The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-08-06

by Ell Liberal, says: cit seems that Senior
Sagasta pointed out all the facts of the
situation with the utmost frankness to the
various politicians, indicating reasons for
and against a continuation of the war and
citing, for example, the fact that General
Blanco. so far from being detected pro-
posed plans to continue the resistance.
Senor Sagasta's picture, a whole, how
ever. was painted in somber colors. Senor
Montero Rios president of the Se:late. the
Marquis Vega d'Armijo, president of the
Chamber of Deputies. Marshal Martinez
de Campos. the Duke of Tetuan. and senor
Silvela. the leader of the Dissident Con-
servatives, all favor peace. The Duke of
Tetuan, however. thinks government of
greater authority necessary to negotiate the
conditions. Romero Robledo, on the con-
trary, evidently aims at playing the part
of Gambetta- He anticipates the time when
he may acquire considerable political infiu-
ence by reminding his fellow-countrymen
that he has had no act or part in any nego-
tiations looking to a close of the war III
is worth noting that he declares his views
are shaped by General Weyler. So far as
l can discover these belicose sentiments
f1nd little or no echo in the public MIMI
1t is said that Senior Emilio CASTELAR,, the
Republican statesman, authorizes Senor Sill
vela to declare that he is in favor of
peace **s
The Madrid correspondent of the Daily
Mail says: "A majority of the politicians
who conferred with Senor Sagasta coun-
seled peace. But Senior Nocedal, leader of
the Uultramontanes, urged war a Pout-
rance, even If the Yankees, he said, were
TO capture Spanish ports, as possible. then
an international connagration would avenge
Spain by placing her in a position to gain
more than by making a shameful peace
now. Senior Romero Robledo, in the
course of an interview. said: 'Senor Sagasta
informed me as to the contents Of the
American note. In addition to the demands
already known the American government
asks the occupation and possession of Ma
nila and Subig bay. NJ Cambon obtained
from President Mckinley the substitution
for the word possession of another word
meaning practically the same thing This
revelation has caused a ferment here. 1t is
understood at first that the Americans de-
manded only temporary occupation, pend
ing arrangements for the future govern
ment of the Philippines. 1t is believed the
powers will object to the Americans retain
ing permanent possession of Manila and
Subig hay. The latter is a splendid naval
station" ***
The Madrid correspondent of the Standard
says: "Senor Sagasta had prepared for sub
mission to the leaders whom he consulted d
most interesting sketch not only of the pre-
liminary negotiations and soundings, but
also of NJ. Cambon's efforts to induce Presi-
dent Mckinley to leave the Porto Rico ques-
ton open for future negotiation and TO get
better conditions for Spain in the Philip
pines, where he was more successful, as
we'll as to induce the President to select
some neutral European capital. instead of
Washington, for the meeting of the peace
commission. Senor Sagasta also submitted
reports from all quarters bearing on the
question. Undoubtedly it would have been
better for the country's interests had the
personages consulted remained silent. The
revelations of some of them are hardly cal
culated to strengthen the governments
hands. General Weyler, in a curt note de-
clined to enter the conference, but promised
to reply if Senior Sagasta would put his
queries into writing.