Arizona republican., 1898-07-23
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leadina nen at Washington Say
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Washington, July 22.-Among the senators and representatives Wno are now in Washington the opinion IS not held that the surrender of Santiago means immediate peace. The almost universal idea seems to De that the peculiar characteristics Of the span ish render it unlikely that Spain Will at this time assume an attitude whlcn will admit of this government entering uron negotiations of peace with hsc. The impression that this government IS over anxious for peace is regarded as a thing to be avoided. The under standing is that the war is to be press ed vigorously from point to point, al- ways advancing against the power of Spain, and it is believed that still fur ther disaster will have to be brought upon the arms of Spain before she will yield. The fact that large army has been sent from our coast to Manila and that General Merritt's instructions contemplate the establishment of military government and the collection of war revenue on the islands is re- garded as negativing the proposition that this government intends to retain nc further interest in the Philippines than the possession of a coaling sta tion.s
 The most common opinion among senators and representatives who have been interesting themselves in the matter, and have talked with the presi- dent and his advisers on the subject, is that the Philippines will be made in dependent of Spain, with local self government under the protection Of the United States. It is not believed that the president would consent to the restoration of these islands to Spain or to any joint protectorate of the pow CTS, and it is declared that the senate would never ratify a treaty of peace which did either of these two things. The failure to ratify a treaty of peace would leave in the possession of this government any territory at this time occupied, and would not restore it to Spain. It would take affirmative ac- ton to restore captured and occupied territory.
 Senator Elkins, who Is especially close to the President, expressed an opinion this morning that Spain would not now sue for peace. He stated that all the efforts of the Spanish on this side of the water would be exerted for continuation Of the war
 We have not yet accomplished what we have started out to do," he said, "and as long as Havana can hold out every effort will be made to con- tinue the hostilities. The Spaniards in control of that place know that they are comparatively secure, and that any attempt on our part to take Havana at this time would mean the loss of many thousands of our men by yellow fever, not to mention the losses by an attack on that city. According to reports, Havana will be able to hold out for several months yet, because her re- sources are such as to enable her to get supplies from the surrounding coun- tries. The city is practically able to draw on the surrounding country for mics, because there is not an insur- gent in that province, and crops can be raised every three months Havana is practically fortified for thirty miles, if put in a straight line, and would re- quire an immense army to surround it. Its Notifications are not confined to the city, but extend for miles from the city, and this would mean one assault after aEcther before our troops could reach the town, and from our experience at Santiago that means frightful losses The Spaniards know that they have lost their navy, but they have had but one reverse on land, and Blanco, know ing his position at Havana, will urge a continuance as long as his supplies hold out. If there was a stable govern ment at Madrid it might change the situation and there might be prospects of peace, but as long as Havana has supplies, and there is fear of revolu- t1on at home the advice of the Span iards from this side will be to con- tiEue the war;
 Senator Elkins said that he had all ways held and stated in his closing speeches in the senate that we should