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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-07-27

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TERMS OF SURRENDER.
The Conditions Under Which the Cit,
of Snntiago Became Ours.

The terms of surrender under which
Gen. Shafter took formal possession of
the city Of Santiago are as follows:
/. All hostilitles shall ceas pending the
agreement Of final capitulatlOn
.. That the capitulatlQn includes all fhc
Spanish forces and the surrender >; all ynr
material within the prescribed limit,
g. The transportation Of the trO,ps TO
Spain al the earliest possible moment, each
force 10 be embarked at the near, u port
4. That the Spanish officers sh flI retain
their side arms ana the enlisted men their
personal property.
3. That after the final capituIatIon tho
Spanish forces shall assist ia the removal
Of all distractions to navigation Ia Santiago
harb0r.
G That after the final capitulation .le
plete inventory of all arms and munitions Df
war and a roster Of all the soldiers la the
district.
Z. T. 1t the Spanish general shall be PR.
rnitted % take the military archleves and
records with him.
x That al guerrillas md Spanish lrregu-
lars shall Ia permitted to remain in Cuba
II they SO elect, giving a parole that they
wifi not again take up arms against the
United States unless properly released from
parole.
o That the Spanish forces shall be per
Initted TO march out with all the h0nOrs Of
war depesiting ihcir arms, to be disposed
Of by the United States In the future the
American commissioners 20 recommend 20
their government that the arms of the sol.
dlers be- returned to those who so brayely
defended thein."
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-07-27

The most significant feature of Gen.
Shafter's report is his statement that the
city was surrounded by perfect cntanglc-
ment of dcfenses, and that il the Span
lards had resisted our army as they did
the first day of the assault il would have
cost MS 1000 lives to have taken Santiago.
The prompt and effective manner in
which Ccryera's fleet was destroyed. the
mastery manner in which Gen. Shaftpr
disposed his troops, the invincblc spirit
with which they had overcome every OBJ
stacle, and the determined manner in
which they fought OF the first two DAYS.
at Caney and San Juan, as well as ut La
Quisna, and the knowledge which the
Spaniards must have had that re-enforcc-
ments were coming up and that their own
reinforcement was impossible, combined
to dispirit them, strong as their position
was, and they surrendered at a cost to lis
of only 24S lives and at a saving to them
of Il great loss of life, for il it had cost ms
1000 lives it would have cost them still
more. The capture of the city under such
circumstances with so small loss Of life
reflects the highest credit unon Gen. Shat
ter's ability as n military commander.
Nothing succeeds like success. and in that
glorious success every sailor in Sampsotl's
fleet and every soldier in Shaftcrs army
had his part and performed it in a manner
which entities them to the gratitude OF the
whole country, which is proud Of them.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-07-27
WAR NEWS IN BRIEF,

In the philippines the insurgents and
Americans are acting independently.
Heavy sentences are imposed at Chick
| amauga on sentries who sleep while on
duty.
A dude fights nearly as we'll as cow
boy, anda cowboy fights better than any
thing else on earth.
The auxiliary cruiser Ea gle recently de-
stroyed the large Spanish steamer Santo
Domingo at Cape Francis.
Gen. Aguinaldo, the leader of the Phil
ippine insurgents, is fighting for annexa-
ton to the United States.
The dynamite cruiser Nictheroy pur-
! chased from the Brazilian Government
will be turned into collier
Admiral Dewey is managing the Ger
mans with great diplomacy and does not
| expect serious trouble with them.
Over 800 men are at work on the cruiser
Yorktown at Mare Island navy yard, San
Francisco, rushing her to completion.
Orders have been received at the navy
yard, Charlestown, Mass, to expenj $10,-
600 in repairs upon the old frigate Mime
sofa.
Ady;cns from Havana state that condi-
tions are constantly growing worse and
that shark meat is regarded as dainty
there.
Nearly all the people of South American
countries are in sympathy with Spain and
refuse to believe stories Of American vic
tories.
The repairs to dry dock No. at the
Brooklyn navy yard have been completed.
Ii can accommodate the largest vessels in
our navy.
The Red Cross Socicty'i is feeding the
people of Santiago, where thousands are
destitute, the supply of food in the city
being exhausted.
Yellow fever is decreasing in the army
at Santiago, though the sanitary condi-
tions in the captured city are such as to
invite an epidemic.
Gen. Toral may lay claim to high pin
nacle OF fame as being the only Spaniard
UP to date who had sense enough to know
when he was trounced.
The Spanish steamer Panama, one of
the first Of the enemy'si vessels captured
after war was declared, ,has been refitted
for use as a transport.
Gov. Lowndes of Maryland has an
nounced that the State-Nvill present Il
sword of honor to Commodore Schley,
who is a native of Frederick County.
Ex-senator Don. Cameron of Pennsyl-
vania has offered to the Government for
a military hospital the free use of his
fine estate on the South Carolina coast.
The United States Government will es-
tablish an extensive weather bureau in
the Caribbean sea for the use Of all ma
tions whose interests lie in that region.
Pythians who would engage in active
war service have been notified that their
certificates of endowment and all claims
Hereunder will be considered null and
void.
During the naval battle at Santiago, in
which Cervera's fleet was destroyed, the
Oregon alone fired 1,776 shcls. The de-
struction caused by some of the shots
was fearful.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-07-27
TELLS OF THE BATTLE
SANTIAGO NAVAL ENGAGEMENT
is VIviDLY DESCRIBED.
Associated Press Correspondent Prob
ably the Only Comb atant Who
Witnessed the Fight from an Adj
vantageous Position.
How schley Smashed ,Em.

