The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-07-28
WAR SITUATION.
Spain Bows to the Inevitable.

and direct request of Spain for q state
ment of the terms upon which peace
would be granted. The eommunica-
ton from the Spanish Government was
brief one. 1t frankly acknowledged
that the fortune ofwar had gone against
Spain. No suggestion was made or
could be made at that stage as to the
concessions which Spain would be will
ingto make and there was no request
for an armistice.
The President informed M. Cambon
that he would consult his Cabinet be-
fore answering, and that the Ambassa-
dar would be notified when to return
to receive the reply of this Govern
ment.
1t will probably be several days be-
fore the President replies. 1t is be-
lieved that at present he favors these
terms: Independence for Cuba, the
cession Of Porto Rico and the Ladrones
and coaling station in the Phillip
pines.
Concerning the demand to be made
as to the Phillippines-whether the ces-
sion of the islands or for only coal
ing station-and on the subject of a
money indemnity, the President will
doubtless receive many suggestions be-
fore he replies to the Queen Regent.
1t is believed that an agreement will
be quickly reached with Spain as to
Cuba and Porto Rico, but that the
Philippine question is likely to prove
a stumbling block.
There are fifty-one cases of typhoid
fever at camp Alger. Five deaths have
been reported from this camp within
the last two days.
The Indignation of the Cubans at be.
ing Kept out of Santiago is increasing,
but as yet they have done nothing
further than protest.
No yellow fever has appeared in the
cavalry at Santiago, which is now
camped at the base of the mountains,
two miles from Ell Caney.
Gen. Shafter authorizes a denial O.
the report that the Cubans under Gen
Garcia met and attacked O body O
Spanish troops on their way to surren
der.
Forty Cubans who had been confined
by the Spanish authorities in the jai
at Santiago Gu trivial charges, bu
mainly for sympathy with the revolu
tion, have been released by Gen. Shat
ter.
Gen. Gomez has expressed gratifica
tion at the policy of the United State
Government in supplying the need
Cubans, saying that it tends to con
vince them of the sincerity of this Gov
| eminent.
Mai. Gen. Shafter reports 495 ne,
cases of fever Monday, while 412 mel
who had fever returned to duty. On
death from yellow fever was reported
There are now 2, 1873 fever cases and %
sick from other causes.
Rear Admiral Sampson sent priz
crew into Guantanamo harbor to seiz
the Spanish gunbeat Sandoval. TIL
gunboat went to the bottom befor
reaching the American rendezvous, an
it is suspected that Spanish prisoner
scuttled her.
It is understood that Brig Genera
Charles King will be in command {
, the next Manila expedition. Brig Gen
Miller is now in command of Presidi
. and will probably remain so for th
present at the expressed desire of Ger
4 Merriam.
1t is expected that the first deporta
tion of Spanish troops will take plac
at Santiago Thursday, and as soon q
the soldiers leave the Cubans will b
allowed to enter the city. All unarme
persons are. however, now allowed fire
access to the city.
{ The attitude of the United States tc
e ward the Cuban insurgents remains nj
v changed, and the policy of furnishin
: them with arms and supplies will b
g continued except as to Garcia and hi
D troops, who will be let alone until the
e recover their equilibrium.
Demetrius Castillo, who was name
as Military Governor by Gen. Garci
! aud who was refused admittance to til
city by Gen. Skater, remains at th
/ edge of town with 200 Cubans, waitin
: to see what shall be done for the CT
y bans when the Spaniards are deporteG
At midnightSu Sunday night dispatc
4 from Gen. Shafter was posted, stain
that 1905 Spanish troops and $50 vo
unteer guerrillas had been surrendere
at San Luis and Palma Estriano. The
were in starving condition, and wei
J delighted at the prospect of gettin
/, home.
!. A close inspection of the defenses
Il Santiago harbor show that they migl
n have been forced without much troubl,
q The mines we're not so formidable 6
1 supposed, and the batteries. with til