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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-12-17
n Id DOMINION STEAMSHIP co

DAILY LINE FOR NEW YORK, EXCEPT FRIDAY
AND SUNDAY.
PassengtTs can leave Richmond daily excepa
FRIDAY and sunday via Chesapeake and Ohio
railway, AZ 90 A M, or Richmond and Peters
burg railroad. Norfolk and Western routel
g 90 A. NJ, conf ecttpg ~ Norfolk With Oh
" S'aH'p l1r0 &SDb ~ isF ASl EerAxl
AL wATkR RoUrA
steamship Richmond leaves R4Shmon6
every Monday at 90 p. NJ, for New York via
James River.
Tickets on sale at Richmond Transfer Com.
panys, eos east Main Street; Chesa peake and
Ohio railway and Richmond and Petersburg
railroad depots, and at ccmpany's ONCE lSiS
east Main Street, Richmond Baggage checked
through.
for New York and all points beyond can ba
shipped by direct steamers, sailing from Rich.
er leaving Richmond Wednesday and Friday.
SP. M for Norfolk connecting with steamer for
New York.
Manifest closed one hour before sailing time.
bills of lading issued for all northern. eaateF1
and foreign ports
Passengers can leave daily except Sunday
at P NJ tSatuiday p M to Norfolk or OLD
Point Comfort, connecting with Norfolk and
western railroad or Chesapeake and Ohio
railway.
Direct steamers (via James-River route
and p NJ Steamer via Norfolk every Nor
day and Wednesday atSPM
satltngs from company's pier. No. Is, North
River foot OF Beach Street Freight receivaA
and forwarded daily except Sunday.
For farther inform alton apply toF1zT
JOHN MAYER, Agents.. ctcs
12l2 east Main street,
Richmond, Va
". Y. 9rinsudeu, vice-President ana Ira ~
Manager, New York;
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Southern Railway


IN EFFECT OCT. y, 1897.
Train Leaves kIehmond. Va.
l2.fo n.Eo n SOU1HEKNExPRFSd ally for
sleeper Richmond. TO Danvflle C reens-
ooro- Salisbury, Charlotte. COlumotn
and Augusta. SleepeT omen 8 no o. rn
S'Sps 81 All stations bstween Rich
on passen gers.
Connects At Danville. Salisbury and
Charlotte with the Washington and
southwestern Limited No sTS carry
Ing sieepsrs New York 20 AshvflIa
Hot Springs. Chattanooga and Nam
vile: New York TO Mem phfs new York
20 New Orleans. new York to Tampr
sue ursI-cisss DAY coach between ash
inEton and kemphis- Connections = re
made for AL roints in Texas and Gait
Iornla- sleeper open for occupancy a
1901 No. :. solid train daily for Cha
lotte. n: G. Connects at Moseley with
farmville and F0whatan railroad "A
keysvtlle for Clarksvslie. Oxford Wen.
derson and Durham aud at {, reens boro
foI durham. Raleigh. and winston
States Fast all. solid train. daily for
New Orleans and poin Is south which
carries sleepers New York to new Or
leans ana New York TO Jacksonville
nooga also. Pullman Tourist scene
every Wednesday Washington to ssr
francisco without chsnHe.
o"" r. ~ 70 ~. LOCAL, daily except Sundsy
for kevsvtlle and intern ediate pofp =
TRAINS ARRIVE AT RICHMOND.
90 A. Il.
and nashville.
$40 P. ~, from Keysville.
LOCAL FREIGHT TRAIrs
NOS. 81 and c. between Manchester and IA
apolis. Va
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-12-17
. rLAlNI> COAST LINE.
SCHEDULE EFFECTIVE SUNDAY
MY 49, 1897


