Cuba.
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NO REPLY IS EXPECTED
Unless the llIadrid Governmrnt Yieids in
the Time Granted, the Armed Forces of
the United States \Vill Be Put in hi0-
tlon to Enforce the Demand of Congress.
Washington, April
resolution is now a law of the land and
the ultimatum to Spain an accomplish-
ed fact.
The ultimaltum is not long, but it is’
clear, vigorous and firm. There can be
no mistaking its meaning by Spain. It
includes the resolution passed by Con-
gress and the demand that Spain shall
evacuate Cuba, and says that unless an
answer is given by noon Saturday the
President will use the armed forces of
the United States at once to stop hos-
tilities in Cuba and drive the Spaniards
from the island.
lesoluiion Signed.
The President signed the Cuban reso—
lution in the presence of four members
of his Cabinet. Assistant Secretary Day,
several Senators and officials of the
White House. It was a most impressive
scene, and the excitement around the
White House was intense. The crowds
that gathered in and outside the execu-
tive mansion have not been equaled in
many years.
General Alger had brought over from
the War Department a pen which he
requested the President to use in ap-
pending his signature to the document.
The pen had an ordinary gutta percha
holder and as it was handed to the
President by his secnetry, Mr. Porter,
those present gathered around the table
to witness the act. There was consid-
erable feeling manifested by those
about, but there was no demonstration
or congratulations. The party soon dis-
persed and within ten minutes the us-.
ual condition of things at the White
House had been resumed.
The ultimatum was prepared at the
State Department by Assistant Secre-
tary Day and at 10.30 announcement
was made at the White House that it
had been signed by the President and
had been sent to the Spanish Govern-
ment.
The ultimatum was taken over to the
\Vhite House by Assistant Secretary
Day. who went over it with President
McKinley before the latter affixed his
signature.
After announcement Assistant Secre-
tary Day said the ultimatum had been
transmitted to Madrid addressed to
United States Minister Woodford, who
deliver-ed it to the Spanish Government.
Polo Asks'for His Passports.
As soon as the final determination to
send it had been reached, and it had
been started on its way to Madrid Se-
nor Polo, the Spanish Minister, in ac-
cordance. with diplomatic courtesies,
was furnished with a. copy of the pa-
pers. The minister as soon as he re-
ceived them made a brief reply and re-
quested his passports.
The Spanish Minister's
as follows:
request was
“Legacion de Espana,
“Washington. D. 0., April 20, 1898.
“Mr. Secretary: The resolution adopt-
ed by the Congress of the United States
of America. and approved to—day by the
President is of such a nature that my
permanence in Washington becomes
impossible and obliges me to request
you the delivery of my passports. The
protection of the Spanish interests will
be intrusted to the French Ambassa-
dor and to the Austrian-Hungarian
Minister. On this occasion, very pain-
ful to me, I have the honor to renew
to your the assurances of my highest
consideration.
(Signed. “Luis Polo de Bernabe.”
“Hon. John Sherman, Secretary of
State of the United States of Amer-
ica.”
Assistant Secretary Day directed that
Polo’s passports be prepared and sent
him at once. '
Terms of Our Demand in Spain.
Although the text of the ultimatum
was not made public, it is known that
with it is transmitted to the Span-
ish Government, through Minister
Woodford, a copy of the joint resolu-
tions of Congress, together with the
statement that they have been ap-
proved by the President
The President makes a demand upon
Spain to withdraw her land and naval
forces from the island and its waters,
and in the event that a satisfactory re-
sponse to the demand is not received
by the President by Saturday nex't, he
will proceed with the armed forces of
the United States to carry the resolu-
tions into effect.
The President does not name any
hour of the day of Saturday prior to
which Spain must make answer, if at
all, to our demands, but a reasonble
assumption is that any time up to mid-
night will be regarded as a. compliance
with the terms of the ultimatum.
One of the members of the Cabinet in
speaking of this feature said that the
Government would not hold a stop
watch on Spain in this emergency, and
could well afford on our own account
to give her three days to decide a ques-
tion. From this time forward war
preparations will go forward with re-
newed activity, and both theArmy and
the Navy will be put in position for
active operations.
There seems to be little doubt that
the first move will be to'blocliade one
or more of the Cuban ports. and as
soon'as an army of occupation can be
transported to them a demand will be
made for an unconditional surrender.
In the event of a refusal the work of
reducing the ports by bombardment
will be begun immediately. It is not
thought that the assembling of
naval forces will be delayed even for a
day, and it is not unlikely that impor-
tant movements of both arms of the
service will be ordered within the next
few hours.
There is still some talk in IVashing-
ton of renewed intervention by the
Pope and the powers, but this is not
likely, as the time for intervention of
any kind from any quarter in behalf of
peace has gone by. It is now war with-
in three days or the evacuation or
by Spanish troops. Judging
from ‘Sagasta’s speech, the evacuation
demanded will not ‘take place.
Austria has forbidden the importation
of American fruit, which, on examina-
tion at the port of entry,’ shows traces
of the San Juan scale.
N
21,—The Cuban f
L.
iTHE 0U
Says Cortes Was Summoned to
{ Defend Spain’s Eights.
