The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-02
WHAT WAS CHANGED.
Much Discussion as to the MOdifCa-
ton in Our Demands,
TERMS PRACTICALLY AS STATED,
Nothing is Said Of Cuban Indcpcn'
dence. the United States Being Left
Free to Deal with the Island as
May Seem Best TO Her.
Commission viii Decide
Philippine Question.

WASHINGTON, Aug. All eyes turn
ed toward Madrid, for it was realized
that upon the Spanish Cabinet depended
tho restoration of peace. 1t had been
announced here In a quarter that re-
moved the influence from any question
OF it's accuracy that the decision OF the
Spanish Government was not TO be sub
mitted before Tomorrow al the earliest.
In the absence OF any new phase in the
negotiations here to-day speculation ma
turaly turned backward toward the re-
markable meeting at the White House
on Saturday. and great interest was mani
tested in every particular respecting that
event.
HIS AUTHORITY QUESTIONED.
A disposition was shown IN some quar-
ter5 20 question the authority OF the
French Ambassador 10 act as he did. rep
resentlng Spain. But 10 can be again
stated that regardless Of any technical
point such as the absence Of signed,
sealed and delivered mail credentials.
which, OF course could not reach here
I'm the little time az hand, that the Presi-
dent regarded NJ. Cambon as fully quali'
fed 10 act as a representative OF the
Spanish Government i'm the negotiations
subject of course, as are almost all min
isters or ambassadors I'm these days, 10
the reference of the work accomplished
by them 20 the government they repre-
sent for final approval.
NJ. Cambon made &c so clear that he
had been fully instructed on every point
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President was satisfied that by accepting
him as the representative Of Spain in this
matter. a vast saving OF time would be
effected. and a point Of the utmost i'm
portance, that the negotiations would be
technically conducted without the inter-
position Of any neutral government.
However any question that might have
arisen as TO the powers of the French
Ambassador was set at rest by short.
guarded and concise statement Issued to-
day from the embassy itelf.
THE NOTIFICATIONS.
Then discussion turned on the nature
Of the change made at the instance Of
NJ Cambon I'm the list OF American de-
mands. Ii was contended I'm some quar-
ters that no change had been made, in
others that an important modification
had developed As matter OF fact as ~
the Importance Of this change there is
difference OF opinion between the Tar-
ties. the administration looking upon 1t
as inconsequentlal while VI. Cambon at
taches importance TO II. However this
may be. as the administration itileves
that the change is Tot ss2ltial and that
it certainly does not ldcet he prlhci'
pIe OF the document 10 might be well 10
recapitulate briefly Jus. shat the ce-
mands Of the United states were
As TO CUBA
As 90 Cuba, it IS demanded that spain
Is to release her government, possession
and control. 10 will be noticed that mo-
thing IS said Of Cuban independence and
that the acceptance of this position leaves
the United States free 10 deal with the
island as It may deem best.
PORTO RICO TO BE OURS.
Porto Rico. with the small islands adj
iacent and embraced within her jurisdic-
ton. is TO be ceded Internationally 10
the United States.
one OF the Ladrone Islands likewise is
TO be ceded 20 the United states as a
cOaling station.
These three conditions, being granted
by Spain. are to be taken 90 part pay
ment in lieu OF the full indemnity
What further payment SHAH be re-
quired IS 20 be determined by COM
mission having authority to act for the
THE PHILIPPINE QUESTION
whether Spain shall retain possession
Of the Philippines as a whole or in part
f. left 10 that commission 10 determine.
Tho reason for deferring the decision as
TO the future Of the islands In this fashion
Is because the administration has not yet
satisfied itself. 10 is not clear az TINS
moment what sound policy should decide
I'm the matter Meanwhile, and until the
commission has satisfactorily disposed OF
the future of the islands, the United
states Is 20 exercise military govern
ment over Manila harbor and bay. The
commission will be actually peace
commission and will prepare the treaty
which will terminate formally the war
MAY BE A SUSPENSION.
However. A suspension OF hostilities
NAV he sooner declared when the Spanish
government shall definitely accept the
conditions above laid down and renOunce
,ts authority over Cuba and Porto Rico.
Notwithstanding the fact that he now
has a direct cable 10 Washington Cen
erol Miles sent no message during the DAY
and all that was heard from him WAS con-
toined in a belated telegram. announcing
tho arrival al Ponce OF the adyancesuaFd
of General schwan's brigade.
HAS INTERCEfl lED 4hAN1l DA' D.
II Is believed that General Miles mas
succeeded in his plan OF intercepting the
RON transports before they reach the
noint I'm eastern Porto Rico originally
selected for their landing. and In divert
ing them to the excellent harbor ne has
secured. c.
Acting on the recommendation OF sur
econ General sternberg, Secretary Alser
has practically concluded to abandon
camp Alger near this city because OF dis
satisfaction with the sanitary conditions
there as exhibited by the large number
Of sick soldiers.
The change will not be made immedi-
atelv. however for It is not positively
known vet which regiments now in the
camp will be withdrawn 10 make up the
total OF about five thousand required 70
be supplied TO General Wade's command
and I'm the second place, 1t IS believed 10
be absolutely essential 10 have the new
camp selected with the greatest care ana
nut In perfect order for the reception OF
troops before any attempt IS made to
install them.
Major Heistand and Surgeon smart