The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-11-29
SPAIN ACCEPTS THE
OFFERED TERMS.
Continued From Page One.


a correspondent Of The Associated Press by
Senior Ojeda. The commissioners left the
foreign Office Immediately after the secre-
tarfes had BEEN directed 70 prepare the ar
ticles OF the peace treaty There was scarce
iy any conversation between the American
and Spanish commissioners after the ad-
tournament Among the Americans only the
most grave consideration for their Sps nish
collea CUES was apparent. The Spaniards
seemed to be relieved at having arrived at
the conclusion OF a long controversy.
Paris Paper Bitter Against America.
The leading article IN the Temps today,
a column long is devoted 10 q severe ar
raignment OF the American attitude toward
Spain, in which America is made to appear
as a mercliess conqueror, imposing ORA
CONAN conditions on a helpless foe. AMI
''exacting the signature Of a treaty at the
point of bayonet.'
The Temps adds: The Spanish commits
sioners should join IN submitting a protest
to the civilized world against the spoliation
OF the weak by the strong
After the joint session the Spaniards re-
paired to their quarters and had an animat-
ed ard lengthy session.
Negotiations Over Subsidiary Matters
Having embodied IN the treaty articles
all the protocol questions. the two commits
sions will now enter upon friendly ne
COLLATION. regarding matters suggested in
the American utimatum of week ago.
matters subsidiary and incidental to the
principal provisions. which must form
part OF the peace treaty as finally signed.
These include the religious freedom OF
the Caroline islands. as agreed to twelve
years ago; the release OF all political pris-
oners now held in Spain in connection
With the instruction in Cuba and the
Philippines, and the taking over of the
island Of Kusa4e or Uaian in the Caro-
lines. for a Geographic and naval station;
cable station rights at other points in
Spains jurisdiction and the renewal Of
certain treaties previously in force be-
tween the United States and Spain. which
may have elapsed or been vitiated by war.
The American commissioners are natlr-
ally well pleased at the successful conclu-
sion Of their mission. The American COM
missioners will hasten matters. with view
of having the treaty signed within ten days
or so. and of sailing for New York by De-
I'VE have done the only thing possible
regarding the Philippines Our opportunity
Of giving them UP was lost when Admiral
Dewey did not weigh anchor and sail
away"
Whitelaw Reid entertained the United
States commissioners at dinner this even
ing. after which ali went to the opera.
Count Won Munster. the German ambas-
sador to France, was the first diplomat TO
call at the American headquarters this aft
ernoon to congratulate Mr.. Reid on the
commissions work. He said the settlement
would meet with the approval Of Germany.
No Disturbances in Madrid.
MADRID. Nov. 2s.-The city this evening
is calm. There have been no disturbances
resulting from the announcement Of
Spain's acceptance. The papers, however,
publish gloomy articles, sadly reminding
the country that the day is one long to be-
remembered as marking the closing scene
OF a glorious colonial history"
AL agre that the government has adopted
the only possible policy though much bitter
mes Is displayed toward the United States.
Two Weeks VIII End 1t.
WASHINGTON. Nov. 2S.-Oric.als Of
the state department without hesitation ac-
cepted as accurate the Associated Press bal
le.in from Paris announcing that the Span
ish commissioners had accepted the Amer
lean terms, although Official advices had
not been received up 10 noon. Secretary
Hay has been confident from the beg mn ng
that such would be the outcome although
at times in the negotiations there were
signs Of serious disagreements that might
have led TO the failure of the commission
Much remains 10 he done in the execution
OF the last Instructions Of the state depart
ment before the peace treaty itself can be
completed and made ready for signature
Instructions 10 the American commission
ers were sent last week 10 arrange for a
renewal of the renounced trade treaties
with Spain. for the acquisition OF Uafan.
for obtaining concessions for cable con-
nectio1s in other quarters and for the pro-
c9remept OF religious liberation in the
Carol-nes. These things are not likely to
be easily disposed Of So Il may be that
the American commissioners will feel they
have compiled with the spirit or the in
s1Tucuons !. they succeed in including in
the peace treaty provision binding the
Spanish government to negotiate thereaft-
er on those subjects along lines hat may
be very broadly defined In the peace treaty.
In this casa two or three more sessions OF
TIE peace commission should suffice to the
complete work % that body
The exact terms Of the agreement reach
ed IN Par.s are not known in me state de-
Qartment as yet Consequently a copy Of
the agreement for publication cannot be OBJ
taiaed Moreover, II IS stated that the fun
terms ~ The treaty may not be published
uatii the senate decides 10 make II pubic.
The cali ~ the German charge. Count
eon Sternterg. gave rise % the rurnor that
70 ha& come % make representations T. the
department respecting certain r.ghts claim
II by Germany IN the Sulu Islands Whe.h-
~ ts.s IS true OF not could rot be ascer-
ta}as3
Il IL he impression a, The state depart
Envot IN the absence Of anything save press
copies ~ the proceedings AZ Paris today.
fhtt size committee work = now nearly AZ
ass en3 sn3 tw9 weeks tsrne vii suffice