The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-07-25
sHAFTER TO HIS TROOPS.
Warm Words of Praise From the
General in Command.

wuFu ttOEuS Oh fr0lSe from the
General in Command.
SANTIAGO, July 22-The following
is Maj. Gen. Skaters order lust pub
lished:
Headquarters United States Troops in Cuba,
Santiago de Cuba, July 19.-General Order
No. 2o: The successful accomplishment of
the campaign against Santiago resulting in
its downfall and the surrender Of the Spanish
forces and the capture of large amounts of
military stores, together with the destiuc-
ton Of the entire Spanish fleet in the har-
Dor; which. upon the investmen. of the city,
was forced to leave, is one of which this
army can we'll be proud. This has been ac-
complished through the heroic deeds of the
army. and to its officers and men the ma
1or general commanding offers his ncere
thanks for their endurance of hardships
heretofore unknown in the American army
The work you have accomplished may we'll
appeal 10 the pride of your countrymen, and
has been rivaled 5dpon few occasions in the
worlds history ~
Landing upon an unknown coast, you fac
dangers In disembarking and overcame OBJ
stacles that, even in looking back, seem in
surmountable. Seizing with the assistance
of the navy, the towns of Baiquiri and Sibo-
ney, you pushed boldly forth CALAMITY driv-
ing back the enemy's outposts in the en-
gagement of La Quas:na, and completed the
defeat of the enemy near Sevi:la, in sight of
the Spanish stronghold at Santiago de Cuba.
The outlook from Sevl.a was one that might
well have appalled, the stou:est hart Be-
hind you ran narrow road, made well nigh
impossible by rains. while to the front you
locked out upon high foothills, covered with
a dense tropical growth, which could only be
tra1ersed by bride paths, terminating within
zoe Of . -ha anop
you responded eagerly to the order to ose
upon the foe, and attacking at Caney and
San Juan, drove him from work to work
until he took refuge within his last and
strongest entertainments, Immediately sur
rounding the city.
Despite the fierce g'are Of a Southern sun,
and rains that fell in torrents you valiant.y
withstood his attempts to drive you from the
position your va.or had won. Holding in YOUR
vice.ike grip the army opposed to you, after
seventeen days of battle and siege you were
rewarded by the surrender of nearly "a 900
prisoners. l2,G00 being those in your imme-
date front, the others scattered IN the vari-
Gus towns of Eastern Cuba, freeing completely
the eastern part Of the island from Spanish
troops.
This was not done without great sacrifices
The death Of 230 gallant soldiers. with the
wounding of 1,2S4 others, shows but too pain
ly the fierce contest in which you were en-
gagged. The few reported missing are un-
doubtedly among the dead, as no prisoners
were lost.
For those who have fallen in battle with
you the commanding general sorrows, and,
with you, will ever cherish their memory,
Their devotion to duty sets a high examp:e
OF courage and patriotism to our fellow
countrymen. All who have participated in the
campaign, battle and siege Of Santiago de
Cuba will recall with pride the grand deeds
accomplished and will hold one another dear
for having shared in the sufferngs, hardships
and triumphs together. All may well feel
proud to inscribe on their banners the name
Of Santiago de Cuba.
By command of Maj. Gen. Shafter
e. ]. McCiernand,
Assistant Adiutant General