Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1898-08-04
AN EASY VICTORY.
Spaniards Surrender Port and Town
of Ponce, Puerto Rico
Demands of Gen. Miles Meet with
Little Resistance-Our Casualties
Are Four Men Wounded-rrOOps
Welcomed by Inhabitants.

Washington, July 30.-The results
thus far achieved by Gen. Miles and
Capt. Higginson, in command of the
naval squadron, in the occupation OF
Puerto Rico, have created feeling of
intense satisfaction among officials Of
the administration. Information re-
ceived Friday directly from Gen. Miles
was very ratifying to the president
and his advisers. 1t indicates, as one
cleaning up everything as he goes"
The surrender of Ponce, practically
without a struggle, is regarded by the
war officials with especial satisfaction.
In Importance it is the second city of
the island.
The Surrender OF Ponce.
Washington, July 3O.-The navy de-
partment has posted the following bull
letin:
''st. Thomas, July 29.-U. S. S. NIassa-
chusetts. - Ponce, Puerto Rico. July
2S.-COmmander Davis, with Dixie, An
napolis, Wasp and Gloucester. left Guanica
July q to blockade Ponce and capture light
ers for United States army. Cities Of
Ponce and Playa surrendered to Com
mander Davis upon demand at - 80 a. m,
July 2S. American flag hOiSted at six a.
M, 2Sth. Spanish garrison evacuated. Pro-
Vlsional articles of surrender until Occupa-
ton by army: first, garrison to be allowed
to retire; second, civil government to re-
main in force; third, police and fire brig
ade to be maintained without arms: fourth
captain Of port not to be made a prisoner.
ARRIVED at Ponce from Guanica with
Massa chusetts and Cincinnati. Gen. Miles
Wilson nd :
m, 18th. Commenced landing army in cap
tured sugar lighters. No resistance. Troops
welcomed by inhabitants; great enthusi-
asm. Captured 60 lighters, 20 sailing YES
sells and 40 tons of coal
"(signed) HIGGINsON."
Washingt on, July 3O.-The Dixie was
largely manned by the Maryland naval
reserves.
Miles Tells OF the Victory.
Washington, July 3o.-The war de-
partmen1 has received the following
dispatch from Gen. Miles:
Port Ponce, Puerto Rico, via St. Thos-
| as, July 29.-Secretary Of War, Washing
ton: On the 26th Garretson had spirited
! engagement on the skirmsh line. Our cas-
ualties, four wounded. all doing we'll. Span
! ish loss, three killed, l3 wounded. Yauca
| eAASA -
! to-day.
| Last evening Commander Davis, of the
| Dixie, moved into this port, followed by
Capt Higginson with his fleet. early this
morning. Gen. Wilson, with Ernst's brig
ade, now rapidly discriminating.
Spanish troops are retreating from
southern part of Puerto Rico. Ponce and
port have a population of $4,000 now un-
| der American flag.
THE populace received troops and
saluted the flag with wild enthusiasm.
Navy has several prizes, also 70 lighters
Railway stock partly destroyed now re-
stored. Telegraph communication also
being restored. Gable Instruments de-
| stroyed. Have sent to Jamaica for others.
This is prosp erous and beautiful coun-
| try. The army will soon be in noun
tain region; weather delightful; troops in
best OF health and spirits; anticipate NO
insurmountable obstacle in future. Re-
suits thus far have been accomplished
without the loss OF single life"
Port Ponce, Puerto Rico, July zs-Secre-
tary of War, Washington: In the affair
Of the 26th, Capt. Edward j. Gibson. COM
pany A. was wounded in the left hip; Capt.
J. H. Prior, company l., slightly wounded
| in hand; Private James DrummOnd, COM
pany K, two wounds in neck. and Private
Benjamin F. Bosbick. company L, slight
| wound in right arm All OF Sixth Massa-
chusetts. All doing we'll. The Spanish re-
! treat from this place was precipitous they
| leaving rifles and ammunition In barracks
and ~ or 80 sick in hospital. The people
are enjoying a holiday in honor Of our ar
rival.
(signeO MILES,"
How Miles Took Gunnica.
Washington, July q. - The war de-
partment at 1880 p. III. posted the fol-
lowing:
"St. Thomas, July 20, 9:35 p. n--Secre-
| tary Of War, Washington: Circumstances
were such that l deemed it advisable to
| take the harbor OF Guanica first, IS miles
west OF Ponce, which was successfully ac-
! complshed between daylight and II
| o'clock. Spaniards surprised. The Glouces-
| ter, Commander Wainwright, first en-
| tered the harbor; met with slight resist
| ance; fired a few shots. All the trans
| ports are now in the harbor and infantry
and artillery rapidly going ashore. This
| is a well-protected harbor. Water suti-
| GENTLY deep for all transports and heavy
| vessels to anchor within 200 yards of shore
The Spanish flag was lowered and the
| American flag raised a IL o'clock to-day.
| Capt. Higginson, with his fleet, has rem
| dered able and earnest assistance. Troops
in good health and best of spirits. No
| casualties.
MILES,
Major General Commanding Army
| IGuanica. the point OF debarkation Of
the Puerto Rican expeditionary force, Is
| small town OF 1,ucO inhabitants on the
| southern coast OF the island. On rough
| calculation it is less than 20 miles air
! line distant from Ponce and IS miles from
| San Juan, against which the assault is to
| be directed. Guanica is about six miles
south OF iauco, Of which city it forms the
| port, and with which 1t is connected by a
| good road. The town is situated on a bay
| OF the same name, which forms one of the
| best ports in the whole island. The banks
to the right are steep and form good
| natural wharf. Three vessels can lie along
! side and unload by means OF gang plankS.
| Vessels Of so feet draft can enter the bay
| e,il1, and ,a6 in oh