The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-27
AS EUROPE SEES IT.
The Si1u1tion a. Seen There Appears ia
BE still Complicated.

LONDON. July 1.-THE Bariin cores
pendent of The Times saysi
"The Cologne Gazette d. an article evil
IDENTIFY inspired says it would be difficult
10 claim compensation for the losses Of
German FIRMS Al Manila. because though
Spain is officially mistress OF the Philip
pines. She has no voice there; but when
% settled government has been provided
for the island. then Germany will raise O.
claim.
The Gazette says also that Germany
has a feet az Manila Tor no other pur-
pose than 10 protect German interests
while anarchy reigns.'
LONDON. July 1.-THE Madrid CORES
ponden of the Daily Mail says:
THE result OF prOtracted negotiations
initiated by Germany Is that the Powers
have arrived al a formal agreement to
oppose American annexation OF the
philippines which must remain Span
ish."
MADRID. Via PARIS. July 25-The
Government denies that the Cabinet
Council to-day occupied itself with the
question of peace. although Senior Ca
mazo. Minister OF Public Instruction and
Public Works. made q long speech ON the
subject. Senior Sagasta denies the ex-
istcncc Of official peace negotiations but
Duke Almodovor de Rio. Ministere Of For
eign Affairs. says negotiations Of a pri-
vate character have been opened. due
10 private initiative. The Council discuss
ed The American landing in Porto Rico
and its consequence. Nothing new was
announced with reference 90 the situation
I'm cuba or the Philippines
LONDON. July 1.-THE Times I'm an edi-
torial this morning applauding Spain for
accepu9s the inevitable advises her 20
face the facts of the political situation
with the same frank courage which SEE
cured the respect OF the Americans on
the battlefield.
Discussing tho probable terms OF peace,
the Times says.
"The United states will probably take
Porto Rico I'm lieu OF a money indemnify
and 10 would be best for the world al large
IL America boldly undertook the burden
Of giving Cuba and the Philippines
strong honest government through
American officials. II Spain is permitted
10 reassume sovereignty over the Philip
pines she will have 10 engage IN a war
Of conquest which might be attended
with serious consequences 10 American
and other international interests IN the
Pacific" M
LONDON. July 21.-The London morn
ing papers agree that 10 viii be impossi-
u Is improbable that the United States
VIII demand money compensation. They
all concede that the Spanish flag has
gone forever from cuba and Porto Rico.
The conquest of the Philippine Islands
Is admitted 20 present grave possibilities.
The general opinion is that the United
States will retain coaling station and
have reversion in the island.
The Daily News says. TO would be an
act Of extreme generosity 20 leave Spain
i'm possession Of the Philippines. but gene
rosity Is often not the best policy II
the United States should be content with
such an award for its labors as would
leave the Philippines 90 Spain. it. would
set the word an example of conspicuous
magnanimity.
The Daily Mail says: eve hope Presi-
dent Mckinley viii be moderate Cuba
Porto Rico and the Philippines should
be ample compensation without indem-
nifty"