Evening Star Newspaper, July 28, 1898, Page 1

Bash GKed? é THE EVENING STAR. + PUBLISHED DAILY, EXCEPT SUNDAY, AT THE STAR BUILDINGS, 1101 Pennsytvania Ave., Cor. 11th St., by The Evening Star Newspaper Company. §. H. KAUFFMANN, Pres't. New York Office, 49 Potter Building. — The P¥ening Sta fv se to subscribers in the elty by carriers, on their own account, at 10 cents per week. cr 4¢ * month. Copies at the counter, 2 cents each By muil—anywh in the United States or Canada—postage prepaid—50 cents per month. Ssturdey Quintuple Sheet Star, $1 per year, with foreign postage added, $3.08. (Entered at the Post Office at Washington, D. C., s_second-clese mafl matter.) ‘ “CS Ail mall subscriptions must be paidinadvance. Rates of advertising made known on application. Che Fvening Star. No 14,169, WASHINGTON, D. ©, THURSDAY, JULY 28, 1898—TWELVE PAGES. TWO CENTS, THE STAR BY MATL. Persons leaving the city for an> period can have The Star mailed to them to any address in the United States or Canada, by ordering it at this office, in person or by letter. Terms: 18 cents per week; 25 cents for two weeks, or 80 cents per month. Invariably in advance. Sub- ecribers changing their address from one Post-office to another should | give the last address as well as the new one. TALK OF BAD FAITH Sagasta’s Charge Without Foundation. Any PEACE OVERTURES BEGAN TUESDAY Hostilities Continue Untilan Armis- tice is Signed. INTERNATIONAL CUSTOM —_—__-—___——_ Sagasta is credited with a desire to protest to the powers against the ‘American invasion of Porto Rico. He claims it was begun after Spain had commenced peace negotiations. Advices from Madrid state that Miles’ force advanced on Yanco and had an all-night fight with Spanish troops. The reply to Spain’s peace pro- posal will be made tomorrow aiter- noon or Saturday. No overtures in behalf of Spain for peace or a cessation of hostilities were made until the French am- bassador Tuesday afternoon pre- sented his note to the President. All talk about bad faith by this govern- ment in pressing the Porto Rican campaign during the fast few days is without foundation. In diplomatic quarters it is stated that the peace propositions took form in Madrid on last Friday, and that not until then had the Spanish cab- inet itself determined to risk a di- rect proposition to the United States for peace. It can be stated cn the authority of the State Department and of the emb: here that there were no overtures in behalf of Spain for peace or a cessation of hos- es until the French ambassador Tues- afternoon presented his note to the ment is made with full knowl- uropean denials and must be as that of the government of the States. Therefore all of the talk bad faith shown by our government he Porto Rican campaign dur- jast few days is absolutely without foundation. Our government has don nothing that can subject ft to criticism en this score. In addition to the representa- s of the ed States government, the qualified to speak for the govern- f Spain in this country make an ex- similar statement, and the alleged of bad faith against the United es attributed to Premier Sagasta are redited as inventions designed to prej- the successful progress of the pres ent peace movement. It could not for a moment be contemplated that any mer personal exchange of views between per- sons in Europe could be construed as an overture for peace, and, although ther may have been some of this “back-door gossip,” as it is denominated at the Department the U arty actly ch: St it can be again affirmed that ited States government has not be-n to it dor Cam Moreover, as far as Am- Is concerned, it can be that he made no overture, ct, effictal or unofficial, re- to any pha the prior to 8 o'clock last Tuesday after- or e of Sagasta’s Surprising Statement. ng for a moment that ertures, which th authorities re; -ment that peac the -course of tle short of amaz- sertion is seid to be di- y ot ¢ to the military law the United States, but to ihe whi yles of international law. international law writers military operations stop only an armistice ctually hat this truce or armis- writ Until then the everture toward a sus- jes is not regarded as any g the war. This is ex- 3 States’ instructions of armies in the field rnment rents sometimes con- le their plenipoten- » @iscuss the conditions of but plentpetentiarles t a preliminary armistice; the war is carried on ent f the regulations is as peace; aistice is not a partial is only the suspen- > the extent ne Hostilities. ell as the ted States, m of hostili- ent to suspend mili- ment only notice ary command- forward and occupy. The i ation of hostili- for until a signed agree- there is no knowledge of the armistice. command receive actual this ce It may be general, is of military operations or restricted to certain localitie: tter of mutual agreement ween the two belligerents, and until the tis finally reached each belliger- with military opera- Obligations of Belligerents. In the psesent case an armistice might include or exclude the Philippines or Porto Rico as the two parties might elect, but until they agree there will be no obligation to abate military activities in any field