Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 19, Number 94, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 2 August 1898 — Page 4

TERMS FOR SPAIN

Madrid Government Is Furnished with Demands of United States. If They Ara Accepted Peace Will Follow at Once—A Reply Expected Tuesday. Ambassador Cimbon.with Extraordinary Powers from Spain, Agrees to Them. He, However, Induces President McKinley to Slightly Modify the Original Document. The Terma Not Made Public, But an Outline la Secured from Very High Authority.

Washington, Aug. I.—M. Cambon, French ambassador in Washington, on receiving President McKinley’s reply to the Spanish note, presented credentials empowering him to act for Spain in the matter of peact negotiations. In consequence the terms as proposed by President McKinley were discussed at once, and when M. Cambon left the white house terms had practically been agreed upon. Should Spain ratify M. Camton's action peace would come at once, The terms agreed upon art not made public. From a high source, however, it is learned that the answer to Spain is practically as follows: Withdrawal by Spain of her forces and •cverelgnty from Cuba, the United States to exercise control until a stable governxnent can be established. Withdrawal of her forces and sovereignty from Puerto Rico and the absolute cession of these and the minor Spanish Wesi Indies to the United States. Acquiescence by Spain in the permanent occupation by the United States of Guan Island, In the Ladrones, already in the possession of the United States. ‘ The United States to exercise control ovei the city and bay of Manila and the immediate surrounding territory, including Cavite, until such time as the commissioners appointed respectively by the twc countries determine upon the future disposition and government of the Philippines, which receives the ratification of the tw< governments, the United States nelthei waiving claim to the of the Philippines nor specifying the exact boundarj limit of the territory she desires to hold permanently. May End the War.

After strong argument the president and Secretary Day consented to a modlflcatior of the American terms in one particular What that modification relates to is not disclosed, but ft is believed not to apply to th< condition for the absolute Independence ol Cuba, the cession of Puerto Rico, or ths granting of adequate coaling stations tc the United States in the Pacific, or to diminish in any vital particular the terms on which peace will be restored. The modification brought about practical unanimity between the president and Ambassador Cambon, as plenipotentiary for Spain, and th. latter has now transmitted the results ol the conference to Madrid for approval, which. If given, will end the war. An.wfj Given to Cambon. The cabinet concluded its labors about two o'clock, and thereupon Ambassadoi Cambon, representing the Spanish government, with his secretary, M. Thiebaul, was granted an audience by the president, who was, of course, accompanied by the secretary of state. The answer of the United States to Spain was read in full to Ambassador Cambon, and its meaning discussed tn the fullest manner in an unofficial way. The interview lasted fully three hours, being prolonged by the necessity of constant translation from French to English and vice versa. Did Not Commit Himself.

President McKinley did not commit him- , •elf in regard to the American policy except •o far as it was outlined in the official note, He did explain, however, that if Spain agreed to the proposition to give up th* 1 West Indies before entering upon general peace negotiations it would be treated fairly tn regard to its possessions in the orient. The president explained to the French amtoassador what, of course, he already knew ■ —that there was a difference of opinion not only in the cabinet but throughout th« United States as to the advlsibllity of retaining the Philippines and the other Pa- i ciflc groups. The president did not say he was opposed to their retention, but he went j •o flar as to explain to Spain that there would be something to strive for, and that I the concession in regard to Cuba and Puerto Rico would not be met immediately by a harsh ultimatum on the part of ths United States. Spain Will Gain by Parly Peace. On the contrary, the hope was extended, although no pledges were made, that if Bpaln accepted the Inevitable at thia time and yielded possession of Cuba and Puerto . Rico peaceably, the saving of expense and i life to the United States which would b« necessary to capture these Islands would, of course, be considered by the peace commissioners as an offset to some of the Just claims of the United States. The president pointed out that as this country was maintaining a large army and navy at enormous expense It could not consent to * cessation of hostilities whether under the mtn. of an armistice or not until Spain Mad - greed to retire from the West Indies. A Gentle Warning. The president also pointed out in hl* eiuiet but firm manner that if Spain rejected the present offer and forced the United States to continue its vast expenditure of men and money it would result only in adding to the items properly chargeable against the defeated nation, and cor.clltions which the United States would conaider reasonable now would be out of the question before Christmas. Tire president explained that in view of the division of opinion in this country there whs at least n. chanoe that Spain might retain some of hor possessions in the Pailtlc, but if the war were continued that chance would disappear entirely, and after Watson’s arrival on the other side of the Atlantic the Philippines and adjacent islands would necessarily occupy th* position now held by Cuba and Puerto Rico a* territory entirely outside the pale of negotiations, while th* Canaries and th* Balearic islands would become debatable ground, us the Philippines ar* to-day. After th* note bad b**n cabled to Madrid Almost ail 01 tne uirmewt vi tire cainiwi -expressed the opinion in private converse, tlon that the Spanish government woull probably reject th* offer made by thi United-States. This, 1* expected by all ol them for some reaaon which they find li difficult toexplain beyond the constitutional Inability of Spaniards to recognise fact* at tacts. It is believed that if Spain does accep «’ p»tnjo;ui »soq *uo«J*a *nx ■Xapsan.L ps*|a->-»H -»H ( -saiviS potiun out jo »«n «« uoi**|uituoo »q: JO |U*PB»->d •q Hl* 01 «te|«l»« W»

