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Show desire is apparently very strong for ISSUES. LIVINGPOSTER'S PAPERS (WARREN turn tutor ia (ki Ima-Hoorri-ii inJ.-i-.init- ififoun WHLASD FOSTER, NUtakv. n Hooper Room Blk.. SALT LAKH CITT. Application Made Direct to the United States and Not Through the Powers. UTAH NEWS. Henry Hughes dropped dead from apoplexy at Logan last Saturday. Samples of wheat are being collected in Cache oounty to be sent to the exposition The Unbroken Chain of Reverses Suffered by Spain Since the War Bogan Has Forced the Proposal In an Endeavor to Save What is Left-W- ar Will Not be Stopped Pending Protracted Diplomatic Negotiations Some Significant Expressions as to the Terms the United States Should Propose Philippines Will be the Bone of Contention. at Omaha. of l'olice Faul of Salt Lalce has sued the city for 5,000, for a broken leg caused by a slippery sidewalk. A street car pole fell on Robert II. Lore, who was aiding in its erection, at Salt Lake, injuring him so that he Ex-Chi- ef died. Amel Murtensen, 15 years of age, was drowned in the Chester reservoir near Spring City, while bathing, last i ! Friday. There is a boundary line dispute he- tween Utah and Juab counties. lioth counties want to assess some valuable mines near TiiUic. M. Ferguson, a Salt Lake man, caine near being asphyxiated in a Los Angeles hotel last week, the gas having accidentally been turned on. II. A. Lee, night clerk at the ('alien holel. Salt Luke, was found dead sitting in a chair as if asleep, by the porter. Apoplexy was the cause. Col. Henry Page of Salt Lake, has Wen appointed to a position in the commissary department, with the rank of major. He will he with Torry's j j j rough riders. Governor Wells made a vigorous protest against the sending of the Utah cavalry to Sequoi ami Yosemite jiarkii instead of to Manila, but it was un- availing. Fire near Layton, caused by a spark from a passing engine, burned up about 350 bushels of wheat and a worth 350 which was being used in harvesting the crop. self-bind- Washington, July 28. The Spanish government has sued for peace, not indirectly through the great powers of Europe, but by direct appeal to President McKinley. The proposition was formerly submitted to the president by the French ambassador, M. Jules Cnmbou, who forhad received instructions to the eign oilice at Paris to deliver United States government the tender of peace formulated by the Spanish cabinet. At the conclusion of the conference between the president and the French ambassador, the following official statement was issued from the White House: The French ambassador, on behalf of the government of Spain, and by direction of the Spunish minister of foreign affairs, presented to the president this afternoon at the White House a message from the Spanish government, looking to tho termination of the war and tin: settlement of terms of peace. The proposition submitted by the ambassador, acting for the Spanish government, was qui to general in terms and was confined to the one essential point of an earnest plea that negotiations be opened for the purpose of ter- - opinion, the situation was not materially changed by the Spanish proposition, and that the war would lie pressed with unalmted vigor until something 82,:.'5i) annually. Koffonl and Mickle, who killed Sheriff Iturns of Sanpete county several years ago. aud who. it is supposed, are still in hilling in the mountainous parts of Emery county, have been seen. Judge Johnson of that district, says he has been informed by reliable parties that they had talked to the boys within the last month. Curly Wallace, a colored man, who has recently Wen an inmate of the insauce asylum, committed suicide at Saltair the '1st by plunging head first from the north tier of bath houses into the lake. The alarm was immediately given, but life was extinct before help reached him. He was temporarily insane from heavy drinking. Attorney General Itishop has rendered an opinion to County Attorney Steed of Box Elder, in response to a query, that a justice of the peace, sit-- ting as a committing magistrate, has jurisdiction under the law to hold a preliminary examination of any person accused of the crime of adultery. The Utah Woolgrowers association met in Salt Lake last week. The association has "i'iO members, representing 1,509.000 sheep. An assessment was levied on the members to promote the good of the association. The repeal of hostile legislation will be aimed at, also the extermination of coyotes, which destroy 8150,000 worth of mutton annually in the state. During the week ending Saturday, July 23, seven cases of shooting occur-rein Utah. Two were the result o( quarrels over irrigation matters, flvg being accidents. The most distressing was the shooting of little Beulah Cutes of Provo by her brother 11 years of age, while playing theatre, he being a Spaniard shooting Cubaif prisoners. The little one lived but d two hours. Wray E. Black, a Salt Lake boy, was killed by a companion while hunting in Wyoming. The other three were less serious, but all caused from careless handling of firearms. Daniel Fletcher, aged 30, son of Mark Fletcher of Logan, was drowned at Coeur d'Alene eity, Idaho, July 20th, where he was engaged in the hotel business. He was formerly an Oregon Short Line conductor. lie fell from a boat. . y block-hous- three-pounde- The power of Spain is broken," said Senator Morgan, and it ia plain that there is nothing to stop us now abort of the Spanish border." Concerning the terms of peace, Senator Morgan has clearly defined ideas. he exclaimed, My first proposition, would be the complete surrender by Spain of all territory over which the flag floats. This would include Cuba, Porto Rico, the Philippines, the Carolines and the Ladrones. 