The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1898-08-06
Demands of the United States Are
Agreed to by M. Cambon,
Acting for Spain.
They Are Cabled to Madrid, and
a Reply Is Expected in
a Few Days.
nm Outline Is Secured from
Very High Authority.

Washington. Aug. I'M. Cambon, French
ambassador in Washington, on receiving
President McKinley's reply to the Spanish
note, presented credentials empowering
him to act for Spain in the matter of peace
negotiations, In consequence the terms as
proposed by President Mckinley were dis
cussed at once. and when NJ. Cambon left
the white house terms had practically been
agreed upon. Should Spain ratify NJ, Cam
hons action peace would come at once.
The terms agreed upon are not made pub
lie. From Il high source. however. 1t is
learned that the answerto Spain Is prac-
tically as follows: y
Withdrawal by Spain OF her forces and
sovereignty from Cuba, the United States
TO exercise control until a stable govern
ment can be established.
Withdrawal Of her forces and sovereign
~ from Puerto Rico and the absolute ces-
sion of these and the minor Spanish West
Indies to the United States.
Acqulescence by Spain in the permanent
occupation by the United States of Guam
island, in the Ladrones. already in the pos
session of the United States.
The United States to exercise control over
:he city and bay OF Manila and the imme-
date surrounding territory. including
Cavite, until such time as the commits
sioners appointed respectively by the two
countries determine upon the future dis
position and government of the Philippines
which receives the ratification of the two
governments. the United States neither
waving claim to the whole OF the Philip
pines nor specifying the exact boundary
limit of the territory she desires to hold
permanently.
May End the War.
After strong argument the president and
Secretary Day consented TO a modification
RI ha r
What that modification relates to Is not dis
closed. but II is believed not to apply to the
condition for the absolute independence of
Cuba. the cession of Puerto Rico. or the
granting of adequate coaling stations to
the United States in the Pacific. or to d.
minish in any vital particular the terms on
which peace will be restored The modifica-
ton brought about practical unanimity be-
tween the president and Ambassador Cam
bon. as plenipotentiary for Spain, and the
latter has now transmitted the results of
the conference to Madrid for approval.
which, II given, Will end the war.
Answer Given, to CnmbOn.
The cabinet concluded its labors about
two o'clock and thereupon Ambassador
Cambon, representing the Spanish govern
ment with his secretary, NJ Thiebaul was
granted an audience by the president. who
was, Of course, ccompanied by the sec
rotary OF state. The answer of the United
States to Spain was read in full to Ambas-
sador Cambon, and its meaning discussed
In the fullest manner in an unofficial way.
The interview lasted fully three hours, be-
Ing prolonged by the necessity of constant
translation from French to English and
vice versa.
Did Not Commit Himself.
President Mckinley did not commit him
self In regard to the American policy except
so far as it was outlined in the official note
He did explain, however, that II Spain
agreed to the proposition to give up the
West Indies before entering upon general
peace negotiations 1t would be treated fair
~ in regard to its possessions In the orient.
The president explained TO the French am
bassador what. OF course, he already knew
that there was a difference of opinion
not only In the cabinet but throughout the
United States as to the ACCESSIBILITY OF re-
tanning the Philippines and the other Pa
ci6c groups. The president did not say he
was opposed to their retention. but he went
so far as to explain to Spain that there
would be something to strive for. and that
the concession in regard to Cuba and
Puerto Rico would not be met imme ately
by harsh ultimatum on the part OF the
United States.
spain VIII Gain by Early Peace.
On the contrary, the hope was extended
although no pledges were made, that IL
Spain accepted the inevitable at this time
and yielded possession of Cuba and Puerto
Rico peaceab!y. the saving of expense and
life to the United States which would be
necessary to capture these islands would
of course, be considered by the peace com
missioners as an offset to some of the just
claims of the United States. The presi-
dent pointed out that as this country was
maintaining a large army and navy at
enormous expense II could not consent to
a cessation OF hostilities whether under the
name of an armistice or not until Spain
hAdegreed to retire from the West Indies.
A Gentle Warning.
The president also pointed out in his
quiet but firm manner that IL Spain re-
jected the present offer and forced the
United states to continue It's vast expendi-
ture of men and money II would result
only in adding to the items properly charge
able against the defeated nation. and con-
ditions which the United States would con-
slider reasonable now would be out of the
question before Christmas. The president
explained that In view Of the division of
opinion in this country there was at least
a chance that Spain might retain some OF
her possessions In the Pacific, but IL the
war were continued that chance would dis
appear entirely. and after Watson's arrival
on the other side of the Atlantic the Phil
ippines and adjacent islands would nec-
essarily occupy the position now held by
Cuba and Puerto Rico as territory entirely
outside the pale OF negotiations, while the
Canaries and the Balearic islands would
become debatable ground. as the Philip
pines are to-day.
After the note had been cabled to Madrid
almost all of the members of the cabinet
expressed the opinion In private converse
ton ;hat the Spanish government would
reject the offer made by the
United States This is expected by all OF
them for some reason which they lind II
difficult to explain beyond the constitutional
Of Spa niards to recognize facts )
facts.
1t is believed that II Spain does accept
the terms and. peace commissioners are |
avpointed Gen. Stewart l.. Woodford. our
last minister TO Spain. will be president OF
the commission on the part OF the United |
States.
The persons best informed as to the prob !