The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-07-20

Troops From the Interior and the
Friction with the Cubans Infu-
cncc OhicinIs At Washington in
Their Decision-PortO Ricnn Ex-
PeditiOn Likely Not to Sail Until
Week From TO-dny-Gen. Brooke
To Pick Out the Troops TO Go.
Sampson to Cooperate with the
Army.
Washington, July 19-Because of a fail
ure on the part of Gen. Miles to receive
the orders the President sent late yester-
day to take command of the military ex-
petition against Porto Rico, that officer
did not depart, as was expected from si-
honey. The mistake was soon corrected
this morning. however and as a result of
some short telegraphlc correspondence
that followed during the day 1t was gath
cred at the war department that the Yale
would start tonight.
Contrary to the first Intention and prob
ably without his seeking, the Yale is 20
be conveyed by several vessels that Ad-
miral Sampson has been instructed to Sc
Iect from among the vessels of his fleet.
This may result in delaying Gen. Miles
progress somewhat, as none of the YES
sells with Admiral Sampson is able TO keep
pace with the Yale. Nevertheless there ie
no doubt that the general win reach Porto
Rico before the detachment of troops from
Charleston.
War department officials feel that they
are fully justified in their decision TO re-
tain practically all of Gen. Shafters army
at Santiago by The press reports that
reached them to-day, indicating the
growth of serious friction between the
American forces and the Cuban troops,
growing out of the latter's exclusion from
Santiago by Gen Skaters orders IL Is
felt now that the garrison originally pro
posed. two immune regiments, would have
been quite insufficient to have met an cut
side Spanish force that might come from
Holguin or Manzanillo, and also to re-
strain the rapacity of the Cubans. 1t Is
realized that the present situation Is fun
of difficulty, and that the difliculty IS ow-
ing to the disposition evnced by the Gu
bans TO ignore or refuse to be bound by
The amenities Of modern warfare.
The first symptom of friction has sug-
eosled to the officials innumerable dihicul-
ties that will arise in the future. OF course
It would seem to be only polite now TO
avoid any open rupture with the Cubans
provided they can be kept in lease and not
involve the United States in the disgrace
that would follow the sacking of helpless
communities. But II appears that for some
time to come, and even after the conquest
of cuba Is complete, the United states
must maintain there military government
in order to meet the responsibilities which
il has assumed to the civilized world.
The personnel of the Porto Rican expe-
dillon having been left in a large measure
in the hands of Gen. Brooke, it is not possi-
bic 10 vet give an accurate roster Of the
ORGANIZATIONS that win enter into II.
The President announced privately to-
dav that while no date for the departure
of the troops to be sent from Chickamauga
to Porto Rico had been fixed, he expected
fhey would leave about one week from to-
morrow. He is awaiting detailed report
from Gen. Brooke recommending what
troops and supplies should be sent to
Cbickamauga The present plan is stated
IN be 10 embark them al Newport News or
Norfolk. and those at Tampa either therc
or at Key West.
admiral Sampson is Instructed to aid
the army movements by dispatchng con-
VOWS when required and by covering the
landing Of troops. As there Is no Spanish
feet in San Juan harbor or other Porto
Riean ports the navy has a limited fed
Of operations. The reduction Of the harbor
fortihcations will be the main work, but
this and an other operations Of the fleet
VIII be supplementary TO the main opera
tions conducted by the army The etrate-
eists. military and naval, are agreed in The
view that the taking of Porto Rico Is
pr,marily a military undertaking, and
Admiral sampson's orders are on these
lines.
The navy department is rapidly moving
the large feet Of auxiliary craft made up
of merchant ships, large ocean-going
yachts, tugs etc, from Atlantic coast
norts to Cuban waters where they will be
nlaced on blockade duty, thus releasing
the larger ships for more active duty at
Porto Rico and the coast Of Spain.
Three Of these smaller craft were sent
south to-day and most Of them will be
on the way within a week. only stopping
long enough at Norfolk TO have their bat
teries streng thened.
When the war broke out a large number
Of these auxiliary craft were purchased.
They have been distributed along the
coast from Maine 70 Florbda at some forty
or more points. making an effective coast
natrol There is felt 70 be no further need