of operations. After the signing of the armis- tice preliminary to peace @ status quo is established and all military operations come to a halt at the points designated, and Gt points not designated the military opera- tions proceed. In the present case, if the truce is general, Gen. Saafter, Gen. Miles and Admiral Dewey would simply retain the positions they now occupy and a moral obligation would be imposed not to strengthen these positions or to make se- cret preparations for a more effective con- tinuance of the war hereafter. The mili- authorities agree that the only quali- ion for this rule is that reinforcements may be sent forward and that defenstve, but not offensiv: operations may be con- tinued. Under such a rule Spain could continue her preparation for defending the coast of Spain, even after a suspension of hostilities, and at the same time the United States could send forward reinforcements to Gen. Miles and Admiral Dewey, but all offensive operations would cease. An Untenable Position. With these well-defined rules of military precedure, accepted by all nations, the as- sertion attributed to Premier Sagasta that the mere overture for cessation of hos- tilities should in itself stop these hestilities is regarded as unaccountable. Moreover, it is looked upon as showing a dispesition on the part of Spain not to deal with frankness or to follow the usual customs of interna- tional procedure, but rather to adopt meth- cds which will excite foreign powers and create a misleading prejudice against the United States. This view is likely to seri- ously prejudice the efforts of the Spanish government toward the opening of peace negotiations and suspending hostilities, as it inclines the authorities here to believe that the only method of procedure which will be clearly understood by Spain is to push forward the war vigorously and with- out recourse to evasive diplomacy. Steps Toward an Overture. In ¢'plomatic quarters there is a strong desire to ayoid errors and prejudices in connection with Spain's peace proposal, which, it {s felt, might mislead public opinion and interrupt the successful pro- gress of peace negotiations. For this rea- son {t is possible to present some of the details leading up to Ambassador Cam- bon's recent formal peace proposal in be- half of Spain. These have become material in disposing of reports of peace overtures antedating the formal proposition and of consequent bad faith on the part of the United States in pushing the war. The peace propositions took form in Ma- arid last Friday, and not until then had the Spanish cabinet itself determined to risk a direct proposition to the United States for peace. Before that day there was doubtless more or less talk in the Une of a peace proposition, but, as stated, it was not finally agreed upon as the gov- ernment policy of Spain. On that day Duke Almodovar de Rio, Spanish minister of foreign affairs, drafted the Spanisn pi posal to this government, and it was fe mally agreed that it should be presented direct to President Me ey, the French ambassador at Washington acting medium of communication. This de: being reached, negotiations except through the one chan- nel determined upon. Cabled to the French Ambassador. The p cabled to Ambassador Cambon in but before acting he advised with tment as to their wishes as to hie serving in this capacity. In the meantime the State Department re- ceived no intimation from the ambasswior that Spain was about to present this peace Proposition. [he izstructions from Paris came last Monday night, tco late for ‘he ntation of Spain's proposal that day. Tuesday the State Department was asked te arrange for a call by the ambassador on the President, and this being set for 3 e’elock, the proposal for peace was then fer the first time made known to the United States. Until then there was not even an intimation to this government that the preposition was to be made, so that all cognizant as a presi ne dates at no { French ambassador or eny of the French embessy spoken on the sub- Ject Of peace to any official of this govern- me The French government had not— not now~authorized any peace evertures or inquiry relating to peace, nor had the Spanish government, prior to the written communication of last Friday, reached a definite determination to sue for peac and hes Sagasta’s Alleged Remark. With these facts established beyond question, the statement attributed to Pre- mier Sagasta that “We (Spain) resolved on peace many days ago and made known our resolutions to the United States govern- ment,” is discredited with great positiv ness in those diplomatic quarters having the most intelligent knowledge of the sit- uation. The report, it is pointed out, comes by way of London, which is regarded as furnishing a reason for this indirect effort to prejudice the negotiations. Furthermore, it is recalled that only yes- terday it was asserted that the Madrid authorities claimed that no peace proposals whatever, except of a “private” nature, were under way. As Premier Sagasta is intimately acquainted with the fact that the peace proposal took form at Madrid last Friday and was presented Tuesday, it is taken