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Spain Would Want Much

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Day
8
Month
July
Year
1898
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Public Domain
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London, July 6.- A dispatch from Berlín to the Daily News says that feelers have been put out from Spanish quarters with a view to ascertaining how the powers and the United States are likely to regard the terms of peace that Spain is willing to propose. These are said to be: First, the independence of Cuba; second, that Cuba pay a tribute to Spain for twenty years; third, that Spain keep a small garrison at a small port during that period; fourth, that.other powers be entitled to maintain small bodies of troops on the island for the protection of their own subjects; flfth, that the Philippines be declared independent of tribute and that Spanish occupati-sn on one island be permanent; and sixth, that Porto Rico be occupied by the United States as a pledge for the punctual payment oí indemnity, and that the island be evacuated after Spain 'hall have fulfllled her obligations. Gen. shafter I III. Washington, July 6.- A telegram received at the war department from Gen. Shafter says that he has been suffering from heat prostration and had been unable to eat anything for four days. The war department has been informed that Major-General Wheeler is Tery mueh better. WiU FiRht to tb End. LoHdon, July 6.- A dispateh to the Central News says that in an interview with Senor Sagasta, that evidence ww given that he entertained not the slightest idea of surrender or of making any overtures tor peace. Ssnor Sagasta, in the course of the Interview, said: "Though the Americans get reinforcements and take Santiago, we WiU yet pursue this war to the end. There are in Cuba a hundred thousand men, including the volunteers, who are ready to die in its defense, but will never yield." Spain' Power No More Paris,July 6. - The Ternps, commenting upon the. destruction of Admiral Cervera's squadron, says that Spain's naval power is no more. It adds: "If bravery, skill and qualities of heart and mind could have saved it, the third of July would not hav seen the ocean close over this second armada. We are bound to draw trom the event the lessons it contains. Everybody seea them. Nobody is unaware of the cruel, Imperious obligatlons Imposed by the great disaster. Spain must not lose a moment in negotiating for peace." Wlnfield Scott Sctaley. Washington, July 6.- Winfield Scott Schley was born in Frederick county, Md., Oct. 9, 1839. He was graduated at the naval academy and served on the frigate Niasar. On July 16, 1862, he was made a lieutenant, and from that time on he alternated between active service in different parts of the world and as instructor at the naval academy. Ín 1874 he was promoted to commancr and in 1888 to captain. Fatal Fire In Pennsylvanfa. Uniontown, Pa., July 4. - The most destruetive fire this place has ever experienced occurred Sunday, originating in G. E. Balsley's restaurant in the basement of the Wilson building, on Main street. A strong wind prevailed, and for a time the entire business sectlon of the town was in great danger. Two men were seen on the roof of the Wilson building just before it feil and they are supposed to have perished. The loss aggregates $115,000, with ?66,500 insurance. Same Scale as Last Vear. Muneie, Ind., July 4. - The convention of the green glass pressers of the United States and Canada adjourned to meet next year in Marión, Ind. The same scale in vogue the last ten years was adopted. The officers elected are President, Frank Lafferty, Muneie; Recording Secretary, Jame3 McClain, Muneie; Corresponding Secretary, Thomas Atkins, Philadelphia; Financial Secretary, Patrick Kelly, Muneie. For a Vice Admlral. Washington, July 4. - Senator Mason of Illinois has introduced a bilí to authorize the President to appoint with the advice and consent of the senate one vice-admiral "to be selected for distinguished conduct in battle, or for extraordinary herolsm ín the present war from the list of aative rear admiráis, and who shall b the ranking officer in the navy."

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