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The Portland daily press., 1898-07-29
THE TALK At MADRID.
And The London Comments on the
Negotiations.

London, July ga special despatch
from Madrid says:
The government does not conceal that
it hesitated for some days to go beyond
an unofficial exploration at Warrington
because the diplomatic agents employed
to make the soundings gave conflicting
accounts of President McKinley's dispo-
sition. One reported him as eager to-
terminate the war on moderate CON-
conditions would be imposed, SO much
so, that the Madrid government thought
it useless to sue officially.
When, however, it was seen that the
American war preparations continued,
Duke Almodovar de Rio, the minister OF
foreign affairs, was instructed TO send the
note. The cabinet met Wednesday even
ing to deliberate as to the best means and
channels of negotiations.
Paris and London were both discussed.
No decision was arrived at, but a
majority favored sending Senior Moret,
former minister of the colonies, on
special mission to London to negotiate
the treaty of peace with Ambassador
Hay. Official feeling favors direct nego-
tiations without interference from out
siders, even with regard to the Philip
pines. There is little doubt that If Presi-
dent McKinley's reply proves an accepta-
Bile basis, the negotiations will not be
delayed, sinceE Spain, for many reasons.
is desiloas of a speedy settlement and not
least SO because at the present moment
public opinion is calm.
After today's cabinet council Senior
Sagasta said he had grounds for hoping
that an understanding might be arrived
at, but he could say nothing definite.
Duke Almodovar said the European
cabinets had been informed Of the step
spain had taken, but not as to the text
of the note sent to President Mckinley.
The cabinet council will not meet again
until Friday evening, by which time
President McKinley's reply is expected.
London, July 29.-The Berlin CORE
spondent Of the Times says:
'tThe terms of peace which America
imposes occasions much surprise here,
as much too hard"
;. The National Gazette of Berlin remarks
that the United States has not won u
victory signal enough to warrant such
hard terms and expresses the opinion that
the prospects of peace are in consequence,
gloomy.
London, July 29.-The Times, COM
menting editorially upon the suggestion
of the Berlin National Gazette that the
United States have not won victory
signal enough to warrant the hal terms
The Portland daily press., 1898-07-29
DEWEYs ADVICE.
1t Is Said the President Wants to Have
1t.

Washington, July 2s.-The President
yesterday cent a long dispatch to Admiral
Dewey asking him to give his views as
to the val.e of the Philippine Islands
to the United States what portion, if
any, should be retained for naval and
strategical purposes, the prospects Of the
insurgents being able to establish and
maintain stable government, and his
general views on the situation.
1t is understood the President will be
guided largely by Admiral Dewey IS
views. The President has the greatest
confidence in the admiral's sound judg-
ment, as he has shown himself to be not
only great naval commander, but a
man of such conspicuous tact and diplo-
matio ability that the President feels he
is safe counselor and the country will
accept his adv ice without question and
follow his cou nsel.
According to the most conservative cal
culations that can be made by the war
department authorities, Major General
Merritt has reached Manila. A cable
dispatch to this effect is expected today.
Gen. Merritt left San Francisco four
weeks yesterday on the fast steamer New
port. After recoaling at Honolulu he
expected to continue with all speed to
Manila.
Officials of the administration are of
the opinion that Admiral Dewey will
demand the surrender of Manila shortly
after the arrival Of Gen. Merritt. In fact,
the city may already be under the govern
orship of Gen. Merritt. This has been
reported in Madrid.
The Portland daily press., 1898-07-29

they would impose, says: "This sugges-
tion from would-be friends of Spain mere
ly, shows that these critics entirely fail to
grasp the military significance of Ameri-
cas- sea power. Only by prompt and
straightforward dealings with President
Mckinley con Spain hope to prevent the
fritiori of American imperial policy in
the Pacific, the advantages. OF which
even peace loving. moderate Americans
cannot Ignore
The Madrid correspondent OF the Daily
Mail remsrking the feeling of satisfac-
tion and relief the peace overtures have
produced says: ''there is little proba-
bility of popular discomfort and none at
all if Spain is allowed to retain the Phil
ippines and is not compelled to pay in
demnity. The attitude of the people
makes the chances of Don Carlos small.
Moreover, the Carllsts are said to disa-
gree about the advisability of rising.
Nevertheless, it is feared that Don Carlos
will insist upon it.
The Portland daily press., 1898-07-29
THE PACIFIC GABLE.

