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VCL. XXI.— NO. 196.
SKISnjOJffIE UK
PALL OF SANTIAGO BEGINS TO
BEAE FRUIT
SPANISH PREMIER ACKNOWL
EDGES COMPLETE DEFEAT
CAN MAKE NO SUCCESSFUL FIGHT
WITHOUT A FLEET
«n>N Americans Could Now Starve
Spaniards In Cuban Towns Into j
BabmlMiea, Henoe the Time for
l»enoo Proposals Is at Hand
Spain's Commercial Interests and
Peofele Vro ( 'Inmoring for an End
to the "War Cabinet Ministers
Want to Terminate the Conflict.
BERLIN, July 14.— The Tagblatt's
Madrid correspondent says that Sa
gasta has declared that he is convinc
ed the Spaniards will be defeated in
Cuba, and since Spain no longer has j
a fleet the Americans could starve the
island without subjecting themselves
tc Spanish bullets. Hence, he is re-
Bolved to bring about peace as soon as
possible.
The German emperor has contrib
uted 11,000 marks to the Red Cross
fund.
PEOPLE DEMAND PEACE.
LONDON, July 13.— The Madrid cor
respondent of the Times says:
•'The feeling for peace is growing
daily, especially in commercial circles.
The minister of commerce has receiv
' ed telegrams in this sense from Cadiz,
Vlgo ar.d other towns.
"It mus>t not be supposed, however,
that the desire is for peace at any
price. 'Peace with honor and without
great territorial sacrifices' more ac
curately describes the movement. In
ordinate demands might easily rouse
the warlike spirit of the people to such
an extent that the government would
be compelhd to swim with the current,
regardless of the consequences. The
government itself maintains the great
est reserve.
SEEKING TERMS.
It is said the foreign minister, Duke
Almodovar de Rio, only wants definite
Information as to what the American
government wants In the way of terri
torial concessions. There are various
Ways by which this might be obtained
without securing the good offl:e3 of any
o'her country. For example it is polnt
ti%>ut that in two or three European
capitate the Spanish and American rep
. resentatives have remained on friendly
t< mis. Whatever channels it may em
ploy the negotiations will %ive a se
cret trend. It is the desire of the Span
ish ministers to spare their country
further sacrifices, and there are a num
ber of concessions suggested in the
American press which public opinion
would not allow them to make. Spain's
colonial empire may be diminished in
{.rca, but It must Tiot be destroyed.
The question of pecuniary indemnity
. hae not yet occupied public opinion in
/ this country. Some persons who are
supp.s^d to be well acquainted with
official and unofficial opinion in the ■
United States declare that President
McKinley will be very moderate in his
demands, but his insisting upon the un
- conditional surrender of the garrison of
Santiago dots not seem to indicate a
conciliatory spirit.
SPAIN SHORT OF MONET.
LONDON, July 14.— According to a
special dispatch from Madrid, the Cor
re?pondencia Militaria announces that
the government has decided to suspend
payment of salaries to all civil and
military servants as the money Is need
ed for war expenses. Feverish prepar
ations continue at the coast towns for
the advent of the Americans.
The guvcnment of Ceuta complains
c c the unfltness of the guns and de
fense? there. All the guns that can be
spared are being shipped to the Balearic
islands. Admiral Camara's squadron,
it is said, will be sent to Cartagena.
HISTORIC MEETINGS.
Preliminary to the Surrender of the
City of SuutiuKro.
OFF SANTIAGO, July 13 (via Kings
ton. July 14).— This morning it was de
cided to hold a personal interview with I
Gen. Toral. Gen. Miles and his staff,
who got no further than Gen. Shafter's
headquarters last night, accompanied
by Gen. Shafter and his staff, rode out
to the front shortly before 8 o'clock,
under a flag of truce.
A request for a. personal Interview
with the Spanish commander-in-chief
"was made and acceded to, and about
o'clock Gen. Miles, Gen. Shafter, Gen
Wheeler, Gen. Gilmour, Col. Morse'
Cam. Wiley and Col Maus rode up'
passed over our entrenchments and
went down into the valley beyond
They were met by Gen. Toral and his
chief of staff, under a spreading man-
TODAY'S BULLETIN.
' Page.
I— Santiago Surrenders.
Kor Porto Rico Next.
Sagasta Is Hopeless.
2-New Company for Fifteenth.
News of Camp Thomas.
