, 1898-08-06

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or "WandsIer' has succeeded in land,
ing another big expedition with arms and
ammunition for The rebels west and east OF
Havana. and also near Cardenas.
The London Times" Madrid correspon-
dent says that it is feared the peace
negotiations will not be smooth or exi edi,
tious, as there are already signs of agitation
against the inevitable concessions, aud there
ale doubts whether tie Ministry will accept
the responsibility.
1t is ammo Inced that Senior Du BOso, late
Secretary Of the Spanish legation at Wash.
ington. has been officially requested to leave
Cnnsds, on tho ground Ahat he had boon
using British territory for the purpose Of
conducting belligersns operations against
the United states.
London. August 4th.-Mr. Chamberlain
stated in the House of C0mmons on TuesG "
that all West Indian sugars now enjoyed
preference in the United States by thirty
shillingF PER ton, which would be- lost if bonn
ties we've removed. The change Of the
United States fiscal system, he said, might
result in Cuba supplying the United States
with all the sugar required, but he
hoped that something might result from
the reciprocity negotiations; but the United
States were hard bargainsrs and had Ie-
fused the terms Of 1892. He further
stated that the present offer was nine per
cent for concessions, which the larger colo
mics only could grant, even with modiACa.
tons; still a ten ~shillings per ton tax Oh Bri.
tish colonial sugar might be arranged yet
Canada, he said. hnd made offers which were
generous, but below those Of the United
States and countervailing duties. In concIu-
sion he said that as % last resort British
countervailing duties were possible.
The credit to subsidizs existing steamer
routes, improving the communication between
jamaica and Can ia was passed by a vote Of
l78 to 40.
New York, Aug 5th.-London news re.
ports that the Princess Of Wales has been
summoned 10 Copenhagen, her mother Queen
Louise being seriously sick.
Washington news states that the terms Of
peace have been Off oiaIly published. they aIe
substantially the same as published in but
letin Of End inst. No indemnity is asked,
but the United States assumes Professionally
the claims to be charged against Cuba.
Other Washington news states that the
reply Of Spain in cyIdler has been received
and is low being translated.
Unofficial reports state that Spain accepts
the principle of the United States terms,
consequently there will be no insuperable
obstacle in the details.
The s.. 8. SILVIA" sails on Saturday for
Porto Rico, thus inaugur sting a regular ser
vice; the minimum Spanish tariff is to be
collected.
A telegram from Freidrichsruhe states
that Prince Bismarck's coffin was closed on
Monday; the Kaiser and his wife being
present. A private and informal service
was held on Tuesday.
Washington news reports that while the
Cabinet were sitting, q despatch was received
from Admiral Dewey stating hat ~Aguinnldo
lad b como boldly defiant. aud that possibly
it would be necessary to fight The rebels.
A Manila despatch via Hong Kong states
that the rebels continue to hArlass the Spani-
ards in the forts around ManiIa; several
sharp skirmishes have already taken place.
London, Aug. 5th.-Sugnr in stock on the
Goth ult. was 81 900 tons. Last year $4,000
tons.
St. Thomas, Aug. 6th-Latest news from
Ponce, Porto Rico, state that transports with
troops continue to arrive.
It is estimated there are about ten
thousand men in and of the Island; q large
number have been landed 1T Arroyo.
Up to the present no naval move on
San Juan has been made, and it is believed
that peace negotiations will be concluded,
which will remove all chances of further
Sighting.