New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-11-20
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS SENT.
But NO CHANGE MADE IN THE POLICY or TIL
AMERICAN PEACE COMMISSIONERS.

BIT no CHANGE MADE IN THE POLICY or THE
AMERICAN PEACE COMMISSIONERS.
Washington. Nov. 19-It was not until late
hour last evening that the last paragraph OF the
long translation Of the Spanish note which was
presented TO the American Peace Commissioners
on Wednesday was deciphered at the State De-
partment and most Of the members Of the Cabi-
net were not aware of the full contents Of the
document until this morning when they called
at the White House. 1t appeared that. in addi-
ton TO the long argument which was intended
to show that the word "dispOslton'' used in re-
lation to the Philippines meant something else
the Spanish note did include a proposition to
submit the Philippine clause OF the protocol! to
arbitration.
Another cable dispatch followed the first long
message, this time directly from Judge Day
seeking instructions on some points TO be maze
In the American answer which is yet 10 be pre-
sented. These instructions have been sent tor-
ward and II may be said. without going into de-
tails that they are precisely in line with the
policy which the American Commissioners have
been pursuing up 70 this point in the negota-
tons.
Judge Day made no mention in his message OF
any intention on the part Of the Commissioners
to adjourn their session set for to-day without
transacting any business, but. in view OF 'he
fact that the last instructions were sent so
recently as to afford insufficient time FOR put
ting them in form. It was believed TO We prop
able that nothing would be done at to-days ses-
sion. and that the meeting would he purely
formal
There are several matters Of real Importance
though not ranking with the Philippine ques-
tion 70 he treated by the Commissioners but
-f@1r nra n n
I'D these at present, or until the main pending
issue relative to the Philippines mas peeh Se
fled IN order 10 avoid complicatlng the proceed
inEs.
In tho event that the Commissioners disagree
totally on the Philippines at their next meetins'
therefore. there will be no discussion of any
NJ these subsidiary questions. bur II an agree
mont is reached on the principle Of the Philip-
nine question. these matters may be expected 70
consume AZ least one or two additional sessions
~ tho Commissioners One Of these sIojects
concerns the restoration Of trade relations ~
tween thu United States ana spain. At the be-
ginning Of the war Spain terminated all her
treaties with the United States, and If the TWO
countries are to get along amicaby, even atter
the declaration Of peace. there must be working
arrangements in treaty form for the protectioh
Of trade interests the equalization OF tariit
charges the regulation OF extradition and such
subjects as are usually included in treaties OF
trade. commerce and amty. So far the COM
rnissioners have given no consideration to these
matters but some at least Of them must ne
regulated in any treaty which IS negotiated.
II is believed that the peace negotiations are
nearing an end, and 1t is considered not lmproo-
able that by the end OF the present month all the
main features Of a treaty will have been formal
" agreed 10 or the effort to reach an amlcaoio
settlement abandoned. With view to bring
ing matters to a speedy conclusion. the Ameri-
can commissioners by direction OF the fresi-
dent. early in the coming week. will lay before
the Standards the final and irrevocable demands
Of this country allowing specified time III
which the conditions may be accepted or re-
jected.
This ultimatum Il is understood. involves All
that has been contendod for including the sur
render 10 the United States OF the entire Phillp-
nine group. and also names the amount OF
money which this Government will pay to SPAN
IN consideration OF her pacific expenditures
IN the island of Luzon The amount OF this cash
nav,nent is not known. but 1t Is believed that IL
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