Filibusters in a Fight.
B— Garcla's View of Pando.
Bond Issue Oversubscribed.
Sketch of Santiago.
Republican League's Work.
4— Editorial.
Corner Stone Programme.
Supreme Court Decisions.
Conroy In Command.
■ s— Sporting News.
Saints Beaten Again.
C— Markets of the World.
Bar Silver, sa%e.
Cash ' Wheat, 73% c.
7— .Minneapolis Matters.
News of the Northwest.
News of the Railways.
S— Dairy Exhibit on Sale.
Removal of Telephone Poles Discussed.
Dog Question Called Up.
Review of Rough Ridera.
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goe tree at the bottom of the valley
about half way between the lines. The
interview that followed lasted an hour.
The situation was placed frankly be
fore Gen. Toral, and he was offered
the alternative of being sent home with
his garrison, or leaving Santiago prov
ince, the only condition Imposed being
that he should not destroy the existing
fortifications, and should leave his arms
behind.
This last provision the Spanish gen
eral, who does not speak English, ex
plained through his interpreter, was
in. possible. The laws of Spain gave a
general no discretion. He might aban
don a place when he found it untena
ble, but he could not leave his arms
behind without subjecting himself to
the penalty of being courtmartialed
and shot. His government, he said,
had granted him permission to evacu
ate Santiago, that was all. Further
than that, he was powerless to go.
When informed that our reinforce
ments were coming up; that he was
| completely surrounded, and that new
j batteries were being posted, Gen. To
ral simply shrugged his shoulders.
READY TO DIE.
"I am but a subordinate," said he,
"and 1 obey my government. If it is
necessary, we can die at our posts."
Gen. Toral is a man of sixty years
"of age, with a strong, rugged face and
fine, soldierly bearing. His brave
words inspired a feeling of respect and
admiration in the hearts of his adversa
ries. Nevertheless, the Spanish gen
eral's anxiety to avoid further sacrifice
of life in his command was manifest,
and he did not hesitate to ask for time
to communicate the situation to Mad
rid, although he dubiously shook his
head when he spoke of the probable
response.
In the course of an interview, Gen.
Toral said the bombardment of Sun
day and Monday had done little dam
age. He admitted that shells from
the guns of the fleet had destroyed
four houses, but he asserted that only
half a dozen soldiers from the garri
son had been injured. He also volun
teered the_ Information, when Gen.
Miles gallantly inquired after Gen.
Linares' condition, that the latter
probably would have to undergo the
amputation of his left arm at the
shoulder. Gen. Miles, at the interview,
did not attempt to assume the direc
tion of the negotiations, but as general
of the United States army vouched
for the conditions Gen. Shafter offered.
Upon the return of our commanders
to the American lines an important
consultation was held at Gen. Wheel
er's headquarters. Generals Garcia
and Castillo, with their staffs, had rid
den around from the extreme right to
see Gen. Miles. It was a notable
group, gathered under the protecting
awning of Gen. Wheeler's tent. Gen.
Miles, in blue fatigue uniform, with
the double star on his shoulders and
his campaign hat encircled by a single
strand of gold braid, looking the ideal
soldier, sat upon an empty ammuni
tion box, and formed the center of the
party. On the right of Gen. Miles sat
Gen. Shafter, and on his left was Gen.
Garcia, in mud-spotted white uniform,
with heavy riding boots and jingling
spurs. The Cuban general wore a
large feather-adorned Panama hat,
and at his side was a silver-mounted
machete. Gen. Garcia has a strong,
swarthy face, with a deep bullet scar
in his forehead.
In a general way he Is not unlike a
Cuban. Gen. Wheeler, with grizzled
beard, small of stature, and in brown
campaign uniform, faced the three of
ficers mentioned, while about them sat
the aide-de-camps of the four generals
mentioned.
HOBSON WAS THERE.
Lieut. Hobson, the hero of the Merri
mac, who had come to Gen. Miles with
messages from Rear Admiral Samp
son, was also present. The situation
was discussed wkh the aid of a pro
fusion of maps, and at its conclusion
luncheon was uncovered. It consisted
of beans, hard tack and coffee. After
this meal, Gen. Shafter, Gen. Miles and
Gen. Garcia rode off to Inspect the po
sition on the right flank. They all
agreed that Gen. Toral was securely
w<-dged in, and that escape was impos
sible, but owing to delays and the pos
sible incidental loss of life, which was
certain to result from an attempt to
carry the town by assault, the danger
to our troops from fever and disease
and, above all, the fact that the Span
ibli fleet was destroyed, which had been
■the real object of the campaign, it
s«med to be the general intention to
allow Gen. Toral to evacuate Santiago.
