Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-06-30
THE WAR.

ne American an 10 SiOS.nS AZ ""
Santiago, and at this writing Is re-
ported to be within about three miles
of the city. News of an assault upon
the city and big battle may be looked
for at any time. The Spanish have
made little effort to oppose the adj
vance of our soldiers, but it is believed
that they will make a desperate fight
when Santiago is attacked. They have
the city enclosed with network OF
barbed wire and trenches, and forts
and batteries are located at every adj
vantageous point. General Shafter is
making every move with the greatest
caution, and when full preparation is
made grand assault will be made
upon the city by our army and the
Cuban allies. At the same time Ad-
miral Sampson will force his way into
the harbor and attack Admiral Cerve-
ra's feet.
The first fight of the invading army
in Cuba occurred near Santiago last
Friday, when the first regiment of
volunteer cavalry, known as the Roose-
Welt Rough Riders, had an engage
ment with the Spanish forces. The
Spanish ambushed our troops, protect
ing themselves from our soldiers in the
bushes behind barbed wire fence and
a stone wall. The fight lasted fully
two hours. Had the enemy followed
up their first advantage they could
have annihilated the Roosevelt COM
mand, for they had vastly superior
numbers. Our men fought with splen-
did spirit, and though the odds were
against them they held their ground
and finally chased the Spanish back
over the hills toward Santiago. Tween
~ American soldiers were killed and
twice as many wounded. Among the
killed were Hamilton Fish, wealthy
Young society man of New York, and
Captain Allyn K. CaprOn, Of Wash
ington, very popular soldier. Lieu
tenant Colonel Roosevelt fought with
the greatest courage. and narrowly es-
capped death. The Spanish loss is un-
known, but is believed to have been
heavy.
The dispatches this morning say
that the American army has tempo
rarily suspended fighting. The troops
are repairing the road at Slboney and
getting up artillery. No general
movement on Santiago, according TO
advices from the front, may be expect
ed this week. General Skater may
attack the city next Monday, but will
not do so until his artillery is put in
position, nor will he order an attack
until each soldier has three days "a
tons in his knapsack. This Will be
impossible until the roads can be pre-
pared for Transporting supplies. Gen
eral Shafter sent word to Washington
Yesterday that he can take Santiago
in forty-eight hours after be decides
to begin the attack. He also says he
will move on the city without waiting
for the reinforcementS from Tampa
| Official information has been received
in Washington that 5000 Spanish
troops are advancing from Manzanlllc
to the relief Of Santiago. When last
heard from they were about fifty miles
from Santiago.
The Spanish feet that has been ",
ing at Cadiz for the protection Of that
place and the other ports OF Spain
sailed away last week, and turned Ut
later at the entrance 10 the Suez Ca
nal. It was stated that the feet would
proceed BY way of the canal to the
Philippines and give battle to Admiral
Dewey. This would leave SPANS sea'
coast cities entirely unprotected, and
our government Immediately began the
formation Of formidable flying squad
ron TO sail at once to lombard the
Spanish towns. 1t is believed that
the feet at Suez will return.