tno ‘pJojpoOAA T WVMSjg uao pajuiodd? ojv sjauoisstoiuioo aoßsd nus sruijeji. sin abilities declare tnat the answer ot tne Spanish government to the terms of peace outlined by the government of the United States is not expected before Tuesday. This opinion is based upon a knowledge of the time when the United States communication was received in Madrid, which was not until an early hour Sunday morning, the time required to decipher it, the necessity for an extended consideration of the matter by the Spanish cabinet, and also , the necessity for careful framing the rejoinder. , Terms Considered Hard. London, -Aug. I.—The Madrid correspondent of the Times says; “The conflicting accounts of the American peace- terms and a suspicion that the Washington government was temporizing, in order to confront Spain with the occupation of Puerto Rico, and the capitulation of Manila, ' originally caused irritation and provoked strong language, but it is now seen that the suspicion was unfounded. The terms, however, are regarded as very hard, and the annexation of Puerto Rico and the re- ' pudiation of the colonial debt is charac- I terized as flagrantly unjust. Happily the question of the Philippines is reserved; and I am confident that the more it is considered the less will America be inclined to annexation. ’ ’

MERRITT IN COMMAND.

Assumes Control of American Forces in Philippines Leader Defiant. Washington, Aug. I.—The following has been received at the war department: ‘.‘Hong-Kong, July 30 —Adjutant General, United States Army, Washington.—Cavite, July 25.—Arrived to-day about 12. Health of commands good. Remainder of fleet about four days in the rear. All troops assigned me will probably be needed. "(Signed) MERRITT, "Major General Commanding.” Cavite. Manila Bay, July 26, via Hong-Kong. Aug. 1. —Aguinaldo, the insurgent leader, is going to cause trouble here, and already Admiral Dewey regards him es an enemy,

rather than a friend. The fact is, that Aguinaldo has been two-faced with the Americans, and it has been evident for some time that he was jealous of the American power as transport after transport landed more and more American soldiers. While he has kept up a friendly front, he has issued secret orders to his men not to permit the Americans to secure necessary horses and other equipment. All this has been annoying to Admiral Dewey and the American generals, and Gen. Merritt, now that he has taken command in the field, will probably find Aguinaldo a more formidable opponent than Augusti. The insurgent commander has recently been dropping his mask and has become openly insolent. Admiral Dewey has communicated this state of affairs to Washington, though he is not at all alarmed at the outlook. The insurgent leader would not dare order an attack on the American camp, because they are protected by guns of the squadron, and it is not at all certain that the other chiefs would obey his commands. Even if they should, Gen. Merritt, aided by the squadron, could repel a combined assault from both Aguinaldo and the Spaniards of the city. The other insurgent chiefs are chafing mder Aguinaldo’s orders, and trouble is brewing in his camp. His officers are offended by his assumption <f -lie <!.i;.Uorship. and the rank and file object strenuously to the war taxes. So his insolent and defiant attitude may be changed by his own people without the t ecessity of action by the American commander. With Admiral Dewey’s Fleet, Manila Bay, July 26, via Hong-Kong, Aug. 1. — It has been reported to Admiral Dewey by a prominent foreign resident of Manila who has just -prrived at Cavite that Capt. Gen. Augusti gave him a 1 message to deliver to the American 1 commander, to the effect that the city ' would be surrendered as soon as it i could be surrendered honorably. This is construed to mean that only a mere ! show of resistance will be offered by i the Spaniards when the bombardment I by the American warships begins.

Snow In Nebraska.

Lincoln, Neb., Aug. I.—An unprecedented cold snap is giving Nebraska a premature taste of fall. For two days the thermometer has not been over 70 and has been as low as 50 In the eastern portion and colder in the west. At Kimball, near the Wyoming line, it snowed for several minutes Sunday morning, the first time snow ever fell there in July No damage to crops is anticipated snve a checking of the growth of corn.

Several Badly Hurt.

Milan, Mo., Aug. 1. —During a celebration here over victories of the army the fireworks exploded, fatally injuring two and Injuring six person*.

FATAL FLAMES.

