Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-12-03

tlement. The American commissioners
will hasten matters with view to hav
ing the treaty signed within ten DAYS
or so and of sailing for New York De-
cember II. Judge Day said Monday
evening: "We have done the only thing
possible regarding the Philippines. Our
opportunity of giving them up was lost
when Admiral Dewey did not weigh an
chor and sail away.
Is Quite bitter.
The leading article in the Temps, a
column long, is devoted to severe ar
raignment of the American attitude to-
ward Spain, in which America is made
to appear as "A merciless conqueror i'm.
posing Draconian conditions on a help
less foe and "eXacting the signature of
treaty at the point of the bayonet."
The Temps adds: The Spanish COM
missioners should, in submitting, pro-
test TO the civilized world against the
spoliation of the weak by the strong"
After the joint session the Spaniards
repaired to their quarters and had an
animated and lengthy session.
Nearly Ended.
Washington, Nov. 29.-It is the i'm
preston at the state department, in the
absence of anything save press reports
of the proceedings at Paris. that the
commissions work is now near an end,
and that about two weeks time will
suffice to close it up. This is based on
the belief that instead of undertaking
to arrange the several matters yet to be
settled IN the treaty of peace general
clause will be placed in the treaty bind
ing each of the parties to begin negotia-
tions in the near future upon the sub
jects. Such clause of necessity must
be very carefully drawn in order to in
sure the United States resumption of
commercial relations with Spain on tair
terms with other nations, though it
cannot go far into details and must be
limited in scope to something like a
general pledge to yield to the United
States favorable conditions. 1t was said
at the state department that the next
step in order will be to begin negotia-
tions for the acquisition of Ualan, in the
Caroline islands, for a cable station
This is not to be made the subject of a
demand upon Spain, but it will be an
offer in all sincerity to purchase the
island at fair price. 1t is not in con-
temptation to take all of the Caroline
group.
1t is believed that the definition of
the limits of the Philippine group in
the American demands was as follows:
From degrees 80 minutes north lati-
tude to 10 degrees 3s minutes north
latitude and from 1T degrees east
longitude to 1876 degrees east longi-
tude, thus covering about 1000 miles
north and south and GOO miles east and
west.
ouiet In Madrid.
Madrid. Nov. 29.-The city is calm.
There have been no disturbances re-
sulting from the announcement of
| Spain's acceptance of the terms of the
Americans. The papers, however, pub
lish gloomy articles, sadly reminding
the country that the day is one long to
be remembered as marking 'the clos
ing scene of a glorious colonial his
tory" All agree that the government
has adopted the only possible policy,
though much bitterness is displayed to-
ward the United States.
Former Relations to BE Resumed.
London, Nov. 29.-The Paris corre-
spondent of the Standard says: 1t is
probable that the former commercial
relations between Spain and the United
States will be restored without great
modification. If a new commercial
treaty is required, its negotiation will
be left for a new commission as the
present American commissioners do not
possess the necessary documents and
information.
VIII Not Sell CaroIineA.
London. Nov. 29.-The Paris CORE
srondent of the Times, NJ. De Blowitz
says he believes Spain will decline tc
sell the Carolines.