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SHERMAN STATES HIS VIEW.
The Ex-Secretary's Idea of What the
President VIII Demand of Spain.

WASHINGTON, D. c., July 27.-Ex-
Secretary of State John Sherman ex-
pressed himself very freely today on
the proposal for peace made today by
Spain through Ambassador Cannbon.
He said:
Il believe that Spain's proposition Is
a bona fide one, and that she is willing
to consent to any reasonable terms.
Spain asks the United States to pr pyse
terms. The United States must, 1t
seems to me, accede to this proposition.
The United States was the aggressor in
the war, and is the victor. 1t is the
make the terms.
II believe that the president will pro-
pose to Spain !:
81. That the Spanish soldiers leave
the Island of Cuba, and that Spain give
up all claim to it.
"2. That Spain give Porto Rico to
the United States.
20. That Spain pay an indemnity to
be decided upon later.
"4. That the United States be given
a coaling station in the Philippines.
These terms 1 believe Spain would
agree to.
"There has been the proposal in many
American newspapers and by many
prominent Americans that America
keep the Philippines as part of the
spoils of war. 1 do not believe that the
sentiment of the United States, if it
could be ascertained accurately, would
favor this, and I do not believe that
the president will demand 1t. 1t has
been the policy of the United States
for long time-always, in fact-not to
acquire outlying territory. do not be
lieve that the American people are yet
willing to give up this policy wholly.
THE requirement of Porto Rico and
the annexation of Hawaii are two long
steps toward the Nicaraguan canal. 1
believe undoubtedly that the canal
should be built Immediately, and that
it Will be within a very few years. This
war has taught the country the lesson
of the Importance Of a waterway from
the Atlantic to the Pacific through the
isthmus. The United States has ac-
uuired all the rights necessary to build
the canal from Costa Rica and Mica
ragua. Congress has once agreed to
build the waterway, and will now I'M
doubtedly do so again."
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upon there will be suspension of hos
tilities pending an agreement upon
the exact terms Of peace.
The Spanish proposition is clothed
with all the solemnity and formality
OF a government act despite the cable
report from Madrid that the peace pro-
posal is Of private" nature. The in
structions to M. Cambon bear the Off
clal signature of Duke Almodevar de
Rio, the Spanish minister Of foreign af-
1alrs, and besides expressing the desire
or the cabinet and government that the
peace negotiations be opened, they are
given the added solemnity of approval
and earnest personal request by Queen
Regent Maria Christina. The instruc-
lions bear the date of Madrid, July rs.
These formalities dismiss all question
In the minds of officials here as to the
regularity Of the Spanish proposition
as expressive of the wishes Of the gov
eminent of Spain. Aside from this, M.
CANNON is too much of veteran in
diplomacy to have embarked on any
private overtures towards peace.
Since the conference between the
president and NJ Cambon both the
French government and the Spanish
government have been fully app:ised OF
the action taken at Washington, and it
IS not improbable that Spain, within
the next two or thre days, viii take an
other important step forward by volun-
tarily suggesting what terms of peace
she will regard as consistent. Those,
of course, will be initiatory, and will be
designed as sort of opening wedge
toward bringing the two governments
together on the final peace conditions.
From the standpoint of the United
States it is for Spain to make the first
definite tender of peace, as she is the
most interested in terminating the war.
1t will then be for the United States to
say how far the terms are acceptable,
and perhaps to suggest counter terms.
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Not since the Hill celebration has
there been such a holiday held in this
state Of Minnesota as that of yester-
day. when the people of the entire
commonwealth Joined with ST. Paul in
laying the corner stone of the new
capitol. The fact is-one might as O
citizen Of the state really feel asham-
ed Of 1.-THE laying of the corner stone
was merely an incident In a day that
was full Of enjoyment. OF course, the
corner stone was the thing. 1t was a
magnificent and impressive spectacle
that was afforded the people of look
ing on while the eminent men Of the
state were engaged in the solemn GER
emory of making history for future
generations. But when the tired and
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happy people think of it this morning
1t will not be the ceremonial that will
linger in the memory The day was
set apart for a joyous observance Of
an event that the people of the state
wanted to observe. 1t may be fairly
said that st. Paul did it's level best TO
make the day memorable. and that it
succeeded beyond all expectations.
In looking back over the day it is
difficult to think Of the features that
were most commendable. The one
thing that stood out was the fact that
the city had undertaken to entertain
the state, and did it handsomely.
The city was en- fete. There was
nothing to detract from the holiday air
that pervaded every quarter of the
town and every individual in it. Flags,
banners and yet more flags filled the
streets, hung out from every window,
festooned every cornice. During the
day the city was blaze of color, at
night it was in as much of a blaze of
glory, as red fire, martial music and
enthusiastically demonstrative crowds
of people could make it, It was a great
day for ST. Paul. and a great day for
Minnesota.
There were not as many people in the
city as there were during the national
encampment Of 1896, but there were
enough, and they were entertained
royalty. If the celebration did moth
ing else, 1t proved to the people Of the
state that st. Paul Is not only willing
but very well able to entertain the
whole state at a pinch. The provision
that was made for the entertainment
of the people was entirely adequate,
and the city owes something to the
public-spirited men who by their eff
forts made the affair such a success.
There was not minute in the day
when one could not find something di-
verting or instructive in the proceed
ings. The early trains brought crowds
into the city, and the sightseers were
not permitted to lose any time. The
Twentieth century car and the repro
duction Of the ship Minnesota
were on view early enough, and by
noon the streets were packed with
throngs bent on seeing all that there
was to be seen. There was not mo-
ment when one could get away from
the sound Of band music, and practic-
ally the whole afternoon was given
over to the watching of marching men
in military array,of eminent civic func-
tionaries who are not on view every
day, of all that pomp that goes to
show that great people is intent on
making the best appearance possible
in order that the individual members
may admire themselves in the alb
stract.
The demonstration showed that the
drafts that have been made on the SOL
diery and manhood of Minnesota are
as nothing at all. The display of uni
forms Of every description was great,
and the person who was hungry for a.
parade was permitted to stand in one
spot for over an hour and watch the
passing of men of arms, men of peace,
social and civic bodies to no end.
1t was an ideally perfect day 80 far
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relieves Gen. Miles Had Good Rea-
sons for Changing Plans.

