AMERICA AND SPAIN.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 6140, 29 March 1898, Page 3

AMERICA AND SPAIN.

THE POPULAR FEELING. REPORT ON THE MAINE DISASTER. A MINE EXPLODED UNDER THE VESSEL. AN OFFER BY SPAIN. United Press Association— By Electric TelegraphCopyright. Deceived 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'fl Government. WASHINGTON, Mabch 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 Enquiry into the Maine disaster has been published. It finds that a mine was exploded underneath the Maine, but fixes no responsibility. Senor Bernabe, the Spanish Minisster 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 tremeodous pressure brought to bear by the Jingoes. Congress generally is disposed to assist Mr M'Kinley in the stand that he has taken. j