AMERICA AND SPAIN.
. — .__* (By Electric Telegraph — Copyiight.) (Per United Press Association.) (Received March 10, at 9.25 a.m.) Washikotos, March 9, The Appropriations Committee of the House of Representatives unanimously approved of the Defence Bill vote for tho increase of the artillery forces. It is regarded "in Washington as a measure of precaution and not a menace to Spain. It is believed war will be averted. President McKinley stated he is taking advantage of the unanimity of public opinion to obtain additions to the navnj and military defences, which have been needed for a long time. The Treasury will advance money out of the reserve. Sir Julian Pauncefote, British Minister at Washington, assured President MeKinley of tho sympathy of Britain in the event of complications. The Americans are pleased with Britain's assurances or moral support. America is equipping a flying squadron, "^ Madrid, Match 9. There is calmer feeling in Spain.
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Wanganui Herald, Volume XXXII, Issue 9384, 10 March 1898, Page 3
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149AMERICA AND SPAIN. Wanganui Herald, Volume XXXII, Issue 9384, 10 March 1898, Page 3
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