The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-03

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Peace Commissions to-day lasted two
hours. no real progress was made. Tho
Splniards are awaiting Instructions
Spans proposition for commercial priyi-
legos in the West Indies was not settled
and was scarcely considered to-day. The
Americans nave also asked Tor instruc-
tions on certain matters. The Caroline
Islands questions were not considered,
The joint commission adjourned until Sat
urdav. To-day's session was a repetition
virtually Of several earlier meetings.
CANNOT ACT.
When. after two hours of discussion,
fakiug wide range. tho Spaniards were
pressed for definite settlements, they
UlcadCd that they had not received IN
struciions from Madrid. Thcroupon the
Americans declared iu diplomatic phrase
ology that it was useless 90 waste time
I'm debate with men who We're not ompOw-
cred 10 make bargains. Although ad-
J0urnment was taken Ul tomorrow, 10 is
probable there will Doe "a further post
uonemcnt tin Monday. The Spaniards
version of to-day's session is that they
asked 10 have the treaty concluded first
and then the minor matters discussed.
sources the Spanish Commissioners en-
do4vorod to draw hints as TO how FAR
flc Americans were willing to compro-
mise the demands under discussion Wltn-
0ut disclosing what concessions Spain
was willing to make.
REQUWE CLOSE ATTENTION.
As the negotiations proceed the pros
poets OF consuming much time increases.
Several very important propositions, pre-
sentinE many phases. invite discussion
and must afterwards Doe embodied boz the
agreements. This task of cmDodyine
may he long drawn out every Woid ana
comma requiring consideration.
On the questions yet unsettled, which
do not concern territorial COR financial I'M
terests both commissions display lauda-
bio anxiety to promote the welfare oi
the inhabitants involved.
An American commissioner remarked
to fhe correspondent of thc Associated
Press.
owe realize that these peoples are bee
come our subjects and we desire to sc-
euro for them an their rights ana priNi-
lrees We keep in mind the interests oI
Spanish citizens boz tine territories ohahB-
me hands ass wen as of others.
WILLING no COOPERATE
"Our Spanish friends exhibit willing
ness to cooperate lu this work of guar
rnfc.inr Tine rights of the peoples they
ar. losing. 4 willingness that must COM
maud our respect for we realize ihat
frov micnt make tle TASK much more
dfmrulf lf they were disposed Go display "a
rlscu,fm spirit
Among the problems OF foreign nature
ro which thc o1mmi siOners are devotns
much attention is chat of th' courts
Both commissions desire 9s 1dr as possl-
bile 20 arrange chat contracts entered
,.nnn and law suits Drought under the
Spanish regime may Doe transferred I'D
f.. Jurisdiction of the American courts
SD chat the utieants may lose no right
-I.urrn the change of the government
Tl. Question of continuing contracts Tor
nthH0 works now under way ls also Dee
ire considered. and t ts possible the
f-eaty VIII guarantee the fulhlmcnt oil
existing mail contracts.
TIE DEBT QUESTION.
LONDON. December 3-The Paris cor-
respondent of the Standard says
.~rhe peace commissions have agreed
NOT To- mention the Cuban or Philipplne
d.bt in th. treaty because In might lead
to Misrepresentation Tho American
.lmmissioncrs have indicated TO the
Snauiaris that these debts cannot possl-
blv u law. r.rht or equity DE sa0uleu
t.ULHN NN |I." IlllI Iiili4ll''Hs FtitN'
money employed was not for the Dche-
lt of the colonies. but 10 compel them
hv force of arms to suffer the oppressive
spanish rule from which they are seek
irg 90 free themselves
CARL1sT ARRESTS.
LONDON. pocembcr y-,Tho Madrid
correspondent of thc Standard. forward
ing Dol. dispatches from ile frontier con-
frms fh. report of Carlst arrests az
Mora du Rubielos and adds.
.sTbe authorities. apparently with
view, of avoiding the proy0eation OF OUT
breaks. do nos seem to display much
,ieor or rapidity OF measures necessary
8, check propaganda which thc provin-
risi p7pcrs in many paris - spain are
..q-,. yvsr once. however Is active in
r,,oiro the army on a war footing Much
.,nnreseed activity reigns al the War ana
Home Offices
c.....sr,.sfive leader has started am agi-
t7tio, for am immediate summoning OF
tn. cortos lie SAYS that IN view of the
utter failure of the Liberals it is nme
for the Conservatives 20 return 20 power
whom he adds. the Carlist danger VIII pe
quickly dissipated.
TRADE CONCESSIONS.
LONDON. Dec. 3-The Madrid CORES
p0ndent OF the Daily News says: II Is
ofHcialy announced that the Spanish
Peace Commissioners have secured aeon
ccssi0n granting Spain commercial ao-
Vantages in tho Philippines FOR ten years
An cnort win bc made 90 secure q similar
concession in the Antilles
"The Carlist agitation is being eX-
plotted by the B0urse and 81 IS therefore
necessary 20 take alarming news with a
grain OF salt" 4asxx
NO APPREHENSION.