The Meeker herald., 1898-07-23
OLD GLORY HOISTED
OVER THE CITY OF SANTIAGO.
Notable Scene When the City Surrendered
An tho Band, Played "The Star span
Gied Bannsr"-General McKibben to
Govern the City.

Washington, July 1.-THE War De-
partment posted the following bulletin
at 5:15 p. m:
Santiago de Cuba. July 17.-Adjutant
General, United States Army. Wash
lngtOn: I have the honor to announce
that the American flag has been this
instant, II O'Clock, noon. hoisted over
the house of the civil government in
the city of Santiago. An immense con-
course Of people present.
A squadron of cavalry and II rcgi-
ment Of infantry presenting arms and
band playing national air. Light bat
terry salute fired OF twcnty-one guns.
Perfect order is being maintained by
municipal government.
Distress is very great; but little sick
ness In town. Scarcely any yellow fc-
yer.
A small gunboat and about 200 sea-
men left by cervera have surrendered
to me. distractions are being re-
moved from mouth of harbor.
Upon coming into the city l discov
cred perfect cntanglement of de-
fenses. Fighting ms the Spanish did
the first day ii would have cost five
thousand lives TO have taken it.
Batfaiions of Spanish troops have
been dcposting arms since daylight in
the armory. over which | have guard
General Toral formally surrendered
the PlaZa and all stores at 9 Il. IN.
'sisned.l W. Il. SHAFTER.
Major General
Santiago de Cuba, July IL. p. m.-
The American flag is floating in tri-
umph over the governors palace at
Santiago de Cuba. General McKibben
has been appointed temporary military
governor.
The ceremony Of hosting the stars
and stripes was worth all the blood
and treasure 1t cost. A vast concourse
of 10000 people witnessed the stirring
and thrilling scenes that will live for
ever in The minds of all the Americans
present. A finer stage setting for n
dramatic episode 1t would be difficult
to Imagine.
The palace, Il picturesque old dwell
Ing in The Moorish style OF architecture,
faces The Plaza de la Rcina. the prin-
cipal public square. Opposite rises
the imposing Catholic cathedral. On
one side is quaint. brilliantly painted
building, with broad ycrandas-the
Club of San Carlos-on the other IA
building of the same description-the
Cafe de Ia Venus. Across the plaza
WAS drawn up the Ninth infantry,
headed by the Sixth cavalry band. In
the street facing the palace stood n
picked troop of the Second cavalry.
with drawn sabres. under command of
Captain Brett.
Mlsled on The stone flugging between
the band and the line of horsemen
We're the brigade commanders of Gen
eral Shaftcr's division. with their
staffs.
On the red-tiled roof of the palace
stood Captain McKittrick, Lieutenant
Miley and Lieutenant Wheeler. I'm
mediately above them. upon the. flag
staff, was the Illuminated Spanish
arms and the legend. viva Alfonso
MIL"
All about, pressing against the YER
anda rails, crowding the windows and
doors and lining the roofs, were the
people of the town, principally wom-
en- and non-combatnnats. AS the
chimes of the old cathedral rang the
hour of II the infantry and cavalry
presented arms. Every American un-
hoistcd the stars and stripes. AS the
brilliant folds unfurled in gentle
breeze against fieckless sky. the cav
y
Star Spaneled Banner" making the
American pulse leap and the American
heart thrill with joy.
At the same instant the sound of the
distant booming Of Captain Cupron's $
guns. drifted in.
When the music ceased. from all di-
rectiOns around our line came floating
hn ,ts.sy ,,ft
mental bands and the muffied, hoHrse
cheers of our troops.
The infantry came to order arms Il
moment later. and. after the flag was
up and the band played Rally Round
the Flag. Boys" Instantly General Me
Kibben called for three cheers for Gen
eral Shaftcr, which We're given with
great enthusiasm, the band playing
Sousa's Tile Stars and Stripes For
ever"
The ceremony over, General Shat
ter and his staff returned to the Ameri-
can lines, leaving the city in the pos
session of the municipal authorities.
subject to the control of General Me
Kibben
The Thirteenth and Ninth regiments
of infantry will remain in the city to
enforce order and exercise municipal
authority.
The Spanish forces are TO encnmp
outside of our lines.
At noon all the regimental bands In
our line played THE Star Spangled
Banner" after which President Mckin-
ley's consratulatory telegram was read
TO each regiment.
GENERAL M'KIB8EN.