Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-07-02
THE PLAN OF CAMPAIGN.

| Copyright, 1895, by The Associated Press.
General Lawton's Headquarters, ri,
Guama, Thursday. June 30.--3 p. NJ.
Blythe Associated Press Dispatch Boa
Wanda to Port Aht5nio, ia, July l.
G A. NJ Filed Kingston, ia. July l.
$50 A. M.-Daylight, tomorrow Fri-
day. will see movement Of the 18th
Division, under Gen. Lawton, TO a neH
base north and east of Santiago. Al
this morning, Gen. Garcia's Cubans
have been moving from their hill CAM
on the east, and have been passin.
headquarters almost at a jog trot.
Gen. Lawton's men will move at day
break. Three miles east of their pres
cnt position, there rises il narrow ridge
in the Santiago valley. Southwark
from here the troops can look down on
Caney, tiny. picturesque. old ana once
thriving Spanish town, almost at
their feet. Three miles west, browning
low ridge that crosses the Santiago
valley, are seen the Spanish barracks
and large red building over which
doats the Red Cross Society's flag.
This is the Reina Mercedes hospital
where, according to all pacifico ac-
tpuiilS, are HOW lDtdlCu Lieut.. IN
and the heroic seamen.
The valley. three miles wide would
be a garden spot in time of peace,
now il is filled with u rank tropical
growth. covering abandoned planta-
tons. Opposite, on the north side Of
the valley, is a broad plateau accessi-
BILE by a good road. this is the key to
Santiago.
Gen. Lawton and his command from
the ridge will first take Caney. \
slight skirmish is, expected. but nothing
serious, the captured paciiicos, all al
leSinS that the Spanish mountain force
which was there four DAYS ago, has
now been Withdrawn into Santiago, III
pursuance of general plan of concen-
tration. lst
Spanish report Gen. Linares' con-
tinuous retreat from Baiquiri to San
t;ago. This plan is said to be much
against his own wishes, but to be
forced upon him by his superior off
Ger. Gen. Toral. commanding at Santi-
ago. 1t is evident the Spanish stan1
is 70 he made inside the strong en-
trenchments about the city
The capture of Caney and possibly
the occupation of the commanding pla-
teau is now thought to be the limit of
toniorroW's movement. Gen Lawton's
command carries provisions sufficient
to last until July 4. With the present
supply trains continuing without any
accident. he will readily have food
enouSh.t f. last to July l.. BY chat time
acco ng 10 one well-informed officer,
ana perhaps sooner, Santiago will be
taken.
This move of the 5th Division viii
completely turn the Spanish eastern
flank. Gen. kent's command will be
ables to move up parallel to its pres
ent position. acting as a wall against
the horde of Spaniards from three
strong lines south and east. Should a
serious effort be made to prevent Gen.
LaWton gaining the desired plateau
and the Spanish Interior force be there
by Weakened. Gen. Kent and Gen.
Wheeler may be thrown forward and a
general engagement be precipitated.
A large detail has been at work all
day, improving a military road to
Caney, with view to the artillery and
supplies for the other force cutting
through the woods, parallel to the old
road. 1t is also possible that
This opening may bring the siege guns
inland from the railway that are now
up the coast in the hands of
)ur troops. The condition of the Amer
can troops is excellent.
Despite the hard rains and the hot
sun, only Is men out Of Gen. Lawton's
'o9S, were repNted i'll, on today's sick
all. The other commands are equally
Well off. The men are full of snap and
lager for the big fight.
In preparation for the final assaulr
upon santiago, 90 tried men in each |
brigade, non commissioned officers and |
have been promoted to be
wire clippers and they will preccde, the |
inst firing line. about 200 or 300 wards |
or the purpose of cutting the barbed
wire fences that olbstruct the way fo |
he city. Their mission is a most haz-
'rdous one as they will be exposed to |
he fire of our men as well as that of
he enemy.
The pacificos who have been brought |
noo the American camp during the last
eW DAVIS are in a pitiable condition.
len, women and children are absolute
Y starving, and they welcome a morsaI
o eat.
Gen. Shafter has established his
headquarters with Gen. Lawton. AMI |
oday, hoisted the corps flag. Today
he Signal Corps used observation bal
oons. obtaining a perfect view of the
spanish entertainments, the city and
he harbor.
In Voc c..