The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-10-30
The Equipment and Landing Of tho
Troops Were the Main Questions
THE PARIS COMMISSION, ALSO,
Was Discusscd-Our Representative
Will Bc Ready This Week to sub
nit Proposition as TO the Phil-
ippines-Thcy VIII Probably
Demand the whole
Archipelago.

WASHINGTON, Oct 29.--rhe President
Secretary Alger, and AdJutant General
Corbin had an extended conference to-
day, the principal topic under considers
ton being the occupation OF Cuba Theirs
is no disposition TO change tho date, jan
uary lst, fixed for the assumption. of con.
troll by the United States. The questions
discussed to-day related mainly to trans
portation, ships. equipments. landings,
and camps. The reports Of the Cuban
Military Commission and Of the Army
Board sent to investigate and locate sites
were considered. General Lewton, VINO
has for some time past been the military
governor of Santiago province was pres
ent during portion Of the conference,
and gave the President some informa~
ton concerning conditions IN Cuba.
The reports of the Board To select sites
gave a list of articles which would be
Immediately necessary. and the Depart
ment has directed the issue OF ADVERTISE
ments for them.
MCKINLEY GRATIFIED.
During his conversation with General
la wton the President expressed his graft
iication at the victorious conclusion or
the campaign in Santiago province. and
at the manner I'm which the officers and
men conducted themselves.
1t is yet too early. said General Lawton.
IN response 10 questions on the subject. to
express an opinion as 10 the time II VIII
be necessary for this government 10
maintain military supervision of the Is
land OF Cuba This will have to be de-
termined entirely by the course Of future
events. The Cubans are, generally speak.
ing. General Lawton added, quiet, tract
able people. He did not think there would
be any trouble In managing them so far
as this might be necessary pending tho
formation OF an independent government
on the island.
Afser the conference Secretary Aigef'
said II related 10 whar regiments should
be sent TO Cuba as an army OF occura-
ton and 10 what points. He declined.
however, TO discuss the matter and SAID
that the details of the movement would
not be made pu5lc
THE PARIS COMMISSION.
Secretary Hay also had an Interview
with the President presumably relating
TO matters before the Paris Peace Com
mission. but nothing II known OF tho
contents OF dispatches which mey have
intimated. however that our representa-
tives IN Paris probably would be prenared
10 take up next week and submit 10 the
Spanish members distinct proposition
on the Philippine question.
IL is firmly assumed. however. that this
proposition may be subject 20 change
as the negotiation progress
On this general subject OF the Philip
pines. members OF the Cabinet sre unus-
ually reticent and this fact Is assumed by
some Ia indicate that mp 10 this time the
administration Itself has not fully deter
mined upon what It will or Will not de-
mand I'm this connection beyond the fact
as heretofore stated by the Associated
Press, that the entire archipelago must
remain I'm the possession OF the United
states This determination has undoubt-..
edly been reached and under no circum-
stances viii this government through us
Parts representatives consent TO treaty
which does not involve a complete sur
render OF Spanish sovereignty therein.
WILL ASSUME no DERTS.
II may be further stated that this
government will not assume any Spanish
debt or obligation. possibly beyond the
guarantees OF certain municipal obliga-
tions which have been incurred In sub
stantlal municipal improvements
The debt wnlch Spain mas incu'ico
In her efforts 10 put down insurrection
will neither be paid. assumed or guar
anteed by the United States This fact.
IL Is quite certain. was distinctly stated
20 our commissioners before they left
washington. Whether or not this gov.
eminent would consent to the payment
OF any sum OF money 10 Spain for any
part OF her territory taken possession of
by the United States should any be found
70 be due upon final settlement OF the
account. cannot be stated at this time
and II Is believed that this particular fea-
ture OF the question has never been
raised In the Presidents conference with e
the members Of his Cabibnet.