AMERICA AND SPAIN.

Wanganui Herald, Volume XXXII, Issue 9403, 1 April 1898, Page 2

AMERICA AND SPAIN.

Washington, March 31. The Senate has discussed resolutions in favour of the independence of Cuba, or the immediate intervention on the part of the United States. A joint proposal was submitted to the House and Senate declaring a state of war between America and Spain. President McKinley, acting on the suggestion of his close advisers, withheld the message, hut Mr Alger, Secretary of War, announced that President McKinley would not sacrifice principle to secure the peace of the country, and could, therefore, well afford to await the result of negotiations. London, March 31. Mr Smalley.the American correspondent of the Times, wires that President McKinley holds the keys of the situation. Mr Cleveland and a powerful wing of Democrats, besides an immense majority of Republicans, support President McKinley. The prospects are still bright. The Standard states that Queen Christina of Spain has addressed letters to European sovereigns, including the Czar, requesting them to use their influence at Washington towards bringing about a peaceful settlement without inflating injury on Spanish dignity and the vital interests of Spain. She has also appealed to the Emperor of Austria, stating the disadvantage under which fcpain would have to fight. The Daily Chronicle announces that the reports that President McKinley has asked Spain to relinquish control of Cuba for a monetary indemnity are not confirmed.