The herald. [microfilm reel], July 08, 1898, Image 1

About The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900

Image provided by: University of California, Riverside; Riverside, CA

                
Single Sheet
TWENTY-FIFTH YEAR. NO. 281.
The Santiago Theater on the Plaza
A WAR COUNCIL
McKinley Calls His Advis
ers Together
No Change of Plans-Genera! Miles
Starts for Guifoa—Watson
Ordered to Spain
BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS SPECIAL WIRE.
WASHINGTON, July 7.—The president called a council of war to
day at the White House, the purpose being to review the situation and
learn exactly what the present conditions are and what changes, if any,
should be made in the plans for the future conduct of the war. Ac
cording to one of the members present, it was decided to abide by the
plans already laid, at least as to the general conduct of the campaign.
Confirmation seemed to have been given to the statement later in the day,
when, after a conference with the members of the war board, Secretary
Long announced to the waiting newspaper men that he had ordered Ad
miral Sampson to detach from his own command immediately the vessels
embraced in Commodore Watson's eastern squadron, and to direct the
commodore to proceed on his mission.
WATSON'S FLEET
The vessels of the squadron will not be the same as those origin
ally selected, for the reason, probably, that the recent engagement
with Cervera's squadron necessitated some changes. The new squadron
will consist of the battleships lowa and Oregon, the protected cruiser
Newark and the auxiliary cruisers (carrying side armor) Dixie, Yan
kee and Yosemite, the colliers Averenda, Cassius, Caesar, Leonidas and
Justin, and the supply boat Delmonico.
The lowa, Oregon and Newark are all in the south with Sampson.
So is the Yosemite. The Dixie is at Newport, and the Yankee at Tomp
kinsville. The colliers are at Hampton roads, with the Delmonico. The
ships are to set sail as soon as they can coal and supply. It will not
be required, in the case of the southern vessels, to come north, which
would mean the loss of several days, but they will start directly from
the points where they are now located. The order provides that each
ship shall make her way across the Atlantic to a marine rendezvous,
which will be designated in sealed orders, to prevent its exposure to the
slightest possible danger from the enemy, and the most that is known
is that it will be some point off the Spanish coast.
It probably will not be long after that before the American squad
ron will be in full pursuit of Camara, with his remnant of the Spanish
(Continued on Page Five.)
There Is plenty 01 lOrce and vigor ln the American generals leading the army of invasion in Cuba General Shafter is of enormous bulk, but every morning he rides the lb.v., ..iaklng his own observations of the enemy's position. General Joe Wheeler, despite his 60 years, climbs trees te
reconnolter the foe, and surmounts obsacles which might make a younger man pause. Generals i, n, ton and Chaffee continually urge their men to renewed exertions, set ting an energetic example. The sharpshooters sketched by Mr. Coffin are some of the men who have terrorized the Spaniard*
by the accuracy and coolness of their firing. —From sketches by C. A. Coffin, the New York Journal's special artist with Sharer's army.
WILL PURSUE CAMARA
THE HERALD
MEN WHO LED AND DID THE FIGHTING IN LAST FRIDAY'S BATTLE
NEXT SATURDAY
THE FATE OF SANTIAGO DE CUBA
WILL BE SEALED
Sampson and Shafter 'Wall Attack Simultaneously at
Noon Tomorrow--Randolph's Reinforcements
Will Have Arrived
SPECIAL TO THE HERALD.
WASHINGTON, July 7.—The war department announced shortly after midnight
that Admiral Sampson would begin the bombardment of Santiago on Saturday at noon.
He will approach the shore as closely as possible, and with his eight, ten and thirteen
inch guns throw shells into the town itself. This is the result of the conference held
between Admiral Sampson and General Shafter yesterday, which was ordered by the
president. While the bombardment is going on Shafter will make a land attack. Gen
eral Randolph with 3000 troops and six batteries of artillery will have by that time
reinforced him.
THE CHANCES OF PEACE
Toral flay Yet Call "Hold, Enough"-Pando Return
ing to Havana