This would give us a naval and mili
tary basis, permit the starving refugees
to return to their own homes, and
would permit of the immediate em
barkation of the bulk of our troops for
Porto Rico.
Rain now falls in torrents. In fact,
our base of supplies is actually threat
ened by the mountain streams. Two
bridges have been washed away this
evening, after a downfall in which one
and one-half inches of rain fell. The
Aguadores river is impassable, the
water, shoulder deep, is running like a
small Niagara. A mule ambulance
which attempted to cross the river was
carried 200 yards down stream, filled
wkh refugees, to Caney, where the pas
sengers were rescued with difficulty.
SPANISH TREACHERY.
It Will Be Fully Guarded Against In
Santiago Kegot lat lons.
WASHINGTON, July 14.-The Spanish
forces Involved in the capitulation at Santi
ago will not be taken baok to Spain in Amer
ican vessels unless there is an official pledge
for the safety of our craft and their crews.
Secretary Alger had no hesitation in saying
today that he doubted if Spain wanted the
prisoners brought back there and said that
ir transported in our own vessels and with
out some agreement with the Spanish rep
resentatives, Spain would not refrain from
Be if I s t «» em .* Uis a ver y kno « v problem
which will be tackled by tie commissioners
arranging the capitulation uuder the direc
tions of the authorities here.
WILL DO AS BID.
Spanish Soldiery in Cuba Ready to
Obey the Madrid Government.
MADRID, July 14.— Gen. Blanco's conference
with his generals and colonels of volunteers
at Havana, yesterday has been fully re
ported here, and are much commented upon
although the result of the meetings and the
Kovernmental action thereon have been keDt
a profound secret.
The Epoca says It unCerstands that the
Spanish soldiery in Cuba decided to un
devtatingly follow the government's instruc
tion.
SPANISH PRIZE SHIPS.
Several olf Them Will Be Trans
formed Into GanboatH.
KEY WEST, July 14.— The Spanish
prize ships Catalona, Miguel Jover,
FRIDAY MORNING— —JULY 15, 1893.
Buenaventura ana Guido, captured
during the early days of the war, were
taken north by the gnniboat Newport
today. The Buenaventura and Guirlo
have been bought at United State.?
marshal's sale by the government, and
j will be made into armored warship 3.
! The Catalona and Miguel Jover were
j released fey the prize commissioners,
but the cases were appealed to tha
United States supreme court, where
they are still pending.
The Newport also carried twenty-one
i sailors wounded in the bombardment
of San Juan, Porto Rico.
The steamer Lampassas, which left
I Tampa on Tuesday night with the
j Miles' outfit, the engineer corps of the
I First regiment, District of Columbia,
and a large quantity of supplies for
Santiago, put in here today and will
resume her Journey tomorrow.
RECRUITS FOR THIRTEENTH
To Sail From San Francisco in Ten
Days.
SAN FRANCISCO, July 14. — The
transport steamers City of Puetola and
the Peru have received their comple
ment of troops and unless contrary or
ders are received from Washington the
two steamers will arrive at Honolulu
In time to participate in the ceremony
of annexation.
Maj. Gen. Otis, commanding the
fourth fleet of transports, will make
the Puebla his flagship.
The officers and troops which will
embark on the Puebla are Maj. Gen.
Otis and staff, Brig. Gen. Otis, all th&
companies of the Fourteenth United
States Infantry; recruits of the First
and Second battalions of the Eigh
teenth and Twenty-third regiments;
enlisted men of the First North Da
kota, First Wyoming^-nd First Idaho,
signal service officer and members of
the corps, a total of 834 men.
The complement of the Peru con
sists of a squadron of the Fourth Unit
ed States cavalry, light batteries of
the Sixth United States artillery, de
tachment of Third United States artil
lery, detachment of signal corps under
Capt. Russell, a department of volun
teers, medical officers and members o£
the hospital corps.
In all there will be 1,763 officers and
men to enYbark.
It is understood the ships will re
main at Honolulu after coaling to await
the second section, or fifth fleet, which
will sail from here In about ten days.