Fire Ileslroyaa Chicago Hotel—Guests Jump from Windows—Two Are Killed. Chicago, Aug. I.—Several persona lost their lives and others were badly i: jitred in a fire which broke out in the ,>erwyu hotel, 148 North Clark street, at 2:45 o'clock this (Monday) morning, i'he guests Were roused from sleep by the roar of the flumes. They became panic-stricken and rushed to the win-, flows for safety. None had time to dress, in their frantic effort to escape some of the guests leaped from the windows into the street and were badly injured. Others rushed to the roof of the hotel when the flames cut off retreat below. They were unable to escape, and were suffocated before help could reach them. The police and firemen began* a search for the bodiea, but at 3:30 o’clock only two bodies had been recovered. The killed so f«r a* is known nre William Tiedeman and Edward A. Seaman. Nine otheraare known to have been injured. The firemen did gallant work in dashing up their ladders through the flames. Harry C. McClary and William Tiedeman roomed (together. Both climbed on the window ledge. Tiedeman was unable to stand the smoke and’ fire and fell to hl* death. His chum was rescued by the firemen.

HE YIELDS TO DEATH.

Bismarck, Germany’s Greatest Statesman, Passes Away. EVENT OCCURS AT FRIEDRICHSRUHE. Illa Family Was at Him Bedside and His Death Wai Painful—Empire Mourns His Loss—Short Sketch of His Remarkable Career. Berlin, Aug. 1. —Bismarck is dead. Germany’s “man of blood and iron” passed away at 11:20 o’clock Saturday . night at his castle of Friedrichsruhe. I The entire nation—the nation which he unified by his indomitable will and unyielding purpose—is shocked by the sudden news. It appears that the ex-chancellor’s death was not precipitated by sudden complications, but was rather the culmination of chronic diseases—neuralgia of the face and inflammation of the veins—which kept him in constant pain, that was borne with the iron fortitude which might have been expected. The beginning of the end dates from July 20, when the prince was confined to his bed. He had been several days prostrated before an inkling of his decline reached the world. Death Agony Prolonged. When Dr. Schweninger arrived at Friedricksruhe railway station shortly after ten o’clock Saturday evening the two counts Von Bantzau were waiting with a carriage, and the physician was driven rapidly to the capitol where he found the prince already '<nconscious. According to an unofficial account the death agony was prolonged. The prince died without taking leave of the family. For fully an. hour he suffered terrible difficulty in breathing and his groans were fearful, to hear during the death struggle. He had been placed in a sitting position; and propped up with cushions in order to relieve the frightful spasms in breathing. His powerful constitution fought to the last. The family, gathered at the bedside, was plunged into the verj- anguish of grief by the moans from the dying man. The only consolation was that the

prince was unconscious during the last two hours. Dr. Schweninger was in time only to afford some relief in the final moments. During the agony of dying the prince repeatedly pressed his hapds to his eyes. His appearance in death is said to recall strikingly that of the first emperor William, the smallness of skull as compared with a large body being remarkable. The strongly contracted, small, pale features, greatly emaciated, suggested long and severe suffering though the expression was calm. Count Herbert Bismarck refuses to allow anybody to visit the death chamber until Emperor William has seen the dead statesman. Dr. Schweninger and Dr. Chrysander are personally attending to the embalming. It is reported, but the report is not yet confirmed, that Emperor William has telegraphed Count Herbert his desire to have a worthy public funeral at Berlin and that in reply Count Herbert after thanking the emperor, declined the offer on the ground that his father long ago expressed a distinct wish to be buried at Friedrichsruhe. United States Ambassador White sent the following dispatch to Count Herbert von Bismarck at Friedrichsruhe: "On behalf of the whole American people, whether official or unofficial, and -of whatever birth or descent, I tender condolence upon the mighty career nowended and assurances ot the most sincere .sympathy for yourself and mourning family." The President's Condolence. Washington, Aug. 1. —By direction of the president the following dispatch was sent Sunday night to Hon. Andrew D. White, United States ambassador to Germany: "Washington, D. C., July 31, 1898.—Whitt, Ambassador, Berlin: The president charges you to express in the proper of* fleial quarter to the bereaved German nation and to the family of the deceased statesman the sorrow which the government and people of the United States feel at ttie passing away of the great chancellor, whose memory is ever associated with the greatness of the German empire. (Signed.) "ADEE, "Acting Secretary.“ Grief in Germany. Berlin, Aug. I.—The news of Prince Bismarck’s death, which became generally known only through special editions of the papers, produced profound sorrow-, as so sudden a realiza*ion of the fears of his demise was not ex-

pected. Several paper* publish special article* with mourning borders, expressing in feeling terms the national sorrow and dwelling on the brilliant and immortal services of the prince to the Fatherland, his heroic greatness and his truly German character. Sorrowful sympathy over Prince Bismarck s ueatn 1* manifested in many ways. The news i* constantly discussed in public place* and a feeling of sadness prevails among all classes of the people. Particular* of the lart moment* of the prince and other circumstance* attending his death are earerlv «<wirht. Atony private houses