for granted that he could not have made the statement attributed to him. No Intimation by the President. The President has given no intimation to the French ambassador thus far as to when the answer of this government will be communicated, and in the meantime all the foreign representatives are left in a state of anxious expectancy. The Spanish proposition in itself gives no clue to the exact character cf the reply to be made by the United States. It is appreciated that as the United States occupies the po- sition of a victor, it can choose any line it desires in framing an answer, making it general and without express .erms of peace or going directly to the point of spe- c‘he terms on which peace is possible. The Spanish proposition is so general in nature that it gives wide latitude to this govern- ment in the matter of shaping a reply. If the peace negotiations are agreed up- on,‘ there is a growing desire among cffi- cials tnat they be carried on at Washing- ton. In that event the most expeditious manner of proceeding would be to have Spain name Ambassador Cambon as its plenipotentiary. The officiais are further inclined to this plan, as they feel that it would give them the assurance that the French ambassador, as well as the French government, would stand for a directness ond sincerity of the negotiations, which might not be expected if Spanish diplomats were charged with the responsibilities. Spain's Alleged Lack of Sincerity. It has been suggested in some quarters that Spain has been disingenuous in mak- ing the advance of last Tuesday, and that her real purpose was to develop the posi- tion of the United States respecting the Philippines, hoping in this way to secure the active support of some European pow- ers that have so far held aloof on the (Continued on Second Page) AT THE WHITE HOUSE|REA0Y FoR. HE ‘exR.ists| THE PEACE TERMS No Conferences Being Held on the Reply to Spain. WAITING FOR THE CABINET MEETING Answer to Be Made Tomorrow Af- ternoon or Saturday. SEC’Y DAY’S STATEMENT Up to a late hour today President Mc- Kinley had not consulted with any of his cabinet officials, except briefly with Secre- tary Day, as to the note which will go to Spain tomorrow afternoon or Saturday. 1¢ has been noticeable that since Tuesday, the day on which M. Cambon presented Spain's preliminary note, there have been few important conferences at the White House. Several cabinet members nave been with the President, but they have talked chiefly on departmental affairs. This lack of conferences, so frequent during other important periods of war, produces a belief that the President has either decided what reply shall be sent to Spain or that he has conciuded to leave the settlement of the question to the cabinet tomorrow. In mat- ters respecting the conduct of the war the President acts without laying them before the cabsnet, but in a matter of policy and history, like this, he will, it is thought, seek the fullest and clearest thought of his ad- visers. He mey have decided in his own mind at is best, but this decision is not un- w alterable. Therefcre it is highly improb- able that Secretary Day has written a draft of the American answer. He is thorght to be e: gaged in mastering pre- cedents and in studying the diploma’ and hidden phases presented by the note ot the Spaniards. When he goes before the President and cabinet tomorrow he will be able to give his views as to whether the Spaniards are sincere. If a game of cun- ning is to be indulged in it will be remem- bered that Spain lost in the last series of this kind. Just before the declaration of war Presideit McKinley outwitted both the Spenish government and Senor Polo, its representative. in so grave a matier as the negotiation for peace, however, the President wou prefer to deal openly and kly Spain. He does not care to resort to diplo- iatic fencing. At the outset he may g Spain to understand that nothing but a frank, open and undodging course of ac- tion will be acceptable to this government. Any other line of action will result in ele ing all negotiatior fri h n Must Propose Terms. It is said today that the chances are hourly growing that no “terms” will be submitted to Spain in the to be forwar¢ nswer which fs in will have to pro- pose term! be considered by the administration. Spain's reputation as a trickster returns to plague ber at a time When a reputation for honesty and sin- cerity would be worth a great deal. The exact ‘deas of the President as to Spain’s sincerity are not known, but it is certain that he places no great faith in an immediate peace. Today, to several of his callers, he simply expreesed a hope that peace would follow the steps now under advisement. He did not go so far as to ex- press a belief. There is no talk in official circles of the American answer going to Spain in the shape of an ultimatum. Dewey's View About the Philippin Another reason for telling Spain to mak her own propesitions, it is said, is found in the desire to obtain from Admiral Dewey a long telegram of the exact situation in the Philippines. His summary of affair: there might completely alter the Pre: dent's policy as to the Philippines. Such a ¢cmmunication can not be obtained in less than a week. An answer to Spain must be sent in less time than that. Secretary Day said at the White Hcuse late this af- ternoon that an answer will be sent to- morrow afternoon or Saturday. Representatives Joy and C were two callers to see the President to- day about minor matters. Mr. Stone said that if the United States were dealing with any other country than Spain there would probably be no deep suspicion of motiv “but the Spaniards are cunning, unsincere and tricky.”” Mr. Stene concluded by saying that the country has faith in the wisdom of the President and his administration. Senator Morgan Calis. Senator Morgan of Alabama went to the White House this afternoon to talk about Hawatian affairs with the President. It is thought, however, that he also discussed peace matters. 2 CULVER MISREPRESENTED. W. Stone coL. His Regiment Calted Back in Re- sponse to Indiana Influence. The War Department officials declare most positively that Colonel Culver of the Sth Ulmois Volunteer Regiment at Chicka- mauga, is an innocent victim of misrepre- sentation. It is reported from Chickamau- ga that because this regiment was turned back from the Porto Rican expedition many men had deserted, tne moraie of the regiment had been destroyed, and the fail- ure to seceure active service had been charged up to the secret efforts of Colonel Culver to keep it from going to the front. it is said at the department that as a matter of fact the colonel has done all in his power to meet the demands of the regi- ment in that respect, but he has been a victim of circumstances over which he had no control. After the Sth Nlinois had been ordered to Porto Rico a delegation of In- diana people waited on the President and pointed to the fact that, although there were three Indiana regiments fully equip- ped and ready for service none had been ordered to the front. " Now it happened that of three Illinois regiments available two had been sent forward in advance of the Sth, so the department felt obliged, in order to avoid a charge of discrimination, to substitute one of the Indiana regiments tor this particular Illindis regiment, but with this order Colonel Culver had abso- jutely nothing to do, and, in fact, did not even know that it was in contemplation. oe NO REQUEST SENT TO DEWEY. Not Asked for His Views on the Fu- ture of the Philippines. Secretary Long said today that so far as he knew no cable request had been sent to Admiral Dewey to give his views on the Political future of the Philippines, as was. stated in some publications today. The Secretary of the Navy would be cognizant of any inquiries of this character directed to Admiral Dewey. Spain Places the Pretenders’ Stronghold on a War Footing. The Whole Spanish Army is Being Strengthened by Two Companies to Each Battation. LONDON, July 28—A dispatch to the Daily Mail from Biarritz, France, says: “The Basque provinee, Navarre and the Tmountain districts ef Aragon and Cata- lonta, the reported strongholds of Carlism, are now on a war footing, and a military eccupation of all that country is nearly complete. In many places the troops are camping out because the villages do not afford sufficient accommodation. “More troops, including artillery, are be- ig sent to complete measures for meet- ing the Carlist rising, if attempted. The whole Spanish army is being strengthened by two companies for each battalion. “¥he government believes that the Carl- ists boast of more strength than they Teally possess, and will attempt nothing yet. Still the situation is that the Carlists are making ready to profit by the first signs of popular effervescence in an effort to foment revolution. The government is new prepared to check them immediately.” The Paris correspondent of the Daily Mail reports an interview with one of the chief supporters of Don Carles, whom he found “brimming over with confidence.” He said that Don Carlos would issue a pronunciamento the moment Spain was ecmmitted to a demand for peace. ‘All the north of Spain is eager and ready,’ said be. Ve lack neither men nor arms. Don Carlos wili be proclaimed in Catalonia and the Basque provinces without the neces- sity of striking a blow. Then will come the time for war.’ “The present dynasty counts for noth- ing, although Marshal Campos and Gen. Polavieja will carry with them a consider- able part of the army. The only general on the side of the present government is Polavieja, but he will be unable to resist the current of popular opinion. Even the republicans are on our side, for, aithough Den Carlos will be king and absolute, be will give the provinces what :hey most de- sire, namely, provincial councils, so they will have full liberty to manage their own affairs, according to their own idiosyncra- cies. “Don Carlos will suppress corruption and restore Weyle ists good ‘methods-all around. General hesitates and moves between Carl- and republicans. The republicans, of have an underlying motive. They e that amid the general trouble their own party may “have'a = of coming to the su ce, bat the codmtry is not pre- pered for that.” DEWEY GATHERS THEM IN Sends the Raleigh and Concord to Oaptare Eleven Spanish Oraft. The Enemy's Vessels, Are at Various Places in the Philip- pines. NEW YORK, July 28.