The following description of the battle
between the American and Spanish war
ships off Santiago was written by the
only non-combatant who witnessed the
entire fight. That non-combatant was
the correspondence of the Associated Press,
who saw the engagement from position
almost at the elbow of Commodore Schley
on the cruiser Brooklyn:
Daybreak OF Sunday, July ;, the fifth
Sunday for the American squadrons be-
fore Santiago, brought no particularly diff
ferent situation from what had marked
the preceding Sundays The monotony,
the lack of picturcsquencss at dayhreak,
the heat of the tropical sun-all were
there
Over the tops of the supposedly de-
stroyed earthworks appeared the nuZ-
zies of the same old guns, quite ready,
despite the Saturday bombardment. to
speak their piece il called upon. On the
slightly rolling sea the great gray battle
snips of the American fleet swung iazily
at distance of from four to five miles
from the harbor entrance The line,
whith at all times was supposed TO be
haif-circle inclosing the harbor entrance
as 4 ceutral point was more than ordi-
partly broken up this hot morning.
The big battleships had drifted to the
east considerably, and the Massachusetts,
the New York. the New Orleans and the
Newark were not in sight The New
York had taken Admiral Sampson down
to Altares, eight miles east from the
blockade, TO make visit to the camp of
the American army, while the other miss
ing vessels were at Guantanamo, forty
miles to the cast
The vessels on the blockade were the
Iowa, Indiana and Oregon, battleships,
the flagship of Commodore Schley, the
Brooklyn, and the small yachts Glouces-
ter and Vixen. Tho Iowa swinging mile
further ont than the rest of the squad
ron, trying to fix her forward 12-inch
turret, which was out Of repair, while the
Indiana was doing the same thing TO Ter
forward 13-inch turret The absolutely
available entire ships in the squadron.
therefore, were only the Oregon, Texas
and Brooklyn. although later Capt. Evans
and Capt. Taylor fought their ships.
1t is custom on ships, regulated by the
rules, that there shall be general muster
at least once each three months and that
the articles of war shall be read First
call had been sounded ut o:15 a. m. and
the men were assembling on the decks.
The lookout in the masthead of the Brook
lyR had some time before reported smoke
in the harbOr; but as the same thing had
been noticed several times no special at
tention was poid to it. The Brooklyn and
the Vixen were the only ships to the west
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-07-27
HISTORICAL PROCLAMATION.
President Issues instructions for Mill
ifarv Goyerumeuf Of Gapt;a,<o

President Issues Instructions for Mill
itary Government of Santiago.
President McKinley's proclamation is
sued Tuesday, declaring n military gov
ernment in Santiago de Cuba, will be his
torical. 1t provides in general terms for
the government OF the province, and is the
first document of the kind ever issued by
a President of the United States. Adju-
tant General Corbin cabled the document
to Gen. Shafter, in command of the mill
tary forces at Santiago.
The paper is an authorization and in
struction to Gen. Shafter for the govern
meht of the captured territory and a proc
'lamation 10 the people of the intentions of
the United States regarding them and
their interests. Protection is offered to
all, but if the civil authorities mal-admin-
lister their offices the military governor
has the power to eXpel them and install
new officials, even to the extent of reor-
ganizing the courts. Revenue which be-
longcd to the old government now goes
to the conqueror, as also all government
property, and the customary taxes will
be used by the military government to
meet the expenses of the civic authorities
and the army. Former laws and former
civil officials will be continued in force
as far as possible
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-07-27
OUR FLAG IN SANTIAGO.
The stars and Stripes Raised and the
Americans Take Possession.


