The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-10-08

United States troops are fired upon,
believe the men, who are with me are
quite able to take care Of themselves,
even though little outnumbered, and
although am opposed to a useless
waste of life, I shall face the issue in
any way 1t suits you"
Col. Parron said that he would i'm
mediately order the arrest of the Off
Ger who allowed the American troops
to pass the city gate. Col. Ray retort-
ed, IF he had refused | should have
been under the unpleasant necessity Of
shooting him and then forcing an en-
trance" After considerable discussion
and many requests on the part of Col.
Parron, that Col. Ray should take his
men out of the city until Gen. Blanco
could be communicated with, It was
decided not to take action until the ca
BILE office had closed at Q o'clock this
at that time no further instructions
had been received he would take ae-
ton Immediately before nightfall.
In the meantime the United States
troops were to be marched up to the
barracks which the Spaniards left last
night on departing for Cienfuegos, Col.
Ray consenting to encase the oolors out
Of Difference to Col. Parrons fear that
the sight Of the American flag might
GACIle Tie Spanish element DeyOHQ re-
straint and so provoke some overact
leading to bloodshed. On leaving the
palace the two colonies walked to the
square, where they arrived just in
time to prevent q collision between
their forces. 1t appears that some Span
ish officers who had misunderstood an
order from Col. Parron had just noti-
fed the American troops that they
must leave Immediately. Capt Frost,
o1l1a ND = Col a6r
refused to comply, whereupon he was
told that the blood Of his men would
be upon their own heads
AT this moment Col. Ray came up and
Capt. Frost reported the occurrence.
Col. Parron promptly ordered his over
jealous subordinate away. Then began
the march of a mile to the barracks
through the crowded streets, most of
the onlookers being evidently pro-Span-
ish, judging from their scowling looks
and uncomplimentary remarks. The
march led around the square AS the
Americans passed the Spanish garrison
the latter presented arms. The barracks
were found in a healthful locality and
in good condition. 1t was Col. Ray S
firm intention to take action as soon as
the cable closed, and it was evident that
the soldiers on both sides were quite
ready to try conclusions, the Spanish
oltAbC1S SnltCihllN Z HOT I3kln2 at ai
kindly to evacuation
Burt some time before the cable closed
Col. Ray received a dispatch from Gen
Wade explaining that the commander
of the Spanish troops at Manzanillo had
requested Delay until Oct 10, and thai
the formal evacuation was, therefore
postponed
The United States troops remain in
the barracks by permission Of Col. Par
ron. Considerable alarm was expert
enced by the civilians. VINO understood
the call to arms and its full siynif-
| canoe. Senorita Parron, daughter of the
Spanish commander and very beau
tiful girl, was greatly distressed and in
tears. Her father is a fine looking, dig
nffied man about 30. so far as duty per.
mits, Col. Ray will extend every pos.
sible courtesy to Col. Parron and his
officers with their families in the evac
uation,