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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-04

QUEEN REGENT FAvORS PARIS AS
THE PLACE FOR FINAL NEGO-
TIATIONS.
[BY CABLE TO THE TRIBrNE.l


Madrid Aug 3-The significant feature OF the
situation to-day is the fact that the Queen Re-
gent and Sehor Sagasta are both desrous that
all the details of the final draft of the treaty Of
peace should. If possible. be conducted In Paris
by Senor Leon Castillo the Spanish Ambas-
sador to France, and the United States Am.
bassador. or commissioners
Their reason for this is that Senior Castillo. be-
sides being devotedly loyal to the dynasty. is
known to possess statesmanlike capacity OF the
highest order and his experience and familiarity
with international law are thought by the Queen
Regent to be greater than those Of any other
available Spanish diplomatist.
Owing In a great measure to the patriotic
efforts of General Polavieja. tacit truce seems
now established between all factors Of internal
disorder Neither the Carlsts. the military
leaders nor Republicans wish TO come before
the country at the present moment as the allies
Of the United States. This truce is likely to
last until the peace treaty is signed.
The feeling OF all classes here is that the
humiliation resulting from this disastrous war
falls not upon the Spanish Nation but upon tho
dynasty and Government, and that the Ma
tionaI honor cannot now be affected. no matter
what crushing terms America demands
Opinions on all sides that the moment
peace is signed the Government will be made
scapegoat and the people will then turn saw.
agey against the dynasty and make II
answerable for the consequences.
The caprice OF the Madrid public was mani
tested last night by the kissing OF some Naval
officers and Naval cadets in uniform as they
took their seats in one Of the Madrid theatres.
Much nonsense is talked here about the debts
of Cuba and Porto Rico 1t may be stated once
for all that Porto Rico has no debt, and as TO
the debt OF Cuba the royal DEGREES authorizing
the issue OF Cuban bonds were, unfortunately
for Spain. 80 worded that. even in the opinion
OF one OF the legal advisers of the Crown. the
Cuban debt is purely Spanish debt. imposing
no liability whatever upon Cuba.
The Bank of Spain holds nearly nine hundred
millions Of pesetas worth of Cuban bonds OF
various denominations. Its position must be-
come very critical should the United States. as
is generally expected, decline to assume any
liability for them. either directly or by saddling
a part OF them upon Cuba.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-04
CITIZENS WELCOME INVADERS.

Ponce. Aug |. via St Thomas. Danish West
Indies Aug 3--An outpost ~ the American
Army has halted at Coamo about two
thirds Of the way to Aibonito on the road 70
San Juan. Colonel Huclngs advancing this
morning. met detail sent ont TO roconnoitre.
which reported that there was no sign of the
enemy. The latter e. was said. had rctroated
t. Aihonito. whore They would make stand.
A delegation OF tn" citizens ~ Coamo came
ont. and Colonel Huc,inrs was rendered the free
dom Of tho city az an American sold
The ci,i2cns reported that IN" Fpanish had
carried away al the money that was not 60
crcted The stories ~ spanish bar aritios have
been greatly exaggerated The" Is no au,hcn-
tic case of destruction ~ priNat" prop rty.
Genera, Otcga is s'iN az Ahonito. with prob
ah,y thousand Spanish Regulars. General
stone with small force went this afternoon
to Adjuntas. where spanish outrages were re-
ported or Saturday. He Viii occupy tho to"n.
proclaim American rule. establish commun.ca-
ton with the surrounding country and push
across TO the north coast.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-04
ADVANCING IN PORTO RICO.
POPULATION CHEERS TROOPS.
AMERICAN OUTPOSTS REACH COAMO-
GENERAL STONE TO OCCUPY
ADJTNTAS.

