Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-07-27
THE Stars "A AND !. STRIPES !:
They Now Proudly Float Over the
Famous Spanish Capital of
Eastern Cuba.
The AMERICAN TROOPS IN SANTIAGO.
An Impressive Scene Marks the Ger
cmOny-Gen. Nlckibbin Made Mill
itary GovernOr-The Terms Agreed
UpOn-Prexidcnt THAI h y Gen. Shaft
err and the Army.

Santiago de Cuba, July 1S.-Amid
impressive ceremonies the Spanish
troops laid down their arms between
the lines of the Spanish and American
: forces at nine o'clock Sunday morn
ing. Gen. Shafter and the American
division and brigade commanders and
their Stats were escorted by a troop
of cavalry, and Gen. Toral and his staff
by 100 picked men. Trrmpeters ON
both sides saluted with tourishes.
Gen. Shafter returned to Gen. Toral
the latter's sword after it had been
handed to the American commander.
Our troops. lined up at the trenches,
were eye-witnesses Of the ceremony.
Gen. Shafter and his escort, accom-
panied by Gen. Toral. rode through
the city. taking formal possession. The
city had been sacked before they ar
rived by the Spaniards. At the palace
elaborate ceremonies took place. Ex-
actly at noon the American flag was
raised over the palace and was saIuted
by Fl guns by Capt. Capron's bat
terry. At the same time all the reg.
mental bands in our lines played THE
Star Spangled Banner" after which
President McKinley's DRY
telegram was read to each regiment.
The Thirteenth and Ninth regiments
of infantry will remain in the city to
enforce order and exercise municipal
authority. The Spanish forces are to
encamp outside of our lines. Gen.
McKibbon has been appointed tenn
porary military governor.
An Impressive Scene.
The ceremony c: hosting the stars
and stripes was worth all the blood
and treasure it cost. \ vast concourse
of 10000 people witnessed the stirring
and thrilling scene that will live for
ever in the minds of all the America MS
present. A finer stage setting for a
dramatic cpisod it would be difficult to
imagine. The palace. picturesque old
dwelling in the Moorish style Of archi-
lecture. faces the Plaza de La Reina,
the principal public square. Opposite
rises the imposing Catholic cathedral
On one side is 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.
Old Glory Hoi<teh.
AS the chimes of the old cathedral
rang out the hour of ~ the infantry
and cavalry presented arms. Every
American uncovered. and Capt. Nc
Kittrick hoisted the stars and stripes.
As the brilliant folds unfurled in gen
tie breeze against Reckless Sky the
cavalry band broke into the strains
of "The StarSpangled Banner" MAX
ing the American pulse leap and the
American heart thrill with JOY.
The ceremony over, Gen. Sha fter and
his staff returned to the American
lines, leaving the city in the possession
of the municipal authorities. subject
to the control Of Gen. McKibbon.
The Terms.
First. All hostilities shall cease pending
the agreement Of final capituation.
Second. That the capitulation includes
all the Spanish forces and the surrender Of
all war ma terial within the prescribed linz
Its.
Third. The transportation of the troops
to Spain the earliest possible E:omen:.
each force to be embarked at the neares,
port.
retain their side arms and the enlisted men
their personal property.
Fifth. That after the final capitulation
the Spanish forces shall assist in the re-
moVal OF all distractions to Davigat ton in
Santiago harbor
Sixth. That after the final capituIa ton
the commanding officers shall furnish
complete inventory Of all arms and mu-
nitions of war and a roster Of all the SOL
diers in the district.
Seventh. That the Spanish general shall
be permitted TO take the military archives
and records with him.
Eighth. That all guerrillas and Spanish
irregulars shall be permitted to remain In
Cuba If they so elect. giving parole that
they will not again take up arms against
the United States unless properly .paroled.
Ninth. That the Spanish forces shall be
permitted to march out with all the honors'
Of war. depositing their arms to be dis
posed Of by the United States in the future,
the American commissioners to recommend
to their government that the arms Of the
soldiers be returned to those who so
bravely defended them"
Thanks Shafter and Men.
Washington, July lS.-The following
messages were sent Saturday by Presi-
dent Mckinley and Secretary II. A. AL
ger:
ITO Gen. shafter. Comma nding front
near Santiago. Playa: The president Of
the United States sends to you and your
brave army the profound thanks Of the
American people for the brilliant achieve
ments at Santiago. resulting In the sur
render Of the city and all of the Spanish
troops and territory under Gen. Toral
Your splendid command had endured not
only the hardships and sacrifices incident
to campaign and battle. but in stress Of
heat and weather has triumphed over OBJ
stacles which would have overcome men
less brave and determined. One and all
have displayed the most conspicuous gal
lantry and earned the gratitude OF the ma
ton: The hearts Of the people turn with
tender sympathy to the sick and wounded
May the Father Of Mercies protec, and
comfort them.
'(Signed) WILLIAM M'KINLEY." :
ITO Maj. Gen. Sha fter. front, near San
tiago. Playa: cannot express in words
my gratitude to you and your heroic men.
Your work mas been well done God bless
you all. s?;S% WI II ia #5S Il IN ,Er5 :
"(Signed) II @R. A. ALGER,
T., $,~g.1- d., 'Secretaryo of War;
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