Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-08-05
HISTORY OF THE VAR.
important Events Reviewed and Condensed Into
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10 anchor within two hundred yards Of
shore. The Spanish nag was lowered and
the American flag raised at IL o'clock to-
day. Captain Higginson with his feet has
rendered noble and earnest assistance.
Troops in good health and best Of spirits.
No casualties. Miles. Major General Com
mandng Army.
SPANS prayer for peace came through
NJ Jules Cambon. the French ambassador
Through her messenger Spain said she
was weary of fighting and begged the
president to listen to propositions for
peace. There was only one answer pos
sible for the executive for 1900 000 lovers
of peace. President Mckinley graciously
consented TO listen to the plea of the van
pushed enemy. NJ. Cambon did not sug-
Sest any terms and the president did not
offer any. The next move must come
from Spain She must ask either FOR the
terms of the United States or for the APP
polntment OF commissioners to discuss
terms. NJ. Cambon doubtless notified
Spain Immediately OF President Mckin-
Ieys Willingness to make peace but it
was night in Madrid when his message
reached the Spanish capital. If Spain is
sincere in her desire TO end the disasters
TO her arms she will act promptly and
may be heard from again tomorrow. Spain
VIII not have much to say in fixing the
terms. Her role will be 10 say Yes
President Mckinley will dictate the terms
lie Will Issue an ultima tum that the cum
nlng d0n5 Will not be able TO dodge. He
will insist unconditional surrender
by Spain and Will name the price of peace.
Spain must pay that price or continue on
her career OF disaster which threatens to
end IN revolution. The Machiav elan dons
may attempt a resort TO the devious ways
OF European diplomacy. but they Will be
met with plain. blunt. outspoken American
methods. President Mckinley Will have
none of their Castilian palaver He does
not take kindly 10 the suggestion from tho
vatican of an armistice. 4 truce now
would be a jug-handled affair. all on one
side. The administration means to add
Porto Rico to the dominion of the stars
and stripes. The army OF conquest has
already landed on its shores and the pres.
ident Will not have its victorious march
halted except with the understanding that
the island is already ours.
"Wednesday. July 20.
1t was stated that President Mckinley
would not reply to SPANS peace proposal
at once. He will ascertain the trend OF
pubic opinion in the United States before
shaping his answer.-The part France has
taken in the peace movement was official
ly announced in Paris.-The steamer
Wanderer vas driven off by Spanish
troops while trying to land supplies for
the CUbans at Banes. Pinar del Rio prov
ince.-lt was reported in Madrid that Ma
Mia had been captured by the Americans
The report is credited in Washington by
army and navy ofcals.-It was reported
by cable that the Spanish troops through
out Porto Rico have been called in for the
defense OF San Juan, the capital.-A dis
patch from San Juan to Madrid Says
there fighting all Tuesday night in
the vicinity of Yauco. 1t states that the
Americans were repulsed. The report
was not confirmed in Washington.-The