Ponce. Porto Rico. Aug. .. via st. Thomas
The people of Ponce lined the streets by the
hundreds and filed the air with cheering on
the arrival OF General Garretson's brigade from
Yauco The arrival OF these troops ana those
on the St Louis makes the fighting strength oi
the A nericans now operating near Ponce about
nine thousand men. equal to the entire force OF
Spanish regular troops on the island
General Garretson's camp is temporarily near
the I'd and 8! Winconsin Regiments. on the
outskirts OF the town. The brigade marched
seventeen miles from Yauco to Ausby. where
they arrived trave-staned and mud-pespal-
tered. Almost the entira population saw the
troops pass through the city and gave them
cheer after cheer, particularly as the artillery
men Numbered by.
The officers at the front including HullnE
Pennsylvanans ana Captains Austin. Wheel
ock. Burns and Hail. commanding the four ad
vance companies. do not believe the Spaniards
will make an attach. They think the enemy
Will only the defensive
There was some firing last night between cap
tain Austins plckets and the Spaniards In the
prusn hut no damage was done.
All the American troops restless, due 70
also alarms Of the approach Of the Spaniards.
anc thy arc anxious for encounter with the
encms-. It Is the general belief. however. that
there viii be no forward movement Of the
boy until the other transports arrive. The
are expected every hour
The troops on board the St Louis are re-
ported to be In good health. She brought twelve
representatives, &C tho Porto Eicar Junta OF
New York. whose business IS - influence the
people Of the island not 60 resist the American
advance. Their good Offices are not necessary.
The Dixie's shot at MORO Castle on Saturday
caused the utmost consternation at San Juan
de Porto Rico. where It was believed to have
sgnifed that the place would be bomharded
within a few hours.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-04
THE PHILTPPINE PROBLEM.
DUTY OF THE UNITED STATES PUZZLES
THE ADMINISTRATION.

Washington. Aug 3-An interesting question.
ard one Of vital Importance 10 the Adminlstra-
ton is the attitude 10 be assumed by the United
States toward the Philippine insurgents in
the event of an agreement being reached for
the SUSPENSION Of hostilities with Spain. 1t Is
stipulated In the peace terms that the United
States military forces shall occupy and estah@
lsh a military form Of government over the
city Of Manila and the bay with the surround
ing territory. This involves an immediate sur.
r. nder OF the Spanish forces. not to Aguinaldo
but to General Merritt. and there Is some ap-
prehenslon that the insurgents will resent this
very bitterly and that It will be necessary 70
expcl them forcby from the territory described
Beyond this. it is said in some quarters that
pending the decision Of the peace commission
ers as to the future OF the Philippines the
United States will be morally bound to maintain
the statu quo in the islands at large In other
words having deprived Spain II the means of re-
sistlng the onsaughts of the insurgents, 1t has
been urged that the United States would be
bound 10 prevent the latter from continuing
their warfare. There is n lack of information
I'm Washington on many important points as to
the conditions in the Philippines. For instance,
II is not known even approximately how ex-
tensive the revolutionary movement has been
throughout the vast group OF ,2Oo Islands. ana
among the large population estimated to aggre-
gate between 100000 and 1J.O0O.0O0. II the
revolutionary movement is general and extends
TO very many OF the islands the task presented
10 the United States military and naval authori-
ties will be one OF great magnitude. in the event
that II Is decided TO be incumbent upon this
country not TO restore Spanish sovereignty
where il has been lost. but 10 prevent It's over
throw IN sections where it is still supreme ana
10 prevent excesses and outrages at the hands
Of the insurgents
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-04
VAR NEWS OF TODAY.

1t Is expected In Washington that an armiSllce
will be declared before the end OF the
week. SPANS reply. which was presented
to the President by the French Ambassador
yesterday afternoon. accepts the terms OF
peace offered by the United States without
asking for material concessions.
The American troops continue to advance
through Porto Rico without resistance from
the Spaniar,ls; in the towns so far taken
tie inhabitants have welcomed the invaders
with cheers.
Adiutant- General Corbin has designated the
regiments to constitute General Wade $
provisional division for service In Porto
Rico and It Is probable that within twenty
four hours some Of the troops will he en-
barking on transports at Newport News
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-04
WAR NEWS FROM HAVANA.
SHIPS ENGAGE MATANZAS FORT-TEN
AMERICANS REPORTED KILLED