—A cablegram from Hong Kong to the Journal says that Ad- miral Dewey at Manila has dispatched che Raleigh and Concord to gather up eleven Spanish craft which, according to informa- tion sent iim by Consul General Wildman, are at various places in the Philippine archipelago. Amorg these vessels are three gunboats at San Miguel, Luzon Island, and four at Port Royalist, Palawar Island. Four merchantmen, with cargoes of to- bacco, are reported at Cagayan, Luzor The same dispatch reports that Eng traders at the coal mines/at Batan, Luzon Island, have been imprisoned and subjected to ill treatment otherwise by the Spaniards there. > BAREER IN PLACE OF STOVER. Change in the mmanders of the Lastest Manila Expedition. SAN FRANCISCO, July 28.—It was origi- nally intended that Lieutenant Colonel Lee Stover of the 1st South Dakota would be in command of the men on the St. Paul when that transport leaves this port to- day, but Colonel Thomas N. Barber of the ist New York Infantry, who is to sail on the vessel, being the senior officer, has been instructed by General Merriam to as- sume command of the troops on the trip from here to Honolulu. After leaving that place, however, Lieutenant Colonel Stover will be supreme in command until the ves- sel arrives at Manila. All the medical officers in the 8th Army Corps have been instructed to institute in- qguiry with a view to eliminating from the various regiments all enlisted men who, although unfit for military duty, have passed medical examination dnd been mus- tered in. Five new cases of typhold fever have de- veloped at Camp Merritt. There are now thirteen casey of fever at the camp. A message from Secretary Alger received at Los Angeles states that ‘the 7th Call- fornia Volunteers will surely go to Manila. The California Red Cross has made a statement showing that $20,405' has been received, of which $400 is a special fund for a hospital ship. When the last bill has been paid for the Manila equipment there will be a little over $1,1004n bank. Se oe THE PEACE TRRMS. Madrid Newspapers Favor Those Credited to the President. MADRID, July 28, 2 p.m With the un- cerstanding that no indemsity will be de- manded and that Spanish “sovereignty in the Philippine Islands will be Tespected, the newspapers here consider-the terms of peace attributed to President McKinley as being acceptable. The papers, however, protest against the continuance of hostilities by the United States after Spain had sued for peace. The minister for war, Gen. Correa, is arranging for the reception jof the Span- ish troops which apeat Santiago de Cuba, and is preparing sanitary stations in erder to prevent the introduction of ‘disease into Spain. is Frederick W. Baumhof® pein ted by the The President todayéappointed Frederick W. Baumhoff postmaster at St. Louis. Real Anxiety of the Thinking Men Over Them. SOME DANGERS APPREHENDED This Government Must Act Inde- pendently of Other Powers. AS WAR = OP AR iam a The real anxiety of the thinking men ccnnected with the government arises in connection with the settlement of peace terms. This country has never been in any actual and direct danger in the war with Spain. From the beginning to the end, as it has always been evident it must be in the end, we have accomplished a series of victories. It was apprehended at the be- ginning that, inasmuch as this governiaent was not prepared for war, we might not be entirely exempt from injury at the outset. Even this slight apprehension was net real- ized, and at this hour it is apparent to the whole world that should the war be pro- tracted indefinitely Spain would be incapa- ble of inflicting any damage upon us. Some Dangers Apprehended. The dangers attending a peace settle- ment appear differently to different per- sons, There are some very able men, both in and out of Congress, who dread the de- velopment of ambition and think that the dream of empire is liable to disease our imagination and lead us into tangled w which, in prospective view, they think the wisdom of our forefathers anticipated and warned us against. Others see only a dan- ger of conflict through antagonizing some foreign interest. The danger that is apprehended by some of the most studious and thoughtful men in public life is that in trying to avoid the ambition of empire and the danger of of- fending our neighbor we will fall upon a much less apparent but greater evil. It is cuite apparent to them that the real evil of “entangling alliances,” and that which Was apparent to the founders uf the gov. ernment, was that such entanglements would interfere with our perfect liberty of action. Without that alliances would only strengthen. The thing which the very na- ture of our government demands, and which it cannot exist without, is liberty of action, To acknowledge the right of any other na- tion to direct or even to advise our course would be to compromise the very princip! S on which our government is founded. A very little yielding on this point might prove sufficient to destroy oar isolated in- Gependence. An alliance would limit our liberty