Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 19, Number 84, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 28 June 1898 — Rivera Favors Peace. [ARTICLE]

Rivera Favors Peace.

Madrid, June 27. —Former Capt. Gen. Rivera has urged the queen regent of Spain to sue for peace and to ask the friendly offices of the South American governments in securing favorable terms. The queen is said to have authorized Rivera to sound the South American rulers as to their sentiments. It is reported that Spain has purchased three modern warships, which will be ready In three weeks.