Spain Accepts American Peace Terms With Reservations
Aug 4 Lorbox Madrid reports Spain has accepted the American peace conditions with unimportant reservations and the preliminary terms will be signed by Saturday after inquiries to Washington on retail matters are settled. The Rome desk notes Spain’s acceptance may be publicized once these matters are cleared. The future government of the Philippines is cited as a key issue to be decided.
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Lorbox
Madrid
Daily Mail
Washington
Rome
Daily Chronicle
Spain
Peace prospects rise as Madrid reports US terms may end war
Madrid dispatch says Spain ready to concede on the main issues while opposing Philippine claims, and the French ambassador Gambon is credited with influence as both governments seek an honorable end to the war. The Washington response through Cambon signals possible peace, with press commentary likely to widen.
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Mamaseadon Camrose
United States
Weat
Spain
Gambon
Washington
Paria
Philippines
METHOD OF PROCEDURE Likely While Treaty Is Be ing Drafted
Ambassador Osmpon conducting Spanish negotiations has not met the president this evening and it is unlikely he has received the Spanish reply to United States terms. On receipt, it will go to the state department. The first step will be to suspend hostilities and negotiate peace on outlined terms. The proposed terms call for a joint commission to draft a peace treaty and resolve the future government of the Philippines.
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Bsid
Washington Lonpoy
Madrid
The
Branchard
M. Cambon
United States
Fatioe
Wasmwaror
Osmpon
State Department
Terms of Peace with Spain Outlined by President
Washington August 4 Terms of peace offered to Spain are stated by authority of the president. The United States seeks no pecuniary indemnity and demands Spain relinquish sovereignty over Cuba and its immediate evacuation, Porto Rico and other West Indies islands, and cede an island in the Ladrones. Manila would be occupied by the US pending a peace treaty defining control. If accepted, US and Spanish commissioners will meet to conclude a treaty. Cabinet meeting described as uneventful lasting an hour and ten minutes with a press summary of peace terms.
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Washington
Spain
United States
Cuba
Bonin
Eeasion
Porto Rico
West Indies
Ladrones
Manila
Philippines
Shovo
War Peace Talks In Washington Report On Spain
Unofficial information suggests Spain may accept US terms for stopping the war. Secretary Alger left the White House after a conference and officials state there is no official confirmation. The president remains cautious while negotiations continue as if none were underway.
Spain Accepts Principal Peace Terms From United States
New York Aug 4 A Madrid cable reports Spain has accepted the principal peace conditions set by the United States with only the details remaining. A peace delegation will be chosen to confer with US representatives. The ministry finalized the terms and announced acceptance. Grant's Brigade to Porto Rico Reinforcements. Washington Aug 3 The Quarter Master’s Department will send transports within a week to Newport News for General Grant’s brigade to reinforce General Miles in Porto Rico. The Hudson and the Manitobs are at Newport News awaiting orders. Canadian Marine Dept Seals Check for 475000. Ottawa Aug 4 The Department of Marine received a check for 475000, the amount for the sealers in the Bering Sea.
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New York
Evening Journal
Madrid
United States
McKinley
Grant
Washington
Quartermaster’s Department
Newport News
General Grant
General Miles
Porto Rico
Hudson
Bewport News
Coamo Occupied Advance Column Reaches Conmo Puerto Rico
Port of Ponce August 1 via St Thomas August 4 The American army holds Coamo two thirds of the way to Aibonito on the San Juan road Colonel Huling reports no Spaniards in sight at reconnoitre and says the enemy retreated to Aibonito General Macias with about 1000 regulars is at Aibonito General Stone at Ajuntas proceeds to occupy Ajuntas and push toward Artelo coast General Garretson's brigade arrives from Yauco to join Sixth Massachusetts Sixth Illinois artillery batteries and regulars Citizens cheer their arrival The cruiser Colombia floated off a reef with no serious injury at Ponce harbor. The stories of barbarity are deemed exaggerated.
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Porto Rico
St. Thomas
D W
Conmo
Aibonito
San Juan
Huling
Macius
General Shafter Cares for Over Six Thousand Sick
Washington reports General Shafter is caring for more than 6000 sick people including Spanish soldiers. The heavy load explains part of why transport safety for wounded personnel may have been inadequate. A formal investigation has begun into transport conditions and possible court martial outcomes.
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Asi
JAP SHIP OVERHAULED BY DORIE REPORT
Advices from Yokohama report the Japanese steamer Onsang fired upon by a third expeditionary fleet vessel from San Francisco on June 29. Two shots were fired, the ship stopped after the first, a second shot crossed her bows, inspections let her proceed. The Doric notes suicide of H. Jonnant editor of The Japanese Gazette amid marital troubles and overwork.