of action only with Tespect to the subjects of the ailian®e, but the recogni- on of a general interest in and power over our action by any or all other nations would completely destroy national inde- pendence. Must Act Independently. In the peace settlement with Spain it is felt that the greatest danger lies in the possibility of the int sor wishes of other nations being taken into considera- tion to the extent of obviously influencing our action. Not all who are apprehensive on this score are in favor of territcrial ex- pansion. They merely desire that this government shall act entirely of ii motion in whatever settlement is upon and that no suggestion from nor con- sideration of what some other government may wirh or do shall be given weight. The suggestion that the Philippines, being taken from Spain, shall be divided among other nations, or that a joint in which the United States would be associ- ated with other nations, is received with the greatest possible disfavor. Iz is f that the only considerations tat can safe- ly be taken i ecount In fran aty of peace with Spain are, first, what is just as between the two nations directly concerned, and second, what our own in- terests require. An attempt to appear m toward Spain might be misunde stood and lead to evil results in our fature dealings with that or soi other nation. But generosity toward Spain, though r. ried to an absurd extreme, could not have any small part of the evil possibilities that wouid surround granting the privilege to any other power to participate in and be a beneficiary or interested party in the final settlement. For this reason some men who are in favor of a policy of expansion und Who want to see the Philippi held per- manently by the United States, would much prefer to see them and even Porto Rico also, returned to Spain without even the retention of a coaling station, than to see this government take possession of the is- lands with the understanding that as the price of their approval of this action other powers should be given a share of the spoils. Prebable Disposition of the Powers. Just before the trouble with Spain cul- minated in war representatives of all the powers called on President McKinley, by way of experiment, to see how far inter- ference would be tolerated, and offered thelr “good offices” to prevent the war. ‘The President met their ddvances with great dignity anc remarkable skill. It is believed that the character shown by the President on that occasion is what has prevented, up to this time, the further advancing of suggestions from any outside source. 1t is now apprehended that when it comes to settling the terms.of peace, the same dis- position to have a hand in it which prompt- ed the call on the President just before the war will incline certain of the bowers to attempt to exercise their influence, 21.4 it will be a more serious matter, as their direct interest in the result will be more apparent and the advantage, both moral and material, to be gained by them if cheir interest is-recognized as involving a right will be such <s to encourage some persist- ency and daring on their part. In the minds of many of those who are in favor of retaining permanent possesion of the Philippines the question involved is one which lies closer to the interests of European powers than merely that of whether the United States or Spain shall have the islands or of what-may be the valne of the islands themselves. The mo- tive for retaining the Philippines which is confessed by many of those who favor that course is to develop and maintain a com- mercial interest in the orient. They hold that with the Philippines entirely out of the question. the future of this country must be influenced by developments in China and Japan. This consideration led many to favor the annexation of Hawaii who cared little for the mere possession of those islands if it was not to be attended protectorate, to j will be fl by the pushing forward of our trade on the Pacific. They regarded Hawali as a stepping-stone to the orient, and they so regard the Ladreres and the Philippines. Progress in this direction may involve an understanding with Great Britain, but they differentiate between such an understanding or community of interest and an ent. ngling alliance. A partnership in the Possession or control of the Philippines, for instance, or an acknowledgment of the right of a: y nation to interfere with our movements in any direction would involve an entangle- ment which would retard; while a mere harmony of interest would be an aid and an advantage. A War of Lariffs. It is held that the interest of any foreign power, except Great Britain, in restraining the United States in the Philippines would be to prevent the development of a dan- gerour: rival in what they term the east- ern trade. A recognition of their right to Interfere in any way with our affairs would carry with it an extension of. that interference into all our efforts to expand our commercial interests, and a war cf tariffs is looked upon as the probable war of the future, which will involve all nati pas, At this hour both Germany and Franve cre quarreling w‘th our tariffs