Arizona republican., 1898-08-11
AN INSPIRING SIGHT.
Graphic Description of Santiogo's
 Surrender.

dent at Santiago writes the following graphic description of the surrender of the Spanish stronghold:
 Castilian pride was lowered and Old Glory was raised over the governor palace in Santiago at noon today The Spanish bugles had sung truce several days The ceremony today was mere ly the outcome of the negotiations re- garding the manner of equalization. These negotiations had been carried on by Generals Wheeler and Lawton and Lieutenant Miley on our part and a like commission of officers from the Spanish side. There had been numer ous bitches over questions of more or less importance, and now and again it was given out that failure of the whole scheme was imminent. At these reports the men along our lines braced themselves for another fight, and became impatient that these quib- bles should be seriously entertained. Give them another dose of American shot and they will be easier to deal with" was the sentiment one heard expressed on all sides.
 But today all these questions have been settled, and nothing remains but to carry out the programme.
 It is a bright, beautiful day, just enough clouds floating over to modify the glare of the tropical sun.
 Soon after reveille there are evil dences of activity along our lines, in- dicating that something unusual is in the wind. The officers and men all wear an air of eager, buoyant expect ancy. Soon we begin to see columns of Spanish troops coming from the di- rection of the city and taking place along our front at distance of about 200 yards. A beautiful target they make, and no doubt prove a tempta- tion to many of our boys But they are protected by the white flag, which all civilized nations are proud to re- spect
 Out in front of General Wheeler's headquarters, where I stand, is aligned the Kings Guard, said to be the crack cavalry organization of Spain. and commanded by Colonel Geronimo AL onzo, veteran of many campaigns. They make pretty picture with their clean uniforms of light cotton mater 1al with narrow blue and white stripes running through it and showing up at distance like light gray, in back ground of dark green foliage and rank vegeta tion.
 Out to our left we see regiment of infantry move out from our line in the direction of Santiago, detailed to go into the city and at noon to receive the arms of the Spaniards. and raise the flag of the United States over the governors palace.
 About 11:30 a. m. our whole line turns out on parade just in rear of the trenches which had been the fighting line of few days ago From our point we can see this long Blue line ex- tending away for two or three miles to the right and left and forming in its entirety crescent shaped curve. the apex of which is nearest to the city. In the center of this line is Gen eral Whee1er's division of cavalry. The Ninth and Tenth cavalry, colored troops, form a picturesque break in the line, though many of our troopers have become so bronzed by the wealth CT Che can scarcely distinguish the color of the Caucasian from the Afri- can at distance.
 Out on the right are the District of Columbia troops aligned along the trench which bears the distinguished honor of being nearest to those of the enemy in the immediate front. On the right of each regiment is it's band ready to strike LID the national air.
 Promptly at 12 o'clock. boom. goes field gun from Capron's battery on the extreme right of the line. the be- ginning of a national salute of twenty one guns Simultaneously a dozen or more bands strike up Keys immortal ode to Old Glory, and the men uncover . in honor. It is an inspiring scene and most affecting occasion. I see griz- zled captains wipe tears from their eyes as they see the stars and stripes ffutter out from the dome of the gov ernor generals palace over wonder in the city The thought occurs to m. how ineffably weak and feeble are all attempt at stage representations of this the real continuation of war and victory. The last note of the national air dies away. and then from way over on our right bursts forth the deep bass cheering of the boys in b1ue and the wave of exultant sound goes on along the line till it dies away almost like an echo on our extreme left
 But what of these men out in our front who stand un. bravelv enough now that peace is here and sec and hear all this exultation? They the van ouished. we the victors. stand face to face J cannot help wonderire how ii would feel to change places Whatever their thoughts or feelings. ttey simply stand at attention and make no sign Our troops now break ranks and re- turn to their tents. leave their guns and begin to drift back by twos and threes to see more of this great event in their lives. The Standards for few moments after this final cer- emonial attending their surrender. stood apparently irresolute as to what was to come next. They see our men coming out to the trenches. and they take heart and start out cautiously and with some hesitation in our direc- tion. A group of officers more confi- dent than the enlisted men, come UT to our lines. They salute as they reach the trenches. and OUT officers re-