WASHINGTON, July 27.- Nothing
was heard from the Miles expedition
today at the war department. but
Capt. Higginson, the senior officer of
the naval convoy, forwarded a brief
cablegram that gave keen delight to
the navy department, because Of the
praise it accorded to a popular and
dashing young officer, "Dick'' Vain
wright the commander of the little
Gloucester. Wainwright having been
commended by his superior, Higginson,
for his actions at Guanica, enjoys the
solitary distinction Of being the ONLY
officer attached to SIMPSONS fleet YER
bally commended since the war began.
The war department has reconcfled
itself to the summary change In it's
plans made by Gen. Miles when he
landed at Guanica instead of on the
northeast coast of Porto Rico, as pre-
viously agreed upon. It is surnised
that he was led to make this change
by reason Of the condition Of the light
ers, and rather than wait a weeks de-
lay, he went ahead and landed
his troops at Guanica. He
avoided exposing his troops to the
hardships suffered by Skaters men
as they lay for so many days off San
tiago. 1t is also suggested that the
general has scored an important diplo-
matte advantage In setting foot on
Porto Rican soil before the first over
lures had been received from Spain
looking towards peace.
The departure Of Gen. Brooke and
Gen. Haines from Hampton Roads.
which is expected tomorrow, to rein
force Gen. Miles in Porto Rico, is a
very substantial evidence of the pur-
pose of the government not to suspend
military operations at this stage Of the
negotiations. The two generals en-
barked on rapid liners, and should
reach Gen. Miles by next Monday, put
ting him in possession of sufficient
force to begin the movement upon San
Juan at once. The second captured bat
tie flag was received at the war de-
partment- with brief note from Gen,
Shafter, as follows:
Fragment Of flag captured by the
Eighteenth United States infantry,
July l."
TO JOIN GEN. MILES,
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HnME MzMAMHMEMHAAnNMNiMHMHE ri E E Km q q ri 81
made the occasion a doubly memorable

