Madrid Notes Signal Peace Talks and Philippine Fate
Madrid forwards reply to Washington on last Monday amid hopeful notes that peace may be signed by September. Key questions include the Philippines fate and pecuniary claims in the West Indies, with speculation on war material in Cuba and possible restitution terms as part of a diplomatic victory. Both governments seek an end to the war as soon as possible, pending new intelligence.
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Cambon Mission Inches Toward Peace Talks After Preliminaries
A Washington dispatch says Cambon’s Spain mission will end once preliminaries are settled with the United States. Negotiations on further steps may follow in London with commissioners from both nations. The administration plans shrinking the wartime navy build up and seeks peace in Porto Rico annexation hopes.
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Cuba Now Recognized With Stable Government
The article notes that Cuba has established a stable government and has been recognized by the entire population as the replacement for the unstable regime of Spain, with the United States promising support.
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Secretary Alger Hints No Official Madrid Peace Acceptance
Washington reports indicate no official word had reached Washington that Spain accepted the U S terms for peace by Aug 8 Despite unofficial notices from press and confidential agents the president directs war plans as if negotiations continue A Porto Rico provisional government led by General Wade is to be formed and may deploy within a week indicating continued war readiness despite peace optimism
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Peace mood grips Madrid as Spain leans toward terms
A Madrid dispatch says not only the capital’s court and cabinet but the public favors peace at any price. Opposition would be for appearances. Anxiety rises over army stance and provincial sentiment. Some garrisons oppose the government. Sagasta fears internal disorders once peace is reached. General Polavieja curbs jingoism but risks loom.
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Crisis Looms Over Philippine Policy Ousts US Wary
Washington officials warn of trouble after the Philippines policy is carried out amid insurgent threats. The U S government cites moral duty to foreign residents and unprotected Spanish civilians including women children nuns and priests. Carlists rise near Tolida Catalonia prompts updated dispatches from Barcelona. The Times criticizes Salisbury over Chinese policy and Suez shares. William David Murray fourth earl of Mansfield dies in London.
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Monroe Doctrine questions spark London debate in 1898
London reporters question U S policy as Spain Cuba war reshapes influence in the West Indies. Washington moves troops toward Puerto Rico while router ships and transports gather at Tampa and San Juan to aid Miles invasion, with leaders Mosco and Palma in Cuban affairs.
View of Philippine matters and world opinions
London dispatches discuss possible final peace talks on the Philippines and suggest moving negotiations to a neutral capital. The Times column highlights Aguinaldo’s position, German interest, and English press attitudes amid US rule in the Philippines. Other items note Porto Rico expeditions, Corbett’s boxing wager, fence-cutting arrests, and local storms.
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