The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-29

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says:
This suggestion from would-b friends
of Spain merely shows that these crit
les entirely fail to grasp the military
significance of Americas sea power
Only by prompt and straight forward
dealings with President Mckinley can
Spain hope to prevent the fruition of
the American imperial policy in the Pa
cific, the advantages of which even
peace loving, moderate Americans can
not ignore.
Spain Doesn't Care.
London. July 29.-The Madrid cores
pondent of the Daily Telegraph says:
However unpalatable the terms Of
peace may be they will not provoke the
slightest disturbance in SPAIN where
nstless Indifference is predominant"
The Daily Graphic this morning
points out that there is a probability of
an international question arising over
the difficulty of dealing with the Cuban
debt since a majority of the Spanish
bOndholders are F'renchmen.
The Madrid correspondent of the Dali
ly Mail, remarlking on the feeling of
satisfaction and relief the peace over
lures have produced" says:
There is little probability Of popu-
lar discomfort, and none at all if Spain
is allowed to retain the Philippines and
is not compelled to pay indemnity.
The attitude of the people makes the
chances of Don Carlos small. Moreover,
the Carlists are said to disa gree about
the advisa bility of rising, the Marquis
CerralbO and other leaders opposing the
step. Nevertheless it is feared that
Don Carlos will insist upon it."
The Daily Mail says this morning:
with the remarka BILE speech of
United States Senator Davis, of St
Paul, two people have buried the past
Senator Davis speech is a final and
complete answer to the speech of Mr.
Chamberlain at Birmingham.
England has no need to go whining
Tor alliance For some years, until her
navy has been strengthened, the over
sea possessions Of America must be
held on suffrance, but with the certain
ty that the British fleet is on the side of
our kinsmen, all peril to the United
The Madrid correspondent of the
Times says; The National voluntary
war fund now exceeds 100000 pese-
La Correspondence de Espana an
nounces that in view of the probable
capitulatiOn of Manila, General Rico.
captain general of the Vizcaya islands
has been ordered to assume charge of
all the territory formerly administered
by Captain General August. Thus
General August will be able to sign on
~ the capitulation of the city of Ma
Mia and it's environs.
The Vienna correspondent OF the Dali
~ Telegraph says:
The project of an European confer
ence regarding the Philippines was
brought forward long ago and there is
every prospect that the conference Will
meet in Paris.
May Give Up Philippines.
Washington, July 29.-The terms
which the United States government
will find acceptable as a basis of peace
are being reduced to form by Secretary
Day, the president having reached a
conclusion on their outlines. These
terms were the formal subject of in
terest and discussion today in official
circles. If the presidents purpose was
10 secure a free expression of public
opinion on this subject he has been
gratihed with the response made
through the newspapers and in the ex-
hibition of interest by government Of
hcials in the complex problem now pre-
scented.
Although it was stated that no an
nouncement Of the position assumed by
the United States in this matter would
be forthcoming before it had been form !
ally discussed in the cabinet there is the |
best reason to believe that after the full
conferences, the president has had in 7
dividually with the members of his /
cabinet, he has already made up his /
own mind and that Secretary Day has /
even now practically reduced to form |
the reply that the United States gov !
eminent will make to the Spanish gov
ernments overture through Ambassa- |
dor CambOn.
On the main points of the terms of |
peace the administrations position has |
been so well defined and stated that |
there is little left to conjecture.
About the only point that seems to be /
open to amendment of an extensive /
character is the disposition of the Phil |
ippines. While the administration has /
not failed to take notice of the extent |
of the demand for their acquisition by |
the United States as exhibited in GER |
tain sections of the country, it can be |
stated that the conclusion has been |
reached to abide by the first decision !
on this point, namely to relinquish the /
islands, retaining a cOaling station |
there surrounded by a sufficient zone /
of land to make it self supporting. This /
decision, it is possible, though not prob |
able, may be again changed before the |
cabinet dispOses of the matter, as strong
influences are at work to induce the |
president to insist upon the substitution 1
of at least an independent government
over the Philippines for Spanish rule.
If this point shall be difficult of settle
ment the answer to Spain may not be
rendered today, but may have to wait
another cabinet meeting next Tuesday. /
There was a display of indignation in
official circles upon the publication of |
what was reported to be a statement
from the Spanish premier, imputing bad
faith to the United States in pursuing /
the war and continuing to make con-
quests. However. this feeling soon
wore off, as it became apparent upon |
reflection that the statement was either !
apocryphal or that if genuine 1t was
simply one in a, series of complex moves
on the board OF Spanish politics. and