TRAIN LEAVE RICHMVED-UEIoK DKa>)T
s:Ss A. n, sunday aeeorod ton arr YES
tet-rsOuEg SIT, mkaes all sto, :
RichmOn1 aud Pvtkrs6ufg rail-
soc A. NJ, Lai y Arrives Petersburg s:sl A.
NJ. Norfoik IL rs A. NJ Stops only
a. PEI ersburs, Wsvsrly aud SUI
s;os A M. Daily Arrives Petersburg $50 A.
M. Wei ion n as A. NJ, Fayettevflle
i:lS p. N. Cha rlsston 10 10 Savan-
nah t2 so A. NJ. Jacksonville so
n ". Port lamps go p. NJ. Con-
nec.e a. wilson with No. az. Ar
rtslng At Goidsboro $40 r. NJ
Wilmington 5:te p. NJ Pullman
Sieeper New York TO Jackson Vile
ass p. NJ. Daily. Local; Arriqes Peters
burg s.s2 p. n Makes All stops
4;ts P. n. nday Account ods ton. Ar.
riyes f-tersbu x p D. IN. Makes
AL lobai stops III hmond anu Pc
tSsbDfg abroad
$50 p. NJ, Daily Arrives Petersburg 20 P
IA, Makes local stops r. q p.
7:so P. NJ. Daily. Arrives Petersburg 500 P.
M. con Rects with Norfolk and
Western for Norfolk aud immedi-
ate points. kmDOria 9:1Q icon
meets with A snd ID. for stations
between SIN porta end Lawrence,
vtilel. weldon s:t2 p N Fsyettes-
Vile 1907 g. M. Charleston 602 a.
m. savannah 3 :t6 .. M. Jackson
Vile 20 p. M. Port Tampa as D.
NEW LINETO MIDDLE GEORGIA
POIH1S.-Arriving Aiken Is A.
M. Augusta 10 A. M. MaCOn II
m. Atlanta l-:lh p. NJ. Pullman
Sleepers New York e Wilmington
jacksonville. Pos Tampa, Aiken.
Augusta and Macon.
S;e5 M. Daily, arrives Petersburg o:8i
NJ, weldon II 40, p. NJ. Makes
local stops between Petersburg
IL 40 p. NJ, Daily. Arrives Petersburg IL 20
A. al. Lynchburg 6:I5 A. NJ, Roam
oke Z is Bristci 12 SIS 2. NJ. Pull
man Sleeper Richmond to Lynch
burg.
Trains Arrive Richmond.
loo A. NJ E, Dsily, from JacksoIVill Savan-
nsh. Charles ten. Atle nta, Racon-
Augusta and all points South
Sis A NJ, Daily except Sunday Atlantis
Athens. and Raleigh, Henderson
Lynchbur and the West.
s;s7 A. NJ, Daily. Petersburg Lo,af.
s9Oo A. M, Sunday oEiy- From Atlanta, Ath
ems. and Raleigh. and Henderson
Lynchbrrg. and the West.
II 90 A M, Daily. NORFOLK, suffolk and Pc
tersburR.
$50 p. NJ, paiiy. Jacksonville, Savannah
Charleston, Wilmington, GoldsborS
and all points south.
6:bS p. M. Daily Norfolk. suffolk, WaverlI
and Petersburg
s:t6 P. NJ, Daily. Petersburg. Lynch burg and
the Wet
10 :o5 A.. NJ, SUNDAY Accommod alton
I:2O r. NJ, sunday Accom- moda tior
TN. EN- SON,
j. X. KENLEY, Tran kanageF
c. s. CAMPBELL
Division Passenger Agtn
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The worlds record for kite-hying has
has been beaten at Boston, where an
altitude OF 12,124 feet was reached by
the upper OF two kites flown tandam
fashion. This is 277 feet higher than
has ever been attained before.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-12-17
We Are Your Friends !!
COR AGENTS WILL CALL Up
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AUTHORIZED CAPITAL Stock,
$500.

officers and boana OF Directors:
W. F GRAHAM. PRESIDENT
W. B. CUNNINGHAM, vice-Pres
JOHN L. TAYLOR, Sec d Manager
A. T. GRIMES, Treasurer.
e. y. johnson, s. ]. Gilrin. J. J. Car
ter z. A Man tin. a. b. Hawkins
We pay Weekly Sick Bent fits and Death
Claims. Further information will
be give all persons by address,
ing the Business Manager.
Out of town Managers: We have
most reliable managers representing
us in the persons of Mr.. John W. How
ard, No 4l9 Patton street, Danvil.e,
Va; Mrs. Alice q. Allen, West Point,
Va; Mr.. E. NJ. Cansday, I35 QueeR
treet, Norfolk, Va; Mr. Spencer c..
Parker, o1O Queen st. Alexandria, Va
VIM. e. Brown. 218 Halifax St.. Pet
ersburg. Va !. M. Smith. Clifton
Forge Va Gordon Smith, Hanp-
ton. Va G. VI. II. johnson, 163e-4th
st. n. w. Washington. ID. g.
MIR Matthew w. Davis, SOS Corner
Wisei.st. and Park Ave, Lynchburg,
Va,
New Phone 292.
Building: 72S N. Second ST.
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N NV S 7Wvg ROrfuIkasWe steIn
Schedule in Eject .
JUNE II, 1898.

