AMERICA AID SPAIN

Lyttelton Times, Volume XCIX, Issue 11541, 30 March 1898, Page 5

AMERICA AID SPAIN

EEPOET ON THE MAINE DISASTER.

A MINE EXPLODED TJNDEE THE VESSEL.

THE PROPOSED INTEEVEN-

TION IN CUBA.

AN OEFEE BT SPAIN.

United Press Association —By SUectrio Telegraph— Copyright. Received March 29, 9.30 a.m.

LONDON, March 28,

The Standard says that the popular feeling in favour of intervention in. Cuba on humanitarian grounds is growing strongly. MADEID, March 28.

Spain is trying to stay American action in Cuba, alleging that the reports published with reference to starvation and destitution amongst the population are inaccurate. The Spanish Government will not admit any encroachment on its sovereign rights with regard to Cuba.

The General Elections in Spain have resulted in a great victory for Don Sagasta’s Government. WASHINGTON, March 28.

President M’Kinley has requested Congress to appropriate half a million dollars for the immediate relief of the distress in Cuba.

The official report of the Naval Court of Inquiry into the Maine disaster has been published. It finds that a mine was exploded underneath the Maine, but fixes no responsibility. Senor Bemabe, the Spanish Minister at Washington, has asked the American Government to delay action with regard to intervention in Cuba, stating that Spain is prepared to offer terms so liberal as to satisfy both Cuba and America.

President M’Kinley is resisting the tremendous pressure brought to bear by the Jingoes. Congress generally is disposed to assist Mr M’Kinley in the stand that he has taken.

Beceived March 30,12.40 a.m. March 29,

President M’Kinley’s message to Congress expresses no doubt that Spain’s sense of justice would dictate the action suggested by honour and friendly relations. Meantime the message invokes deliberate consideration of the whole question. It is reported that Spain is willing to withdraw her troops from Cuba, and it is believed that virtually she accepts President M’Kinley’s proposals. Both the Senate and the House have referred the Maine report to the Foreign Committees.