Mr. Day to Mr. Hay.
[Telegram.]
Paris
,
October 27, 1898
.
No. 18.]
At meeting to-day Spaniards accepted our last draft articles 1 and 2 as to Cuba, Puerto Rico, and Guam in exact language of protocol, expressly subject to agreement being reached on all the articles which treaty should contain. Then asked when we should be ready to proceed to question of Philippine Islands, and on our motion adjournment had till Monday for that purpose. Tuesday and Wednesday following being religious holidays, understood if not ready Monday can have what further time desired.
Thursday, 4.30,
afternoon.
Day.