Maj. Gen. Otis today issued an order
designating the troops to sail on the
second section. It is as follows: Steam -
I er Pennsylvania, the First Montana
volunteers, and recruits of the First
California volunteers. Steamer Rio de
Janeiro: Two battalions of the First
South Dakota volunteers; recruits of
First and Second battalions, Bightesnth
United States infantry; signal corps
detachment, consisting of three officers
and thirty enlisted men; recruits of the
Utah light artillery. Steamer St. Paul:
One Dattalion South Dakota volunteers,
recruits of the First Colorado volun
teers; recruits of the Thirteenth Min
nesota; signal corps detachment, con
sisting of two officers and twenty en
listed men.
WITH SICK AND WOUNDED.
Hospital* at Slboney Are Now In
Excellent Condition.
SIBONEY, July 13 (via Kingston, July
14). — The division hospitals here today
present a very different appearance
from that which they presented a week
ago. All the wounded have been re
moved to the hospital ships., most of
which are on the way north, and not
a single one of the wounded remains
here. The surgical department is now
only busy with the wounds of prisoners
who, once dressed, have been taken
back to separate camp.
All the buildings and huts before oc
cupied by natives, where it was possi
ble that the germs of the disease lin
gered, have been burned to the ground.
The debris has been removed, fresh
clean tents have been spread, and
ditches have been dug around each to
carry away the rain.
Today the last batch of Cubans was
sent to a separate camp, ten miles dis
tant on a hill. None of their bag-gage
or belongings has been left. The pier
has been extended beyond the surf,
making a landing for supplies. The
wounded are easy. Many of those who
were only slightly hurt have virtually
recovered, and are ready to go to the
front again. In the meantime they are
working about the camp here.
The fever hospital is isolated from
the surgical ward in order to avoid the
slightest possibility of the spread of
malaria, which, owing to the heavy
rains, attacks some of our men in a
mild form. There has been only one
death from fever since the troops land
ed. These attacks of chills and fever
are promptly attended to, lasting as a
rule from two to three days only, real
ly acclimatizing the men and leaving
them stronger than before. Many such
returned from the hospital ships have
gone to the front.
The sanitary conditions here now
are excellent. Water from a moun
tain spring is plentiful and pure. Great
attention is paid to cleanliness. As a
precaution any arrival from the front
is first carefully inspected in the medi
cal ward before entering this camp, in
order that the clothing may be removed
and fumigated before the man enters
the surgical hospital.
It is believed that such precautions
will result in making this camp as
healthful as that at Guantanamo,
where not a single case of malarial
fever or sickness exists.
Here there are no wounded, and at
the field hospital in the front there are
only seven cases, too slight to require
bringing here.
All the men who are laid up or hurt
are exceedingly anxious to return To
the lines, impatient at being inactive
and under treatment, but the sanitary
regulations are enforced severely.
GERMANY NOT NOTIFIED.
Knows Nothing Officially of Inter
ference by the Irene.
BERLIN, July 14.— 1n response to an
inquiry on the subject the correspon
dent here of the Associated Press was
officially notified today that nothing
either officip.lly or unofficially is known
by the German government's of the
cruiser Irene's alleged interference with
the Insurgents at Su'big bay. _
Cervera Taken to A nnnpolis.
PORTSMOUTH, N. H., July 14.— The United
States auxiliary cruiser St. Louis sailed for
Annapolis at 6 o'clock this morning, having
on board Admiral Cervera and other Spanish
officers captured at Santiago de Cuba on
July 8.
1 18 Mil if
GEN. ALGER MAKES AN OFFI
CIAL ANNOUNCEMENT
MILES WILL GO IN COMMAND OF
THE INVASION
I ARMY OF TWESTY-IIVE THOU
SAND TO INVEST SklN JUAN
Men "Who Have Bean Operating
Against Suntiugol Will Be Given a
Rest and New Troops Will Comp
ose the Army tol 'fake Posses
sion of the Colony The Pro
gramme of the Administration,
Unless In the Meantime Peace In.
tor v«>n on to Stop the Forward
Movement.
Washington Bureau St. Paul Globe , \
Corcoran Building. \
WASHINGTON, July 14.— (Special.)
