The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-07-29


VIII Be Vigorously Prosecuted.
WASHINGTON, July 2S.-The terms
which the United States government
viii find acceptable as a basis of peace
are being reduced to form by Secre-
taly Day, the president having reached
conclusion on their outlines. These
terms were the formal subject of most
OF the discussion today in official cir
cles. If the presidents purpose was
to secure free expression of public
opinion on this subject he has been
gratitied with the response made
through the newspapers and In the eX-
hibitlon of interest by government off,
cials in ,he complex problem now p e.
sented. Although it was thought yes
terday that no outline of the situation
assumed by the United States govern
ment or this subject would be forth
coming until after the cabinet meeting
tomorrow, there has been the best rea-
son to believe that after the full con-
ferences the president has had indiv d.
Ually with members of his cabinet he
has already made up his own mind and
Secretary Day has now practically re-
duced to form the reply the United
States will make to Spain's overtures
through Ambassador Cambon.
VEXATIOUS PHILIPPINES.
On the principal points the admins
tratiOn's policy was so well unders TODD
and stated by the Associated Press.
that there is nothing left to conjecture.
About the only point that seems to be
open to amendment of an extensive
character is the disposition of the
Philippines. While the administration
has not failed to take notice of the de-
mand for their acquisition by the Unit
ed States as exhibited in certain sec
tions OF the country, it can be stated
that the conclusion has been reached
TO abide by the first decision on this
point, namely to reliquish the islands,
retaining a coaling station and surren-
der of a sufficient zone 10 make it self
supporting. This decision, it is pos
sihle, though not probable, may be
again changed before the cabinet dis
poses of the matter to NOR. ow, as strong
influences are at work to induce the
president to insist upon the substitu-
erpment over the Philippines for Span
ish rule. If this point shall be difficult
OF settlement the answer to Spain may
not be rendered tomorrow, but may
have to wait upon another cabinet
meeting next Tuesday.
INDIGNANT AT SAGASTA.
There was a display of indignation In
official circles today upon the publca-
ton of what was reported to be state
ment from the Spanish premier, imput-
ing bad faith to the United States in
pursuing the war and continuing to
make ccnqueSts. However, this feeling
soon wore off, as it bscame apparent
upon reflection that the statement was
either apOcryphal, or that if genuine,
It was simply one in a series of COM
pleX moves on the board of Spanish
politics and was interdsd for purely
home consumption. The report from
Madrid towards the close of the day.
that the newspapers there had given
their approval to the terms of peace
described by the president, went to-
wards relieving a certain feeling Of dis
enlargement that was manifested at
the opening or the day, for it was pa
tent that members of the admlnistra-
ton apprehended a rejection of their
demands by Spain at the beginning. If,
however, it shall appear that this Mad
rid statement is well-founded, and that
the Madrid papers fairly reflect the
views of the mass of the Spanish peo-
pie, then it seems probable that the
difficulties that will lie before the ad-
ministration in accomplishing peace
would be rather internal than external.
and will be based upon the preparation
OF a treaty that shall secure the salts
faction of the United States senate. 1t
may be pointed out in this connection
that if we are really as near to peace
as many people suppose, it will become
necessary to issue call for an extra
session of the senate to act upon the
peace treaty with all of the promptness