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AMERICANS REPORTED KILLED
Havana. Aug 3.-The German cruiser Geir
has arrived mere from Vera Cruz. Mexico She
had On board prominent German. Herr Gus
taye Book. well known here in business and
other circles. AS the Geir passed Cabanas for
tress she played German march.
The French cruiser u I;staing is expected at
Sagua Ia Grande.
French steamer. the Manoubia. was capt
ured las, Saturday at noon off Isabella Sagua.
and taken 20 Key West by American ships
a Spanish report says that at noon on Satur-
DAY last an American warshp, near the Punta
Ma CNatanzas) battery. opened fire the
latte. after the battery had previously fired on
the warship. which withdrew for time and
returned with another ship. The two vessels
fired eight shots at the battery. which were an
s~ered by twenty shots from the shore guns
wheTcupon tho ships are alleged TO have with
crawn. 1t IS said that only one Spanish artil-
lerymar was wounded.
During the evening Of Saturday last only one
American ship was in sight from Matanzas.
1t is announced from the palace that on Sat
urday morning last the plantation Of Precise
Aaianzas. was attacked by force Of infantry
and cavalry under the American flag 1t is
aaded that a squad of Spanish cavalry from the
pah'atlCn Of Dos ROsas assisted in routing the
nhcFieans." who left ten men killed on the
"eo The Spaniards. according to the report
'a' Two men badly wounded.
=" me Provinces Of Havana and Matanzas re-
'e""y there have been several UniInpoitant
S,Fmishes between Spanish forces and bands
" insurgents An insurgent force. under the
leadership Of Camejo opened fire on Thursday
'"'' on San Nicolas. bat was seemingly re-
r-'Sed by the garrison after a short period OF
firing
'he free kitchens here have distributed about
S'eh'een thousand rations during the last two
80 80 IL Is estimated that about thirteen thou-
s '.u persons are being fed daily from charitable
r|ees. IN" municipality contributes S4Oo
~, my to The charitable funds. From to-day
uacout nineteen thousand rations VIII be dis
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-04
THE WAR MAY END THIS WEEK.
SPAIN ACCEPTS TERMS or PEACE WITHOCT ASKING FOE
MATERIAL MODIFICA TION

BY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE)

Washington Spain practically agreed peace
without asking their material modification The hour spent by Ambassa
dor Cmbon the White House this Afternoon only removed all doubt on
point, sufficiently indicated that formal conclusion the negoa-
would be secured promptly than had been expected by even the
sangunc
SPAIN SINCERELY DESTROYS OF PEACE.
The character OF the inquiries regarding certain details demonstrated that
sincerity end the the the better but appar-
emily could empog days for the sake OF avoiding an
appearance of precpan surrenderng and the same time
taking the opportunity trivial concessions which
would be popular with Spaniards generally
To Administration officials who feared tedious negotiations extending
weeks the delay few days longer before the onsmnion OF
peace altogether ga preparations have been made
suddenly the tremendous responsibilities which the Immediate
Cuba and Porto Rico involves Immediate in this
practical evacuation n a few weeks
SLIGHT CONCESSIONS WANTED
Ambassador presented tho
Spanish memorandum touching which considered
affecting the principles President McKneys demand with the
distinct implication that question raised regarding the REIMBURSEMENT
of all Spanish sovereignty the West Indies The desire Spn in her
impoverished slight concessions, involved
regarding material period Of evacuation
Indebtedness and the limitations that might be imposed
the commissioners conclude treaty Of peace showed clearly to the autho
be encountered and in fact that Spain
had already determined upon prompt submission
AN ARMISTICE EXPECTED THIS WEEK.
House believed that prepared
nsion Mard and that later than
will be the bearer OF the final Spanish dis
patch to the White House. which will result immediate arntice
published yesterday on TIE
Presidents follows:
peunia indemnity but requires
title the island of Cuba well ss~
immediate evacuation by Spain of the island; the sDn to the United state" ana I'M
Spanish sovereignty the West
he island in the Iairnes
hold the city bay and harlor of Manila pending the
Philippines stated that
by the United States meet commissioners on the part Spain
concluding peace on the basis above Indicated
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-04
FJ-TJrRE OF THE PHILIPPINES.

London. Aug A dispatch to The Daily
Mair' from Singapore says:
president McKinleys proposal that COM
r,,ssion should decide the future government Of
the Philippines is considered here "a giving
Snain a chance OF recovering partial authority
over her revolted subjects. This state OF things,
II is thought. might afford an opening for in
trigues on the part OF foreign Powers unfrend-
" to America Great Britain and Japan. and
might prove dangerous to the cause of perma-
nent peace in the Pacific"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-04
NINE SPANISH GUNBOATS AFLOAT.

