WASHINGTON, April 11. -- The condition of war which has existed between the United States and Spain since April 21, 1898, terminated to-day, when the last formalities of the restoration of peace were performed by the exchange of ratifications of the peace treaty. Coincident with this, President McKinley issued a proclamation declaring that the war was at an end, and the appointment of Bellamy Storer was determined upon as United States Minister to Spain. View Full Article in Timesmachine »