made the occasion doubly memorable
one.
The corner stone yesterday made a
part Of the beautiful pile of marble and
granite, fast becoming a thing of beau
ty under the hands of skilled work
men, is plain granite block enclosing
a Theoretically sealed metallic caslSet
containing all the records of the day
and generation. When the ravages of
time have erased from human memory
the events of the past, the granite
block, In it's solid resting place, will
preserve all the traditions of the TWEEN
tieth century, until the beautiful walls
of the edifice shall have ''crumbled
in dust away" Future generations
will learn the tale Of the progress of a
state, but yet in it's youth. and only
short time ago In It's infancy; of its
magnificent achievements, and it's yet
undeveloped resources. AS cenotaphs
erected over five centuries ago by the
Turks and the ancient Egyptians. have
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from the Twin Cities and the state at
large who gathered under the star
spangled canopy which gave protec-
ton from the elements. lending sig
nificance and dignity to the occasion.
Patriotism and loyalty to state gave
life to all the exercises. The profuse
decorations Of red, white and blue, fes-
toned across the firm outlines of the
sUperstructure Of the building, and the
streamers and flags which were waited
on the July breeze from a hundred flag
poles, all gave evidence of the oneness
Of sentiment Of the people of the great
commonwealth Of Minnesota A fact,
In keeping with the issues of the day,
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seat in the upper portion of the reserv-
ed seat section, beside the aged mother
of Senator Davis, and a party of
friends. left her seat. Quickly reaching
the front of the platform, and with her
hand over her kodak, she took a snap
shot at the unsuspecting state officials
ard other distinguished guests before
they could strike a favorable pose.
However, Gov. Clough and Senator
Knute Nelson both detected the move,
and both wore broad smile when Mrs.
Davis pressed the slide.
The weather, although quite warm in
the grand stand, was all that could be
desired. At times during the afternoon
drifting clouds wholly obscured old Sol
from sight, and for a short space it
looked as If the exercises might be in
terrup:ed by rain, despite the encourag-
ing prediction of Mr.. Lyons.
Az Alexander Ramsey and Gov
Clough, the two war governors of Min
nehota, walked arm IN arm to the plat
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War News In Brief.

Peace probable upon terms named by
the United States.
Governments vigorous war policy
will be continued till peace is assured.
Disposition of Philippines the most
{ serious problem.
: Believed United States sVM annex
Porto Rico and control Cubd, with pos
: sibMty Of accepting coaiinq stations at
I the Philippines, the caroHaes and the
s Ladrones.
Peace oUertures are from Spain, di-
: rect, and not at the suggestion of for
5 eign powers.
President Mckinley expected to send
I his ansWer to M. Cam bon today.
Supplies and ammunition for Gen.
Gomez landed by the Waaderer.
Spanish troops in Porto Rico conoen-
tratfng at San Juan to resist advance
OF American forces under Gen. Miles.
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TODAY's BULLETIN.

Page.
1-CapitoI Corner Stone Laid.
Peace Seems Probable.
Operations In Porto Rico.
PAT the Capitol
Senator Davis Speech.
3-St. Paul En- Fete.
Editorial.
Opposition to Stevens.
6Sporting News.
Tigers Again Defeated.
6-Minnesota Soldier Boys.
Proud of the Fifteenth.
News of Camp Thomas.
Hawaiians Welcome Annexation.
7EReign Of King Carnival.
S-Markets Of the World.
Bar Silver, 5Sa4c.
Cash Wheat, zoe.
eMinneapolis Matters.
News of the Northwest.
News Of the Railroads.
Farm Hands Scarce,
10-Lind Campaign Planned.
Smelling Murder Mystery.
Police Changes Held Up.
Higgins Named for Governor
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Fighting IN PORTO RICO
GEN. MILES, FORCES ENCOUNTER
STRONG OPPOSITION
so SAY MADRID ADvICES FROM
PORTO RICO
AMERICANS AND SPANIARDS
FOUGHT ALL NIGHT

