The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-07-05
SHAFTER'S POSITION

SKATERS POSITION
washington, July 4.-The war depart-
ment today gave out the following
headquarters Fifth Army Corps. Near
Santiago, July 3.-Tonight Sunday nv
lines completely surround the town, from
the bay on the north of the city to A
point on San Juan river on the south.
The enemy holds from west bend San
Juan river to its mouth, up the railroad to
the city. General Pando, find tonight,
Is some distance away and will not get
into Santiago.
(signAO 'sHAFTER."
General Miles also received the follow
ing telegram from General Shafter, dated
Playa del Este, July 3:
headquarters FifthArmy Corps-KiIled
Spanish general in affair al Caney and
large number of officers and men, who
are still unburied. General Linare's arm
was broken. Ny demand for surrender
of Santiago still being considered by the
Spanish authorities. Pando has arrived
near break in railroad with his advance.
think he will be stopped"
Also the following from Assistant Ad-
jutant General aWgner at same place
and time:
'Pando six miles north with 5,00o men.
Garcia opposes with 5000. Lawton can
support Garcia and prevent junction"
sHAFTBR CONGRATULATED.
Washington. July 4.-General Miles sent
the following dispatch to General Shafter.
before the news came of the destruction
of the fleet;
To General Shafter, Playa del Este, Cuba.
Accept my hearty congratulations on
the record made of the magnificent for
titude, gallantry and sacrifice displayed
in the desperate fighting of the troops
before Santiago. I realize the hardships,
difficulties and suffering. and am proud
that amid those terrible ecenes the troops
illustrated such fearless and patriotic de-
votion TO the welfare of our common
country and flag. Whatever the results
TO follow their unsurpassed deeds of
valor, the past is already a gratifying
chapter of history. I expect to be with
Inducements.
(Signed) MILES,
Major General Commanding.
General Skaters reply is as follows:
Playa del Este, July 4.
General Nelson A. Miles. washington.
Headquarters Fifth Army Corps. Near
Santiago July s. thonk YOU in the name
OF the gallant men 1 have the honor to
command. for splendid tribute of praise
which you have accorded them. They bore
themselves as American soldiers always
have Your telegram will be published
at the head of the regiments in the morn
ing. feel that am master Of the situa-
ton and can hold the enemy for any
length OF time. l am delighted TO know
that you are coming. that you may see
for yourself the obstacles which this army
had 10 overcome. My only regret IS the
great number Of gallant souls who have
given their lives for our countrys cause.
(Signed) SHAFTER
SPANISH LOSSES.
Madrid. July 4-The minister for war
+ General Correa, has received q dispatch
( from Santiago de Cuba, giving the Span
/ ish losses. during the Two days hght'ug
at 900 He'd and wounded" Il IS also
stated that General Escarija's column
has forced it sway through the American
lines and has entered Santiago.
At the conclusion OF yesterdays cabinet
! meeting the ministers announced THAI Of
/ fetal confirmation had been received OF
/ the report that General Vera de Rty ana
( two of General Linars's aides-de-c2ln2
were among tbs killed in the third at
tac upon e. Cauey- The American losses
are said. from Spanish sources 20 have
/ exceeded 400 men. Il Is reported that
/ General Linares has succum5ed 70 bis
/ wounds. but the statement IS not con
frued
/ The Spanish government; has no news
! from AEuadores. nor from the reinforce
I ments from Manzanll,o under Generals
Escarjg and Pareja-
PROMOTIONS TO FOLLOW.
washington. July 4-A6tatant General
Corbin SAINT the following telesrA-a 10
+ General Snsftsr this afternoon.
As soon as yoa can Sc 50 adT'ssosy.
telegraph ne your Recommendations tor
promotions
This acton vas taken a, TIE instance
O. ne president and Secretary Algsr-
/ SKATER RElSf0RCEh6NTS
Washington. July 4-U9 = ia-5 o'cloeE