1 would make this surrender the subject of a separate and exclusive treaty. I would demand of Spain a surrender unconditional in every particular and without any reference to whut we may wish to do with the territory hereafter. I would not allow aay ifs nor ands' about it. This treaty should lie on such terms that the United States can he free to act without any conditions, and it should be the first proposition on which to base peace. I would hlso demand as one of the first conditions of peace," added Senator Morgan. the opening of jail doors to all prisMiicrs confined for political offenses. I would extend this proposition so as to include all political prisoners from Cuba, Porto Rico or the It should free all who Philippines. er condition. His upper lip was torn off, teeth knocked out and injured about the chest. Thomas Kearns of I'ark City has taken the whole issue of refunding state bonds, 5150, 000, bearing interest at a per cent. They run for twenty years, and the money will be used to take up the issue of IStfS, Waring 5 per cent. The change in interest rate will the state AT GUANICA. more tangible in the way of peace terms was at hand. Neither waa there any suggestion from the Spanish government that an armistice be established, pending the peace negotiations. It seemed natural, however, from the proposition that formal peace negotiations be entered upon, that, pending tlreir conclusion, cessation of hostilities would occur. Owing to the importance of the communication, the ambassador adopted the usual diplomatic procedure of reading the communication from the original French, the translation being submitted by M. Tliibeaut. In the conversation which followed the reading of the proposition, neither the president nor the ambassador entered into the question of terms of peace. The instructions of the ambassador bad been confined to the one essential point of opening peace negotiations, and it was evident that the president desired to consider the proposition at this moment before giving any definite reply. The president decided to consult with the members of his cabinet before Spain. honof Charles 1 AnderA son of Clarkson, was kicked in the face and breast by a colt and is in u serious save FIGIIT the ilr.ipi'ines. The matter of war is for future cuusiJt-ratio!i- , although there AMERICA'S LUCK STICKS TO HER IN PORTO RICO. dues not appear to lie a disposition among the officials here to pile up a heavy war indemnity against Spain in 8iaiilart! Kuuted With a Lom of Fort Killed aud Wounded, Sot an American her present helpless condition. Uojr lining lujuretl Tlia Slam aud In ease the peace negotiations art Stripe Are liultled. opened, the means by which they will be carried oil are not determined, r.or (iuanica, Porto Ilico, July 27. The have they been officially considered. United States military expedition It is understood, however, that one unier General Miles which landed here means likely to be proposed is to au- has had its first Bkirmish. Not an thorize direct negotiations between American was lost, while the Spaniards Spain and this country, Spain being lost forty. represented by Sen or Leon Castillo, The Spaniards were completely taken the Spaui.-- h Ainbasador at Pans, and Almost the first they by the United States by General Horace knewsurprise. of the approach of the army of Porter, our ambassador to France. invasion was in the announcement conSenor Castillo is one of the foremost tained in the firing of a gun from the diplomats of Europe, and since the war Gloucester, demanding that the Spanbegan li is chief mission has been to go iards haul down their flag, which was from capital to capital and endeavor floating from s flagstaff in front of a touxvako foreign intervention in bee standing to the east of the half of Spain. Failing in this, he has village. The first couple of turned his attention to the peace were fired into the hills right movement as the last chance for sav- and left of the bay, purposely avoiding ing liis country. Castillo ia a linguist, the town, lest the projectiles hurt speaking English, so that the negotia- women and children. tions could proceed with facility. The Gloucester then hove to, within While not a veteran in diplomacy, about COO yards of the shore, and lowGeneral Porter is regarded as able and ered a launch, having on board a Colt tactful, and, moreover, he would be rapid-fir- e and gun thirty men, under guided by very explicit instructions Lieutenant lluse, who was sent ashore from Washington. Another plan of without encountering opposition. proc"-,"contemplates the appoint-me- : Quartermaster Beck thereupon told o? i commission to receive and Yeoman Lacey to haul down the Spanmake proposals, which will include ish flag, which was done, and they then members of the foreign affairs commitraised on the flagstaff the first United tee of the senate, who will also have a States flag to float over Porto Rican voice in the confirmation of the treaty. soil. Suddenly about thirty Spaniards TERMS SUGGESTED. opened fire with Mauser rifles on the lertiuent Ideas Advanced by Prominent American party. Lieutenant lluse and Persona, his men responded with great galWashington, July 27. Senator Morlantry, the Colt gun doing effective gan of Alabama, senior democratic work. Xormen, who received Cervera's member of the foreign relations committee of the senate, regards the peace surrender, shared the honors with Lieutenant lluse. proposition as a sign of submission by Almost immediately after the Ameri- of have l.e-- n ticipation jjfeb v. impi-ismie- in because of par- the insurrection. "After this treaty covering the surrender of dominions and release of political prisoners has been concluded." lie