Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1898-08-09

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ers-Then lie May Retire.
WAsHINaToN, Aug. 9.-The a'eply of
| she Spanish government to the peace
conditions ia1d down by the United
States was received by the French am
bassador, M. Cambon, shortly before
O'Clock yesterday afternoon. Neither
at the White House nor at the state de-
partment was there any official knowl-
edge that the reply had reached Wash
ington, and the usual office hours closed
! with no appointment made for con-
| ference
The reply was so long that there was
belief that Spain had not given a
simple and direct affirmative to the
American conditions. 1t seemed evil
dent that il the reply was an accept
ance, it was accompanied by extended
discussion and probably conditions.
This caused considerable Apprehension
in official circles here, for while it was
felt last week that Spain would surei5
yield Ill every particular it began to %
felt that possibly there might be ad-
other period of discussion, and possibly
an indirect attempt to open up dlpIS-
matte exchange on the nature of the
terms. The prevailing view, however,
was that the reply was on its face an
acceptance, although not such one as
precluded all possibility of further dis
cusslon. All vital points were be-
leved to be eonceded-the abandon
ment of Cuba or Porto Rico and the
Ladrones and the establishment of a
commission to pass upon questions re-
latino fo tha Db1li1pinac
In the carrying out of this program
1t was believed that Spain would seek
to secure all understanding on many
incidental points involved, some of
them of considerable Importance. For
instance, some doubt was raised as to
whether Spain's acceptance would be
operative until referred to and ratified
by the Spanish cortes, and it was un-
derstood that the reply might call at
tentlon to this condition, The same
condition, IL was pointed out, exists as
to the United States, for peace treaty
requires the ratification of the senate
to become operative. In case Spain
answer discussed these incidental points
there promised to be wide latitude for
controversy and delay unless the presl-
dent and cabinet declined to enter the
field of discussion.
Late yesterday afternoon the presi-
dent received an indirect intimation
that the Spanish reply had come to the
French embassy A cabinet officer who
was with him at this time said on
leaving
1.-THE information that has come from
Madrid about the action of the Spanish
cabinet indicates the Spanish have &C.
cepted our terms in a general way, but
leaves several questions open that we
did not include III the terms submitted.
The communication offering those terms
was explicit, specifically stating such
points as would be left open to further
negotiations. We Will stand on those
terms.
The administration, it is SAID, has no.
yet given serious consideration to the
personnel of the peace commission, but
it is believed that no one not i'll accoru
with the presidents present views as 10
the disposition of the Philippines will
be appointed, and Mr.. Mckinley, who,
it is thought, favors keeping at least
Manila harbor and bay and sufficient
territory around it for its support and
projection, if not the whole of Luzon
island. AS to members of the cabinet
as members OF the commission there
are presidents for their appointment,
notably the treaty of Client
NEW YORK, Aug. "a special TO
The Herald from Washington, printed
yesterday, said III part: In connection
with the probable selection of Secretary
Day as one of the peace commissioners.
it is stated that he will at an early date
retire from the office of secretary OF
state and, after concluding his labors as
a member of the commission, resume
| the practice of law III Canton.
LONDON, Aug. S.-The Madrid CORE
spondent of The Daily Mail, telegraph
ing Sunday, says:
1.-The answer of the Spanish govern
ment declares that Spain cannot discuss
the American proposals, but only ac-
cepts them because they are imposed
upon her by force. A few unessentiai
changes in the American demands were
asked for and it is not expected Presl-
dent Mckinley viii refuse them. .
WAsHISGroN, Aug. 9.-News has just
reached Washington of recent procla-
nation OF amnesty in which General
Blauco has made known to the Spanish
people of Cuba that Spain had. through
the intervention of foreign powers
been forced 10 the dIsgraceful issue OF
sum- for peace, and that there would
be no more war ana no further use fol-
Il sol, .iers.
:. iie offered pardon to all Cuban 20
d htieal prisoners and over l50were re
leasei IN HAVANA. ISL