San Francisco, July 2s.-The Evening
Post in an article says that the United
States will soon be connected by cable
with her newly acquired Pacific posses.
sions and the cable will connect the
United States from this city with Hawaii,
the Ladrones, the Philippines and Hong
Kong. The paper .ays that most of the
surveys have been made, the contract for
the laying of the cable has already been
let and according to the terms of the con-
tract the work must be completed within
six months. Only July 20 the executive
council of the Hawaiian government
signed contract with the Pacific Gable
company to lay q cable between the
United States, Hawaii, Japan, China
and the Philippine islands, the contract
being for period of twenty years. The
Pacific Cable company according to the
Post is capitalized for 500, 600, 900. The
directors include Admiral John Ir vine,
j. Pierpont Morgan and J.Kennedy Tod.
The Portland daily press., 1898-07-29
WASHINGTON Is AWAKE,
Is Not Intended 10 Allow Spain to
+. .s.d, Have Her Own Way.

g. Washington, July 2s.-It has been sug-
gested in some quarters that Spain has
been disingenuous in making the advance
of lost Tuesday, and that her real pur-
pose was to develop the position of the
United States respecting the Philippines,
hoping in this way to secure the active
support of some European powers that
have so far held aloof from her.
While this belief is not seriously enter
tained at the state department., the
government, without regard to its sound
ness, will proceed in a plain, straight
forward way to let Spain know what is
expected of her if she desires peace. 1t is
not likely that the European powers
could profit Improperly by learning what
the intentions of tho United States are,5
but at any rate it is felt to be due to the
world at large, and in the interest OF fai :
dealings in international matters, that
our statement should be made.
1t must be confessed that little hope is
entertained that Spain will at once accept
the terms proposed. On the contrary a
wave of popular indignation is expected
to sweep over the peninsula upon the
announcement of the conditions that will
cause the Spanish government to drop the
negotiations and sullenly fight on. II
there were any chance to procrastinate
to secure an armistice without commit
| ting themselves, in fact. to adopt any
course that would postpone the evil
day of settlement, the Sagasta ministry
undoubtedly would turn quickly toward
| it. But from that point of view, their
case is hopeless. Meeting the Spanish
overture With frankness, the United
States will demand that it should be
treated in the same spirit. If a disposi-
tion is shown to parley at length this
will not be encouraged. If there must be
talk instead of action upon the United
States proposal, the discussion may pro-
ceed, but absolutely without in any way
| retard1ng military or naval operations
The present disposition of our govelu-
ment Is to demand no money indemnity
from Spain, although it might fairly be
questioned whether the small proposed
territorial acquisition of Porto Rico and
couple of coaling stations is anything
like an adequate recompense for the half
billion dollars expense the war has i'm
posed.
The Portland daily press., 1898-07-29
AT GUANTANAMO.
The Spanish Troops Didn't Surrender Any
Too Soon.

Santiago de Cuba, July 27.-7.15 p. m.
Lieut.. Col. Resell, who, after taking
confirmation of the instructions to sur
render from General Toral to General
Pareja, military governor OF Guantana-
mo, returned here this afternoon. said to
an Associated Press correspondent, that
the first intimation that Guantanamo
had of thu surrender of Santiago and the
terms thereof, was on July 90 when Rear
Admiral Sampson sent letter to General
Pareja asking what number of rations
should be sent to his garrison. as they
had been surrendered on the 18th.
General Pareja, being ignorant of the
surrender. refused to credit the message
and accept ratfons, answering Admiral
Sampson to that effect. Admiral Samp-
] son then sent copy of the. terms of the
surrender, whereupon General Pareja de-
cided to inquire of General Toral at
Santiago, whether the news was true and
Lieut.. Col. Resell was appointed to come
here. He returned with the confirmation
and the surrender of Guantanamo took
place yesterday.
Colonel Rosell says the condition of
Guantanamo Is awful and the troops are
literally starving. For the last eight days
they have had no food. On mounting
guard the soldiers were obliged to sit, be-
ing too weak to stand, and it was i'm
possible to make them build trenchse, as
they fell from exhaustion. There are 2O0(
sick in Guantanamo, suffering from
diseases increased by hunger.
The French cruiser Rtgault DC
Genouilly, was refused permission by Ad'
| miral Sampson to land grain and pro-
The Portland daily press., 1898-07-29
A NON-COMMITTAL ANSWER.