LRAvE RICHMOND, BYRD STREET STATION.
300 A. M. Daily-Richmonda and Norfolk Yes
tibule limited. Stop ony at Peters,
burg, Waverly and Suffolk Secon d
class tickets not accepted for pas
Eage on this train.
o:Oo a. M, Daily, THE Chicago Express'' for
Lynchburg, Roanoke, Columbus,
Gnd Chicago. Pullman Sleeper Roam
oke TO Celum bus also for Radford,
Bristol. Knoxville. Chattac ooRa
ana Ia termedtat points.
T:B0 NJ Daily FOR Norfolk, Suffolk and In
tcrmed1ate stations.
II 40 z. M, Daily. for Lynch burg and Roanoke.
Connects at Roanoke with Wash
tngton and Chattanooga Limited.
Sleepers Roanoke 40 Mem phis land
New Orleans. Pullman Sleeper be-
tween Richmond ond ard lynch
burg, aud Deaths ready for occuu-
pancy at 100 p. n. Also Pullman
sleeper Petersburg to Roanake
Tratu arrive at Richmond from Lynchburp
and the West daily, S:16 =. NJ. and at :6s d ni
from Norfolk ind the East u :c6 a N and VesEi.
baled Limited 6 IS m ONCE: 8ss Mein st.
r W COURTNEY,
Dist Passenger Agant,
K w BEVILL,
General Passenger Agent.
General Ohices: RoanAke.ya.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-12-17

Although seamen have to doff their
caps when undergoing inspection on
board ship. marines do not have to do
so. The royal marines do not uncover
their heads as mark of respect except
in the presence OF royalty or at divine
service
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-12-17
RICHMOND FREDERICKSBURG &
POTOMAC RAILROAD.
SCHEDULE IN EFFECT Nov, 20. 1858

LEAVE BYRD-sTREET STATION.
80 A. ~. Daily. for Washington knd Points
North stops only at Milford
and fredericksburg. Pullman
SlecDers 60 New York.
$40 NJ. Sunday only for Washington an6
points Nor tn. Stops ~ Elba
Glen Allen. Ashland. Taylors-
Penola. Milford. Woo dsiane'
ea.Summit, Fredericksburg
Brooke. and Whitewater Pull
s;s5AM., Daily except Sunday. for wash.
ington' and points North. Stops
A. Eiea, Ashland, Taylorsvine.
boswell. kuther Glen. Pen
ola. Milford, Woodslane. GUN
ca. summit, Freoertcksbur *.
Brooke, WiGewster Pullman ear
IL 100 NJ, daily, except sunday, for Wash
ington and points North. Stops
At klba, Glen Allen. Ashland,
boswell, Milford, Fredericks-
burg. Brooke, and Whitewater,
Parlar-csr. Also connects with
Congressional Limited at Wash
tngtop-
40 p. r., Daily for Washington and pofnss
North. Stops az Elba. shland
boswell, Milford. Fredericks
burg, Brooke, and Whitewater
and other stations sundays
Sleeper. Richmond TO New York
ARRIVE BYRD-sTREEr STATION.
$40 A. T., Daily; stops at Underwater
Brooke. Frederic ks cur TX: Milford
boswell Ashland Elba and Other
stations sun cays. Sleeper, New
York TO Richmond.
y 80 T. ~, Daily except Sunday. Stops al
Whitewater, Brooke. Frederacks
burg, summit Guinea. Woods
lane, Milford, Penola. Ruther
Glen, boswell. Ashland
Glen Allen aud Eiba. Par
lorCar from Washington.
I:lO r M, Daily. Stops only ct Fredericks
burg, boswell, Ashland aud Ebs
Pullman-Cars from New Yorl
$40 z. M, Daily. stops AT Whitewater
Brooke, Fredericksburg, sum
nit, Guinea, Woodslane Mi.for.
Penola. RutAer Glen. boswell
Taylorsville, Ashland. Glen Al
len. and Elba. sleeping Ca
FREDERICKSBURG ACCOMMODATION
DAILY, except sunday
100 p. N, Leaves Byrd-Street Station.
ESQ A M, Arrives Bvrd-Street Station.
ASHLAND TRAINS.
(pxily. except Sunday
e:42 A. m, Leaves Elba.
20 y. NJ, Leaves Elba.
{ 100 A. m, Arrives Elba.
Gao p. m, Arrives Elba-
w z. Ia YLOR. Traffic Manager
E r " MYERS Praeide orr
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Origin OF Spain.