ard it is ac- knowledged that the unfriendly tone of the German press towards the United States is due to this cause. It is felt by many of the most active ren in public affairs, therefore, that in the set- tlement of peace terms with Spain the main thing, never to be lost sight of, ‘s the preservation of our absolute immun:ty from foreign influences and interference, and the retention of all advantages which justly result to us from the war and which we believe to be material to the cevelop- ment of our commercial interests, without involving a disproportionate burden cra responsibilit. GOOD WORD FOR THE CUBANS. Those at Camp McCalla Are Said to Have Been Usefal. [Copyright, 1808, by the Associated Press.] PLAYA DEL ESTE, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, July 27, 2 p.m.—All the Cuban troops at Camp McCalla were transferred this morning to Caimanera in the Samoset. They will camp there, awaiting orders. They rather expect to go to Santiago. The parting between the United States marines and their Cuban allies was at- ded with quite a ceremot A guard was drawn up and the Cubans shouted “Viva Americanos,” “Viva Cuba Libr« and “Viva McCalla.” It is generally con- ceded that they have been of great ser- vice to the marines. The latter remain in their original camp. The preparations of the fleet continue without incident. The Vixen, with General Howard and a number of army nurs went to Santiago this morning. General Howard arrived on the N The Marblehead picked up thirteen gub- marine contact mines In the upper Guan- tanamo bay yesterday. All were coyer?d with barnacles and practically harm They had been in the water since April 9. Captain Higginson of the battle ship Massachusetts cabled Admiral Sampson to- day. via St. Thomas, as follows: “Arrived here, Puerto de Guanica, Porto Rico, with Generali Miles and the American troops to- day, Tuesd. 9:15 a.m. There are no bat- teries. The Gloucester entered the harbor, landed a company, dispersed a small com- of Spanish soldiers and hoisted the ‘The transports were discharged with- opposition, sted by the boats of the Massachusetts.” The officers of the fleet here do not know why the troops disembarked so far from San Juan. It understood previous to General Miles’ departure that his landing place would be within thirty-five miles of San Juan. flag. HE COLON WRECKERS, Geing to Santiago the German Steamer Senior Tonight. Evening 5 July 28.—Whether or hip Cristobal Coion ed depends largely on the ex- pedition whicn leaves here tonight for San- tiago. The Merritt & Chapman Derrick d Wreeking Company is sending out the German steamer Senior, under the Ger- man flag, with Capt. Peter Peterson in command and Capt. Chittenden in charge of the expedition, while Capt. Tooker will look after the forty divers and wreckurs who go along. On the Senior are huge pumps, boilers, surf boats and general wrecking material, but interest centers in the two mon: pontoons, suggested by Lieut. Hobson, to be placed under the hull after the Colon is pumped out. They are to be filled with air and have a capacity of supporting several thousand tos each. Capt. Chittenden, who arrived today, left Lieut. Hobson in Washington last night. It that they should meet at Santiago. The Merritts here have further NORFOLK, Va., not the Spanish war: advices that the Maria Teresa is nearly free of water and will float with a very few high tides. a= pes CURIOUS CEVILITIES. Between Spain's and Engiand’s Rep- resentatives at Gibraltar, , LONDON, July 28.—The Gibraltar corre- Spondent of the Daily News sa “A curious exchange of civilities passed between Great Britain and Spain. The Spanish consul here, under instructions from Madrid, calied on Sir Robert Biddulph, governor and commander-in-chief at Gibral- tar, expressing concern lest the Americans should find ‘facilities’ at Gibraltar. The governor replied that the Spanish govern- ment might rest quite easy, for if Commo- dore Watson came the authorities would act strictly according to the queen's proclama- tion, copies of which, he said, had just been distributed to ali the chief officials of the garrison.” ee SPANISH OFFICERS’ LETTERS. Will Be Examined and May Be Sent as Directed. A step taken by the Post Office Depart- ment indicates that the Spanish prisoners at Annapolis possibly may be permitted to communicate with their friends in Spain. All letters deposited at Annapolis by the prisoners are held by the authorities, as an order of the Postmaster General pro- hibits all postal communication with Spain. The letters deposited by prisoners at An- napolis were sent to the dead letter of- fice, but an inquiry as to what was to be done finally with them was referred to the Navy Department. The officials of that de- partment’ expressed a desire that they should be submitted in order to be cen- sored, and an order has been issued jo the dead letter office directing that the letters be sent to the bureau of naviga: for that purpose. What further action will be ee eae Seoes to the transmit letters to Spain has yet beén issued, has | FOUGHT ALL NIGHT | Madrid Report of Our Advance op Yauca. THE ENGAGEMENT ON TUESDAY LAST ie Sagasta Ready