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THE BEGINNING OF THE END OF THE WAR
M Jules Cambon Charged With
Opening Peace Negotiations in Behalf = The
Propositions Are Quite General n

ties might suggest. Neither was there
any suggestion from the Spanish gov
ernment that an armistice be estab-
lished pending the peace negotiations.
1t seemed natural, however. from the
proposition that formal peace negotia-
tions be entered upon: that, pending
their conclusion, a cessation of hostili-
ties would occur.
Owing to the Importance of the COM
nunication, the ambassador adopted
the usual diplomatic procedure of
reading the communication from the
original in French, the translation from
the original being submitted by NJ.
Thibeaut. In the conversation which
followed the reading of the proposition,
neither the president nor the ambassa-
do- entered INTO the question of terms
of peace. The instructions of the am
bassador ha 1 been confined to the one
essential point of opening peace nego-
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Washington, July 26.-The Spanish
government has sued for peace, not di-
rectly through the great powers of Eu-
rope, but by direct appeal to President
Mckinley. The proposition was for
mally submitted to the president at 3
o'clock this afternoon by the French
ambassador, NJ. Jules Cambon, who has
received instructions from the foreign
office at Paris to deliver to the United
States government the tender Of peace
formulated by the Spanish cabinet. At
the conclusion of the conference be-
tween the president and the French am
bassador the following official state
ment was issued from the white house:
The French ambassador on behalf of
the government of Spain and by direc-
ton of the Spanish minister of foreign
affairs presented to the president this
afternoon, at the white house, a mes
sage from the Spanish government,
looking to the termination of the war
and the settlement of terms of peace"
This was the only official statement
made public, but it suffices to put at
rest all conjecture and to make it clear
and definite that at last Spain had
taken the initiative toward peace. AL
though peace rumors have been current
almost daily here since the war began.
not one of them had the shadow of
foundation, and until the French am
bassador received instructions from
Paris late last night, no overtures of
any kind had been received. Shortly
before midnight last night a dispatch
to the French embassy made it known
to the embassy that the ambassador
would be charged with the important
mission of opening peace negotiations
in behalf of Spain.
The complete instructions. including
an official letter from Duke Almodovar
Rio, were received this morning. There
upon NJ. Thiebeaut, first secretary of
the embassy, called at the state de-
partment and asked that an hour be
appointed for a call by Ambassador
Cambon on the president. The purpose
of the call was not stated. 1t was ar
ranged at the white house that the call
should be made at o'clock. NJ. Cam
bon first went TO the state department.
where he was Joined by Secretary Day,
and they then proceeded together to the
white house. The call lasted about half
an hour, and after the first formalities
had been executed by NJ. Cambon, the
talk became general and quite infor-
NAL The president, the ambassador
and the secretary of state discussed the
outlook for a conclusion of hostilities.
The proposition submitted by the am
bassador acting for the Spanish gov
ernment was quite general in terms,
and was confined to the one essential
point of an earnest plea that negotia-
tions be opened for the purpose of ter
minating the war and arriving at terms
of peace. The communication of the
Spanish government did not suggest
any specific terms of peace, nor was
any reference made to Cuba. the Phil
ippines, Porto Rico or other Spanish
possessions. The evident purpose Of
the Madrid authorities was TO first
learn whether the United States would
treat on the subject of peace, and after
to take up such terms as the two par
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tie ations, an1 IL was evident that the
president desired to consider the propo-
sition at this moment before giving any
definite reply. 1t was finally determined
that the president would consult the
members Of his cabinet concerning the
proposition, and that after a decision
had been arrived at NJ. Cambon would
then be invited to the white house for
a further conference, and for a final
answer from the United States govern
ment. Before the call closed a brief Of
fetal memorandum was agreed upon,
in order to set at rest misleading con-
lecture and to give to the public infor-
ma ton on a subject which had ad-
-vanced beyond the point where diplo-
ma tic reserve was essential
When the president will submit the
Spanish proposition to the cabinet has
not yet been announced. The call of
the ambass ador was two hours after
the cabinet meeting Of to-day had
closed. and there will not be another
regular cabinet meeting until Friday.
1t is generally understood. however.
that a special cabinet meeting Will be
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In Command of the Army of Invasion.