London, July 2s.-Replying in the
house of commons today to Sir Charles
Dixie, who asked what answer the
French commodore gave to the British
protest against the tearing down Of huts
at Flat Bay, N. f., by the crews of war
ships for illicitly packing Holsters, the
secretary of state for the colonies, Mr..
Joseph Chamberlain, said the commodore
had not admitted it was an infringement
of the treaty OF Utrecht Her Majesty 8
government, MIR. Chamberlain added,
was considering the appointment of a
commission to inquire into the shore
question.
The Portland daily press., 1898-07-29
Her PROTEST.
Spain Talks Nonsense About
the Terms Of Peace.

London, July 2s.-The Madrid corre-
spondent of the Daily Mail, says:
''Spain will probably protest against an
attack upon Porto Rico after the Wash
ington cabinet had officially received
Spanish overtures for peace. Should a
circular note on this subject be sent the
powers, it will contain the exact dates of
the Spanish commune ations, making it
clear that the United States deferred its
answer in order to be able to date this
after the American forces had gained a
footing in Porto Rico. Senior Sagasta said
today:
"We resolved on peace many days ago
and made known our resolutions to the
United States government. I regard as
null and void and as destitute of good
faith, everything the Americans have
done since, and l am ready to protest
against it formally"
An official dispatch from Porto Rico,
says: son Tuesday the Americans ad
vanced in the direction of Yauce, fighting
most of the way. Seven hundred Spanish
regulars and volunteers encountered them
and Encouragement ensued, which lasted
the whole night and only ceased with the
dawn on the following day. The Amsri-
cans were obliged to withdraw to the
coast "
The Portland daily press., 1898-07-29
Our TERMS,
Whst the Government viii
Ask Of Spain.

Washington, July 2S.-The terms which
the United States government will fnd
acceptable as a basis of peace are being
reduced to form by Secretary Day, the
President having reached conclusion on
their outlines These terms were the
formal subject of discussion today in
off cial circles. II the Presidents purpose
was to secure free expression of public
opinion on this subject, he has been
gratified at the responses made through
the newspapers and in the exhibition Of
interest by government officials in the
complex problem now presented.
Although it was stated yesterday that
no announcement Of the position assumed
by the United States in this matter would
be forthcoming before it had been formal,
ly discussed in the cabinet tomorrow,
there Is the best reason to believe that
after the few conferences the President
has had individually with the members Of
his cabinet, he has already made up his
own mind and that Secretary Day has
even now practically reduced to form the
reply that the United States government
will make to the Spanish government S
overtures through Ambassador Cambon.
On the main points of the terms of
peace, the administration position was
SO we'll defined and stated by the Asso-
ciated Press yesterday that there is little
left to conjecture. About the only point
that seems to be open to an amendment
Of an extensive character is the disposition
of the Philippines. While the administers
tion has not failed to take notice of the
extent of the demand for their acquisition
by the United States as exhibited in GER
tain sections of the country. 1t can be
stated that the conclusion has been
reached to abide by the first decision on
this point, namely, to relinquish the
islands, retaining coaling station there
surrounded by sufficient zone of land to
make ii self supporting. This decision it
is possible, though not probable, may be
changed before tie cabinet disposes of the
matter tomorrowfas strong influences are
at work to induce the President to insist
unon the substitution of at least an indie
pendent government over the Philippines
for Spanish rule. If this point shall be
difficult of settlement, the answer tc
Spain may have to wait until another
cabinet meeting on Tuesday.
The report from Madrid towards the
close of the day that the newspapers there
had given their approval to the terms OF
peace described by the President went far
towards relieving certain feeling OF dis
couragement that was manifested at the
opening of the day for it was patent thal
members of the administration appre'
nended rejection of our demands by
spain at the beginning. If. however, II
shall appear that this Madrid statement
Is we'll founded and that the Madrid
papers fairly reflect the views of the mass
OF the Spanish people, then 1t seems
probable that the difficulties that will lie
before the administration in accomplish
Ing peace would be rather internal than
The Portland daily press., 1898-07-29
GOING TO JOIN NILES.
Gen. Brooke and Ills Expedition
Getting Started.

