The Great Round World and What Is Going On In It, Vol. 2, No. 10, March 10, 1898 | Page 6

west side of the island to prevent filibustering. When Crandal had
completed his work of placing the mines and torpedoes in the harbor he
was retained in the Spanish service, but when General Weyler was
recalled he took Crandal to Madrid with him.
In contradiction of Sherman's statement, one of the Madrid newspapers
which is known to express the views of General Weyler declares that it
has the authority of one of the chiefs of the army, supposed to be
Weyler himself, for saying that there are no submarine mines beneath
the harbor of Havana.
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[Illustration: THE GOVERNOR'S PALACE AT HAVANA.]
After staying for only a few days in the harbor of New York, the
Vizcaya quietly sailed away to Havana.

Her departure was a great relief to our Government, not because she
was a menace to the safety of New York, but because it was feared that
harm might come to her while she was in American waters.
The presence of the vessel, however, in the greatest of our ports at so
critical a time made the War Department realize the importance of
protecting New York more carefully. So the United States monitor
Terror was sent to New York harbor and will remain there for the
present. Work is being pushed on other war-vessels that are in the
shipyards for repair or in process of construction, as it is quite possible
that we may need our whole strength at any time.
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Last week we referred to the report that a strong feeling was growing in
Washington in favor of putting an end to the Cuban war by having the
United States purchase Cuba.
The report has reached Spain and has brought out the following
despatch from a correspondent in Madrid:
"I have it on the highest authority that Spain will never, no matter what
government is in power, consider any such suggestion or any
compromise in Cuba beyond the broad measure of autonomy drafted by
the liberal government.
"This is an absolute, irrevocable decision. People who suggest anything
else are only wasting time and arousing unfounded hopes in the minds
of the rebels."
Spain's feeling whenever mention is made of possible interference in
Cuba by another power was lately shown by the indignation expressed
in Madrid at the report that Bismarck wanted the war to be settled by
arbitration. The Spanish Premier, Señor Sagasta, refused to believe the
rumor, and declared that "No one would dare to propose such an
absurdity," and that "No Spanish government would listen to or dream
of such a proposal."

In view of this news, the present attitude of Congress toward Cuba is
by no means reassuring. Many of the Republican Congressmen are
strongly in favor of passing the Senate resolution recognizing the
belligerent rights of the Cuban insurgents. This resolution was
"shelved" some time ago by being referred to the House Committee of
Foreign Affairs. So warm is the sentiment in favor of Cuba throughout
the country, that many members of the House of Representatives are
said to believe that they must pass a definite measure in support of the
insurgents before Congress adjourns.
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It is reported that Consul-General Lee has been quietly advising the
American families in Havana to leave Cuba. On the other hand, we
have good authority for the statement that the captains of the American
ships in the harbor of Havana have been informed by our Government
that they are in no danger, and may, with assurance of safety, remain in
the harbor.
This is an example of the contradictory news that is constantly coming
to us from Cuba.
The fact remains, however, that there is in Havana a strong
anti-American feeling. The Spaniards seem to believe that we are not
sincere in our declarations that we do not want to interfere in the war or
to secure possession of the island.
The friends of General Weyler seem to be particularly hostile to us. It is
said that, in case the destruction of the Maine is found to have been
caused by a plot, they will join forces with the other enemies of the
United States in Cuba and attack the Americans in Havana.
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On February 26th, while King George of Greece was riding through the
streets of Athens with his daughter, the Princess Maria, two men fired
several shots at him. The driver of his carriage whipped up the horses
and the King escaped injury. One of the footmen was wounded in the

arm.
King George displayed great bravery. As soon as the first shot was
fired he rose from his seat and stood between the Princess and the
would-be assassins.
It is supposed that the attack was due to the