— "There is no reason why there
should be any concealment now," said
Secretary of War Alger today, when
asked what would be the next move
on the war checker board. "Next is
Porto Rico, and then— if it is necessary
—Havana," This is regvirdtid here as
practically official. Secretary Alger
added that the Porto Riean, expedition
would be sent forward immediately —
as quickly as the troops could be got
under way, and that the arrangements
were already well advanced. But the
most Important statement made by
the secretary was that the expedition
would be composed entirely of new
men. He said the solaleru now at
Santiago had not only earned a rest,
but that it would be unwise to rush
them into a new campaign without
knowing how soon disease might
break out among them. It must be
admitted, the secretary said, that
there were some serious oases among
the troops, and it would be the wiser
plan to bring them home and send
new men now in the various camps to
EASTERN ' CUBA.
The Portion to the Right of the Dotted Line Was Yesterday Surrendered to the United
Sta tea.
capture Porto Rico, which, he thinks,
will not be a very difficult task any
way.
MILES WILL COMMAND.
It is also given out that Gen. Miles
will command the Porto Rican expe
dition. He will be seconded by Gen.
Brooke, who was today summoned to
Washington to, it is thought, discuss
plans for the Porto Rican campaign.
The fact that Gen. Brooke has been so
hastily summoned here is regarded as
conclusive evidence that there is to be
no delay In inaugurating the cam
paign against the fortified town of
San Juan, which Is practically Porto
Rico, so far as fighting Is concerned.
Gen. Brooke comes from Camp Thom
as, and this is regarded as clinching
the statement that new troops will be
sent to Porto Rico, while those who
have fought so well at Santiago will
come home and be given an oppor
tunity to recuperate. Gen. Wheeler's
division will, it is said, be among those
that go. In fact, the troops under his
command have already been ord-ered
to join the expedition.
TRANSPORTS IN SIGHT.
There is additional satisfaction In
official circles over the knowledge that
there will not be a repetition of the de
lays experienced in getting the troops
off for Cuba. The government has,
so it is said, already provided for that
part of the work, having in sight
means of transportation sufficient to
accommodate no less than 25,000 men.
The navy will be expected to do effi
cient service at San Juan, where the
ships can get in closer to shore, and,
It is believed, quickly roduce the forts
of the enemy. Porto Rico is not ex
pected to offer a very formidable re
sistance. The moral effect of the
hopelessness of the struggle made by
the Spaniards at Santiago, it is
thought, will percede the American
troops, and assist materially in bring
ing about a speedy surrender of the
principal, if not the only stronghold-
San Juan.
PEACE MAY INTERVENE.
While there is to be no delay in be
ginning the attack upon Porto Rico,
there is a growing b.'liif in well-posu-d
circles that peace may inteivene before
the troops get under way for the new
scene of conquest. Officials persist iv
denials that there have as yeH been
any overtures from Spanish or other
sources, yet there are nwny who incline
to the opinion that the surrender of
Santiago will have tremendous effee; in
Europe, and that th? powers will in
crease their efforts to convince Spain
of the futility of further prolonging the
hopeless stn'grl-. And iha:e is ano her
important factor in the situation that
is not being overlooked — it Is openly
stated that Commodore Watson will
proceed to Spanish waters and the first
city he bombards, will it is believed,
bring the Spaniards to terms. That
the government is hopeful of a teitni-
nation of the war at an early date is
alpo claimed, and It is said that in view
of this possibility several war orders
have already been countermanded.
TERRITORY SURRENDERED.
The territory surrendered by Gen.
Toral to Gen. Shafter comprises about
5.000 square miles, beginning at Ascer
raderos and running north to Palmo
Soriana. Thence in a northwesterly di
rection the line runs to the coast town
of Boca del Sagua. There are but few
towns in the territory. Santiago is the
most important, and Guantanamo
ranks next. The surrender includes the
fortress Mono castle, Socapa, Cayo
Smith and others. This would permit
the American fleet to enter the harbor
if it so desired, but it is thought doubt
ful if this will be done, owing to the
danger of exposing the sailors to dis
ease. There will .now be more oppor
tunity for care to be given the Amer
ican soldiers who are on the sick list.
BIG UNDERTAKING.
The government realizes that it will
be no small task to carry out its part of
■the agreement in the surrender of San
tiago. It will require a large number
of transports to carry the Spanish
prisoners back to their native shores.
Department officials estimate that a
fleet of about fifty ships will be re
quired to carry the Spaniards out of
Santiago province. Just where that
number of vessels are to come from is
a problem that the government will
have to solve, and solve quickly. It is
admitted that the vessels are not now
In sight, "but the government will pro
vide them, and quickly," remarked an
official in discussing the proposiiion to
day.
