The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-12
SPAIN WANTS PEACE,
I'm Spite ofOhicial Disclaimers the GEN
eral Sentiment FavOrs It.


The New York Suns special c0rrespon-
dent at Madrid says:
MADRID, July l0.-More official denials
have been given of the statement that
the government is seeking peace with the
United States, but the more well inform
ed know that Spain If she has not all
ready done So is seeking 10 open neg0til-
tions.
Prime Minister Sagasta during the last
few days has been reasoning with his
colleagues that the destruction OF Ad-
mlral Ceryeras squadron ami the recall
of Admiral Camara's vessels end one
phase Of the war, ana that the time Is
suitable 10 seek peace; otherwise a new
struggle will be undertaken without re-
sources which viii inevitably bring even
deeper degradation and suffering upon
the country.
The talk among the members Of the
Cabinet about "a war a loutrance is now
merely a sop to the military politicians.
who are crowding Madrid and almost
overaWng the government
The secrecy that marks the efforts TO
secure peace IS likely TO Doe maintained
until by firm and rapid handling the
crisis may be controlled and the dynasty
: retained.
At the same time the government has
issued a note denying that any armistice
had been entered into, or that peace ne
gotlations are being carried on. 10 is be-
lleved that the government favors set
Element, but some OF its members declare
that they recognize the justice of the
army's desire TO avenge the loss OF the
squaGrons Of Admrals Ceryera and Mon
TOTO
IL is probable that It IS the intention OF
the Ministers 20 await the outcome Of
the fighting at Santiago I'm the hope Of
securing better terms OF peace.
The Liberal declares that an under
standing exists between Spain and the
United States. and that q peace Will
shortly be negotiated.
The paper accuses the Government Of
causing a panic and intimidating the
country by announcing that no further
supplies OF provisions and ammunition
will be sent TO Porto Rioo Cuba, or the
Philippines that Commodore Watson'5
squadron has started for Spain. and other
stories Of that sort.
The Correspondence Miltar confirms
the statement that peace viii soon be re-
established and says 1t believes that Duke
Almodovar de Rio the Foreign Minister,
communicated the information that ne
gotiations I'm that direction are proceed
ing.
A long. blaok-edged manifesto appeared
IN the leading squares to-day bearing the
municipal stamp II was headed "Gloria
Victis." and bore a representation u an
angel supporting q dead. naked soldier.
II contained an appeal 20 Spanish moth
ers for the regeneration Of the country
on the basis Of the army. crying Down
with bribed politicians and a bought
press" -Four million copies % the mani
festo have been distributed throughout
Spain
a despatch from Tangier 20 the Liberal
says that there IS some excitement there
over the probable arrival OF an American
squadron.
The spaniards are entering upon n
chastoned mood. The papers publish nc
curate statistics Of SPANS losses. which
are placed a. twenty-One warshns with
total OF 1850 tons. and twenty-one
merchantmen They admit that the
American feet Is intact. Only one trad
ing vessel has been captured by the
Spaniards.
The Illusion % attacking American
maritime commerce and even ~ maintain
tanning communication with the colonies
IS now d'sDelled.
senior sfiveIa's organ. TT TEMPO. asks
n anyone "can stii hope after the de-
struction O, Admiral Cervcras squadron.
that Cuba can be FOR Spain anything bur
an amphitheatre where the martyrs or
our army win astOnish the world by
their suferlngs and herOlsm The COM
census OF opinion Is that Spain has dis
PLAYED sacrifices enough 10 save her ma
fiOnal honor.