The tone of the answer shows that the present ministry of Spain is
anxious to keep on the best of terms with the United States, and does
not want a war with us any more than we do with them.
The answer is said to call the attention of the United States to the
fact that since the note was presented by General Woodford to the Duke
of Tetuan, there has been a complete change in the Spanish Government,
and that the present ministry has decided to alter the policy of Spain
in regard to Cuba, and give the island a form of government that cannot
fail to meet with the approval of the United States.
According to this statement, which, as we have said, Senor de Lome
declares to be correct, Spain says that she is now making an honest
effort to win back the friendship of her Cuban subjects, and as a proof
of this has recalled General Weyler, and sent out in his stead a man who
is charged to take all the necessary steps toward providing Cuba with
liberal Home Rule.
The friendly offices of the United States will be asked to assist Spain
in restoring peace and contentment in Cuba.
The note goes on to add that while the Spanish Government does not hold
us responsible for all the filibustering that has been done, it will ask
us to do all in our power to prevent any more expeditions from leaving
our shores.
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