Americans Take Possession.
Sunday was an American gala day in
the ancient capital OF Cuba. The first
item ON the program was the surrender
of the plaza and all stores by Gen. Toral
at o o'clock n. m. Promptly al noon Gen.
Shafter and staff and Gen. Toral and
staff, with picked escort, entered the city.
and the red and yellow emblem of Span
ish authority was pulled down from the
staff ON the house of the civil government,
and in its place the red, white and blue
emblem of American authority was flung
to the breeze in the presence of vast
concourse of people, with military honors.
salute fired. no doubt with will, by
Capt Capron's battery, and to the strains
of the "Star-Spangled Banner by the
bands. The Presidents congratulatory
telegram was then read TO the regiments.
who were witnesses of the enthusiastic
scene from their positions around the city.
Among other items turned over by tho
Spanish were gunboat and 200 seamen
left behind by Ccrvera.
Notwithstanding the siege and the mt
nral discomforts arising from il, Gen.
Shafter reports the city in good condition
There is much distress, but little sickness
and it is particularly gratifying to learn
that there Is scarcely any yellow fever,
Notwithstanding the rainy weather and
the unsanitary conditions of the city The
civil government is helping to keep order,
and probably is o. erjoyed at the opportu-
nifty and at the freedom from looting
which 1t had suffered at the hands of the
Spanish troops. The troops deposited
their arms in an armorv ovar which Eon
Shafter has placed a guard, and the OBJ
structions are rapidly being removed from
the mouth of the harbor. The Mn, Il and
Thirterhth regulars will remain in the
city for the present as n guard.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-07-27
OUR SPANISH PRISONERS.
They Presented n Pitiabic spectr Gle
on Landing at portsfut tith

The Spanish prisoners captrred by the
American navy at Santiago Iarived at
Portsmouth, \. H., Sunday and the fol.
lowing day were taken ashore, where they
are confined in huge barracks en- Seayey's
Island. a correspondent gives this de-
scription of the landing from the ST.
Louis:
The first prisoner to land was slender
and about medium height, with black
beard He wore two articles of clothing,
soiled canvas jumper and pair of dirty
canvas trousers. He was without hat or
shoes, and looked with curious, shifty
glance at the old farm house and apple
trees which monopolized the land view.
Behind him came the procession of pris-
oners. They were nearly all dressed in
duck trousers and jumpers, although some
had duck caps and a few blue shirts or
ragged flannel coats. Nearly all were
barefoot. AS they formed in irregular
groups on the side of the steep incline
they looked like castawpys. They were
thin, hungry looking lot. without bag
gage and generally with dark, unkempt
boards. They did not seem dissatisfied
with their lot. The spectacle which the
captured Spaniards presented when they
came ashore was so pitifu on the whole,
that the Yankee crowd expressed good
will and pity rather than hatred.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-07-27

fleets will have with them one or two aux
iiiary craft carrying strong secondary bat
tcries of six or eight six-pounders. Secre-
tary Long said that the warships would
cooperate in every way with the move
ments of the army.
The Porto Rican army of invasion
which follows Gen. Miles to San Juan
consists of 10000 troops, 1000 of which
will be taken direct from Santiago, the
balance to be made up from brigades at
Chickamauga, Camp Alger, Tampa and
other places. The complete roster of this
army, which is to be commanded by Maj.
Gen. Brooke, is:
First Army Corps, Two Divisions
Third Illinois volunteer infantry, 9TH
Illinois volunteer infantry, 4th Penn
sylvania volunteer infantry, I'd Ohio
volunteer infantry, 4th Ohio volun-
teer infantry, 9th Ohio. volunteer in
fantry, 1st Kentucky volunteer infan-
try, Sd Kentucky volunteer infantry,
15Sth Indiana volunteer infantry, 31st
Michigan volunteer infantry, 1st Georgia
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-07-27
VlRooUA, WISCONSIN, WEDNESDAY. JULY y. ls.
LAYS DOWN THE LAW.
Dewey Informs Germans They Must
Obey Blockade Regulations.

