The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1898-07-21

soldiers be returned to those who 50
bravely defended them"
Gen. ToraI Talks.
= The articles were signed Saturday
afternoon after a four hours session
of the commissioners, who agreed that
the terms of capitulation should await
the sanction of the Madrid govern
ment. Gen. Toral, the white-haired
commander of the Spanish forces, was
present throughout the session and
appeared to be utterly heartbroken.
He spoke bitterly of the fate which
compelled him to sue for peace, but
had no word to say against the gallant
men who had conquered his army. He
declared that he had little chance to
win. Il would not desire to see my
worst enemy play with the cards
held" he said to ole of his commission
ers. every one of my generals was
killed or wounded. l. have not single
colonel left and am surrounded by a
powerful enemy. We have counted 81
ships off this port. And, BESIDES" he
concluded, YEARLY waving his hands
towards the city, Il have secret
troubles there"
Speaking of the battle of the oath Of
June, in which the trough riders" and
part of Gen. Young's command par
ticipated, Gen. Toral said that less
than 2 900 Spanish troops were en-
gagged, his loss being 265. He would
not say how many Spaniards were
killed at Ell Caney and before Santiago.
Heavy! Heavy!" he said, dejectedly.
In response to an inquiry he said
that transportation would be required
for between $4,000 and $4,000 men.
there being that much of force in the
capitulated district. He informed the
officers that Santiago harbor had been
again mined since Admiral Cervera
left.
A Dismal Sight.
Since four o'clock Sunday morning
stream of refugees has been pouring
into the city, some naked, and all
hungry, skeletons and footsore. M,.ny
had fallen by the wayside. The town
of Santiago presents a dismal sight.
Most of the houses lave been sacked
and the stores have all been looted.
and nothing to eat can be had for love
or money. In the streets of the city,
at the entertainments, at the breast
works and at every 100 feet or so of
the barbed wire fences were the iv-
ing skeletons of Spanish soldiers.
Among the arrivals Sunday were the
German, japanese and Portuguese con-
suls and their families. TWENTY-FIVE
thousand refugees are quartered at Ell
Caney, 5000 at Firmeza and 5000 at
Cuabitas Ell Boniato and San Vincente.
where they have been living for fort
night. In one case 800 were crowded
into one building. which was regular
pig-sty, with horrible stencil. They
used the water from the river. where
soiled clothing was washed and all man
ner of filth is floating.
Will Not Return Arms.
Washington, July 1s.-The arms
surrendered by the Spanish soldiers
at Santiago to Gen. Shafter will be
kept by the United States government.
This conclusion, reached late Sunday
afternoon by the president and Secre-
tary Alger, was made public by the lat
ter as he left his Office after six o'clock
Sunday night for his home. "All those
who have arms will turn them over to
this government. This is final" These
were the secretary's words when asked
for information on the subject. 'And,"
he added, in response to further in
quiries and to clear any doubt that
might exist on the subject, 1.-THE rifles
will not be returned to Spain" This
decision, no doubt, already has been
communicated to Gen. Shafter.
Skaters. Losses.
Gen. Skaters Headquarters, Before
Santiago, July II, via Kingston, ia
maica, July 1S.-The final report of
casualties in the army since it landed
in Cuba three weeks ago has been for
warded to Washington. 1t shows an
aggregate of LOLA officers and men
killed, wounded and missing. The
killed number 246, of whom Fl were
officers; wounded, 1854, of whom 90
were officers, and missing "a, of whom
none is an officer. Of the wounded
only 6s have died. Col. Pope, the sur
geon in chief, says this is remarkably
small number of fatalities, considering
the large number of wounded. In the
field hospitals there has been small
number of septic wounds, and but two
cases of gangrene have developed, one
of which resulted fatally. 3
Thanks Shafter and Men.
Washington, July 1s.-The following
messages were sent Saturday by Presi-
dent Mckinley and Secretary r. A. Al
ger:
TO Gen. Shafter, Commanding front
near. Santiago. Playa: The president OF
brave army the profound thanks Of the
American people for the brilliant achieve
ments at. Santiago, resulting in the sur
render Of the city and all of the Spanish
troops and territory under Gen. Toral.
Your splendid command had endured not
only the hardships and sacrifices incident
to, campaign and battle, but in stress Of
heat and weather-has triumphed over OBJ
stacles which would have overcome men
less brave and determined. One and all
have displayed the most conspicuous gal
5lantry and earned the gratitude of the ma
ton. The hearts Of the people turn with:
tender sympathy to the sick and wounded.
May the Father Of Mercies protect and
comfort them.
4"(Signed) WILLIAM M'KINLEY.''
3 s. ITO Maj. Gen. Shafter, front, near Sam
tiago, Playa: cannot express in words
my gratitude to you and your heroic men.
Your work has been well done. God bless
you all. S.
.'(signed) r. A. ALGER,
t5s Secretary of War
Congressman Robert NJ. La Toilette has
made formal announcement that he would
be candidate for the republican romina-
ton for governor OF Wisconsin. Gov, Scoj
field eae has also announced his candidacy.