probably Porto Rico. The Spanish de-
sire is apparently very strong for the
retention Of the Philippines. although
there IS little doubt that coaling sta
tions there and at other points would
be conceded. The matter Of war indem-
nifty is for future consideration. although
there does not appear to be a disposition
among the officials here to pile up
heavy war indemnity against Spain in
her present helpless condition.
The news Of the landing Of General
Miles at GuanIca, on the southwest
shore Of Porto Rico. came as genuine
surprise TO the war department. It had
all been carefully planned that he was
to make his landing at another point as
remote as possible from the place where
he actually landed. so there was little
wonder that the officials received the
first news Of the landing with incred-
uHty and even went to the length Of
supposing that the story had been put
afIoat in order TO distract attention from
the point which had been selected.
The result has been to perpIex the
department officials deeply and to con-
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Seattle. Wash. July 2s.-Prospeetors ar
irving here to-day from Copper river tell
a story of the pitiable condition of two
men from Los Angeles Cal. who got
over the glacier almost ar the expense OF
their lives McClaren, one Of the two.
owns a small orange orchard near Los
Angeles. The other. Brown. is colored
man. who ran small grocery store in
Los Angeles. The suffering and hardships
they endured left them In extreme misery
and they begged. with tears in their eyes.
TO be shot. Kind-hearted prospectors Of
fered 10 carry them into Port valdes. but
whenever a hand was laid on them they
would cry from pain.
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and in the evening the president was
Joined by Secretaries Bliss and Wilson
and Postmaster General Smith. There
was no cabinet meeting in the ordinary
sense. but these talks with individual
members served about the same purpose
as "A formal meeting. II was understood
the president would be prepared 70 give
an answer within the next few days
and certainly before the next regular
cabinet day. on Friday. No intimation
came from any official source as to the
probable character Of the answer
There were strong intimations. however.
that there would be no acceptance
which would imply the stopping of the
war when the American arms We're add
ing victories on victories. to embark on
a vague diplomatic negotiation.
In case the peace negotiations are
opened the means by which they will be
carried on are not determined. nor have
they been officially considered II is
understood. however. that one means
likely 10 be proposed is to authorize
direct negotiations between Spain and
Continued on Page ThreeJ
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IT IS CLOSE TO PONCE
A Fine Military Road Leads to
San Juan.
1T MAKES A FINE BASE

on the Gloucester. Started
the Fighting-The Fort Established on
Shore Named After the Gallant Com
mander - The Spanish Flag Hauled
Down and the Stars and Stripes Flung
to the Breeze - The Colt Gun Did
Great Work in Dropping the Dons.
The Town Was at First Spared on
Account of the Women and Children.
Troops Are Anxious for Action.
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THE ONE ESSENTIAL POINT

An Earnest Plea Made That the War Be
Terminated - No Specific Terms of
Peace Are Suggested-No Reference
Made to Cuba. the Philippines or Porto
Rico-There Is No Request Made for
an Armistice-The Spanish Proposi-
ton Will Be Submitted to a Special
Session of the Cabinet - Spain Has
Reached a Realization OF Her Hope
less Situation.
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sailed fnr Alaska.

Seattle. Wash. July S-The steamer
Roanoke sailed to-day for ST. Nichaels.
Alaska. She carried Is passengers and 10
tons OF freight. including 5000 gallons Of
whiskey. for Dawson. Among her p2ssen-
gers were q. l.. NaWter. who l. 10 bs
deputy United States marshal al St Nil
chaels: William Gauntlet. deputy custom
collector at Unalasks. and J. {. Wright.
receiver for the United States land once
at Nulate.
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Continued on Page ThreeJ
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Landed successfully.

Port Guainca. Island OF Porto Rico.
July 25. p. m, via Island of St
Thomas. July 26. morning.-The United
States military expedition which left
Guantanamo on Thursday, landed here
successfully to-day after a skirnlish
with the Spanish troops. No Americans
were killed..
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-27
Hampden-sidney Notes.

HAMPDEN- SIDNEY, VA. July 25.-
(special.)-Re w. w. Elwang, of Orlap-
do. Fla, who has lately been appointed
chaplain. with the rank of major. of the
Florida Regiment, arrived here last week
on n flying visit 10 Mrs Elwang, who,
with her little daughter. Is the guest OF
her father, Rev. Dr. c. c. Hersman.
Mr.. Elwang Is minister OF fine ability
and scholarship, and preacher OF power
and will. no doubt, do fine work In the
army. lie leaves TO join his regiment to-
morrow.
Rev. X. b. Eggieston. Of Portsmouth.
is on visit 10 HIS mother, Mrs. Nj. O..
Eggleston, who has lately occupied the
Stewards Hall OF the college, where she
will take ooarders and keep house or
private entertainment.
A. II. Dickinson, Esq. OF the Richmond
Bar, and c. II. Mcllwaine, Esq, and
family. of Knoxville, Tenn, have received
warm greeting from their friends ~
Hampden- Sidney and the neighborhood.
Both are graduates, Of the college. and
have warm attachments to the place.
Much anxiety has been felt here latter
w on account Of the reported condition
of Rev. DR.. NJ. ID. Hoge, at the White
Sulphur Springs. but the tidings In the
Dispatch Of Friday last were so encour-
aging as to excite the hope Of his speedy
and full restoration to health No citizen
of Virginia has a warmer place In the
hearts of the people here.
The family OF NJ. NJ. Martin, Esq. OF
Richmond, now residing at Snthville.
will remove to Hampden-Sidney this fall
and occupy the residence in which Rev.
DR.. Yersman now lives. This will be
quite an acquisition TO "The HILL" and
it is reported that other families are in
treaty for residences TO be vacated by
the seminary professors. Mr. Martin ex-
poets TO enter two sons in the college.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-27
New York Journal.)