Dewey is master of Manila harbor, and
mas found 1t necessary to inform the Ger
man admiral, Won Diedrichs of that fact
ON several occasions. Several days ago
the German cruiser Irene, following out
Diedrehs' utter disregard of internation-
nj blockade laws, attempted to sail past
the Americans and refused to answer the
McCulloch's signalto stop. A shell across
the bow of the Irene brought it to stop.
Dewey demanded that Diedrichs observe
the international laws in their strictest in
depreciation, and took occasion to point
out several fragrant violations. The Ger
man replied in Il most courteous fashion,
and declared that the acts specified by
Dewey were committed without his
knowledge, and were the result of ignor-
anee on the part of his men. When the
German learned of the Irene incident,
however, his mild m..nner disappeared,
and he complained that unnecessary Sc
verify was used in bringing to the cruis-
crs. Admiral Dewey planked down the
law in reply in the firmest and most yigor-
Gus terms, giving the German to under
stand that he rully approved the action of
the McCulloch aud would repeat it if cir
cumStaneeS demanded il
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-07-27

''roo bad" said Commodore Schicy rs
the body fell at his feet, and then, with
his glasses To his eyes, he said: The first
ship is done for. She is running ashore"
The Maria Teresa was running her nose
on the beach ana in an instant was a mass
of flames. The Brooklyn was ordered 10
concentrate her FIRE on the Almirante
| oQuendo, and with the Oregon's assist
ancc, in ten minutes more the Oquenio
was sent ashore burning wreck, but q
short distance from Santiago. The Iowa
in the meantime had s',4& one torpedo
boat destroyer, and the other one had
been driven ashore by the Gloucester's
terrific rapid fire.
At 10:49 the Brooklyn turned her at
tention to the Vizcaya, the Cristobal
Colon having passed the latter and now
being in the lead wen up the coast. At
the time the only vessels in sight from the
Brooklyn were the Oregon, about mile
and a half astern. At 1854 the Nizcsya
was raked fore and aft clean along ker
gun deck, by an eight-inch shell from the
Brooklyn. Another one, minute after,
exploded in her supcrstructure with ter
rife force, killing eighty people. She was
afire and at 1855 she headed for the
beach at Asscradores, where she went
ashore. The Brooklyn did not stop, hut
went on the chase after the Cristobal
Colon. the Oregon closing rapidly up and
following hnr
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-07-27
PICTURE OF DETECTION.
How Cervera Looked When He Arrived
Mt Portsmouth.


OF all the prisoners, writes correspon-
dent in detailing the events at Ports
mouth, N. H., Sunday, when the Span
ish prisoners arrived there on board the
st. Louis, chief interest centered in Ad-
miral Ceryera. He is not Spanish in
type, being short and thick and wearing
a full gray beard. Ee was the picture Of
brave, res0lute man enduring misery
.hat is unbearable. He spoke slowly, and
IN referring to the events at Santiago gave
the impression that he would have wish
ed to be with the gallant but dead Villa
mil. lie speaks English to some extent.
Admiral Cervera was dressed in q blue
serge undress uniform, the coat of which
was much too long for him. 1t was loan
ed by Lieut.. Commander Wainwright OF
the Gloucester, who found him swimming
in his undershirt and took him into a hat
he appeared to feel his humiliation Terri
bly,. During the trip north he was ac-
custCned to stand for hours leaning
against the rail and gazing very far sea-
Tard-beyond the vanishing poins as it
appeared. Every officer and man on the
chip lost no opportunity to show their
'indly feelings. From the youngest sail
or to Capt. Goodrich, every American, by
i9ok, act or word, did what lay in his
Power to Tighten the sorrows of this old
mans heart.
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leans, but it is not probable that he will
be punished. The Government did not
authorize the surrender, but instructed
Captain General Blanco to leave the in
itiative to Gen. Toral. The military code
prescribes Imprisonment for life for any
officer who surrenders the forces of forti-
fed posts which, although dependent up
on his command, are not included in the
action causing capitulation. Torafs sur
render will be submitted TO the supreme
military council All the ministers repu-
date responsibility for the surrender of
Santiago and other places in eastern Cuba.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-07-27
HARBoR OF SAN JUAN.

