Evening journal., 1898-07-18
M'KIBBEN IS GOVERNOR.
Spanish Soldiers Give Up Their Arms
to the ViCtOrS.
DETAILS OF THE SURRENDER
Impressive Ceremonies at the Mayors
Palace Terrible Conditions In the
City-Refugecs Coming Back.
Skaters Dispatch.

SANTIAGO DE CUBA. July 1s.-The
American flag IS floating In triumph
over the governors palace in Santiago
de Cuba. General McKibben has been
appointed temporary military governor
The ceremony Of hoistlng the stars
and stripes was worth all the blood and
treasure II cost. A vast concOurse OF
10000 people witnessed the stirring and
thrilling scene that will live forever In
the minds OF all the Americans present
A finer stage setting for n dramatic cpl
sode IL would be difficult 20 imagine.
The palace, n picturesque old dwelling
in the Moorish style of architecture,
faces the Plaza de la Reina, the princi-
pal public square. Opposite rises the Inn
posing Catholic cathedral. on one side
is n quaint brilliantly painted building
with broad verandas, the Club Of San
Carlos; on the other, building OF much
the same description. Is the Cafe de la
Venus.
Across the plaza was drawn up the
Ninth infantry, headed by the Sixth
cavalry band In the street facing the
palace stood a picked troop of the Sec
ond cavalry. with drawn sabers, under
command Of Captain Brett. Massed on
the stone tagging between the band and
the line of horsemen were the brigade
commanders OF General Skaters divi-
sion, with their stats.
on the red tiled roof Of the palace
stood Captain McKittricl. Lieutenant
Miley and Lieutenant Wheeler Imme-
diately above them. upon the Flagstaff,
were the illuminated Spanish arms and
the legend. Viva Alfonso XIII"
da rails, crowding 10 windows and doors
and lining the roofs, were the people OF
the town. principally women and nom
oombatants. As the chimes of the old
cathedral rang out the hour OF ~ the
infantry and cavalry presented arma
every American uncovered and Captain
McKittrick hoistedthe stars and stripes
As the brilliant folds unfurled In gen.
tie breeze against a heckless sky the
cavalry band broke into the strains OF
"The Star Spangled Banner" making
the American pulse leap and the Amerl-
can heart thrill with Joy
At the same instant the sound of the
distant booming OF Captain Capron's
battery firing a salute OF p guns, drift
ed IN. When the music ceased, from al
directions around our line came floating
across the plaza the strains OF the regi-
mental bands and the mumed, hoarse
cheers of our troops. The Infantry came
10 "order arms" n moment later, after
the nag was up. and the band played
Rally Round the flag, Boys" In
stantly General MoK1bben called for
three cheers for General Shafter, which
were given with great enthusiasm, the
band playing Sousa's 'The Stars and
Stripes Forever"
The ceremony over, General shafteI
and his staff returned TO the American
lines leaving the city in the possession
OF the municipal authorities. subject tc
the control OF General McKibben.
Amid impressive ceremonies tn,
Spanish troops laid down their arms
between the lines Of the Spanish anC
American forces at o'clock yesterday
General Shafter and the American d.
vision ana brigade commanders an(
their stats were escorted by a troop o
cavalry, and General Toral and his stat
by 100 picked men.
General Toral apoloYlzed for the non
appearance OF Lieutenant General Ii
mares. who was prevented from beni
present by a serious wound. He viii
call and pay his respects to Genera
Shafter as soon as he Is able TO leav
his cot.
Trumpeters on both sides saluted witt
fourlshes.
General Shafter returned TO Genera
Torai the latters sword after IT ha,
been handed TO the American com
mander.
Our troops lined up at the trenche
were eyewitnesses Of the ceremony.