The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1898-08-04
rEACE NEGOTIATIONs.

An interesting stage has now been
reached in the war with Spain. On
Tuesday Of last week the French Am
bsssador at Washington presented to
President Mckinley, on behalf Of the
spanish Ministry, n communication
looking to the term nation Of the war
ami the settlement OF the terms OF
peace. It is understood that the com
municatiOn did not emit Ody any spe-
cific propositions, but asked in a gen
erai way that negotiations looking to
peace be opened. The note was taken
under consideration by the President
and his Cabinet and finally the follow
ing demands were made by the nited
states:
As to Cuba, it Is demanded that
Spsin is to release her government
possession and control. Nothing is
SAID Of Cnban independence, and that
the acceptance OF this position leaves
the United States free to deal with IT, Q
island a. it may deem best.
Porto Rico, with the small islands
adjacent and embraced within her
Jurisdiction, is to be csd-d uncODdi-
tionaliy to the United states.
One Of the LadrOne Islands likewise
is to be ceded to the United States as
q coaling station.
These three conditions, being grant
ed by Spain, are to be taken rs part
payment In lieu of the full indemnity
What further payment shall be- re.
CURED is to be determined by COM
mission, having authority to act for
the Preside mt, subject to his approval.
Whether Spain shall retain possession
of the Philippines Is whole or in
part Ia left to that commission to de-
termine. The reason for deferring the
decision as to the future Of the islands
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istrati0n is not yet satisfied itself; it is
not clear at this moment what sound
policy should dictate in the matter.
Meanwhile and until the commission
has satisfactorily disposed of the future
OF the islands the United States is to
exercise a military government over
sion will be actually a peace commits
sion and will prepare the treaty which
will terminate formally the war with
spain. However, n suspension Of hos
tilities may be sooner declared when
the Spanish Government shall def
nitely accept the conditions above laid
down and renOunce its authority over
Cuba and Porto Rico.
The Spanish Cabinet is now discuss
ing Americas demands and an answer
is expected at any time. 1t is believed
the spanish Government will accept
che terms Immediately after official
assent 10 given to them. 1t is the gen.
erai belief in Madrid that peace will
be an accomplished fact before Aug
ust 18th.
MILITARY OPERATIONS.
Military operations continue in
progress. Gen. Miles has landed in
Porto Rico, and the forces under his
command have already occupied the
city of Ponce. Arrangements have
been made to give him prompt and ad-
eQuate reinforcemsnts, and the au-
thorities at Washington look for q
short and vigorous campaign.
ProclamatiOrs have been issued by
the authorities of YaucO, as . United
States city, expressing delight at an
nexation and the administration Of
Gen. Miles and welcoming our troops.
Juan DiAz, about eight miles north
east of Ponce on the road to San Juan
IS occupied. The American flag was
raised and greeted with great enthu-
siasm by the pOpulace.
From the PHILIPPINES comes the
word that Capt. Gen. Augustin is will
ling to surrender As soon a. he can do
SO honOratly. 1t is believed that he
will only make q show of resistance.
Dewey expects to take the city with.
out losing single man.
Gen. Merit does not Disguise the
threatening character Of Aguinsldo's
(the insurgent chief position, and
says that it may be necessary to fight
the insurgents As Aguinaldo talks of
setting up q government of his own
and dictate to the Americans.