The San Francisco call., 1898-07-31
STATESMEN DISCUSS
 CONDITIONS OF PEACE

CLEVELAND, July 30.-Senator M. A. Hanna in response to an inquiry to- day as to what, in his judgment, should be done with the Philippines, said:
 That is a big question and we must go slowly. We at least want footing on those islands. Although there may be a sentiment against keeping them, there is bigger sentiment against giv- ing them back to Spain. We are con- fronted with new conditions to-day and We intend to work out the problems in the manner which will be for the best Of the country"
 Senator Hanna and his family leave in a few days for trip up the lakes and to the Yellowstone Park.
 CARSON, New, July 30.-Senator William M. Stewart, in reference to the terms of peace now being considered at Washington, says:
 "The terms of peace should be the withdrawal of all Spanish troops from Cuba, Porto Rico, the Philippines and all other Spanish islands in the Pacific and the absolute relinquishment by Spain of all right or claim of sovereign ty in such islands. What disposition is to be made of these provinces must be determined by the United States un- trammeled in treaty of peace. The United States should dictate, not nego- tiate, the terms of peace. the same as Germany did to France. If Spain would absolutely withdraw all claim to the islands within the influence of our pres ent military operations, I would expect no further indemnity, but if she contip- ues the war, our claims, as bompensa- tion, must be enlarged for the expense which the United States would suffer from her folly"
 HAYWOOD, Kans., July 30.-On the question of the terms of peace between the United States and Spain Senator W. A. Harris says: "The favorite game of the spaniard is diplomatic Quibbling. We can tolerate no tenn porizing policy. We must have free Cuba recognized, with no load of debt or obligations for Spanish bonds; Porto Rico for our own, and an ab- solutely free hand in the Philippines. l would be generous as to war indem- nifty if an immediate and prompt ac- ceptance of these demands is conceded. I would not have the Philippines as American territory on any terms If it can be avoided. I would afford them an opportunity to govern themselves, or we might consider some guaranteed form of autonomy undCr Spanish sov- ereignty for a final settlement with an adequate naval station for ourselves; o halt in the forward movement till the acceptance of these terms"
 DIES MONIES, Iowa, July 30.-Con- gressman Hull chairman of the House Committee on Military Affairs, is Tn town. He has just returned from the Republican Congressional Convention at Knoxville, by which he was renom- mated for another term. In regard to the disposal of the Philippine Islands he said it appeared probable that they would be returned to Spain.
 "It will be hard to do this," he add ed, when it is remembered that the Philippine insurgents, in marked dis tinction to the Cuban insurgents, have proved themselves fighters and have assisted Dewey in every possible way. Personally, I would favor retaining all the territory we have captured, and I know there is a large and growing ele- ment in our country which holds to the same belief"