Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-12-01

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YSl4glapllc News dtlG Week.
Paris, Nov. 2S.- The joint session of
the peace commissioners was held
this afternoon at 2 O'Clock.
The Spanish commissioners Immediate
ly announced their acceptance Of the
American demand. The two commits
sions were in separate session ali morn
ing. There is no denying that the
whole European continent will bitterly
resent the American acquisition of the
Philippines. This sentiment IS not con-
fiued to the diplomats, bnt here in
Paris the opinion is constantly express
ed in the highest French society.
France has been very inimical to the
United States all through this affair
and has lily concealed her rage at Amer
lean success. 1t will be remem )ered
that when the war first began Americans
We're openly snubbed in Paris, but at
ter American successes, more pOliteness
was shown.
The Spanish acceptance of the terms
has been made verbally. The written
acceptance will be presented later. The
Spanish commissioners said that being
authorized by their government to reply
that American propositions are ina J.
missable on legal principles. but on the
Spanish part all diplomatic resources are
exhausted and the Spanish commission
is how asked to accept or reject the pro
positions. Spain inspired by reasons OF
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The horrors of War resigns herself to the
ed conditions in order to conclude the
treaty of peace.
The American demands included the
acquisition of the Philippines and the
Sulu group for $20.000,O00. 1t is un-
derstood the Americans will purchase
the Caraline group. The question of
the debt OF Cuba was left unsettled I'M
iii the next meeting, which takes place
Wednesday.
Washington on, Nov. 2S.-The German
charge d'Aifairs spent an hour with
Secretary Hay this morning. There is
reticence, but it is believed his visit is
related to Germany's interest in the Su-
lu Islands and it is understood they
claim prior right to them, conte
ing that Spain is under obligation to
let Germany have them if they are ever
let go. This clause seems futile if it
has been made so, declares officials
here, as Spain could make no contract
which could operate against q loss Of
this character. They have been taken
by conquest, and not by contract, uu
less the payment of $40, 100000 should be
construed into purchase, which hard
iy seems probable, as that sum is to pay
LOT certain specific debts incurred in
behalf of the islands.
Paris, Nov. % Editor Stead, who
has just returned from tour of France,
Belgium, Germany, Russia, Austria.
Turkey and Italy, and who bias seen the
highest politicians in each country, said
today: The immense majority of Eu
ropeans are absolutely ignorant of what
has happened. They neither know nor
care what occurs in the other hemis-
phere, but Europeans who read the
Newspapers which form public opinion
are practically unanimous in their posi-
tons which discredit our motives for
war"
Philadelphia, Nov. 2S.-The case of
Quay and the other conspirators in the
misuse of the State funds came up to
day. Attorney Shopley filed deIIurers
to four or five of the Indictments and
made a motion to quash fifty Others.
Havana, NoY. 2S-General BlancO
sailed last night for Spain, his resigna-
tion having been accepted as Cover
nor-General
Paris, Nov. 29.-The secretaries of
the two Peace Commissions began the
joint task this afternoon of formulating
the articles of the peace treaty. The
work is easy and rapid. so far as the re-
liuquishments ana cesslOn referred to in
the protocol are concerned. The terms
of the protocol! will be transferred bOdi-
iy into the treaty. The secretaries,
moreover, will einbody in the tenta-
tive way the articles for discussion on
Wednesday the subjects of religious
freedom in the CarolineS, naval sta.
tOn of the United States in the same
group, a cable landing, and rights at
other points within SPANS jurisdic-
ton; the release OF the insurrectionists
who are prisoners. and the revival of
treaties that were broken by war.
Washington. Nov. 20 - Chairman
Huil, Of the House committee on Militia
:,
his committee early next week to con-
slider bill to increase the regular az
my to one hundred thousand. Mr. Hull
has conferred with Chairman Cannon,
of the appropriation committee. Ow-
ing to the Importance of the army def
cheney bill passing without delay it is
not expected that the army re organic
alton will receive any attention befOr e
some time in January. MI. Hull is in
clined to press his proposed measure,
however. He thinks his bill should be-
come law at an early day.
Boston, Nov. 29.-According TO the
latest information thirty-lina persons
persisted in the storm on the Massachu-
sets coast. 1t is expected that the list
will increase as soon as communication
is opened With few exceptions the en-
tire number are seafarers. Thirty YES
sells are totally wrecked and fifty-two
partially 50 The few vessels driven
ashore are not yet off. There is no news
from the Portland or the revenue cut
ters who are searching for her She was
reported at all anchor outside of the bay {,
but it is now known that she is there.
She had a full complement of officers
and crew with thirty passengers.
Providence, E. l., Nov. 29.-Block Is
md has been heard from and it is a
wreck. the hotels being shattered and
tie vessels torn to pieces III the storm,
rne entire fishing feet of twenty-four
vessels is also tO'al wreck. The three
,uaAted schooner Lexington of MaChias,
Maine, WI lost and the Hartford Dredg
ing Comp ,ny plant was also destroyed
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