Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-10
SPANS ANSWER
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tfc DIIuClPIc that SBaufSfl SoNtiN'S'N'
over Cuba, will terminate but it is UNI
derstood to take up the future gov
eminent of the island and because of
the extent of Spanish interests there
is said to take the view either express
ed or implied, that the United States
should administer the affairs of the
island,
The time of evacuating Cuba is a detail
which the Spanish reply is said to regard
as among many which can be left to the
commission Tor final determination.
The American conditions as to Porto
Rico, the Ladrones. Manila, etc. are be-
ieved to be accepted. but the topics are
treated at some length and 1t will require
the full text to show how far the Ian
guage used may be construed as an ac-
ceptance.
The provision as to the commission Is
assented to. The commission is to con-
sist of five commissioners, with Paris as
the probable meeting place.
The Spanish reply is said to develop
somewhat the scope of the commission,
leaving to 1t not only the determination
of the future OF the Philippines hut also
the details involved in the arrangement
of lasting peace.
The outcome of the conference is UNI
known. but the BEST opinion obtainahle
is that the matter is stlll open, that AM
bassador Cambon will report to Spain the
results of his efforts and the desires of
this government. and that another reply
from Spain as to some details Will be
necessary to final conclusion.
There were just four parties TO the con-
ference, President Mckinley and Secrc-
tary of State Day on the one side and NJ.
Cambon, the French ambassador. and his
first secretary of legation. NJ. Thicbcaut,
presenting the case of Spain.
The call of the ambassador had been
almost momentarily expected from the
moment the cabinet adjourned. The
President was in readiness for the call
throughout the afternoon. but toward
o'clock took a brief respite from his work
and gained a short nap. Several mem
hers of the cabinet called. but left after
remaining a few minutes in the White
House.
Shortly after 1 o'clock. Secretary Day
drove over from the state department ana
joined the President. announcing that he
had received word from the French en-
bassy as to an appointment, and it WIS
agreed that the President should see Vi.
Cambon at so.
The embassy carriage at the ap-
pointed hour stopped Mt the entrance to
the grounds and NJ. Camhon and Nj
Tniebeaut sauntorod leasurely up the
circular walk. When the ambassador
and his secretary entered the White
House it was 30 O'Clock.
The President ami Secretary Day
Joined chem in the library. From then
until a scant hour and half afterwards,
the four We're closeted together. going
over the answer of the Sagasta GOV
eminent.
1t was noticeable that neither As
sstant Secretary John Moore nor As
ss.ant Secretary Adec. both Of whom
are authorities on diplomatic phrase
oloGy. ana one or the other of whom
has been called into conference on pre-
vious occasions, were present
When the meeting ended 1t was 1.05.
Secretary Day had been accompanied
to the Executive Mansion by Mrs. Day
and they remained to dine with the
President and Mrs. Mckinley.
Shortly after s o'clock Secretary Day
went to his office in the state depart
ment. remaining there about an hour.
In response To Inquiries concerning thc
result of the conference with NJ. Cam
bon, the secretary said that no infor-
nation could be made public tonight
He could not discuss in any way the
answer which had ben submitted by
Spain.
Secretary Day returned To the White
House about $50. Meantime Secretaries
Alger. Bliss. Postmaster General Smith
and Attorney Genral Griggs hail arrived
at the Executive Mansion. The five mcm-
bers Of the cabinet remained in confer
cncc with the President until 1879 o clock
Assurance was given that the confer
cnce did not amount to a formal meeting
of the cabinet, although the reply submit
ted by the Madrid government was dis
cussed.
| At the conclusion of the conference.
Secretary 4ilger said that nothing could
| be given out tonight about the reply of
| the Spanish government, indicating that
| it was a subject for further consideration.