Newport News, Va, July as.-The
transport steamships St. Louis and
Massachusetts, with General Brooke,
started for Porto Rico at 80 p. m. Othe
transports will follow at once.
The first Kenucky regiment, vanguard
of the third brigade, first division, first
army corps, in command of General Fred
Grant, which is to make up the second
Porto Rican expedition arrived here from
Chickamauga today. General Grant ar
rived on the last train with his staff.
With the exception of the fourth Ohio
regiment, the second brigade of the first
army corps, in command of Brigadier
General Haines, sailed for Porto Kico
this afternoon at four O'Clock. General
Haines and his staff and the fourth Ohio
regiment are on the auxiliary cruiser ST.
Paul and it is not likely that this will
leave Old Point before daylight toner
row, as there is yet a large quantity of
supplies to be loaded. The transports that
got off are the City of Washington.
Massachusetts, Seneca and Roumanian
and the auxiliary cruiser st. Louis. The
expedition was divided as follows:
On the Massachusetts-A sig.
nal corps, Hunters corps, troop A and
G, New York cavalry, and the city troop
Of Philadelphia, including S05 men, S3
officers, 454 horses, 426 mules, besides the
wagons.
st. Louis-Thir Illinois regiment, Col
Bennett and staff.
Roumanian-Fou batteries Of light ar
tillery, A of Missouri, A of Illinois, of
Pennsylvania and the 9th Indiana bat
terry. On this transport there are 10
cfficers 700 men, 3l9 horses, and 70 mules.
City of Washington-A detachment Of
the fourth Pennsylvania regiment of %
officers and 6l2 men.
Seneca-A detachment of the 4th
Pennsylvania, consisting of "a officers and
Gil men.
The Portland daily press., 1898-07-29
SKATERS ARMY.
Preparations for Moving Il to
the Shores Of Long
Island Sound.

Washington, July 2s. Secretary Alger
is deeply concerned over the welfare of
the gallant troops under Gen. Shafter' s
command now encamped on the out
skirts Of Santiago. The health report
shows surprisingly large number OF
cases of sickness, but army surgeons
authorize the statement that these figures
are misleading in certain sense and
that the situation may not be nearly as
bad as they would seem to indicate.
The slightest ailment Of the most tenn
porary nnture sufiices to place soldier &
name on the sick reports, which in their
present shape would not distinguish be-
tween such case and one Of mortal ill
ness. The inference Is that many of
these cases in Gen. Skaters camp are of
q trivial nature, but go to swell its grand
total Of sick and wounded. Notwith-
standing this mitigating fact, Secretary
Alger is going to remove the soldiers at
the very earliest opportunity to more
healthful cline. The surgeon general,
under the direction of the secretary, "a few
days ago inspected tract of land ad-
joining Montauk Point, L. L., belonging
to the Long Island railroad company,
which road offered to the government as
suitable for large encampment. The
tract is three miles square. The necessary
orders to equip this as camping ground
will go forward Immediately and every
advantage will be taken Of the experience
gained in the formation Of the camps at
Chiokamauga and Camp Alger to make
the conditions as comfortable as possible
for the battle SCARED veterans of Shafter' 8
army. The time for their removal IS left
to Gen. Shafter, the only limitation
placed upon him being that he shall not
delay the homeward sailing of his troops
beyond the moment when 1t shall be safe
for them to leave Santiago, having re-
gard to the fever conditions. Meanwhile,
details are being made Of troops to supply
the force that shall garrison Santiago so
long as it shall be found necessary to
continue troops there. This force will be
made up almost entirely of immunes.
The Portland daily press., 1898-07-29
The GROWING GRIEF OF GARCIA.
The Cuban Leaders Chief of Staff Talks
Of His Regret aud Disappointment.