The landing of the United States forces
under the command Of General Miles on
the coast of Porto Rico yesterday marks
the third decisive step of the war.
These steps have not been taken as the
nation anticipated. They have been die
tated by the shrewdest understanding
~ existing conditions. by the most con-
summate adaptation OF strategy to the
enemys weakness.
Nine months ago Habana seemed the
Arst point for American assault. Until
within a few days shallow observers oil
che war have described 1t as Spain's
s,solar plexus'' To-day 1t is evident
that the war can be fought out and won
u,,,hout n shot being sent into Habana.
rhe new strategy is Worldwide To re-
a,ce Habana we lay low Manila, Santiago.
and porto Rico. The citadel may Hasn't
Ire Gags arrogantly but we reduce It's
outnosts. break Its lines OF supplies. $50
late n. and wait with the calmest indif-
terence for II to be forced to surrender.
Habana may be ours without the nrins
~ a single gun at It's defences. There
r. more TO strategy than mere bulldog
rushing at the most formidable point IN
sight.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-27
STOCKS BUOYANT.
SPANS PEACE PROPOSITION Az
rEcTs THE LATER DEALINGS.
n ABUNDANCE OF HONEY.
This the Most Potent Element I'm the
ituatfon-wheat Weak and Low
er-Corn and Oats Down-Provi-
sions Collapse, With Wheat.

NEW YORK. July pa concentration
OF causes was responsible for the awaken
ing Of the stock market to-day from the
lcthargy that has held 1t for nearly two
months. The bears had their inning early
in the day. assisted by lower range of
prices for Americans from London. a
subsistence of the peace talk from for
eign bourses. and the decrease OF $4,000
in St. Paul's earnings for the third week
in July, and Of 1880 for the three weeks
Of the month. Rains in the West. which
drove down the price OF wheat and corn.
also served to buoy up the grain-carrying
roads, both North and South. Strength
was also radiated from group Of btu
minous coal roads, including Norfolk and
Western preferred, Chicago. Indianapolis,
and Louisville preferred, Baltimore and
Ohio, and Wheeling and Lake Erie pre-
ferred. The movement in these stocks
served to make rather conspicuous the
quietude of other soft-coal stocks. which
have been assigned an important place
In the pending plan for amalgamation
of the soft-coal interests.
The activity and strength in Sugar were
also dominating influence in the market
accompanied though IL was by all sorts
Of sensational rumors and very obviously
manipulated to squeeze the shorts.
SPANS PEACE PROPOSITION.
Peace rumors were renewed in the late
dealings. and the announcement of the
successful landing of the United states
forces in Porto Rico also added to the
buoyant tendency of the trading, but
the most potent element in the situation
was the growing certainty that an album
dance OF money would continue at the
command of the business of this country
Sterling exchange fell Ia additional In the
actual rates and - in the posted rates
Demand sterling at s4.& "a, is within
1-2c. Of the level at which recent goh
importations have been made. The banks
are gaining from the Sub-Treasury on
account of war expenses. The treasury
has received 100000 from the bond
issue, which includes the subscriptions Tor
$500 or less, without affecting the money
market Call money fell to 1 per cent to-
day.
BOND MARKET.
The pressure of idle money was very
evident in the bond market. seeking all
issues except the class of gilt-edged bonds
which have risen TO practically prohioitiVe
prices. Total sales, S4,3o50O.
United States old As, registered, adj
vanced IA. and the new As (when issued)
declined Is in the bid price.
MONEY AND EXCHANGE
Money on call easy at 1q1 IA per cent;
last loan. IA per cent. Prime mer-
camille paper, f-264 per cent. =.
Sterling exchange weak, with actual
business in bankers bills at &.a S-fa%o
for demand; s4SS 1-2q&.S 81 for SHY
dovs. nosted rates. N.S4 1-2qs5 and $3.50
"a Sc .: commercial bills. s4& l-29SiS5.
silver certificates. So 3-+a59 IL. Bar
silver. 80. Mexican dollars, 10.
Government bonds, firm.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-27
SPAIN SEEKS TO SAVE PORTO RICO.
Our Seizure of Island Posterior to
Peace Negotiations.