THE SITUATION REVIEWED
She Refers to the Efforts of thoUnlted
; ‘States in “Fomenting Rebellion"—Ap-
Pope Spoke Words of Peace.
l Madrid, April 21.—The opening of the
'Spanish Cortes yesterday afternoon
was a magnificent sight..All the wealth
and beauty of Madrid gathered in the
Senate, where every available foot of
space was occupied. There was a ter-
rible crush at the entrance leading to
the Senatorial seats, many of which
, were occupied by ladies. .
i Large bodies of troops were drawn
up outside the building, including the
handsomely uniformed Blue Dragoons
,and the magnificently attired Palace
Guards.
All the members of the diplomatic
corps were present in full dress.
The Queen’s Speech.
from the throne. She referred to the
troubles mentioned at the last session
of the Cortes, saying they had in-
creased “owing to the attitude of part
of the people of. the United States in fo-
. menting rebellion,” adding that hither-
~ to Spain had submitted “to these
threats and injuries, as not being the
genuine expression of the American na-
tion; but, becoming national, they
would oblige me to break relations with
.the United States.”
Continuing, the Queen Regent re-
Emarked that in the supreme crisis the
'Pope "spoke words of peace, which
.were hearkened to by my Government,
“in the firm consciousness of right and
'in the strict performance of interna-
tional duties.”
. Her Majesty added:
,tude is due to the Pope, and also to
3 the great powers, whose action
. strengthens my conviction that Spain's
lcause deserves universal sympathy.”
Peace Efforts May Fall.
Continuing, her Majestey said: “Pos-
‘sibly, however, the peace efforts may
ifail to control the evil passions ex-
cited against Spain. Lest this moment
arrive, I have summoned the Cortes to
defend our rights. Whatever sacrifice
they may entail. .
“Thus identifying myself with the na-
,tion, I not only fulfil the oath I swore
in accepting the Regency, but I follow
the dictates of a mother's heart, trust-
ing to the Spanish people to gather be-
hind my son's throne and defend it un-
til he is old enough to defend it him—
self, as well as trusting to the Span-
ish people to defend the honor and the
territory of the nation."
The Queen Regent then referred to
the trouble in the Philippine Islands,
and, continuing, said:
“Although a dark and gloomy future
is before us, the difficulties are not be-
yond our powers. With our glorious
army, navy and united nation before
foreign aggression, we trust in God that
we shall overcome. without stain on
our honor, the baseless and unjust at-
tack-s made upon us."
The Queen Regent read the speech
with the little King on her right, amid
great enthusiasm.
“Spain's grati-
SITUATION IN MADRID.
BIinisfer Woodford Expected to Leave at
Any filament.
Madrid, April 21.——All is quiet and or-
derly here, and nothing unusual has oc-
curred. Two policemen are stationed
at the corner of the street upon which
is situated the residence of the United
States Minister General Stewart L.
VVoodford, who is making preparations
for his departure from‘Madrid.
l On the departure of General Wood-
’ ford from Madrid, which is expected al-
most immediately, the arms of Great
Britain will replace those of the Unit-
ed States over the United States Em-
bassy, and the British charge d’affaires
will look after the interests of the
United States in Spain.
There is no foundation for the story,
published in Rome, that Spain has, or
will offer Cuba to the Pope, so that the
latter may surrender the island to the
United States, thus enabling Spain to
escape the humiliation of a surrender
t0‘the United States. The idea is ridi—
cule-d in Spanish omcial circles here.
The Spaniards say they will never re-
nounce Cuba without a. heroic struggle.
The Press \Varlike.
The newspapers of the Spanish capi-
tal are very warlike in tone.
The Impa-rcial (independent) con—
trasts the manner in which the United
States and Spain enter into the con-
flict, saying: “The aggressor is noisy,
insulting and clamorous, and the ag-
grieved is reserved, calm and self-con-
tained.”
. The Liberal. which is the organ of
[Senor Sagasta, the Premier, heads its
‘leading article to-day with the single
word “W'ar” and says:
“The resolutions passed (by Congress)
are tantamount to a declaration of war.
Spain is fearlessly and uni-tedly pre-
pared to defend her rights, single band-
ed and abandoned by the powers, but
fortified by the justice of her cause.”
The public, generally, accepts the sit-
uation without apparent concern.
Advices from Cadiz say that the
commander of the new Spanish squad-
ron now being formed there recently
visited the shrine of the Virgin with his
men and there addressed the crews of
the ships, offering the choice of remain-
ing behind to whoever felt fear. The
crews, it is added, unanimously de-
clared that they preferred to go to bat-
tle, whereupon the Spanish command-
er and his men knelt and took the sol-
emn vow never to return to Spain un-
less victorious.
An official dispatch from Havana
says Captain-General Blanco has char—
tered a vessel to bring over 4,000 Span-
ish sailors ”who have heretofore served
in the United States Navy, but who
are now desirous of defending their
own country."
‘ The dispatch adds that the Cuban in-
surgent leader, Betancourt, has pub—
lished a. proclamation agreeing to a
suspension of hostilities. In conclusion
it says: “The inhabitants of Santiago
de Cuba, even those who are the most
hostile to Spain, are resolved to fight
on 'the side of the Spaniards, and some
influential rebel leaders havsthe same
intentions." _
I -_ _,
peals to the Spanish People to Gather .
Round Her Son’s Throne—Says the“
, The Queen Regent read the speech
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