New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-18

tho munitions OF war by Captain Dorst' Ine
supplies sen, him will enable Garcia Adequately
70 equip over fifteen thousand Cubans
General Miles was asked 10. tho communica-
lions between him and Garcia. and, giahc'hs
over them, ne gave their general purport'
I'm my communication to him asked MN 10
move as large force as possible to the Vic'h''E
OF the harbor OF Santiago de Cuba. ana 10 CO.
operate with our Army and Navy on their ar
rival. which | hoped would be within few
days He was to drive in and harass any span
fish troops near Santiago de Cuba threatening
and attacking them at all points and prevent
ing any endorsements from reaching That
point. Pending the arrival Of our troops ne was
TO seize any positions east or west OF santiago
dc Cuba. or both. which could he used to ad-
vantage by artillery
He replied that ne would regard my wisnes
and suggestions as orders and would immedi-
ately adopt measures to concentrate MS FORCES
as indicated. All his subordnates were ordered
TO assist in the disembarkinG Of the lnlted
States troops and to place themselves under
orders General Garcia said he believed II pos
s,hle for the artillery position TO &c taken as
had suggested. lie sent force at once to pre-
ven. aid and rcinforcements sping to Santiago
the reports Of the last few DAYS. for see that
General Rabi and his men have taken strong
position iur, west of Santiago de Cuba. While
there we're unavoidable delays a, Tampa very
annoving 10 myself and others. ! at least had
the consolation Of knowing that every day en-
abied the Cubans to make their march across
the country and get position which would be OF
the greatest value TO our troops when they
landed"
no DELAY IN LANDING EXPECTED
General Miles does not apprehend any long or
serious delay in disemhaIking the troops on Gu
ban soil The transports have large NUMBER
Of small boats to assist in this work The En-
gineer Corps has large barges and a pontoon
train by which z can put together a noat'hS
pier so that unless there is a very rough sea or
the men are compelled 10 disembaTk in the SUR
which is not anticipated. the Decentralization is
expected to proceed rapidly. When General
Miles was asked If he expected an early hCht no
answered laconlcally. That's what they've gone
for"
PROUD OF THE NATIONS SOLDIERS.
Speaking further Of the troops at Tampa.
General Miles said:
Having spent some time with the troops. dur
ing a trying period OF hurried preparations
am glad to say that they are splendid body
OF men. which the country may well be proud Of.
As to the Regulars they the finest corps In the
world, without any exception. in physical deVci-
opment efficiency. experience. discipline marks
manship. equipment and all that goes to make
up first class soldiers. OF course. the volunteer
army is not we'll equipped. Some Of the states
sent men into the field in very good condition.
notably Massachusetts and New-York. Others
sent their quotas without arms. equipment or
clothing. They not soldiers at all; only
employed men. 1t takes time to make soldiers
Of this material. There must he uniforms. arms.
ammunition. equipment. camp equipage, tentaGc.
transportation and hospital supplies. Then in
addition they have TO have ordnance. artillery.
Siege trains. intrenchng tools horse equip
ments. engineering appliances OF all kinds. bal
loon appliances etc. After that comes the great
question Of moving army across the sea- with
oil the dangers and vicssitudes e an ocean
VOYAGE This work, with its infinite detail. has
been carried out. am glad to say, With fair
degree Of success, and the command of lo.WO
men under General Shafter moved away with
an outburst of patriotic enthusiasm which over
came the trials they had passed through