The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-09-15

ter then gives the details of the final surrender, his entry Into the city and the raising of the American flag. In closing he says: "Before closing my report, wish to dwell upon the natural obstacles I had to encounter and which no foresight could have overcome or obviated. The precipitous coast afford ed no sheltered landing places, the roads were mere bridle paths, the ef- feet of the tropical sun and rains up- on unacclimated troops was deadly and the dread of strange and unknown dis eases had its effect on the army.
 "The landing of troops was made at a small wooden wharf which we tried to burn, but unsuccessfully. At Si- boney the laning was made on the beach and at a small wharf erected by the engineers. I had neither the time nor the men to spare to construct per- manent Wharves. In spite of the fact that I had nearly LOGO men continually at work on the roads, they were at times impossible for wagons. The San Juan and Aguadores rivers would of- ten suddenly rise so as to prevent the passage of wagons, and then the eight DdCh lTdlHS WlJH lIlS IOlllliieehNA hStN bc be depended on for victualling my army as well as the 10000 refugees, who could not in the interests of humanity be left to starve while we had rations.
 "Often for days nothing could be moved except pack trains. After the great physical strain and exposure of July 1 and 2, the malarial and other levers began to rapidly advance throughout the command and on July 4 the yellow fever appeared at Siboney. Though efforts were made to keep this fact from the army 1t soon became known. The supply of quartermaster and commissary stores during the cam paign was abundant and notwithstand- ing the difficulties in landing and trans- porting the rations, the troops on the firing line were at all times supplied with its coarser coomponents, namely
 of bread meat, sugar and coffee. There was no lack of transportation, for at no time up to the surrender could all the wagons I had be used. In reference to the sick and wounded l have to say that they received every attention that it was possible to give them. The med ical officers without exception worked night and day to alleviate the suffering which was no greater than in any army camp. The discipline of the command was superb and I wish to invite atten-
 ton to the fact that not an officer was brought to trial by court martial and, as far as I know, no enlisted men. This speaks volumes for an army of this size and In campaign of such duration.
 ''In conclusion I desire to express to the members of my staff my thanks for their efficient performance of all the duties required of them and the good judgment and bravery displayed on all occasions when demanded" General Shafter recommends for pro- motion and brevets the following off, cers: Colonel F. J. McClernand, Lieu tenant Colonel George McC. Derby Lieutenant Colonel J. D. Miley, Major R. H. Noble, Lieutenant Colonel J. J. Astor, Lieutenant Colonel B. F. Pope, Major S. w Grosbeck, Lieutenant Col onel Charles F. Humphrey, Colonel John F. Weston, Major c. c. Star, Ma jor Leon Roudiez, Major H. J. Galla- gher, Captain Brice, Captain D. H. Hummer, Captain J. C.. Gilmore, Cap tain w H. McKittrick, Captain John- son." He also mentions pr. G. Goodfel- low and G. F. Hawkins of New York | for services performed and expresses his warmest thanks to division, bri- gade and regimental commanders with out exception. The reports of division l commanders, which are attached, have | been already published.