WAR BELIEVED INEVITABLE.
HIGH WAR BATES LEVIED. London, April 15. The Times says the prospects of peace are fading hourly. Spain's reply is a direct challenge to Congress. Any concession would endanger the Spanish dynasty, and it is impossible to reconoile the opposing factions. Reoeived April 16th, 1.20 ».m. Washington, April 15. The Embassies of the various Powers consider war inevitable. War rates on vessels off coast are quoted at 50 per cent, above those of last week. Senor Bernafe, Spanish Minister in Washington, has deolined to accept social courtesies. He has arranged that when he leaves Washington the French Ambassador shall watch Spain's interests. Madrid, April 15. The city is in a very excited state. Queen Christina heads the national fund for the purpose of increasing the navy. The Liberal states that the last peaceful illusion disappeared with the Senate Committee's report. The Cortes will hold a speoial session on Wednesday. London, April 15. The Standard's American correspondent says that at a conference between the House and the Senate it is expected a stronger resolution than that passed by the House will be substituted.
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Press, Volume LV, Issue 10012, 16 April 1898, Page 8
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