Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-08-18

fully 1900 strong. followed by insurgents,
who had eluded General McArthur's troops.
and now opened fire for a brief period. The
situation was awkward. if not critical,
both sides being slightly suspicious of
treachery.
THE Spanish troops lining the citadel
ramparts, observing the insurgents action,
opened fire the Californians killing one
and wounding three. The confusion. how
ever, soon ceased by the advance of the
retreating Spaniards to the esplanade,
when General Green ordered them to en-
ter the citadel.
Soon a letter was brought from the
captain general. requesting, the commander
of the troops to meet him for consultation.
General Green Immediately entered,
with Adjutant General Bates. Meanwhile,
according to arrangement, the moment the
white flag was shown, General Merritt,
who occupied the steamer Zafro as tenn
porary corps headquarters, sent General
Whittier. with Flag Lieutenant Brandy.
ashore to meet the captain general and
discuss first plan of capitula ton. Cen
eral Whittier found the officials much
startled by the news that the attack was
vigorously continuing along the whole line,
The American troops even threatening the
citadel.
"All available Spanish troops were i'm
nediately massed in the vicinity of the
palace, awaiting the succession of events,
concerning which a certain degree of anN-
3ety was evident.
q. General Merritt entered with his staff
at o'clock. The situation was then better
understood, and a conference with Gener-
al Jaudenes was held. The terms agreed on
may be outlined as follows:
An agreement for the capitulation OF
the Philippines.
"A provision for disarming the men who
remain organized under the command of
their officers, no parole being exacted.
Necessary supplies TO be furnished from
the captured treasury funds, any possible
deficiency being made good by the Amer
fcans.
THE safety of life and property of the
Spanish soldiers and citizens to be guar
anteed as far as possible. II
The question of Transporting the troops
10 Spain to be referred TO the decision of
the Washington government and that of
returning their arms to the soldiers to be
left TO the discretion of General Merritt.
Banks and similar iSA,;tutions to con-
tinue operations under existing regulations,
unless these are changed by the United
States authorities.
Perfect order prevails tonight on both
sides the Paslg, the civil guard remaining
armed and on duty and cooperating with
l.
About 1900 soldiers laid down their arms
tonight in the palace vestibule. The stories
of starvation in the town are exaggerated
The Spanish troops appear to be in ex-
ceilent condition and there are are only 176
sick.
Great credit must be given to General
Merritt for his plan of attack, which was
successfully carried out in every detail un-
der unusually complicated conditions. Nor
can commendation be withheld from Chief
OF Staff General Babcock for his expert
cooperation in the admirably conceived
strategy. Prompt action and strictly fol-
lowing fully detailed orders resulted in
every case in the immediate settlement of
every difficulty, however threatening. The
conduct of the Spanish was in a few cases
reprehensible. such as their setting fire to
the gunboat Cebu, and the destruction of
several armed launches and boats after
the capitulation had been agreed upon.
Lieutenant Brandy lowered the Spanish
nag In Fort Santiago and raised the stars
and stripes. many Spaniards weeping.
while the American band played the Star
Spangled Banner and a company of in
fantry presented arms.
1t Is impossible to praise too highly
the humanity of Admiral Dewey and Gem
eral Merritt. for bombardment of the
walled city would have inflicted severe loss
OF life upon women and children The con-
Duct OF the Americans, officers and men
alike, toward all is highly creditable 1t is
diffcult to realize that they are invading
troops occupying hostile town
The Olympia, Raleigh and Petrol fred
about seventy rounds each of ive-inch and,
eight-inch shells at a distance of from
1900 to 1900 yards"
The Manila correspondent or the Times.
teiegraphing on August ID, at noon. SAYS:
The insurgents made vigorous but un-
successful efforts TO break the Spanish
lines at San Paloc last night. ~. - ~.
The curious situation remains I'M
changed Although the Spanish army has
surrendered and is laying down its arms. if
still continues to hold the gates of the
citadel and hold the remote positions
against the insurgents. The latter have
peen Informed that they will not be per-
mitted to enter the town under any cir
cumstances.
The latest returns show that six Amer
leans were killed and thirty-nine wounded.
ihe Astor battery. under Captain March,
did excellent service on the right of the
line yesterday. shelling the blockhouse
with its Hotchkiss mountain guns and then
charging the position with revolvers. 1t
lost three men killed"