Spain expresses the English OF
Hispania, a word founded upon the
Punic span" rabbit, owing to the
number Of wild rabbits found in the
peninsula by the CarthaginiaEs.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-12-17
On p ~ CheSa peake and
~ ~ Vt Ohio Railway.
EFFECTIVE NOV. Is, 1898.
TRAINS LEAVE RICHMOND,

EFFECTIVE NOV. Is, 1898.
TRAINS LEAVE RICHMOND,
BROAD-STREET STATION
900 A. M, DAILY, with Parlorcar, Tor princi-
pie stations Newport News ola
Point, Norfolk ana Portsmouth.
Connects a. Norfolk with New York
steamers. except Tuesday.
$50 r. M, Daily With Pullman, for local
stations, Newport news, Old Point,
Norfolk and Portsmouth. Connects
at Old Point with Washington
steamers except Sunday.
~ '-OA' u. Day Express except SUNDAY
Gordonsville for Orange, CuIpep.
er. Calverton, Manassas Alexan-
dria, and Washin Rton, at Union
Station, Charlottesville for Lynch
Durg;at Basic for Hagerstown.
= rs NJ, Daily, with Pullmans TO Cincinna.
u, Louisville and 81. Louis. Stops
only at important stations Con-
meets at Covington for Va. Hot
Meals served O.. DiniL,. cars
No. Local Trains except sun
day, following above train from
Gordonsviiie to stanton
30 +. M, Accommodation, except sunday for
boswell.
10 30 y. ~, Daily, for Cincinnati, with Pull
man to Hinton w. Va, aud Cor
louisville to Cincinnati and Leu.
tsvtlle- Meals served on Dining
Cars. Connects at Staunton lex
cept Sunday)for Winchester, Va,
and at Covtngton, Va daily for
virginia Hot Springs
TRAINS LEAVE EIGRTH-STREET
STATION.
1880 A. NJ, Daily, for lexington Lynch Du rg,
and Clifton Forge. Connects ex-
cept Sun day with buckingham, AL
berene, and Branches, and al Gilt
ton Forge with No. 1tor Cincinnati
8 30 ?. II, Except Sunday. for Columbia.
TRAINS ARRIVE AT RICHMOND.
BROAD-STREET STATION.
500 A. NJ, Except Sunday from boswell.
$50 A. NJ. Daily from Cincinnati.
1870 - T.. Dali from Norfolk ana Old
$40 p n, Daily. from Cincinnati and Louis
VILE.
ssss F. n, DAILY. from Norfolk. and Old
Point.
7:4s p. N: Except Sunday. from Clifton
Forge.
TRAINS ARRIVE EIGHTH STREET
STATION.
$50 A. n, Except Sunday from Columbia
go :. NJ, Daily from Lynchburg, Lexington
and Clifton Forge, and exceps
Sunday New Castle. and Rosney
JOHN ID. POTTS,
Asst. General Passenger Agent.
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YORK RIVER LINE, WEST TII POM,
The Favorite Route North.
LEAVE RICHMOND
IrAln No. l6. 80 L 81.