Santiago, July 27.-General Castillo,
the chief of staff of General Garcia, thus
views the situation:
Speaking of Cuba for the Cubans,
can only express the deepest regret and
disappointment at the position we lind
ourselves in today, subject to the greatest
humiliation instead of being treated as
allies; shut out from entering our own
territory; forbidden to enjoy the fruits OF
victory we helped win; not consulted In
any way.
"It was thought sufficie MT to inform us
verbally. 1t was more expedient for us to
stay out, on account of the Spanish resi-
dents, and this, after distinct statements
made to Garcia by General Shafter, IN
my presence, at Baiquiri, that the Ameri-
can and Cuban troops should jointly oc-
cupy Santiago, both flags floating over
the town. Even private citizens among
the Cubans were forbidden to hoist
Cuban flag over their dwellings. What
inspired the American commander we
caunot say, but We have D,ost gloomy
forebodings. We refuse now to enter the
town, even in private capacity, where
the Spaniards, guilty of the grossest op-
preston of Cubans, still hold Office and
where the Spanish uniform is still worn.
General Garcia has retired to Holguin,
to resume his Independent campaign, as
carried on for the last three years. We re-.
fuse further contact at present with the
American army, and will take no
fnrther rations from them. We 60 to the
interior to hold the towns we have taken
ourselves. Our soldiers, diaheartened,
have in many instances left us. Our long
cherished dream. Cuban republic. free,
independent, is apparently again vanish
ing in the dim distance. Our men, un-
pa id in three years, serving entirely for
the love of country. deserve some reward.
We do not want office or positions. We
wish cordial recognition, as brothers 10
arms. on equal terms, but throughout We
were treated with scantest courtesy.
General Garcia was never made aware
of the terms of surrender. or consulted in
regard to negotiations or acts. When the
refugees arrived at Caney, we considered
them as forming the town of Santiago.
General Garcia gave me commission as
Governor, which was confirmed by a
popular VOTE acted as such, regulating
and controlling affairs. issuing orders
and appointing officers. This commission
was not even recognized, and am here,
lying on the outskirts of Santiago, with
one hundred followers, actually pro-
hibited entry. l am no opponent of an
nexation, and firmly believe it will solve
the Cuban problem with the greatest
benefit and to the material advantage Of
the island. but we desire first the estab-
lishnent of our repu blic, the realization
of the object of our long fight, and then
let the will of the liberated people de-
cide.''
The Portland daily press., 1898-07-29
A GREAT QUESTION OF TRADE.

London, July 29-The Times publishes
an article this morning from the per. OF
benjamin Kidd, author of "Social Evolu-
tion.' which deals in a statistical man,
ner with the immense trade England
and the United States with tropical and
sub-tropical regions.
MIR. Kidd asserts that during the year
1896 this trade amounted in the case OF
England approximately to $3.50, 0c0, wv
and in the case of the United States &c
$3.50, ,000.0 900. He dwells upon the import,
ance of the control over these regions anu
says:
"The present war involves the future
government of two of the richest portions
of these territories and some of the rlches.
on the earth's surface. yet for the mos,
part, they are practically undeveloped anu
largely in state of anarchy or pr1m1tlvss =
savagery, preventing the deyelopment Oh J,
their natural resources Mr. Kldo
thinks the question one of the highesl
Importance to both England and America
The Portland daily press., 1898-07-29
A DISAPPOINTED REGIMENT.

Chickamauga National Park. July 2s.
The 10th Indiana was the only regiment
that left camp today. 1t was 4.l5 p. IN.
when the last section pulled out, carrying
tho Indiana regiment to Newport News.
The Disappointment of the fifth Illinois
in being turned back yesterday after it
had marched to Rossville has so disheart-
ened many of the men that they have no
further ambition for military life. Col.
Culver denies any responsibility for the
orders calling the men back to camp and
claims that he was anxious to go with
the regiment to Porto Rico.
The Portland daily press., 1898-07-29
President Mckinley is Expected to Reply To-
day to the Request of wi. Cambon.

external and will be based upon the
preparation of a treaty that shall secure
the ratification of the United States SEN
ate. 1t may be pointed out that if we are
really as near to peace as many people
suppose. it will become necessary to issue
call for an extra session of the Senate
to act upon the peace treaty with the
promptness that the Importance of the
su bject demands.
The Portland daily press., 1898-07-29
COULD NOT LAND.

Washington, July 2s.-The Conoho, a
vessel with wounded and sick sailors
aboard, arrived at Fort Monroe today.
The authorities did not desire her tc
land. 1t was stated at the war depart.
ment today that all vessls with sick and
wounded would go to New York.
The Portland daily press., 1898-07-29
A PORTO RICAN PROTEST.

London, July 29.-According to o
despatch from Berlin. a newspaper there
processes to know that the Porto Rican
colonial legislature has adopted autonomy
and las resolved to protest against oce e
cupation of the island as violation y. VI
the principles the United States Wen1 W
war to enforce.