LOOKED LIKE A ROW.
French Gunboat Attempts to Ignore
Blockade.
Copyrighted by the Associated Press.
PLAYA DEL ESTE, Guantanamo"
Bay, July 14. — A French gunboat of
about 2,000 tons displacement attempt
ed to come into the harbor about dusk
tonight without permission, and met
with a surprise party. The cruiser
Marblehead fired a blank shot as the
gunboat came into the entrance to the
harbor, but no attention was paid to
this, and a shot from a slx-pounder
was sent across her bows. This, too,
was disregarded, the gun<boat coming
along under full steam. For a few min
utes It looked as if a row was possible.
The trumpets on the Marblehead rang
out a call to quarters, and another
ehot was sent across the French gun
boat's bows, this . time in uncomforta
ble proximity. That warning was suffi
cient, however, and the Frenchman
stopped with extreme suddenness. It
is against naval custom for a war ves
sel of one nation to enter a pert which
vessels of another nation are blockad
ing unless permission is given. The
captain of the French gunboat was
either in ignorance of the American oc
cupation or chose to disregard it until
forcibly reminded of the fact by Com
mander McCalla. The gunboat was al
lowed to anchor in the lower harbor for
the night.
BROOKE STARTS NORTH.
On His Way to Washington to Con
sult Alger.
CHATTANOOGA, Term., July 14.—
Maj. Gen. John R. Brooke, in command
of the army at this point, left at 10
o'clock tonight by the Southern rail
road for Washington, in response to a
telegram from the secretary of war
summoning him to that city to confer
about the coming expedition to Porto
Rico, in which, it is understood by Gen.
Brooke, he is to participate.
Gov. Tanner and party, who arrived
at Camp Thomas yseterday, today re
viewed the Illinois regiments in camp
here and left at noon for Tampa.
OFFICIALS DISAPPOINTED.
Desired More Details From the Sur
render of Santiago.
WASHINGTON, July 14.— There was
considerable disappointment in admin
istration circles because no details con
cerning the surrender of Santiago were
received. Secretary Wilson remained
with the president until 11 o'clock, and
when they left not a word had been
received during the evening. The presi
dent was gratified that the surrender
had occurred, but was anxious for
more details.
During the evening numerous tele
grams were received from different
parts of the country congratulating
the president upon the success at San
tiago, some of them stating that bon
fires were blaizng in celebration of the
event.
NEWS AT NEW YORK.
Harrison, D.-pt-w and Others IMm-iisn
the Surrender.
NEW YORK, July 14.— News of the
surrender of Santiago was receive-i
here with greatest enthusiasm. Gen.
Stewart L. Woodford, minister to
Spain, said: '-'Glad! I am very glad,
but I cannot, owing to my position, ex
press myself further."
Ex-President Harrison said: "It is
Indeed a great event. Our soldiers, ps
pecially the volunteers, are the source
of great pride to the country."
"The surrender of Santiago hastens
peace. It is a lesson not only to Spain,
but to all Europe," remarked Chauncey
M. Depew.
Benjamin J. Guerra, treasurer of the
Cuban junta: "I am exceedingly well
pleased, but not surprised. It will
shorten the war."
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SANTI/IGO SURRENDERED
TO AMERICAN FORGES,
■ ■ m mam %af
Vast Territory and Between Twelve and
Fifteen Thousand Spanish Prisoners
Are Included.
SPANISH TROOPS TO BE SENT TO SPAIN
Terms of Surrender Were Agreed Upon and City of
Santiago Turned Over to Gen. Shaf ter at 3 o'clock
Yesterday Afternoon-The Territory Surrendered
Embraces All Eastern Cuba, From Acerraderos
to Sagua-Gen. Shatter Hakes Brief Announce
ment of the Surrender to Washington— H 3W the
Prisoners Will Be Disposed Of.
