The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-08-02
SPAIN MAY REPLY TODAY.
Nothing Give Out AbOut Change in
Terms Secured by CambOn.

Terms Secured by CambOn.
Associated Press Dispatch.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1.--Ail eyes turned
toward Madrid to-day, for it was realized
that on the Spanish Cabinet depended the
restoration of peace. 1t was announced
here, in quarter that removed the infor-
nation from any question of accuracy, that
the decision of the Spanish government was
not to be submitted before tomorrow, at
the earliest. In the absnce of any new
phase in the negotiations here to-day specu-
lation naturally turned backward toward
the remarkable meeting at the White House
Saturday. and great interest was manifest
ed in every particular respecting that event.
a disposition was shown in some quarters
to question the authority of the French
ambassador to act as he did, representing
Spain. But it can be again stated that,
regardless of any technical point, such as
the absence of signed sealed and delivered
mail credentials, which, of course, could
not reach here iE the little time at hand,
that the President regarded M. Cambon
as fully qualified to act as a representa-
tive of the Spanish government in the
gotiations, subject of course, as most
ministers or ambassadors in these days to
the reference of the work accomplished by
them to the government they represent for
final approval. NJ Cambon made it so
clear that he had been fully instructed on
every point likely to arise in the negotia-
tions that the President was satisfied that
by accepting him as the representative of
Spain in this matter vast saving of time
would be effected, a point of the utmost
Importance, and that the negotiations would
be technically conducted without the inter-
position of any neutral government. How
ever, any question that might have arisen
as to the powers of the French ambassador
vas set at rest by short, guarded and con-
else statement issued to-day from the en-
bassy itself.
Then. discussion turned on the nature of
the change made at the instance of M.
Cambon in the list of American demands.
1t was contended in some quarters that no
change had been made; in others, that an
important modification had developed AS
a matter of fact, as to the Importance of
this change, there is a difference of opinion
between the parties, the administration
looking upon it as inconsequential, while
NJ Cambon attaches Importance to ii. How
ever this may be, as the administration be-
lieves the change is not essential and that
it certainly does not affect the principle of
the document, it might be well to recapitu-
late briefly just what the demands of the
United States were. AS to Cuba, it is de-
manded that Spain Is to release her gov
ernment, possession and control. 1t will
be noticed that nothing is said of Cuban
independence, and that the acceptance of
this position leaves the United States free
to deal with the island as it may deem best
Porto Rico, with the small islands adjacent
and embraced within her jurisdiction, is to
be ceded Internationally to the United
States. One of the Ladrone islands, like
wise, is to be ceded to, the United States
as a coalng station. These three coadi-
tions, being granted by Spain, are to be
taken as part payment in lieu of the full
indemnity.
What further payment shall be required is
to be determined by commission having
authority to act for the President subject to
his approval. Whether Spain shall retain
possession of the Philippines as a whole or
in part is left to that commission to deter
mine. The reason for deferring the decision
as to the future of the islands in this fash
ion is because the administration is not yet
satisfied itself; 1t is not clear at this moment
what sound policy should dictate in the
matter. Meanwhile and until the commits
sion has satisfactorily disposed of the
future of the islands the United States is to
exercise a military government over Manila
harbor and bay The commission will be
actually a peace commission and will pre-.
pare the treaty which will terminate form
ally the war with Spain. However, sus-
pension Of hostilities may be sooner de-
clared when the Spanish government shall
definitely accept the conditions above laid
down and repounce it's authority over Cuba
and Porto Rico.