Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1898-07-29

Upon the Substitution of an Independ-
en-, over the Philippines-It May BE
Necessary TO Cali an Extra Session Of
the senate soon TO Act Upon Treaty
of Peace.
WASHINGTON, July 29.-Tns terms
which the United States government
will Ind acceptable as basis of peace
are being reduced to form by Secretary
Day, the president having reached a
conclusion on their outlines. These
terms were the formal subject of inter
est and discussion yesterday in official
circles. If the presidents purpose was
to secure a free expression of public
opinion ON this subject he has been
gratited with the response made
through the newspapers and in the ex-
hibition of interest by the government
officials III the complex problem now
presented.
Although it was stated yesterday that
no announcement Of the position as
sumed by the United States in this mat
ter would be forthcoming before it has
been formally discussed in the cabinet
today, there is the hest reason to be-
lieye that after the full conferences the
president has had individually with the
members of his cabinet he has already
made up his own mind, and that Secre-
tary Day has even now practically re-
duced to form the reply that the United
States government will make to the
Ambassador Cambon.
On the main points OF the terms OF
peace the administration S possibilities
was so wei defined and stated by the
Associated Press Tuesday that there is
little LETT TO conjecture. About the only
point that seems to be open to amend
ment Of an extensive character is the
disposition OF the Philippines. While
the administration mas not failed to
take notice OF the extent of the demand
for their acquisition by the United
States as exhibited N certain sections
of the country, it can be stated that
the conclusion has been reached to
abide by the first decision on this point,
namely, TO relinquish the ISLANDS, re-
tanning coaling station there sur
rounded by a sufficient zone Of land to
make it self-supporting.
This decision, it is possible, though
not probable, may be again changed be-
fore the cabinet disposes of the matter
today, as strong influences are at work
to induce the president to insist upon
the substitution of at least an indie
pendent government over the Philip
pines for Spanish rule. If this point
Shall be difiicult of settlement the an
swer to Spain may not be rendered to-
day, but may have to wait upon an
other cabinet meeting next Tuesday.
There was q display of indignation in
official circles yesterday upon the pub
lication of what was reported to be q
statement from the spanish premier
imputing bad faith to the United States
in pursuing the war and continuing to
make conquests. However, this feeling
soon wore off as it became apparent
upon reflection that the statement was
either apocryphal or that If genuine 1t
was simply one i'll a series of complex
moves on the board of Spanish politics
and was intended for purely home con-
sumption.
Tie report from Madrid towards the
close or the day that the newspapers
there had given their approval to the
terms of peace described by the presi-
dent, went towards relieving a certain
feeling of encouragement that was
manifested at the opening of the day.
for it was patent that members of the
administration apprehended reiec-
ton of her demands by Spain at the
beginning.
Ii, however, it shall appear that this
Madrid statement is well founded and
that the Madrid papers fairly reflect
the views o. the mass of the Spanish
people, then it seems probable that the
difficulties that will lie before the adj
minlstration i'll accomplishing peace
would be rather internal than external.
and will be based upon the preparation
of treaty that shall secure the ratitica-
ton of the United States senate
1t may be pointed ont IN this connec-
ton that if we are really as near to
peace as many people suppose it will be-
come necessary to issue call for an ex-
ira session OF the senate to act upon the
peace treaty with all Of the promptness
that the Importance of the subject de-
mandS.
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