COPYRIGHTED, 18H8, BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
AT THE FRONT, Santiago de Cuba, July 7, 1 p. m., via Guantanamo, July 7, 7 p. m.—Firing was
not resumed today, although the truce is supposed to be ended. Both armies have been informed that Wash
ington and Madrid are negotiating terms of peace. The white flag still flies over the Santiago lines. There
have been messages or flags of truce between the commanders since 3 oclock yesterday, when Naval Con
structor Hobson and his men were exchanged.
WAITING FOR TORAL'S REPLY
BEFORE SANTIAGO, via Playa del Este, July 7, 7 p. m.—(Copyrighted, 1898J by the Associated Press.)
Gen. Toral, the Spanish commander in Santiago, has been officially informed by Gen. Shafter of the com
plete destruction of the Spanish fleet, and that the American warships are now free to co-operate with
the army in the, reduction of Santiago. He has been given such time as he may deem proper to oonsider
the advisability of capitulating his garrison.' |
Although Gen. Toral is apparently anxious to resist to the bitter end, the utter hopelessness of hold
ing out against a siege by, land and sea must be forcing itself upon him. His losses have been heavy. The
reinforcements upon which he was confidently counting have not arrived.
PANDO DESERTED HIM
Gen. Pando has left him in the lurch, and, it is understood, is making his way across the country to
Havana.
The food supply in Santiago is low, and it is understood that the ammunition is running short. Our
position is being hourly strengthened.
CABLE OPERATORS SENT BACK
The cable operators who left Santiago yesterday have been sent back, in order that Gen. Toral may
communicate freely with Gen. Blanco and the Madrid government.
The prospects for the capitulation of Santiago without further fighting grow with each hour's delay.
The archbishop o J Santiago has appealed to Gen. Blanco to surrender the city.
LOS ANGELES, FRIDAY MORNING. JULY 8, 1893
The Spanish Casino and Don Carlos Club, Santiago
HOBSON SAFE
The Brave Officer and Has
Crew Exchanged
He Tells the Story of His Captivity.
Glad to Get Back—He Has a
Royal Welcome
COPYRIGHTED, ISSB, BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
OFF JURAGUA, July 6, Evening, by Associated Press dispatch boat
Wanda to Port Antonio, Jamaica, July 7, via Kingston, Jamaica, July
7, 7:30 a. m.—Assistant Naval Constructor Richard P. Hobson, of the
flagship New York, and the seven seamen who, with him, sailed the col*
lier Merrimac into the ohannel of the harbor of Santiago de Cuba, on
June 3d last, and sunk her there, were surrendered by the Spanish mili
tary authorities in exchange for prisoners captured by the American
forces.
The reception of Hobson and his little command, when they arrived
at the first American intrenchments, was simply overwhelming. Sol
diers who had never seen any of the released prisoners of war before
were so boisterous in their greetings that they could not be restrained
by their officers. The cheering soldiers literally fell upon Hobson and
his comrades.
Hobson, so far as possible, grasped each hand extended to him, and
neither he nor his men made any protest against the most uncomfortable
crowding and jostling which they had to undergo.
NO RACE PREJUDICE
If the young officer, whose home is in Alabama, has any race preju
dice, he certainly forgot all about it as he passed through the lines ot
soldiers on his way to Gen. Wheeler's headquarters. He grasped the
hands of the ebony-hued troopers of the Ninth and Tenth cavalry and
expressed his thanks for the patriotic welcome with as much heartiness
as he displayed towards men of his own race. He and ail his men were
completely overcome by the reception accorded them, and tears rolled
down their cheeks as the soldiers crowded around them. At Gen. Wheel
er's headquarters they were met by Capt. Chadwiek of the New York
and a naval escort from the flagship.
NEW UNIFORMS
The escort brought a change of clothing and new uniforms for Hob
son and all his men, and they were given a short respite to change their
apparel. Hobson was then given a horse to ride over the trail, and his
men were taken in an army ambulance. Before leaving for the coast
Lieut. Hobson had an interview with Gen. Shafter.
To the correspondent of the Associated Press, Lieut. Hobson declined
Twelve Pages |
PRICE FIVE CENTS