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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1898
Page
1
Secretary Day says the protocol for peace talks is agreed and includes the evacuation of Cuba and Porto Rico. He notes the terms match the president's original note and only formalities remain to secure signatures. The French ambassador is said to have cabled Spain to comply with terms.
Washington observers say the Spanish note presented to President McKinley by the French ambassador last night leaves unclear points. The conference lasted 1 hour 25 minutes and yielded no final decision, with Spain reportedly attaching conditions to acceptance. Ambassadors Cambon and Day participated as McKinley weighs Cuba Porto Rico Ladrone Manila and a commission.
Washington reports that Spain’s peace terms are not fully satisfactory and negotiations continue with expectations of a definite result soon. Officials indicate progress and secrecy, with cabinet members and President McKinley aiming for an early termination of hostilities and a possible extra session of Congress in November to ratify a peace treaty.
Reports from Cavite and Manila Bay dated August 8 10 indicate Aguinaldo’s grip weakens as Filipinos doubt his promises. American troops honor by General Greene while insurgents provision Manila Bay to aid his possible escape. In Chickamauga August 10 soldiers lament delayed Porto Rico deployment yet continue training and service work despite peace prospects.
The war department will establish an army camp in Kentucky's blue grass region. Troops now at Chickamauga may be moved to the new camp, though the location is not yet disclosed. New York reports Cuba’s Gomez Diaz and Rejes forces have won battles with aid from U S arms, amid Cuban starvation pleas for more assistance.
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