United States Troops Pushing On in
the Direction of YuacO-Seven
Hundred Spanish Regulars and
Volunteers EndeavOr to- Check
Their Advance-Spania Claim
the Americans Were Obliged to
Withdraw to the Coast--Spanlsh
Forces In Porto Rico Are Being
Hurried to San Juan, Where De-
fences Are Being strengthened.
MADRID, July 27.-An official dis
patch from Porto Rico says: "On Tues
day the Americans advarced in the di-
rection of Yuaco, fighting most of the
way. Seven hundred Spanish regulars
and volunteers encountered them and an
engagement ensued, which lasted the
whole night and only ceased with dawn
on the following day. The Americans
were obliged to withdraw to the coast"
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as the weather was concerned. There
was no accident to detract from the
general pleasure, and altogether it
may be assumed that the capitol cor
ner stone carnival will go down into
history as one Of the good things in
the past Of Minnesota.
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evidences tnat a large eleIIlell III luc
United States are of the opinion that
the islands should be acquired by the
United States, and it is hoped by the
president that if it comes to the for
mutation of the United States demand,
public sentiment through newspaper
discussion and otherwise, will so far
have crystalized as to settle the de-
mands clearly.
SPEEDY SETTLEMENT.
1t is confidently expected that when
the two governments arrive at the
point of actually fixing terms they will
be found much closer together than is
generally expected. 1t is felt by of
ficials that, with diplomatic formal
tiles out of the way, the actual peace
terms will require little time for ar
rangement, and it is even suggested
that an anomalous proposition might
be entertained of Spain conceding more
than the United States felt justified in
demanding. There is little reason TO
doubt that Spain has made up her mind
to give up Cuba. 1t is almost equally
certain that Spain recognizes that she
must consent also to the abandonment
of Porto Rico. With these two vital
points passed, there will probably be
little delay on the question Of indem-
nifty, as there Is every disposition here
not to press with undue severity on
Spain in this respect. About the only
reason which would inpel this govern
ment to insist upon an indemnity
would be further stubborn resistance
by Spain. Speaking broadly, the state
ment was made today by an influential
official that a settlement In which
Spain conceded two vital points, name
ly, Cuba and Porto Rico, and at the
same time gained two vital points,
namely, freedom from a war indemnity
and a retention of her control Of the
Philippines, would appear to be a just
balance of equities.
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BISMARCK FAILING.
His Condition Is Alarming to Rela.
tiyes and Friends.

BERLIN, July PA correspondent
of the Hambugische Correspondent,
telegraphing from Friederichruhe, at
4:40 p. m, says:
1.-THE reports of Prince Bismarcks Sc
rious illness are unfortunately verified
so far as can be ascertained. The fam
lily fears the worst. The prince weak
ened today, but as he slept we'll last
night, 1t is hoped he may again i'm
prove. The whole family is assembled
at Friederichruhe
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WASHINGTON, July H.-Jules Cambon
who, on behalf Of the government of Spain
and at its request, petitioned President Nc
Kinley to open peace negotiations with Mad
rid through the Spanish and American am
bassadors at Paris. is the most distinguished
diplomat in washington, outranking any of
the ambassadors of the great countries of
Europe. This IL true because France, In
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Today's Programme.

to 10 m Visitors bicycle ride around the celebrated
mo, White Bear ETC. A revelation in cycling
M M Of Low
the Red Aid Ride
Fizgbbons
ductor; Chas c. Fairchnd L. Wilkes
Going
Lw
m.
m. Lexington park, base Detroit
Ryan hotel balcony Minnesota
m. Sixth and Cedar, Postofice
m. Sixth to each
climbing
Rice park al
the direction
will join in making this
$50 Grand house. Leah, Forsaken,"
$50 p Como park batteship Texas bombardng
the downfall
play Of fireworks and Danz's band carnival
IL O'Clock. Good night the
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-07-28

making him its ambassador here removed
him from the lofty post of governor general
OF Algeria and conferred upon him the high
est diplomatic honor in its gift That Is It
made him honorary governor of the colony
by this act, France established the Washing
ton embassy in higher rank than the gov
ernorship of Algeria. M. Cambon was born
IN Paris In 1886 and was educated at thu
Lycee Louis 10 Grand.
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NEW CAPITOL CORNER STONE LAID
Ceremonies Which Had Been Carefully Planned Participated in Nv
Citizens of the Twin Cities All Parts of minnesota


in
Days EvensCyce Races at Como
Were Evening All the peo,e g.
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HURRYING TO SAN JUAN.

