Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-08-04
IN MILES HANDS.
Ponce, the Second City in Porto
Rico, Yields Without Resistance.
Surrender Was Made TO Commander Davis,
of the DixIe-MIIes Issues a Proclama-
tIon, Telling the People He Came
to Give Them Liberty

to Give Them Liberty
Port of Ponce, Porto Rico, July 2s,
via st. Thomas, ID. w. l., July 80, The
port of Ponce, was surrendered to
Commander c, II. Davis, of the auxil-
iliary gunboat Dixie, yesterday.
There was no resistance and the
Americans were welcomed with en-
thusiasm, Maj Gen. Miles arrived
here this morning at daylight
with Gen. Ernest's brigade and
Gen. Wilson's division on board
transports. Gen. Eruests brig
ade Immediately started for the town
of Ponce, three miles inland, which
capitulated this afternoon. The Amer
lean troops are pushing toward tho
mountains and will join Gen.
Henry with his brigade at
Guanica, which has been captured
by our troops A fight before
Yauco Tuesday was won by the
American volunteers, The Spanish
ambushed eight companies of the Sixth
Massachusetts, and Sixth Illinois reg
iments, but the enemy was repulsed
and driven back mile to ridge,
where the Spanish cavalry charged
and were routed by our infantry.
Gen. Garretson led the fight with
the men from Illinois and Massachu-
sets, and the enemy retreated to
Yauco, leaving four dead upon the field
and several wounded. None Of our
men were killed and only three were
slightly wounded, The Porto Ricans
are glad the American troops have
landed and say they are all Americans
and will join our army. The roads are
good for military purposes, Our troops
are healthy and Gen, Miles says the
campaign will be short and vigorous.
Gen. Miles issued the following proc.
lamation to the Porto Ricans:
In the prosecution OF the war against tho
kingdom of Spain by the people of the United
States In the cause OF liberty, justice and hue
manity, It's military forces have come TO occu-
py the island of Porto Rico, They come
bearing the banners OF freedom, inspired
by noble purpose, to seek the enemies
Of our government and Of yours and to destroy
or capture all In armed resistance They bring
you the fostering arms OF u free people, whose
greatest power Is justice and humanity to all
living within their fold. Hence they release
you from your former political relations and 1t
is hoped this will be followed by your cheerful
acceptance Of tho government Of the United
States
The chief object OF the American military
forces will be to overthrow the authority OF
Spain and give the people OF your beautiful la-
land the largest measure Of liberty consistent
with this military occupation, They have not
come to make war on the people OF the coun-
try, who for centuries have been oppressed,
but on the contrary they bring protection
not only to yourselves but TO our property, pro-
mote your prosperity and bestow the immuni-
ties and blessings OF our enlightened and lib
eral institutions and government 1t Is not
our purpose to interfere with the ex-
listing laws and customs which ore whole
some and beneficial to the people, so
long as they conform to the rules OF the mill
tary administration, orders and justice This
Is not war Of devastation and desolation, but
one to give all within the control Of the mill
tary and naval forces the advantages and bles-
sings Of enlightened civilization
Dispatches From Gen. Miles.
Washington, July 3O,-The war dee
pnrtment has received the following
dispatches from Gen. Miles:
Port Ponce Porto Rico, via Ponce July 2s -
Secretary Of War, WHshingtonI On the Goth
Garretson had spirited engagement on slsir-
mish line, Our casualties, four wounded, all
doing we'll Spanish loss three killed, IS
wounded Yauco occupied yesterday Henry's
division there to-day, Last evening Com
mander Davis, Of the Dixie moved into this
port followed by Capt Higglnson with his
feet early this morning. Gen Wilson, with
Ernest's brigade, now rapidly discriminating.
Spanish troops ore retreating from the south
ern part OF Porto Rico Ponce and port have a
population OF $1,000 and are now under the
American flag. The populace received our
troops and saluted the flag with wild enthusl-
assn. The navy has several prizes, also 70 |
lighters The railway stock that was par
italy destroyed is now restored Telegraph |
communication is also being restored ca |
BILE instruments we're destroyed. Ha We sent to |
Jamaica for others This Is prosperous and |
beautiful country. The army will soon be In |
mountain region; weather delightful; troops |
in best OF health and spirits anticipate no in
surnOuntable obstacle in the future. Results |
thus fur have been accomplished without the |
loss Of q single life. Nelson A. Miles Major |
General
Port Ponce, Porto Rico, July g. --Secretary |
of War Washington: In the afialr OF the Goth |
Capt Edward j. Gibson, company A, was |
wounded In left hip; Capt j. IL Prior, com-
pany L, slightly wounded in hand; Private |
James Drummond, company X, two wounds In |
neck and Private Benjamin i. Bosblclt. COM
pany L. slight wound In right arm--all OF Sixth |
All doing we'll The Spanish |
retreat from this place was precipitous they |
leaving rifles and ammunition in barracks and |
40 or 30 sick In the hospital The people are
enjoying holiday in honor Of our arrival
Miles
What "A COnllnR Station Means.
st. Paul, Mimi, July 30. senator
Davis said concerning the terms of
peace with Spain, particularly as to
the Philippines: 1--WE ought to have a