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Yokohama
Dorie
Onsang
Third Expeditionary Fleet
Doric
H. Jonnant
Japanese Gazette
Weaver Nominated by Three Parties in Sixth District
General J. B. Weaver is nominated for Congress in the Sixth district by separate conventions of the Democrat Populists and Free Silver groups. The Aug 4 events unite multiple parties behind Weaver in a unified bid for the seat.
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Congres Dexatopsa
J. B. Weaver
Congress
Democrate
Repai- Moana
Populists Win Major Nebraska State Posts
Nebraska fusion forces reach agreement on state ticket with Populists to name governor and most officers, Democrats to retain attorney general. four ballots for governor yield no result as disaffection looms. other items note Cuban junta leader Palma downplays rift with Americans and a looming Miners strike if Chicago terms not met by Aug.10 in Pittsburgh district.
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Lincoln
Neth
Devides State Oiloe
Neb
Nebraska
Popuelista
Dataocrats
New York
J. Estria Palma
Garcia
Shafter
Minore
Prrissano
Pittsburg
Chicago
Cardia Defeats Spaniards Near Nipe Bay
Reports from Guantansino Bay Aug 4 say General Garcia and Cuban forces near Nipe, north of Santiago de Cuba, fought Spanish troops attempting to link with Holguin. Reinforcements arrived. early impressions favor Garcia defeating the Spaniards at Yenat and holding his position.
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Holguin
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Yenat
Kaiser present as German emperor attends Bismarck funeral
Prussia Aug 4 The German emperor and empress arrived at Priedrichskube at 6 o clock with Baron von Bolow. They were greeted by Prince Bismarck's family and greeted Prince Herbert and Count William Bismarck. Services over Prince Bismarck's remains were held at the castle as an official statement on the death chamber is awaited. Pastor Westphal led Lutheran rites.
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Censorship Rigidity Reported Across Regions
The Daily News reports that censorship tightens in multiple areas as measures grow harsher. Officials indicate the Philippines case and related actions, while Benor Gagea hints at upcoming hostilities being suspended, with broader implications noted by observers.
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Loxvor
Gibraltar
Daily News
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America
Philippines
Benor Gagea
Outbreak Fears Rise Over Philippine Situation
Washington officials fear serious trouble after the Philippine policy is enacted. Insurgents threaten Spanish monks and clergy in Manila and U S troops may clash if interference occurs to protect foreigners and unprotected classes amid rising tensions with insurgents and reports from military and naval commanders.
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Philippines
Inte
United States
Mo‘nila
Ordara
Amorica
Insurgenta
Position of insurgents at Mantin noted by New York Journal
A New York Journal dispatch from Cavite dated July 20 reports two days of interviews with insurgent leaders. Evidence suggests jealousy of the American invasion but not anti American sentiment. Aguinaldo shows respect to Dewey Merritt and Wildman yet restrains active aid, awaiting clarity on U.S. policy amid fears Spain may regain the islands. Clashes hinted between General Merritt and Aguinaldo.
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Mantin
New York
the Journal
Cavite
Hong Kong
Aguin Aldo
Dewey
Merritt
Wildman
United States
Spain
Aguinaldo
Fifty Thousand Needed General Merritt Asks Troop Rise
In a dispatch from Cavite General Merritt reports that 4,897 men sailed on five transports after the governor general left. He then asked to increase his command from 20,000 to 50,000 troops to meet any emergency from Aguinaldo and insurgents. A Cincinnati chamber of commerce board urged President McKinley to prioritize commercial interests in plans for the Philippines.
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San Francisco
Cavite
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Philippines
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Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce
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Philippine Islands
Swain
WILL SAIL THIS WEEK Expedition About Ready to Depart
San Francisco August 4 Trans ports Charles Nelson and the Lakeme will depart this week likely Friday. First New York volunteers battalion and engineers will sail on the Charles Nelson and Lakome with 308 enlisted men and 14 officers. Remaining companies to follow as soon as possible.
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San Francisco
Charles Nelson
First New York Volunteers
Charles Nele Bon
Battalion of Engineers
New York Regment
Breckinridge Takes Command at Chickamauga Park
Breckinridge arrived at Camp Thomas and assumed command of the army, relieving Brigadier General Frank. The Fifth Illinois Infantry, twice ordered to the front then recalled, received final orders to report to Newport News for embarkation with Brigadier General Fred Grant’s brigade to Porto Rico.
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J. C. Breckinridge
Camp Thomas
Frank
Fifth Ilinois Infantry
War Department
Newport News
Fred Grant
Porto Rico
Camp Alger Abandoned for Manassas Move
Washington reports Camp Alger Virginia will be abandoned by the War Department and its 20,000 troops moved to a healthier site near Manassas Virginia. Secretary Alger approved following Surgeon General Sternberg's recommendation and the transfer will begin as soon as possible with orderly movement practice.
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War Department
Manassas
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