show flags at half mast. Emperor Deeply Affected. Bergen, Norway, Aug. 1. —The news of the alarming change in the condition of Prince Bismarck reached Emperor William late Saturday evening. When the emperor was informed of the prince’s death early Sunday morning he was deeply affected and ordered his •’’•acht to return immediately. The Hohenzollern, with the emperor on board, will reach Kiel this evening. The flag on the yacht is flying at half mast. An Oyster's Instinct. Oysters, after they have been brought away from the sea, know by instinct the exact hour when the tide is rising and approaching their beds, and so, of their own accord, open their shells to receive their food from the sea, as if they were still at home. < BISMARCK’S CAREER. A Brief Resume of His Great Services to the Fatherland. Otto Edward Leopold von Bismarck was born at the manor of Schoenhausen, In the district of Magdeburg, April 1, 1815. At the age of six he was placed in a boarding school at Berlin, and at 12 was sent to a high school at the capital.. In 1832 he began studying law and political science at the University of Gottingen. Toward the end of the following year he entered the University of Berlin, and he was admlttted to the bar in 1835. In 1838 he was made the official law reporter for a Berlin court, but he soon was transferred to Alx-lg-Chapelle as a referendary, and in 1837 was appointed to serve in the crown office at Potsdam. The next eight or nine years Bismarck passed in farming, hunting and soldiering. He went into siciety and took an active part in the local affairs of the neighborhoods in which he lived. In 1845 his father died, and the estate at Schoenhausen came into his hands. He withdrew almost entirely from social life, and settled down to the life of a country gentleman. July 28, 1847, he married Johanna, the daughter of Heinrich von Puttkamer, of Vlatium, Pomerania, and in the same year he appeared in the united diet at Berlin, as a parliamentary deputy, representing the nobility of the province of Saxony. In 1848 he participated in the gathering of the rural nobility in Berlin, known as the Junker parliament. His career as a parliamentary deputy ended in 1850. In 1851, after serving as secretary, he was appointed the Prussian representative at the Germanic diet at Frankfort, which was the administrative council of the Germanic confederation, founded by the congress in Vienna in 1815. He was made the Prussian ambassador at St. Petersburg in 1859, where he remained until 1862, when he was transferred to the embassy in Paris. After a few months in the French capital, In September, 1862, Bismarck succeeded Prince Hohenzollern as prime minister. He formed an alliance with Italy early in 1866, and Prussia, under his guidance declared war against Austria and her allies in the confederation in June of the same year. Three months later Austria had been crushed and Prussia had become the head of the North German confederation. Bismarck concluded secret treaties with the South German states forthwith, in the expectation of war. In internal politics the next 19 years of Bismarck's life were occupied with his struggle to assure the Prussian government the control of the Catholic church in Prussia with his campaign for the suppression of socialism in Germany and with the inauguration of a protective system of customs duties. •He also secured for Germany several African colonies and gave the first impetus to the upbuilding of her merchant marine. Under his guidance the empire laid the foundations of its present industrial prosperity and maritime greatness. In foreign affairs he formed the triple alliance of Italy, Austria and Germany. Having united and solidified the empire by the war against Denmark in 1864, against Austria in 1866, and against France in 1870-71, he aimed in his later years to develop it Internally without disturbance from without. Dismissed by Present Emperor. Bismarck was chancellor to the end of Emperor William I.'s reign and throughout the 99 days of Emperor Frederick. Two years after the present emperor ascended the throne he was dismissed from office. Since then he had lived in Friedrichsruhe, near Hamburg, where he went to receive his friends the year around, and thousands of admirers from all parts of Europe, on his birthdays. He was long estranged from the young emperor, and the feud between the old castle tn Berlin and Friedrichsruhe caused a scandal of world-wide dimensions. A formal conciliation was effected eventually, but the wounds left by the conflict of four years were never healed. Frau von Bismarck died about two years ago. The Iron Chancellor was never the same afterward. He failed slowly, complained of loneliness, and, when his last illness began, was already a weak, sorrowful and broken-<o4d man. Prince Bismarck leaves two sons. Count Herbert and Count William, and one daughter, Countess Rantzau.

Five Drowned.

Chicago, Aug. I.—Death stopped the picnic of the Chicago Cloakmakers’ union at Columbia park. WillowSprings. Three rowboats capsized In the middle of. the Des Plaines river with 13 persons. The heroism of persons on the banks, who swam out and tarried as many as possible ashore, saved eight.

Death us Archbishop Waish.

Toronto, Ont., Aug. 1. —Rev. John Walsh, Roman Catholic archbishop of Toronto, died suddenly Sunday night of heart disease. He was apparently well, although he was confined to hds room with a sprained ankle. He was 68 years of age and wai a native of Ireland.

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