Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-07-28

/ WASHINGTON, july -G-lnc mutation oil
cverturcs for peace has had the effect of
suspcndng IN a large measure for the
time being at least, interest in the mill
tary and naval situation. Though it is
known through the open admission of
members of the administration that the
present peace phase would romain un-
changed until after another cabinet meet
ing on Friday there was stil eyinccd Il
disposition to discuss the matter in its
every aspect. Naturally, the 1rst point
/ of inquiry was the exact shape taken ~
the Spanish presentation of yesterday.
Curiosity on this point remained ungrau-
fled, and must probably so continue for
somc days to come, the President having
/ decided that nothing more definite than
| the statement issued from the White
| House yesterday shall be given to the
public at this time. The motive is a pru-
dent one, and the President has even
gone so far ~ to suggest to the Madrid
authorities the eXpcdiency OF keeping the
text of the Spanish overture from publ
cation AT this time
/ The next point of interest was the char
I actor and extent Of the demand likely 10
he made by the United States as to the
conditions OF peace. 1t Is felt that the
statement OF terms of pcace, both from
Spain and from the United States may ho
some days off, as there doubtless will he
considerable diplomatic fencing at the
outset before the actual point Of stating
terms Is reached. A good deal Of this,
| for instance may result from the at
tempt to define the method Of approach
TO the object sought, whether through IA
commission or through the direct eX-
change Of notes as initiated yesterday,
There will be much discussion In all lilicli-
hood, also regarding an armtStice, for it
IS the distinct purpose of the Spanish au-
thoritics to secure suspension of hos
tilitics pending the negotiations for peace.
1t may he that the application will be
granted but If so IT will hoSonly under
the most effective safeguards to prevent
loss of any advantage to the United States
and upon binding pledges that certain
we'll defined objects are to be conceded to
US.
The President discussed this complex
subject all day with various members Of
the cabinet as they called in the course OF
ordinary business Secretary Day and
Postmaster General Smith spent some
time this afternoon at the White House,
presumably exchanging views with the
President. 1t is virtually admitted by
leading member. of the administration
that upon only one point in peace negotia-
tions is there likely to he serious friction
ana that relates TO the future of the Phil
ippinCs As to Cuba ard Porto Rico our
government feels that there is IA reason
able certainty of enCountering little oppo-
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