volunteer infantry, 1st West Virginia vol
unteer infantry, 1st Virginia volunteer
infantry, 14th Minnesota volunteer in
fantry.
Gen. Garretson's Brigade-Sixth llli-
nois volunteer infantry, Sth Ohio yolun-
teer infantry, 9th Massachusetts volun-
teer infantry.
Fourth Army Corps. Maj. Gen. Coppin-
ger, commanding-Fifth United States
cavalry, 9th United States infantry, 11th
United States infantry, 10Th United
States infantry, I'd United States artil-
lery, 4th United States artillery, 9th
United States artillery, 7th United States
artillery, four troops list United States
volunteer cavalry, two regiments yolun-
teer infantry-not selected.
Gen. Ernst's Brigade-Second Wiscon-
sin volunteer infantry. Sd Wisconsin vol
unteer infantry, 1st Rhode Island volun-
teer infantry, 10th Pennsylvania volun-
teer infantry.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-07-27

The First New York regiment Of yolun-
teers has been selected for garrison duty
at Honolulu.
Estimates as to the necessary strength
of the regular army after the war run as
high as 100000.
Gen. Wheeler has denied the report
that the rough riders were ambushed. and
said hat the attack was planned by him
from knowledge of the position and
strength Of the Spanish forces.
The Navy Department has sent TO Cuba
large number of light-draught gunboats
10 run down and capture the hundreds Of
small Spanish war craft hiding in the
shallow bays and inlets of the island
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-07-27
Captain Mckettrick.

Captain William Mckettrick, lthe man
Who raised the Stars and Stripes lover the
palace of the conquered SAINT iago de
Cuba, is a son-in-law of Gen Sha fter and
"a member of the generals staff
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-07-27

business basis again and allowing the
people there to resume business He was
compelled to make it the first city of occ u
patton because Cervera's fleet took refuge
from SIMPSONS squadron in that harbor
Santiago had not been blockaded until
that time, and now that it has surrender
cd to Gen. Shaftcr it will be allowed to
resume its everyday business affairs with
military authorities supervising whatever
is done by the municipal authorities.
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WILL BE IGNORED.
No Attention Paid TO German Gun-
boats MeddIiug at Subig Bay,

No notice has been or will be taken by
this Government Of the incident in Subjg
bay, Philippine Islands, in which the
German gunboat Irene prevented the in
snrgents from taking GTS2d Islanu,
which was afterward captured ty the
United States cruiser Raleigh and gun
boat Concord. 1t was explained by a
high Washington Qlieial that the United
States had no quarrel witt, Germany be
cause German war vessel had interfer-
ed with the operations of Aguinaldo's
forces. According TO the statement Of
this official. who has authority to speak
for the administration, the Philippine in-
surgents are not allies of this country.
lhey are considered merely as a party
who are taking natural advantage cs
the conditions brought abort by the de-
feat Of their enemies by Admiral Dewey,
and the transfer of American troops to
SPANS Eastern possessions.
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More Men to Manila.

Preparations are being made to embark
the fifth military expedition 10 the Philip
pines Information from San Francisco
has been received at the quartermaster
generals and eommissary generals offices
in Washington to the effect that the
equipment of the expedition is progress
ing rapidly, and troops arc expected to
sail early.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-07-27
OPEN FOR COMMERCE.
Neutral Vessels Laden with Supplies

Neutral Vessels Laden with Supplies
May Clear for Santiago.
The collectors of customs along the At
lantic coast have been notified that they
may clear neutral vessels laden with sup
plies for Santiago. The port is again
open for business. 1t is in control of the
United States army, and has military
governor, but business is not to be delayed
longer, and all neutral ships may now en-
ter with cargoes on more liberal terms
than ever before. The War Department
will collect the duties and use them for
war expenses. Gen. Shafter will appoint
n collector and the port will be open for
business. The President wants as little
delay as possible in putting Santiago on
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-07-27
TORAL WILL BE TRIED,
Madrid Government Gave the Spanish
General No Instructions,

General No Instructions.
Madrid adyices say that the conditions
of surrender agreed to by Gen. Toral are
opposed to the military code, and have Gre
atcd painful impression in the army.
Captain General Blaneo repudiates re-
sponsibility for the capitulaton. The
ministers do not believe that the troops
outside of Santiago were inoladed in the
surrender, and they anticipate that some
of them will refuse to lay down their
arms. Gen. Toral will be court martial
ed for surrendering Santiago TO the Amer