San Francisco August 3.-A special dispatoh
10 The Chronicle from Cavite. dated July ="
savs:
There are nine little Spanish gunboats scat.
tered about this and the Carollne group .,
Islands and when Manila has been stormed
Admiral Dewey viii turn his attention TO theN
capture or destruction. AS near as can be as
certained they are distributed as follows:
I'm the Paslg River. Manila, the Cebu. Zamar
(or SaInar) and Bulusan. At lloilo. ~ Cano
a. Zanboanga. the Pampanga. AT Blalabac
the CaIamanes At Ponape. Carohne ISLANDS
or these vessels named. FL Cano Is the largest
ar3 bnst Admiral Dewey planned 10 SEND me
Tnl,imore after her some time ago, but decided
q, ,,iev, ~ the danger Of a second fleet coming
from Spain that II would he well to Keep ms
dernnce intact 1t is probable that two or the
vessels sunk by De"eys hee' may !c' ''
rolsed and rendered serviccable.
There was a photographer that lived In stew.
no mad so many children lie didn't Know "Hsl 10
a. a. Rock wood broadway and Fortieth-st.-Ao't
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-04
ADMIRAL DEWEY'S ACTIVITY.

San Francisco. Aug. 3.-The Manila corre-
spondent of The Hong Kong Press says:
Admiral Dewey does not confine his labors
to the olympia. He goes to Cavite almost
every day. BY his order and by the speed and
excellence OF its execution. the navy yard. ar
senal. forts and barracks have been converted
in a wonderfully short time from confusion ana
chaos to neatness and system.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-04
IHE SIREN TAKES A PRIZE.

ny "est. Fla. Aug. 3.-The Norwegian
,.eafncF Franklin. % about 800 tons. bound from
'e'~ Cruz. with a cargo OF food supplies. was
'p'ofod b. the converted yacht Siren OH Mon
s'S' OK francis Key. near Caibaricn. and was
"ousht here to-day by a prize crew. under
.'"hnand o. Lieutenant Littcfeld. She had
-"eAcy iardcd portion Of her cargo when
caught
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-04
BARCELONA ANXIOUS FOR PEACE
fnY CABLE rc THE TRiBUSE.l


Barcelona, Spain. Aug. 3.-The news that II
Ia now only matter of few days before
neace will be concluded is received here with
enthusiasm almost amounting to an ovation.
The war was never popular with any class Of
the community here. and the opposition to con-
tinuing hostilities was bitter that the Cham
Der Of Commerce secretly resolved In case
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-04
SAGASTA TO CONSULT LEADERS.

Madrid. Aug 3.-Premer Sagasta has sum-
moned Senior Silvela the Conservative leader.
and other absent politicians to Madrid. in order
TO consult with them regarding the peace terms
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-04
TREATMENT OF PRISONERS.

Washington. Aug. 3.-The State Department
has been advised by United States Consul Wild
man. at Hong Kong that all prisoners taken by
Agunado. the insurgent chief. including monks.
are treated with perfect humanity" and that
all reports TO the contrary are absolutely false.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-04

Lerlda is the capital OF the Province OF Lerida.
As the key of Aragon ard Catalonia 1t Is one
of the most important military points In Spain.
II possesses great strength. being surrounded
by walls fanked with bastions and by wet
fosse 1t is defended by a castle and several
batteries
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-04
PACIFIC COAST AND PHILIPPINES

San Francisco Aug 3-The State Board Of
Trade has adopted resolution asking President
Mckinley to appoint a citizen of the Pacific Coast
on the Peace Commission, which is to decide on
the future disposition of the Philippines.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-04
REPORT OF CAELIST UPRISING.

London, Aug. IA special dispatch from
barcelona says formidable uprising OF Carsts
has taken place near Lerida, Catalonia.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-04

There was a photographer that lived In stew.
II, "a co many children lie didn't know what 10
40 40 Rockwood. broadway and Fortieth-st'-AoVt.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-04
THE MAYOR AS A LIFE-SAVER.
SAVES THREE YOUNG WOMEN FROM
DROWNING AT FREEPORT.

nR VAN WICK LEAPS INTO THE WATER FULLY
DRESSED. EXCEPT FOR HIS COAT. AND
BRINGS OUT THE THREE GIRLS. WHO
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Continued ON second page
Evening star., 1898-02-25
Claims Damaues.

Suit at law to recover $4,000 damages has
been instituted by Charles P. Young ard
Annie Young against Clinton c. Gushing
and Jennie W. Gushing. False arrest and
malicious prosecution are charged
Mrs. Young, it is stated, was recently
tried and acquitted in the Police Court on
charges Of larceny preferred by Mrs. Cush-
ing. Mrs. Gushing, it is explained, engaged
Mrs. Young some time ago as a companion,
and the latter, having voluntarily accepted
the employment to assist her husband, who
Is detained In the south on account of yell
low fever and has suffered recent -everses,
left Mrs. Gushing, she did not think she
was treated properly.
Mrs. Gushing had Mrs. Young arrested, it
Is set forth. and detained at police head
quarters. MIR. c. S. Walton is the attorney
for Mrs. Young.
Evening star., 1898-02-25
CONDENSED LOCALS.