MADRID. July 26.-The ministerial lei
Correa. in an important article declaring
that the seizure OF Porto Rico is only an
after-thought on the part of the United
States. says:
ignore the steps Spain has already taken
In favor Of peace. and therefore. In ac-
cordance with the most elementary prin-
ciples OF international law. acts posterior
10 these steps cannot be taken account or
IN treaty negotiations"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-27
NEW YORK PRODUCE MARKET.

NEW YORK, July 26.-Flour-Weak and
54l5c. lower, rejecting the decline in cash
wheat; winter patents, s450gA.6S.
Rye Flour-Weak at S25O@S.
Cornmeal-Steady; yellow western, BIC
Rye-Easy; No. 2, 46c.
Barley-Nominal.
Barley Malt-Dull; western, 57d63c.
Wheat-Spot weak; No. red, 10 l-2u76c.
Options were weak ali day. Aside from
bearish Liverpool cables, selling was
prompted by larger arrivals OF new
wheat. affecting chiefly cash and July, the
latter closing 4c- net lower, and the other
months 1-Sd1 5-sc. lower. July closed
75c. September closed 70 5-sc.; December
closed 70u70 Csc.
Corn-Spot easy; No 2, 80 3-ic. options
opened easy. on reported rains; rallied on
covering, but broke finally with wheat.
and closed lie. lower; May closed
Al 1-2c.; July, SO l-Sc.; September closed
3sT-sc
Oats-spot steady No. 2 oats. Csc, OPP
tions dull and weaker. with corn, closing
LAC. net lower; September. % 6-sc.
Feed-Firm.
Rye Feed-S2. e0Qs2.70.
Beef-Steady; beef hams, ~.
Cut Meats-Steady.
Lard-Weak: western steamed closed at
s5.75; city. s5.3Cqs5.50; July. S72 nominal
ly; refined easier
Pork-Dull.
Butter-Firm; western creamery. 1+lD
1sc.; factory, 1lGls l-2c.; Elgins. lsc.; imi-
tation creamery, l2Ql5c.; State dairy,
u 1915 l-2c.
Cheese-Firm; large white. 1-2c.
Eggs-steady; State and Pennsylvania,
1lnl5c.: western fresh. 14c.
Potatoes-Steady: Jerseys $212 1-2Gf2.25;
Long Island, S2aS.c5.
Petroleum-Steady; refined. New York,
$3.50; Philadelphia and Baltimore. ;625;
do. IN bulk. $40.
Rosin-Quiet.
Turpentine-Quiet at 27 1-4d27 3-4c.
Rice-Steady.
Cabbage-Firm; Long Island, s2sodsi
per hundred.
Freights-Dull.
Cottonseed- Oil--Nominal as to business
and a shade easier. with hog products:
prime crude. 16ql7c.; prime summer yell
low. o 1-2124c.: butter oil. 2sa2sc.
Coffec-Options opened steady at un-
changed prices to 10 points higher. and
showed investment orders not seen for a
long time past. Foreign representatives
also bidding. Market showed firm un-
dertone in the face of discouraging Euro
pean accounts being Influenced by strong
er adyfces from Rio. and disappointing
proportions of Brazilian movement. Close
steady and unchanged to S points higher;
sales. q. $50 bags. including August. $3.50
Is. so: September, $5.55F&5.60. Spot Rio dull:
No. I. invoice. s.; No. Z. jobbing. $780,
Mid quiet; Cordova. $50.
Sussr-Raw firm: fair refining. S1-zc;
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-27
HOBSON IN BOSTON.
Business Connected with Raising of
Spanish Ships.

