The herald., 1898-11-14
Associated Press Special Wire


PARIS, Nov. 13.-Among onlookers here
the impression exists-though it is not the
result of any official statement-that the
Spanish peace commissioners will not con-
sent to a treaty which the American COM
missioners could sign.
1t seems almost possible also that in the
pitiable pressure to which the Spanish COM
missioners are subjected between their large
creditors who are on the spot watching
them and the stern attitude of the United
States, the Spaniards may abandon their
struggles and leave the two forces to con-
front each other.
1t will not be decided until tomorrow
whether the next joint session is to occur
tomorrow or on Tuesday.
The Spaniards, it has been arranged, will
inform the Americans tomorrow whether
they need the day to prepare their next
memorandum. If they want Monday the
meeting will take place on Tuesday.
Under the rules of procedure adopted at
the conference it is understood that the
deliberations may not be Unexpectedly
concluded by either side.
A VIRTUAL ULTIMATUM
The statement is printed here this evening
that the last memorandum from the Amer
leans is regarded by the Spaniards as a vir-
tual ultimatum, but as a matter of fact the
Americans have not presented an ulti-
matum, save as their treatment of the sub
ject in hand may be unswervable. 1t is
only since Wednesday last that the Span
iards have begun to feel that the Americans
purpose taking over the Philippines and
that, too, without any assumption of Span
ish Indebtedness. AS they are now con-
vinced of this, it may be that Spain's next
presentment in conference will be the SUI
preme rally of her diplomatic argumenta-
tive and tactical forces. 1t may even mark
the conclusion of all she has to say; but if
the rules of procedure are followed, the
Americans would still have another pre-
sentation to. submit
Ever since October l. it has been within
the range of possibilities that at any meet
ing an open rupture might occur, and on
one or two occasions it might have been
easily fact even before the taking ND of
the Philippine question.
The boundaries of the field in which that
question is being worked out are becoming
more apparent and the angle of final set.
tlement cannot be far off. If a treaty is to
result here, it may fairly be expected within
three weeks, although it is not true--as re-
ported from the United States today-that
the Americans have instructions embodying
time limit for the conclusion of the CON
ference.
Judge Day is completely recovered.
A SYNDICATE SCHEME
The Gaulois this morning says:
The acquisition of the Philippines for 25
years by syndicate, from which every
power may eventually acquire them, is a
rumor based upon facts Of which the Gaul-
ois will tomorrow (Nlonday) give details.
Following this lead, the Gaulois and other
papers will tomorrow morning announce the
scheme somewhat on these lines.
A syndicate representing $400, ,000, 900 pro-
poses to take over the commercial resources
and advantages of the Philippines for term
of % years, paying to the dominant power
therein $l25,0O0,0O0 for the privilege. Under
the alleged terms of this scheme, the dom
inant power would administer the political
and military government of the islands at
its own expense, under the apportionment
named, while the syndicate would collect all
customs and other revenues for the term
specified.
The scheme involves giving Spain SIZE. .OOO,-
900 to satisfy any real or imaginary claims
she may make as to the territory. This fea-
ture is said to be based on the assumption
that the United States will be the dominant
power.
The remaining 800, 1000, 600 of this reputed
syndicate would be preserved as its work
ing capital.
The sponsor of the project is Mr.. Young,
said to be son of Brigham Young, and an
attempt is apparently made to create the
impression that the capital OF $400, ,000, 900 is
already underwritten.
1t is thought possible, however, if the al
legged syndicate has an existence, that Amer
leans may have an opportunity given them
to join with it in holdings of large or small
amounts.
Whether it proves veritable or otherwise,
friends Of the United States here are asking
If the announcement of the scheme is not
Intended to embarrass the Americans by an
offer, real or apparent, of $400,000,000 for a
limited time for the use of which the Amer
leans may desire to acquire in perpetuity
for a sum relatively nil.
Non-official Americans in Paris put aside
as unthinkable the assumption that the
United States would farm it's burdens or its
advantages, if any, in the Philippines, which,
If acquired, will be taken over as indem-
nifty attending the discharge of high respon-
-sihilities. In any event, the American corn
missioners will doubtless ask whether the
announcement is timed to serve the ends of
the syndicate or to hinder the efforts. of
Judge Day and his associates to effect an
amcable adjustment of the Philippine
question.
ANXIOUS FOR ACTION