with this. His next word on March 27th was:
"See if following can be done:
"First. Armistice until October 1. Negotiations meantime looking for peace between Spain and insurgents through friendly offices of President, United States.
"Second. Immediate revocation of reconcentrado order. * * *
"Add if possible:
"Third, If terms of peace not satisfactorily settled by October 1, President of United States to be final arbitrator between Spain and insurgents.
"If Spain agrees, President will use friendly offices to get insurgents to accept plan."
Driven by repeated cables from Washington saying that no delay could be brooked, Woodford wired home:
"Have had conference this afternoon with the President of the Council, the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister for Colonies. Conference adjourned until Thursday after-