BOSTON. July 26.-Lieutenant Rich
mond p. Hobson. famous for his connec-
ton with the Merrimac incident at San
tiago, arrived in Boston to-day, on bust
ness connected with the raising of some
of Admiral Cervera's ships. He was ac-
corded an enthusiastic ovation during his
stay here.
OVATION AT MORRISTOwN.
NEW YORK, July 26.-Lieutenant Hob
son arrived from Boston tonight, and i'm.
mediately took q cab for Jersey City, en-
route for Morristown, n. j., to visit his
sister. At Morristown large crowd was
at the depot TO receive him. Fireworks
were set OFF a cannon salute was fired
and bells were rung in his honor.
STORY OF ENGAGEMENT DENIED
KANSAS CITY, MO-, July ga tele-
gram received here to-day from the
mother of Miss Leila Cook positively de-
MES the report Of that young lady's en-
gagement. TO Lieutenant Hobson, United
States navy.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-27
CASUALTIES AT SANTIAGO.
First Full List-killed, 2ff-Wound.
ed. 1.11O-MisSing. 81.

WASHINGTON, July 26.-The first full
and authentic list OF casualties in the bat.
ties before Santiago has been received
from General Shafter by Adjutant-Gene'
raj Corbin.
General Shafter says he reports the
names of killed, wounded. and missing In
action at FL Caney and Santiago.
General Shafter says: 1T Is thought
this list is as nearly correct as It is pos
ibe to make il at this date. 1t may be
subject to a few corrections"
rhe total number of casualties Is LBS.
Recapitulated. the American losses were:
Killed, % officers and POS enlisted men
wounded, 50 officers and 1880 men; miss
ing 81 men.
The missing are supposed TO be dead
as. so far as known. the Spanish forces
took no prisoners.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-27
PEACE QUESTION IN MADRID.
Sagasta Denies Existence of NeGOtl-
Rtions, hut AImadovar de Rio Talks

MADRID via PARIS, July 26.-The gov
eminent denies that the Cabinet council
to-day occupied itself with the question
Of peace, although Senior Gamazo Minis
ter Of Public Instruction and Public
Works. made long speech on the sub
sect. Senior Sagasta denies the existence
Of official peace negotiations, but Duke
Almadovar de Rio, Minister Of Foreign
Affairs, says negotiations of a private
character have been opened. due to pri-
yate initiative.
The council discussed the American
landing in Porto Rico ana It's conse-
Quences Nothing new was announced
with reference to the situation in Cuba
or the Philippines.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-27
RICHMOND TOBACCO MARKET.

Richmond, Va. July g. 1898.
To-day was a quiet one in tobacco cir
cles. This Is midseason. so to speak, or
between times. Wednesday and Thursday
have become the busy days OF the week.
Private sales to-day were light.
United States internal-revenue collec-
lions for the city OF Richmond, Va, to-
day were: Tobacco, s2,oo240; cigars. AOo.52.
Total, 81, 1922.
George A. Haynes reports the sale Of IL
packages on Change.
Stonewall, Shockoe, Crenshaw's, Daven-
ports, Planters and Merchants. Sea-
brooke's, Allegheny, and Old Dominion
warehouses report to-day: Receipts, "a
hogsheads; deliveries, 1S hogsheads.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-27
GERMANY At MANILA.
There Only 90 Protect German In
tereAts. While Anarchy Heigns.

LONDON, July 1.-THE Berlin CORE
spondent OF the Times says:
The Cologne Gazette In an article evil
GENTLY inspired. says IL would be DIFF
hcult 20 claim compensation for the losses
OF German firms at Manila. because,
though Spain is officially mistress OF the
philippines. she has no voice there; but
when settled government has been pro-
Wded for the islands then Germany VIII
raise a claim"
The Gazette says. also. that Germany
mas a feet at Manila for no other pur-
pose than 10 protect German interests
while anarchy reigns.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-27
MARINE INTELLIGENCE.
PORT OF NEWPORT NEWS. JULY o.
(By telegraph.)

PORT OF NEWPORT NEWS. JULY o..
By telegraph)
ARRIVED.
Steamer Ludgate, Pascagoula.
Steamer Yosemite. Hampton Roads.
Schooner Thomas I. Shryock. Baltimore.
SAILED.
steamer Ludgate. Rotterdam.
Barge Moonbeam, New York.
BARGE Western Belle, Bangor.
PORT OF RICHMOND. JULY 20. 1888.
ARRIVED.
Steamer Pocahontas. Graves. Norfolk,
merchandise and passengers: Virginia
Navigation Company.
Schooner Thomas Booze, Day. Phila-
delphla. coal: Richmond Ice Company.
SAILED.
Steamer Winyah, Simmons. Phsladel-
phia. merchandise and passengers; J. w.
McCarrick. agent.
PORT OF WEST POINT. JULY .. 1884
(By telegrsph-)
ARRIVED.
steamship Accomack. thompson. Nor
foik. passengers and general cargo
SAILED.
steamship Accomack. Thompson. Nor
toik. passengers and general cargo