Spanfards to Make Stand at the
Porto Rican Capital.
Copyrighted by the Associated Press.
ST. THOMAS, July 27.-The Spanish
troops In Porto Rico are being with
drawn from the outlying towns and are
concentrating upon San Juan. The de-
lenses of the capital are being st e. 9Th
ened.
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PEACE SEEMS PROBABLE
BELIEVED SPAIN WILL YIELD TO
THE INEVITABLE
CUBA AND PORTO RICO LOST TO
THE SPANIARDS
PHILIPPINE PROBLEM THE MOST
PERPIEXING OF ALL

United States May Seek Co"iins
and Cannrles, Annex Porto Hico
and Hold Cuba for Future DispO-
sition-Spain May Not Be Asked
tol Paw 81 Cash Indemnity-DipiO
matic Amenities VIII Likely Con-
sume More Time Than Actual
Settlement of Peace Plans Be
tween America and Spain.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-05-18

"An old man who used to be a slave in
our family has been greatly interested
in our war with Spain, and to please him
have read a good bit from the news
papers," said Mr.. A. E. Bingham, of
Georgia, to Washington Post man.
1.-THE accounts of Dewey's great deeds
at Manila were read TO the old fellow.
who sat as if entranced with open mouth
and shining eyes. AT the end of the story
he heaved long sigh remarklng, "Well.
dat does beat all
What do you think of it, Uncle Eph-
raim?' I asked.
Did 1 understan' you, marster, to say
dat dem Spanish nebber killed a single
one NV ou' people?'
% That's right, Ephraim; we killed. sew
eral hundred of them, but not one of our
men lost his life
Den all ] got to say is dat da' is de
no countest fighters hbin. Your Uucle
Ephraim is surprised, he Is. fur 1 shore
ly did 'spect to hear dat dey had killed at
least one niger and perhaps a mule Dey
shorely must not a been emmy of dem
aroun' dere, for niggers and mules al
ways gifts de wust NV it.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-05-18
john sherman,s whisIsy.

George A. Sheridan, after one of his
campaigning tours iR~ohio, told story
of his experience with John Sherman, says
the Pittsburg Dispatch
1--WE had been making speeches. at Xeuia
one wet, cold night" said Sheridan, land
on our way back to the hotel Senator
Sherman said: Sheridan, 1 believe a lit
tie whisky is a necessity for MS to pre-
vent contracting colds"
1T is almost needless TO say that
agreed with him and expressed my regret
that l had none with me.
Don't worry about that said the
senator. I have an ample supply. We will
go to my room and get it.
I'VE went 10 Senator Sherman's room
and he produced from his valise a four
ounce vial of whisky and teaspoon. Pour
ing out teaspoonful he gravely handed
IL over TO me, telling me to take il, as
he had no doubt I needed 1t. After hal
INDUCED in the one spoonful Sherman took
a teaspoonful himself, recorked the little
bottle ana returned it to his valise Say,
there is one man who considers whisky a
medicine and not a beverage"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-05-18

1t is expected that a very considerable
part of the proceedings of the Presbyte-
rian general assembly, which meets at
Winona, Ind, tomorrow, will be taken up
with the alleged shortcomings of Or.
McGriffert and DR. Briggs of the Union
Theological Seminary. The seminary is
Presbyterian institution, though there is
a feeling in the Presbyterian Church that
it is gradually drifting away from Pres
byterianism.
DIR. Briggs has left the Presbyterian
Church and joined the Episcopal Church,
and Dr. McGriffert has recently published
book in which he makes statements
which are alleged to be heretical. Pres
byterians do not understand how DR..
terrain seminary, and is pledged to teach
the doctrines of the Presbyterian Church,
can become a member of the Episcopal
Church, and they want to have 1t settled.
once for all, whether or not Dr. McGrif-
fert is a hereto. The statement he makes
in his book is we'll calculated to upset
some Of the dearest beliefs of Presbyte-
rians.
There are other matters of greater or
less importance which viii be brought be-
fore the general assembly, one of them
being the question of removing the main
office of the Board of Home Missions from
New York to Chicago. The removal would
involve the sale of the very expensive
building in New York owned by the Pres
byterians. There are those in the church
who contend that mistake was made
when so expensive a building was erected.
Others hold the opinion that the building
win prove, eventually, a good investment.
The Presbyterian Church is having
rather troublous times on account of the
advanced position taken by some of its
leading teachers on matters pertaining to
the Bible. Both DR.. Briggs and DR.. Nc
/ Griffert have strong supporters among tho
ministers of the Presbyterian Church. and
when Dr. McGrifferts case comes up in the
general assembly he will not want for
friends and defenders in that body.