to Protest Against the Porto Rico Attack. Sp ees MORE SPANISH TRICKERY Lo sponc “An DON, July 28—The M ent of the Daily Mail official dispatch from ‘rid corre- says: Porto Rico ‘On Tuesday the Americans advanced in the direction of Youco, fighting most of {the way. Seven hundred Spanish regulars and voluntcecs encountered them, and an gagement ensied which lasted the whcle ht, and only ceased with the dawn on the following ¢ y. The Americans were obliged to withdraw to the coast. pain May Protest. The same correspondent say! “Spain will probably protest against attack upon Porto Rico after the Was ten cabinet had officially received Spauish overtures for peace. ould a circular note on this subject be sent to the powers ft will contain the exact Gates of the Spanish cemmunications, making it clear that the United States deferred its answer in ordet to be able io date this after the American forces had gained a footing in Porto Rico. Senor Sagasta said tod resolved 02 peace maay days ago, an¢ Je known our resolutions to the United States govera- ment. I regard as null and void and aa destitute of good faith eeveryth the Americans have done since, a to protest against it formally. d Iam ready Concentrating Upon 5: (Copyright, 189 the nm Joan. Associated Press.) . by ST. THOMAS, D. W. L, July 27.—Tae Spanish troops in Porto Rico are be r4 withdrawn from the outlying towns and are concentrating upon San Juan. The de- ferses of the capital are being strength- | ened. vs United ates m tor Terror has arrived here for the puse of c ing. The Terror will » tomorrow. MADRID, July 28, 2:30 p.m.— cording an official dispatch just received from Juan de Porto Rico, the American fo: | r Major General M tions at Port Gua after landi Several Am rican warships and trans- ports are reported to be cruising off the island. Armistice Till Sunday. LONDON, July 28—A special dispatch from Madfld says it is rumored that the request of Duke Almodovar de Rio, min- ister of foreign affairs, was for an armis- tice lasting until Sunday. It cannot be as- certained whether his action was spon- taneous, in order, if possible, to forestall the invasion of Porto Rico and the fall of anila, or it was due to advice from the Vatican and the powers. America’s Right. BERLIN, July 2s.- ational Gazette Although Americ te to obtain a fcoting in Porto Rico is rather contrary to the st canons of military it is d by the assumption t: 1 place n to dictate in is unabl Ameri of to pay indemnity, America has a right to Gemand an enforced com pensation.” 2 in terms peace. LONDON. spondent o fa “comy empha: ing the ity of Europe preservir the strictest neutrality and allowing A ica to settle her differences with Spain hindered by fcreign interventi “competent observer” In t the traditional pe. ele the U: $ prevail i the pres war, with its desi r territorial e> pansion, will remain a mere episoue, affecting the future policy of the Uni an meddling or ill-advised at- tempt to deprive them of the fruits of vic- tery would be likely to arouse th of defiance and to throw the high-spirited American people into the arms of the jin- gees. In that event, the United States, pc ing ail material resources, would become a great military and naval power, able at any moment to offer an ailiance t> the highest bidder, disturbing the bal- ance of power in Europe and menacing the peace of the world. In short, on th.s ques- tion hangs the decision whether America is to acquire colonies or only coaling sta tions.”” spirit Madrid Not Surprised MADRID, July 27, 11 p.m.—The news that the government is suing for peace has caused neither surprise nor sensation here. The attitude of a majority of the newsp pers shows that the country will welcome peace if it can avoid the payment of an indemnity and the loss of the Philippines, where, it is now taken for granted, th Cnited States will retain a coaling stativn only. Preparations at Gibraliar, LONDON, July «28.—The Gibraltar cor- respondent of the Daily News say “Spain for the last fortnight has been making extensive preparations in the Bay of Gibraltar. Twenty guns have just been shipped to Ceuta and forty have been mounted around the bay. There are 11,000 men at Algeciras and 1,000 engineers are daily working at the batteries and forti- fied trenches behind the cemetery of Lina, a mile north of the British lines. “A couple of guns have been dragged up behind the Queen of Spain's Chair, com- manding the north front of these works. Even if intended for the Americans, they might become not a danger, but an event- val annoyance to Gibraltar, and at any rate they aré an infringement of the treaty cessicn stipulat! ig that no guns should be placed within raage of the rock. Sir Rob- ert Biddulph is -eporting the matter to the home government, and strong representa- ticns are being made at Madrid. As a re- sult, all the works there have beea @is- continued. “A high Spanish military authority at Algeciras informs me that Great britain, having objected to fortifications on the Sranish side of Gibraltar bay, guarantees 4in return that the Americans will conduct no mill operations whatsoever in th's,sc to ‘neutralized district. Guns wer