Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1898-08-24
THE FAR EAST.
American Position nj Manila IL AZ
tracing Great Attention In Europe.
Terms Of csrsta'a,loa q. Agreed To No
tween Gen. MERRITT anu Gen ssra~.~.
lnciad- cessioo OF the rhn,,,pins
Archipelago "a Uacie sam.


ton In the far east Is attracting great
attention. The Soieii says;
The Americans will quadruple the
value of the Philippines and Manila
viii become the rival OF Hong Kong.
Tho United states win have n pre- pom.
dcrating situation In Chinen, waters.
There Is no market they desire more
eagerly than the Chinese. and though
they have been forcstailed 10y other
powers, they will assurcdly overtakc
their rivals by the rapidity OF thcir
progress in that region aud in the
coming break up OF the Chinese cm-
pirc the United States will not bc con-
tent with the worst fortunes for their
heritage"
The Temps while congratuiating
France upon the role OF pcaccmalScr.
recognizes the fact that 10 T. not al.
ways good thing TO put finger be-
tween the hammer and the anvil. The
Temps says; THE United States will
not hear word OF intervention aud
France has 40 interests I'M compromis-
Ing herself gratuitousiy with a conn
try evidently destined for n moro act
i've part In great Information al affairs.
IL would be artless TO count overmuch
ON spanish gratitude. Therefore the
French watchword should bc 'messuirs
point dc zclc
LospoN, Aug. i0.--Tho Hong Kong
correspondent OF the Daily Mail says.
The terms OF the capitulation OF
Manila as agreed upon Saturday be-
tween Gen. Jaudepes and Gen. Mer.
rift include the ccssion OF tho Philip
pine archipelago TO tho United states.
AN American naval officer who AR
rived from Manila on the Zafro
tells INC that the Americans
practically walked into Manila
The operations, he says. were con-
fined 20 the Malatc side OF the
city whore tho Spaninrds had a fort
and two lines OF trenches The troop,
wadod through the Malate river aud
walked mp the beach MS though going
10 lunch, meeting practically no oppo-
sition.
II learn that when Gen. Merit,
went ashore after the eapitulation OF
Manila he experienced some difficulty
In finding Gen. Jaudcncs, who ulti.
mnteiy was found in church among
crowds OF women and children."
LosDoN, Aug. 10. The Vienna cor.
respondent OF the Times says.
The development of the Philippines
question viii Toe watched here with
Scenest interest Circumstances an
pear 20 point TO the retention OF the
islands by America The fact that
senator Davis, who Is "A public advo-
cate OF complete annexation. and Sec
rotary Of state. "A supporter OF the
Hawaiian policy. are appointed com
missioners Is regarded as indicat-
ing that President Mckinley favors
their retention. IL - acknowledged
that President Mckinley has hitherto
manifested exceptional diplomatic
tact ia his treatment both OF the Span
ism government and Of public opinion
In the United States lie conducted
negotiations with such foresight and
consideration that the Madrid cabinet
has been able gradually 20 accustom the
population To the inevitable sacrifices
imposed by the outcosle OF the war.
For this reason the mere fact that
absolute cession Of the Philippines
was not expressly stated In the pro-
tocoi by no means should bo regarded
a. excluding that possibility Of az
least some approximating 20 the grow.
ing demands OF the American people.
The prospect Of partition OF China
Il Iff-of. y. 49,, H.. 49,. t..4.......
American people. The United states
are deeply interested from a com
mercial aud Industrial standpoint
in the future OF East Asin. They have
the most favorable geographical situa.
ton Of ali the great manufacturing
countries, competing there. and it is
argued that such an cnferprising,
energetic people viii not willingly
forego the present opportunity Of
securing n footing IN those seas
which will enable them - estab-
iisb large merchnnfile eInDoriums
similar 20 those already possessed
by the English on the mainland and
which other states are about 10 found.
This consideration is expected to have
weight in the final decision Of the Phil.
lppinc question.
There Is suspicion here that the
meeting Of the peace commission 3D.
Paris was Intentionally delayed b. en-.
able the preparations and FORMATION Of
public opinion 90 spain 20 accept. and
America 70 sanction Americas new
coionizing rolo in Is full extent
The papers generally expect the
russians attitude will prove on im.
portant factor ga the situation
The Admiral Desey raunched.
PMLkDELrmA. Aug ~ The Al.
mirai Dewey The first u the four