continued, 1 would take up the matter of war indemnity. This covers several topics, some of which I do not , ftV'.'V 11 rs CAPTAIN GENERAL MACIAS. (Spanish Governor of the Island of Porte Rlco.i caus were fired on, the Gloucester opened tire on the euciny with all her which could be three and brought to bear, slielliug the town, and also dropping shells into the hills to the west of Guauica, where a number of Spanish cavalry were seen to be hastening toward the spot where the Americans hsil landed. By that time the Gloucester had the range of the town and the block house, and her guns were spitting fire and the doctor and paymaster were helping to serve the guns. rs afterward galloping cavalrymen were wen climbing the hills to the west vard and the foot soldiers were scurrying along the fences from the town. By 9:15 a. m.. with the. exception of care to discuss at this time. Individ- a few guerilla shots, the town was ually, I should want to consider the won, and the enemy was driven out of matter of a coaling station in the Ca- its neighborhood. nary islands, off the coast of Africa. SAMPSON'S-REPORFurther, 1 would require," added Senator Morgan, guarantee from fmnmanils Schley anil Ilia lr'orn:anro of Soon white-coate- T. THE QUEEN REGENT OF SPAIN AND HER SON. THE BOY KINO. PI IONS 0 XIII. minating the war and arriving at terms of peace. The commnnication of the Spanish government did not sug-- 1 gest any specific terms of peace, nor waa any reference made to Cuba, the Philippines, Porto Rico or other Spanish possessions. The evident purpose of the Madrid authorities was to first learn whether the United States would treat on the subject of peace, and after to take up such terms as the two parties might suggest. No intimation came from any official source as to the probable character of the answer. There were strong intimations, however, that there would be no acceptance which wonld imply the stopping of the war when the American arms were adding victories on victories, to embark on a vague diploma tic negotiation. It was felt that this government had everything to lose in a subtle game of diplomacy, in which the only certain element would be the inaction of our army and navy. For this reason there was a disposition in ofiicial quarters to know what terms were in sight before entering upon A prominent general negotiations. administration official said, after talking with cabinet officers, that, in his ) AL- - intimating what his reply would he, and promised a reply later. The call of the embassador was two hours after the regnlnr cabinet meeting, and the next regular meeting occurs on Friday. No special meeting was called, but the president hud an informal talk with the members of the cabinet last night, the consultation lasting until after midnight. Naturally, the pica of Spain to open peace negotiations, opens up a wide field of conjecture on what the terms of peace will lie. Thus far there is no official warrant for saying what terms Spain will propose, or what terms the United States will offer or accept. So far as this couu try is concerned, it is the general impression that the complete Spanish evacuation of Cuba and Porto Ilieo will be insisted upon, ns a sine qua non. There is not the same certainty as to the Philippines, and Carolines, although the belief is growing that the terms will include coaling stations in these groups. On the part of Spain it is believed she has reached such a realization of her misfortunes that she will readily accept terms for the evacuation of Cuba and probably Porto Rico. The Spanish La-dron- es that she will assume all responsibility for nny debts that might prove Spain the OriK'in. Washington. July 27. The report of a lien on Cuba or upon Porto Rico Captain Sampson has been received. and the Philippines for that matter. There are no traces of bitterness in it, such as are alleged to exist between he Forakrr'ii Opinion. and Schley. On the contrary, he gives Washington, July 2U. Senator Kclilcy honorable muntion and due Ohio, the only Republican mem praise. The performance of the Orelicr of the foreigu relations committee gon is referred to as amazing. Honin the city, said that while lie was very orable mention is accorded all tlic ships glad to nee that the end of the war was and men that took part in the great in sight, he did not wish to take any victory. Trlvate Negotiations. position which would appear to be forestalling the action of the adminisMadrid, July 37(via Paris). The govtration. Continuing, he said: ernment denies that the cabinet coun"I do not think we should give up cil occupied itself with the question any territory of which we have taken of peace, althongh Senor Gamozo, possession. We should retain Porto minister of public instruction and Rico and the Philippines and give to public works, made a long speech on Cuba independent government and the subject maintain such relations with the peoSenor Sagasta denies the existence ple as would ultimately bring about of ofiicial peace negotiations, but Duke the annexation of the island to the Almodovar de Rio, minister of foreign United States by the desire of the peo- affairs, says negotiations of a private ple themselves, as in the case of liar character have been opened, duo to waii. The independence of the people private initiative. of Cuba is due to them for the splendid fight they Intve made for three years Spain's troublesome and impecunious against Spain. They have made their nobles have always been sent to Cuba mid the Philippines. It is nut considindependence possible." Senator Foruker said he did not bcc ered mannerly to question how they how it wss possible to turn the Philipobtained their wealth when they return to Spain. pine islands back lo Spain. For-aker- |