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A GLORIOUS RECORD.
Remarkable Work During the
Three Months of War.
Gen. shafter Issues N General order
Praising His Troops - Achieve
ments Recounted and Brav-
cry of His Men ExtoIled.


Washington, July rs. - With the
week just closed the United States saw
the end of the third month Of the war
with Spain, and the responsible Off
Gals, from the president down 10 the
lowest employe who has 10 do with
shaping the course OF events, feel moth
ing but satisfaction at the progress
made. An army of 100000 men has
been modified, armed and equipped,
and much of il has seen service. The
BATTLES preceding tie capture of San
tiago have been remarkable in many
respects, and i'm the opinion OF mill
tary experts have covered the United
States army engaged with imperisha-
bile glory. Modern warfare Of n type
developed in these engagements was
absolutely new and untried not only
TO the United States army but 10 the
world.
No such charge Is recorded in his
tory as that made upon the stone fort
and the blockhouses browning the
hills OF El Caney There have been en-
gagements between trained troops
and savage races In the jungles OF In
dia and on the hills Of South Africa of
late years that conveyed in "A slight
manner the possibilities OF modern
weapons. But these battles fought by
the Fifth army corps have been the
first in which large bodies OF troops
OF civilized nations on both sides have
been engaged with all the implements
OF modern warfare, and the result is
bound 10 be highly instructive to the
military student and to extort admira-
ton for the splendid fighting qualities
OF the United States soldiers from the
most unwilling critics.
Skaters Words OF Praise.
Santiago, July Following is Maj.
Gen. Skaters order, just published:
Headquarters United States Troops in
Cuba Santiago de Cuba, July i9-General
order No. %: The successful accom-
pllshment OF the campaign against San
tiago, resulting IN its downfall and the
surrender OF the Spanish forces and the
capture OF large amounts OF military
s.ores. together with the destruction OF
the entire Spanish feet in the harbor.
which, upon tho investment or the city.
was forced 10 leave, IS one OF which this
army can well be proud. This has been
accomplished through the heroic deeds OF
the army. and TO It's officers and men the
major general commanding offers his sin
cere thanks for their endurance OF hard
ships heretofore unknown In the Amer
ican army. The work you have accom-
pllshed may well appeal TO the pride OF
your countrymen, and has been rivaled
upon few occasions In the worlds history
Landing upon an unknown coast, you
faced dangers IN dsembarking and over
came obstacles that, even In looking back
we're insurmountable.
Record OF Bravery.
SEEKING. with the assistance OF the navy,
the towns OF Baiquiri and Slboney. you
pushed boldly forth CALAMITY driving back
the enemy's outpost in the engagement
OF La Quasina and completed the concen-
tration OF the enemy near Sevllla, IN sight
or the Spanish stronghold at Santiago de
Cuba. The outlook from Sevilla was one
that might well have appalled, the stout
est heart. Behind you ran narrow road,
made well-nlgh impossible by rains. while
TO he front you looked out upon high foot
hills covered with dense tropical growth.
which could only be traversed by bride
paths terminating within range OF the en-
emys guns Nothing deferred. you re-
sponded eagerly 10 the order 10 close upon
the foe. and, attacking at Caney and san
Juan, drove him from work 10 work until
he took refuge within his last and strong
est entertainments Immediately surround
ing the city. Despite the fierce glare OF a
southern sun and rains that fen IN tor
rents. you vaiianty withstood his at
tempts to drive you from the position your
valor has won. Holding In your WISE
like grip the army opposed TO you, after
IL days OF battle and siege, you were re-
wardcd by the surrender OF nearly 1900
prisoners, 1900 being those In your i'm
mediate front, the others scattered IN the
various towns OF eastern Cuba, freeing
completely the eastern part OF the island
from Spanish troops
Mourns for Dead Heroes.
'"rhs was not done without great sac
rifces The death OF 2J0 gallant soldiers
and the wounding Of 1.2Si others shows but
too plainly the fierce contest I'm which
you were engaged. The few reported
missing are undoubtedly among the dead.
as no prisoners were lost. For those who
have fallen In battle with you, the com
manding general sorrows, and with YOU
will ever cherish their memory. Their de-
votIon to duty sets a high example OF
courage and patriotism 10 our fellow
countrymen. All who have participated
In the campaign, battle and siege OF San
tiago de Cuba will recall with pride the
grand deeds accomplished and VIII hold
one another dear for having shared
the sufferlngs, hardships and triumphs to-
gother. All may well feel proud TO In
scribe on their banners the name OF
Santiago dc Cuba.
"By command OF Maj. Gen. Shafter,