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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1898
Page
4
A Paris dispatch reports Spanish commissioners will delay acceptance of the Cuban debt while not disrupting negotiations. Spain plans to issue a circular note to powers outlining the debt issue, awaiting U.S. stance on Philippine debt and island evacuation by January 1899.
Washington reports say officials fear no adverse effect on the Paris peace commission from the French upheaval. They expect a cabinet change to restore order and keep negotiations on track despite Spanish turmoil shaping uncertainty.
The report notes deep worry among commissioners over failing to press the Cuban debt on the United States and predicts Spain will seek numerous objections on Porto Rico and a coaling station in the Ladrone Islands. It also mentions Spain’s strategy to gain European sympathy by concessions and hints at unclear U.S claims on the Philippines. Admiral Dewey praises Philippine people’s capacity for self government.
A Spanish protest to Secretary Hay from Paris claims the ships Oregon and Iowa violate an armistice protocol by sailing to Manila. The move prompted questions in Washington about potential hostilities resuming as the vessels patrol the South American coast during a regional celebration.
Lord Kitchener and Captain Baratier arrived in Marseilles from Alexandria aboard the Messageries. They dined together and discussed tribal customs as crowds cheered Baratier and a Legion of Honor insignia was presented. The pair then traveled to Paris amid praise for Major Marchand’s expedition.
Reports from Forest Mississippi confirm fourteen Black people killed in the Harperville race riot with three more bodies found in woods. Wounded man at Bill Burke's house surrendered and will be housed in Meridian jail until circuit court convenes.
Raymond Baisal teller for the Mexican National Bank of Mexico City was robbed of 4800 in drafts, 1000 Mexican bill, 80 in U S money and railroad tickets by a Black woman who offered directions to Union Station. He was traveling to inspect the U S banking system and will continue his trip after remittance.
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