Train No. l6, 4:s0 Z NJ
BALTIsoRE LIMITED, Daily. xcept sp,a.,
Tor " est POINT, there making close connecSsc-,
Mon lays, Wednesdays and FRIDAYS vrtth
steamer Tor Rslflmore also with stp rs AZ 4 -
ter amor for Waikerton and Tarpahann.,ns
on tuesday Thursdays, anu Saturdays
lfaln No. 10, z: 30 p. n.
LOCAL EXPRESS, Mondays. Wednesdays ana
Fridays FOR West ofnt and int. mediate 80
lions, connects with stage at Lester Manor 10,
Nakerton also at TapI ahanDock with gt,.ar,.
ers Tor baltimore Stops at all stations.
Train No. a. k-onA.M
LOCAL MIXED. leaves daily. excent sn,d..
from virginia street Station for West foint
ana intermediates stations, cpnnectinr Win
stage at Lestor manor for Walkerton and Tan
pahannook. ~~F
TRAINS ARRIVE AT RICHMOND.
e:I7 a. m Daily,
lV:to a. N. Wednesdays and FRIDAYS ONLY
f:OS m Daily. exc 'pt sunday from " En-,
ONT and intermediate stations
Steamers leave West Point Al On - =,
noncays- Wednesdays and FRIDAYS and RAJ
simore az 3 20 p N. Tuesdays. Thursdays snc
Ticket-oface at station. foot OF v,rr,n,. g,
oven rom A NJ, to p n. and from Q 40 p. n
Sis, meet Office, eos east rsin street.
- 80 = a. ~ -. VA. Tark,
i'~ ~"DSkeI- cen. Pass. Agt.
FRANK S. CANNON.
Third vice-rtesloent ana General Manav,,
Washington, ID. G. Se'
g. w. W ESTBURY.
Travelling Passenger Agent
s2p T. Main ST Richmond Va
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-12-17

London is much healthier in sum
mer than IN winter. In the third week
OF January 2,021 deaths were Koted,
while in the third week in June the
number was only 1,193.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-12-17
ut" for Colds and Grip.

DR.. Humphreys Specifc"77'' breaks.
up Colds and knocks out the Grip All
druggists, 25c. Doctors book sent free.
HUmpL ey'sMedicine Company, New
Yerk.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-12-17

We carry fine line of
INVITATIONS FOR CLUBS
Societies, and other organiza-
tons, also wedding stock.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-12-17
SEABOARD AIRLINE
8 AL
VESTIBULED LIMITED
TRAINS SOUTH.
ATLANTA, NEW ORLEANS.
MACON, CHATTANOOGA.
NASHVILLE, MEM
PHIS, TEXAS.
NO EXTRA FARE ON ANY TpA,x

no EXTRA FARE ON ANY TRAN
4.0S No.-..The Atlanta Special" leaves Rich
mond, Daily, at IL :S6 night, for henderson.
larrtve Dnrham daily, except Sunday Raleigh
sanford, Southe-' Pines, Wilmington Wadea-
boro, Monroe. Charlotte, Lincolnton, Shelhv.
Rutherfordton, Chester, Clinton, Greenwood
Abbervtlle, Eleerton, Athens, ATLANTA AuRuas
CO. Macon, ChAttanooga, Nashville, Memphis
Texas, Mexico, California, and he West via
uemphis), Solid Limited Train, with Pullman
l,uffet Sleepers and Vestibuled Coaches
No. 4l.-'The 5. A. l.. Express" leaves Rich.
n'ond, daily at ;0S A. NJ. for Henderson, (Du.
ham, daily, except sunday Raleigh, Sanford
southern Pines, Wilmington, Wadesboro, MON
roe, Charlotte, Chester, Clinton, Greenwood
Aboevtlle, ri oerton, athens ATLANTA Macon
PENSACOLA, Chattanooga, Nashville, Mmphis
ontgomery, New Orleans, Texas Mexico ana
the Southwest lvia New Orleans) Solid Tram
VI tn pullman sleepers and coaches: ana Sleep-
er Hamlet to Wilmington.
Arltve Richmond, 80 A. NJ, 6 40 ?. NJ. datlv
For tickets, baggage checks, sleeping CAP
Ieserva ttons, etc., apply to
II M BOYKIN, Sole Pass'r Agent
$50 East Main ST Richmond Va
4. ST. JOHN, Vlce-President and een'l Manaea~
v. I. kcenEz, General Superintendent.
n ". b. aLoVHk, 7. J. ANDERSON,
7rSms HHnAss' esnersl Pas'r ~
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-12-17

OUR
JOB PRINTING DEPARTMENT
is the best In town.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-08-06
PARTY HARMONY.

