The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-10-09
.PfACfMAkfR'S PLANS
NOT SUBJECT TO CHANGE UPON
APPLICATION
SPANS ATTEMPTS TO DELAY
Are Not Likely to Prove Successful.
The Philippine Question the
Hardest to Settle


ASSOCldtCu IASSS SPSSAoA ''AsS
PARIS, Got. S-The United States Peace
Commissioners began their usual three
hour session at 10 o'clock this morning.
They are understood to have taken into
consideration direct propositions and coun-
ter propositions from the Spaniards. IL
may be regarded as quite likely that the
Spaniards have already outlined their ap-
parent expectations and that they are be-
yond the line of possible acQuiesence by the
Americans. The latter are now acting
along well considered lines, consistently
and with q definite end in view. They have
to some degree disclosed an expectation
and determination. The Spaniards. howev-
er, seem unable or unwilling at the outset
to understand or believe that the Amert-
cans may or have at the outset set forth
their requirements, and that they are des-
tined to remain unchanged by finesse or
counter diplomacy. Therefore, 1t Is not I'M
likely that the Americans, following the
course of fair, thorough consideration Of all
of the original counter propositions will. to
the limit of fruitful possibility, accord pa
tent consideration of thoughts projected
by the Spaniards. Thus, 1t is fair to con-
clude that the Americans daily sessions
during the recess intervals will be fully
engrossed. While the Philippines have not
yet been reached in the deliberations. the
question is doubtless relatively not far dis
tant, and at that point is likely to come the
full stress of diplomatic controversy
Referring to the Philippine phase of the
negotiations, the Gaulois today says: 1.-The
question was somewhat touched upon,
though not discussed yesterday. but there
was enough to indicate serious difficulties
when it does come up
The first session lasted two hours. Pres
ident Faure, through United States Am
bassador Porter. today invited the Amer
lean commission to visit the LongchampS
race course on Sunday, in order to witness
the race for the Prix Municipal. The
Americans. through the ambassador
thanked the president, but declined his in
vitation.
The American peace commission recon-
vened for two hours session at 2:3O D. m
today.
Referring to the Philippine phase of the
negotiations. the Gaulois today says: 1.-THE
question was somewhat touched upon,
though not discussed, yesterday but there
was enough to indicate serious difficulties
when it does come up"
Spanish Tactics
LONDON, Oct. S-The Paris correspond
ent of the Times says:
TIL question of the Cuban debt cannot
be settled until the commissioners have
received fresh instructions from their re-
spective governments. The American
commissioners are anxious to deal with
Cuba in summary fashion. cor sidering a
discussion of details unnecessary. The
Spaniards, on the other hand, regard the
protocol as drawn up under the necessity
of putting an end to situation which had
become threatening for both countries
Therefore, from their points of view there
is still much to be discussed-especially the
question OF the Cuban debt.
I doubt whether the Spaniards will ac-
cept the hospitality OF General Horace Por-
ter before the treaty is concluded
The Times commenting editorially upon
the foregoing dispatch says:
I'VE can understand that Spain, aware
of Americas sanitary difficulties in the
Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean Sea- may be
tempted to hold out for better conditions
than she believed herself entitled to when
the protocol was arranged; but we shall
be surprised if the American Commission
ers do not peremptorily insist-as Presi-
dent Mckinley is said to be ready to do
on sweeping Such dlatory pleas away. A
renewal of the war would be an act Of fol-
ly approximating to crime"
With reference TO the Cuban debt the
Times says:
"America's demand that Spain retain the
responsibility amounts to repudiation and
as the points interest third parties. 1t is
TO be hoped a decision will be carefully
considered. An early conclusion of peace
Is desirable, but 1t would be dearly bought
at the cost of an arrangement which might
cause uneasiness, both actual and pros
ective to the worlds money markets"