WASHINGTON, July 14.-The stars and stripes are now float
ing over the principal Spanish stronghold in Eastern Cuba. Kan
tiago city was this afternoon surrendered to the American force.
commanded by Gen. Shatter, and immediately taken possession of
The first news of the surrender received came to the national car*
tal m the shape of the following telegram:
Adjutant General, Washington-Have Just retorned f r ,, m lnler .
view with Gen. Toral. He agree, to snrrender upon the Ua.lTot
crn C"hT^ *° SP ° ln - Thl " »""•"*««» e-br.ce. a,, „,£„"!
em Cuba, from Aeerraderos on the aonth to Sa*na c*n the north
via Palma, with practically the Fourth ar my cor p S . tommlllo"
er, meet thi 9 afternoon at 2.30 to definitely arrange tuT term"
— W. H. Shafter, Major General.
Later the following was received from Gen. Miles evidently
filed by him prior to the turning over of the city and prisoners to
the American forces:
PLAY A July 14 Secretary of War, Wa B h!n»ton-Before San
tia«;o, July I4_Gen Toral formally anrrendered the troop* of „ »
army-troops and dlvlalotaa of Sautia*o-on the term, and nnd.r
standing that his troop S shall be returned to Spain. Gen Shaf
ter will appoint eommi^ioner, to draw up the conditions of arl
rangements for carrying «-ut the term, of surrender. This I,
very gratifying, and Gen. Shafter and the olßcers and men of h s
command axe entitled to great credit for their sincerity and for
titude in overcoming the almost insurmountable obstacles whtek
they encountered. A portion of the army has been Infected wttft
yellow fever, and efforts will be made to separate tlw.Ke who are
infected and those free from it, and to keep those who are »,..,
Zm U r, r V ePaPatCa fl ° m * hONe °" Hh ° Pt - Arrangements nil,
immediately be made for carrying out further Instructions of the
president and yourself. -Nelson A. Miles,
Major General of Army.
Secretary Alger, who had been at the White house, returned to
the war department shortly before 3 o'clock. He said that the de
tails received from Gen. Shafter were meager, but that there wai
sufficient to show that the Spanish commander at Santiago had ca
pitulated, and that the American fom>3 were in possession of San
tiago. At 3p. m. formal announcement was made at the war de
partment that the surrender had been completed and that the Amer
ican troops were in possession of the place.
VERIFICATION FROM NEW YORK.
At 3:15 the federal censor at New York gave out the informa
tion that the surrender of Santiago had been completed, and that at
exactly 3 p. m. the city was turned over to Gen. Shafter.
TERRITORY SURRENDERED.
The territory surrendered by Gen. Toral includes a population
exceeding 125,000, when the country is in its normal state. It in
cludes the important cities of Santiago, Guanatanamo, Bagaa de
Panama and Baracoa. It is exceedingly rich in mineral, sugar and
coffee. The large iron and copper mines at Juragua, Baquiri and
vicinity are owned by American companies. In the Guantnnaino
district are the extensive plantations of Soleda Esperanza. Los Ca
nos, Santa Cecilia and others. Baracoa carried on an extensive fruit
trade with the United States.
The surrender is to include all the Spanish troops at Santiago,
Guantanamo, Caney and Sagua, composing the Fourth corps of the
Spanish army.
The portion of the province of Santiago de Cuba that lies east
of the line from Sagua, via Las Palmas, to Acerradoivs is surren
dered to the United States.
DISPOSAL OF PRISONERS.
The plan of the war department for returning the surrendered
army of Gen. Toral to Spain will not necessitate the use of Ameri
can vessels. It is the purpose of the department to ask far pro
posals from all steamship companies which desire to compete for
transporting the Spanish troops to Spain and the most advantag
eous bid will be accepted. The advices of Gen. Shafter state the
number of Spanish prisoners will be between 12.000 and 1.~>.000.
NEWS OF SURRENDER VERIFIED.
CAPE HAYTIEN, Hayti, July 14.— The following bulletin was
issued here today by the French Cable company:
Santiago de Cuba, July 14. — The capitulation of Santiago lias
been signed. The American government accepts the conditions or
Gen. Pando. The Spanish troops are to withdraw with military
honors and will be sent back at once to Spain.
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* WAR NEWS IN BRIEF. I
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■ Santiago surrendered to the American forces.
g Spanish troops now in Santiago to be returned to
■ Spain.
■ Gen. Miles gives Gen. Shafter and the troops
§1 who brought about the surrender of Santiago due
I credit.
m Sag-asta declares for peace.
p European powers may interfere in the Philip
o pines after the war is terminated.
f§ Germany expres-es doubt as to the Irene incident
§j in Subic Bay. ~
m Secretary of War Alg-er announces that the next ■
n move will be upon Porto Rico. H