More Hope For Cuba

Washington, March 25 -Aid for Cuba has come f rom an uexpected source. John Buil will pat Únele Sam on tha shoulder In any proposition to intervene to stop the butchery on the island. An informal Intimation to this effect has been recelved at the state department and the status of the Cuban question has changed at once owing to this sudden development. While Spain has been preparing for an appeal to European nations against the United States, Great Britain has quietly taken the other tack, and deeidod to join with the United States in helping the Cuban patriots. Naturally, such a communication was not conveyed in an official letter, but Secretary Olney was given to understand by Sir Julián Pauncefote that I Great Britain would not only not object j to any action the United States might take in regard to Cuba, but would even welcotne any reasonable interference which would tend to stop the butchery now gotng on in the island. That such an intimation was g'ven semi-officially was learned positively Tuesday night, and the effect of the inforniation when it becomes generally known will be to render almosD certain speedy action by this country. Spain Is Cbeckmnted, Dispatches from Spain witein the last few days are outhority frr the statement that a deflnite policy has been agreed upon there. Spain proposed to pose as the champion of European nations holding possessions in America 'against the arrogance of the Yankees. The European nations were to bo sounded in order to secure concert of action, and then Spain wasto teil President Cleveland to go ahead if he dared in the face of a formidable alliance whioh would prevent active intervention by forco if necessary. This plan has been blocked completely by the action of Great Britain, and President Cleveland's hands have been strengnhened immeasureably by Lord Salisbury's government. Great Britain deplored the inhuman Spanish warfare on the island, and English commercial interests could not look on unmoved while the price of sugar was moving upward as the result of the destruction of Cuban caneflelds. Therefore camsthe informal intimation that Great Britain would gladly stand aside and see the United States takê the initiative in Cuba. Kngland to Accord BelHgerent Klghts. No promises were made that could bind Great Britain in any way, and the queen's government was not put on record in any way, but Secretary Olney has been given to uuderstand that if the presiden c decides to recogaize the patriots as belligorents Great Britain will not be far behind in doing the samo thing. British capitalists are large holders of the Spanish bonds based on Cuban customs revenues, and they might not relish the independence of the island unless these bonds were provided for. With the United States as an intervening power, it might be possible to secure an arrangement by which the Cubans themselves would assume the bonds, with this oountry as a guarantor. Intervention by this country in any way, even if it did not result in the iramediate independence of the island, would unquestionably force Spain togrant local self-govarnment, promote the commerce of Cuba, and tharefore increase the value of the bonds, whose only eecurity are the receipts of the Cuban custom houses. All Fear at an End, Such a suggestion might be expected to come later, but for the present Great Britain is contented with informing the United States that all fear of European interference with our Cuban policy is at an end. This will be a body blow to the coterie of senators who have opposed action on the Cuban resolutions on the ground that they would result in war with Spain. With John Buil as a silent partner of Uncle Sam, Spain would be compelled to stand by and swallow any dose the two great nations niay prepare for hor. Hitherto President Cleveland has hesitated to interfere in Cuba because it seemed possible that Great Britain might soize the opportunity to side with Sp;tin and thus embarrass this country while the Venezuolan matter was still in the air. Now the situation is entirely changed. Lord Salisbury has intimated hls desire for a cessation of the warfare in Cuba, and if this country interferes, with the moral support of Great Britain it will make the two countries allies and hasten rather than retarda favorable and friendly conclusión of the Venezuelan boundary dispute. Cuba the Gainer. In any event Cuba will be the galner, for the island is now assured of either independence or genuine colonial government, such as Great Britain gives to Canada and Australia. ïhis country is now in a position to dictate terms to Spain without fear of armed opposition. Great Britain and the United States are the two povvers having the greatest holdings in the western continent, and they are also the two countries whose commercial and political interests are most closely interwoven with Cuba. With the United States openly intervening and Great Britain stundins ready to prevent outside combinations Spain would be helpless, and this fact will be recognized as soon as the news travels across the Atlantic to Madrid that nn informal alliance in behalf of Cuba has been reached botween the two greatest powers of the world.