A horse attached to a cab driven by John
Lee ran away near 11ti and c streets about
I:su o'clock this morning. The cab was up
set and the driver injured. He was taken
to the Emergency Hospital by Policeman
Hartley.
The District Commissioners have inform
ed the presidents of the District street rail-
way companies that under the provisions
OF the act Of June 10. 1896, the annual re-
ports of the companies must be submitted
directly to Congress.
The stable ef Eugene Lucas, in South
washington, was entered yesterday and
robbed. Mr. Lucas reported to the police
tnat a hundred pounds of waste paper a
pair or gloves, some cut hay and a hatchet
were stolen.
An electric light wire caused a slight fire
at the store of Samuel Solomon corner of
.th and ID streets southwest, yesterday af-
ternoon. No. Engine Company was called
10 the building, but there was nothing for
the firemen 10 do, the flames had been
extinsuished before their arrival
Jane johnson, colored. aged fifteen years
was today convicted Of incorrigibility he
fore Judge Kimball and was committed to
the reform school.
Recorder of Deeds Cheatham will address
ns, me National Congressional Lyceum at
Odd Fellows Hall, NJ street northwest
sunday afternoon at o'clock.
Another libel suit to recover wages AL
legged to be due was filed today against
the dredging boat Union Dredging Co No.
l. The bill was presented by Jacob Sea-
man, formerly employ ed as deck hand on
the boat.
Edward Harris. colored today pleaded
guilty before Judge Scott Of snatching a
pocket book from Miss Catharine d. Moore
yesterday morning, and was held in $500
bail for the action of the grand jury
For stealing tive pecks Of coal, valued
az cents, from the. Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad Company Thomas Elliott a small
color ed boy, was today fined IS by Judge
scott. The accused admitted his guilt and
In default of payment of the fine, went to
Jail for fifteen days
Evening star., 1898-02-25
The Sun and Moon.

Ahc sun ana nOOns
Today-Sun rises, 6::,9 am: sun sets, 5:4s
pm.
Moon sets, II 23
Tomorrow-Sun rises, 6:3S am.
The City Lights.
Gas lamps all lighted by 6:58 p.m; extin-
gushing begun at 5:46 a m. The lighting is
begun one hour before the time named.
Arc lamps lighted at GAL p.m; extin-
guishcd at 6:Ol am
Condition of the Water
Temperature and condition of water at .
am: Great Falls, temperature. 81; condi-
tion 6; receiving reservoir, temperature, 39;
condition at north connection, 2; condition
at south connection, ); distributing reser-
voir, temperature, 81; condition at infiuent
gate house. 4; effiuent gate house. 10.
Records for Twenty-Four Hours.
The following were the readings of the
thermometer at the weather bureau for
.he twenty-four hours beginning at pm
Yesterday: pm, 30; pm, a: mid
night, 40. am, "a: am, 80; noon, Al:
z pm. AZ. Maximum. so, at pm. Feb
ruary "a; minimum, 81, at O am. February
%
The following were the readings of the
barometer at the weather bureau for the
past twenty-four hours, beginning at 4
pm yesterday: pm, 1915: pm, % 81:
~ midnight, 5000. 4 am. 1900; 8 am.
5o.o2; noon. 29.99. p.m., 1896.
Evening star., 1898-02-25
sacce.sor to water Registrar.

The District Commissioners have under
consideration the appointment Of sue
cessor to the late Water Registrar Beall,
and the name Of the appointee Is expected
to be announced in few days. Mr.. George
F. Green, the chief clerk of the water reg
istrar's ONCE. Is acting as water registrar.
as he has been for the past several months,
and he Is generally regarded as the most
probable successor to Mr.. Beall. It is re-
ported that the Commissioners are inclined
to appoint Mr.. Green, although Justice OF
the Peace John H. ODonnell Is understood
to be making determined fight Tor the
place. which pays 81 800 annually. Mr.. ).
W. Cross, q clerk In the ONCE, IL also an
applicant for the appointment.