The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-08-06
NO ANSWER YET
SPANS REPLY TO THE AMERICAN
DEMANDS NOT READY.
Another Day Spent by Senior sagasta
in Comforting with Leaders of
All the Political Parties.
THE MAJORITY FAVORS PEACE
CAMPos, RIOS, DUKE OF TETUAN,
CASTELAR, AND OTHERS.
Imposed by Mckinley, but the Wey-
Ierites still Advocating War.
NO HURRY At WASHINGTON
SPANIARDs WILL BE GIVEN AMPLE
TIME FOR CONFEDERATION.
rid for Two Days-NO Further Mod
fdcatiOn of the Terms.
In Favor of Accepting the Conditions
Imposed by Mckinley, but the Wey-
lerites still Advocating War.
NO HURRY At WASHINGTON
SPANIARDs WILL BE GIVEN AMPLE
TINE FOR CONSIDERATION.
Nothing Heard Officially from Mad
rid for Two Days-No Further Mod
fficatiOn of the Terms.

NADhlI, aug. o.-The Spanish govern
ment has not yet submitted its reply to the
conditions of peace laid down by the United
States. While there is a strong sentiment
in favor of acceding to the demands OF the
Americans, some of the political leaders
think they should be resisted but these
same leaders offer no solution of the prob
lem confronting the Spanish government.
All parties seemingly realize the hopeless
ness of continuing the contest but the radi-
Gals believe better terms should be secured
Some arc of the opinion that If the condi-
tions in their present form are accepted
Spain will ultimately lose control OF all her
Pacific possessions, as well as her West In
dian colonies. With the sentiment of the
leaders thus divided, it will be seen that
Premier Sagasta's task is a difficult one He
favors prompt acceptance of the conditions,
but fears internal troubles when the full
terms are made known to the people, He
spent all day in conference with prominent
men, but at midnight the Cabinet had
reached no agreement.
Senior Silvela, the Conservative leader
acting in behalf of Senior Castelar,, the Re-
publican leader, who was prevented by ILL
ness from being present, was one of those
who conferred with the premier to-day. He
said Senor Castelar,, although an advocate
dating it's conclusion the government should
remember the Virginius affair when the
energy displayed by Spain in dealing with
the United States saved Spanish interests
and he thought every effort should be made
TO preserve Spanish sovereignty over Porto
Rico. Senor Silvela added that he person
ally did not favor any change of policy He
urged that it was imperative to summon
the Cortes for the negotiation of a treaty
Of peace. General Polavieja who was pres
ent, declined subsequently to speak of the
conference to representatives of the press
on the ground that his duty as a soldier i'm
posed secrecy upon him, but General Azcar-
raga said that If Spain possessed adequate
resources the war should be continued in
order to secure more acceptable conditions
otherwise peace ought to be Immediately
concluded. General Chinchilla, captain gem
eral of Madrid, said: I'VE have brave and
well-disciplined army, and it is ready to go
wherever it is sent
Later in the day Senior Sagasta conferred
with Senor Salmeron, the Republican lead
er, who told the premier in the course of
long conference, that he blamed the gov
ernment greatly for closing the Cortes and
sitting the press. After the interview he
said he had assured Senior Sagasta that he
would reserve his opinion on the general
situation until the chamber was convoked
but that neither directly nor indirectly
would he support the "existing oligarchy,
which is the cause of all Spain's misfor-
tunes"
This evening the premier conferred with
General Weyler. Marshal Primo de Ribera,
Senor Gamazo, minister of public instruc-
tion and public works, and Senior Romero
Giron. minister of the colonies.
The Liberal T110darata Ran,-bi;oo, a.,
publishes an interview with Marshal Mar
tinez de Campos, who is quoted as saying:
Il openly favor peace. Everything that has
happened in this war could have been fore
seen, but the most pessimistic could never
have imagined that our misfortunes would
be so great-the destruction of Montejo's
and Cervera's squadrons, the surrender of
Santiago and the rapid and unresisted oc
cupation of Porte Rico. No one could have
imagined it. even taking into consideration
the superiority OF the United States
Neither the present government nor any
other can change our situation. 1t would be
madness to think of rejecting President Nc
kinley's conditions. The Liberal party can
bring about peace, but Sagasta should not
be asked to sign 1t. Such course would
net be prudent. and another Liberal Cab
met should be constructed"
Marshal Martinez de Campos Ii is pointed
out evidently referred to Senior Gamazo as
the man who should succeed Senior Sagasta
as premier. Senor Gamazo is the present
minister of public instruction His name
has been frequently mentioned recently in
connection with the premiership in the
event of the formation of new Cabinet
AT the Cabinet council this evening Senior
Sagasta recounted to his colleagues what
had been said in the conference with the
various political leaders early in the day.
NO decision was taken. Senior Puigceiver.
minister OF finance, read a proposal to in
crease the note circulation and guarantee of
the Bank of Spain.
The council also considered an official dis
patch from Santiago signed by General
Toral. saying that owing to the smallness
OF the camp which the Americans had con-
ceded, the absence of tents and the inn
proper food the number of Spanish sick had
increased to 10000. the death rate being from
twelve 10 fourteen daily. The dispatch also
said that the beds now were altogether in
sufficient for so large a number of sick SOL
diers. and that their transportation home
ought to commence immediately General
ToEal informs the government that the
wound OF General Linares had not developed
any complications. but was causing him
great pain.
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