Maryland he held in the Republican columnin which
Effort the promise of this in meeting Mayor
Master and Senators McComas and Wellington should he
viewed favoraby by every Republican, The
begun Baltimore Wednesday between these leaders
view OF restoring harmony in the Republican ranks is
thing possible for the party.
The three leaders feared that unless all differences adj
n the showing made at the Congressional elections would
he satisfactory to the Administration and might result
in loss of Congressman, but in general breaking all along
the line All ready make sacrifices the good
party
Senator Wellington who felt very badly his defeat at
the last meeting the State Central Committee made
Of his desire to be vinlicated.
Mayor Master declared he had personal feeling
matter hut that in view of the in which lis fenfs in
the had been treated he justified in the cleo
ton to the craftsmanship the whom they held sponsbe
for all their troubles and that if the ,ton
head did dominate the City Committee in matters pertaining
the municipality and resolution to that effect adopted Ivy
the State Central Committee he prepared request his
friends to withdraw all opposition.
To this agreement Senator Wellington screded and
aft this declaration Mayor Master said that under these
conditions he had not the slightest objection Senator Vel ing
ton becoming Chairman of the Committee.
Wellington will then be unanimously elected
the Central Committee until next State
Convention shall elect his
The meets the approval of the Congressman who
primarily posed TO Mr. wellington but who now
WINGED that he has desire to interfere with them.
Now let the party march to victory.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-08-06
Deaths.
REV, JOHN B. 0UIGG,

Rev. John b. Quigv. II prominent retired
minister of the Wilmington NJ L Conference
who was stationed at North East in 1924
died at his home in Wilmington. Del. on
Sunday of paralysis. with which he was
stricken six months ago.
Mr. Quigg was for many years one OF the
most active spirits ut the annual gatherings
of conference. He was ready debater and
spoke on most questions In 1868 Mr.. Quigg,
Mt the meeting of the Philadelphia Confer
ence, made the motion which resulted in the
formation Of the Wilmington Conference.
He was active in the promotion of the found
ing of the Wilmington Conference Academy
at Dover and was always an ardent supporter
of that institution. Another notable piece of
his work WAS the rescue of the Avenue
Methodist Episcopal Church, of Milford
Del, which was about to be sold cut by the
sheriff for debt when Mr.. Quigg was APP
pointed to that charge He succeeded in
raising the money for the debt and the church
is now ono of the most prosperous on the
Peninsula.
His wife and five children survive him.
The children are Congressman Lemuel L.
Quigg. of New York: Rev. Howard Town.
send Quigg, of Pottsvile Pa; Alfred William
Quigg, IA business man in Pawtucket, r. l.;
Mrs. Sue Holmes. of New York City. and
Miss Emma Grace Quigg.
The funeral took place on Tuesday after
noon, the intermeut being at Snow Hill
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-08-06
PEACE NEGOTIA TONS.
HE peace negotiations being carried between IL
United States and Spain promise to reach early agrt


ME peace negotiations being carried between the
United States and Spain promise reach early agree
i
The offered by the United States SPAIN in the
communication handed to the French Ambassador Saturday
in substance as follows
The President does put forward any claim for pecu
mary indemnity but requires the REIMBURSEMENT of all claim of
sovereignty over title island of Cuba well
mediate by Spain of the island the cesson the
United States and immediate evacuation of Porto Rico and other
islands under Spanish sovereignty the West Indies and the
like cession of island in the Iadrones The United States
will occupy and hold the city, bay and harbo of Manila pending
the conclusion which shall determine the
troll disposition and government of the Philippines If these
accepted by Spain in their entirety it stated that the commits
sones will be named by the United commissioners
on the part OF Spain for the purpose of concluding treaty Of
peace the basis above indicated.
1t is understood to be the intention of the Admins
aton to liability for all the indebted claims preferred
by American citizens agns Spain of injury personal
property in Cuba Some part of this liability may be imposed
the Government of Cuba later when shall been
established and include such directly charged
against the insurgents where they have destroyed the property
Of American citizens in the of their operations
The of these claims against Spain behalf of Ame
who suffered in Cuba SIS at the date
the of the Maine that this total has
been increased to $780, 600 since that time
The Spanish Cabinet met Thursday the Queen Regent
presiding and discussed the peace proposals without arriving
any definite decision.
There confident belief among Administration officials
that the Spanish Government will accept the peace laid
down by the President and that the delay two is
owing to Spanish internal politics. which would
unresistng submission without display pur-
pose to improve the terms