America and Spain.

Manawatu Herald, 7 April 1898, Page 2

America and Spain.

» ■ The United States Government is bnying up every possible line of steamers with a speed of over 19 knots. In the event of war between the ~ United States and Spain the Ameri. can flag will be hoisted over Hawaii, and the islands will be used as a naval station. The Foreign . Halations Committee of the 3anate has agreed to resolutions in favour of armed intervention on behalf of Cuba. Both Washington and New York are in a slate of the wildest eloitfe.> ment. The more sober opinion prevails, however, that the country will be content to await President McKinley's action if Congress does not force his hand. Wall street and New York circles are still hopeful that peace will be maintained. Fifteen warships at Key West are ready to make an attack on Havanna immediately war is declared, while five will attack Puerto Rico, and the American Asiatic squadron will similarly deal with the Philippines. At the Pope's suggestion, Spain has decided to grant the Cuban rebels a truce. A forecast of President McKinley's message has been received Irom Washington. It says that the President favours the recognition of Cuba's independence. Otherwise there must be forcible intervention on the part of the United States The Spanish Government is receiving many requests for letters of marque.. Prayers were offered on Sunday in the churches throughout Madrid for the success of Spain in the event of war. The Spanish torpedo flotilla, now on its way to Puerto Rico, West Indies, has been ordered to remain at Cape Verde, until the arrival of four armed cruisers, which will act as convoy to the flotilla. The Spanish Government is issuing treasury notes to the amount of £9,000,000.