6 April
A European delegation, consisting of the ambassadors of France, Germany, Austria, Italy, Russia, and Great Britain, presents a joint note to President William McKinley, expressing the hope "that further negotiations will lead to an agreement which, while securing the maintenance of peace, will afford all necessary guaranties."
Serving as Spokesman, British Ambassador Pauncefote declares "We hope for humanity's sake that you will not go to war."
McKinley replies "We hope, if we do, you will understand that it is for humanity's sake."
Letter
To: Spanish Minister of Marine Sigesmundo Bermejo.
It is therefore absolutely necessary to decide what we are going to do. If the case arises, we may act rapidly, and with some chance of efficiency and not be groping about in the dark, or, like Don Quixote, go out to fight windmills and come back with broken heads.
Rear Admiral Pascual Cevera, Squadron of Cape Verde, commanding.