Spain agrees to turn over Cuba in settlement
A terse report states Spain agrees to turn over Cuba, with the transfer described as a settlement move. No additional details are provided in the fragment.
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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1898
Page
1
A terse report states Spain agrees to turn over Cuba, with the transfer described as a settlement move. No additional details are provided in the fragment.
Paris dispatches report Spain agrees to relinquish sovereignty over Cuba without conditions and settles differences on Porto Rico and Guam. American commission rejects assuming Cuban debt, shaping the final peace treaty. Montero Rios considered resignation amid negotiating tensions. pace toward final terms expected to quicken.
News from Ponca City says a 4 year old girl of John Devine an Otoe Indian was kidnapped by white men on the reservation south of here. Local authorities and residents are greatly agitated and vow severe action if the kidnapers are caught.
Washington reports from Paris say final terms with Spain on peace will be completed soon. The Cuban debt settlement is expected to be resolved by Cuban municipalities and not charged to Spain, with US citizens holding some bonds. The Philippine issue will move to discussion next week.
Paris dispatch says U S intends to hold the Philippines to satisfy public opinion. Spanish commissioners expected to resist with demands for compensation while noting Luzon and the archipelago as reasons to avoid return to Spanish rule. Waring sick with yellow fever in New York after Cuba trip.
Washington reports Secretary Alger will ask Congress to authorize enlistment of Cuban and Spanish soldiers in the U S army for Cuba occupation. About 15 000 Spaniards and 60 000 Cuban insurgents may seek service. total needed estimated under 50 000. Cuban volunteers to be small initial groups chosen carefully.
John Kennedy and Jim Redmond, alleged leaders of a train robbery gang, were indicted for the murder of Emma Schumacher during last winter’s store robbery. Redmond, tied to the Rough Riders, is at large. Kennedy is free on bond.
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