The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-07-18


Fifth-That after the final capitula-
ton the Spanish forces shall assist in
the removal of all distractions TO navi-
CATION in Santiago harbor.
Sixth-That after the final capitula-
ton the commanding officer shall fur
nish a complete inventory of all arms
or munitions of war and roster OF all
the soldiers in the district.
Seventh-That the Spanish general
shall be permitted to take the military
archives and the records with him.
Eighth-That all guerillas and Span
ish irregulars shall be permitted TO re-
main i'm Cuba IL they so elect, giving
a parole that they will not again take
up arms against the United States un-
less properly paroled.
Ninth-That the Spanish forces shall
be permitted to march out with all the
honors of war, depositing their arms.
to be disposed of by the United states
In the future. the American commis-
sioners to recommend to their govern
ment that the arms of those soldiers he
returned to "those who bravely defend
ed them"
The articles were signed yesterday
afternoon after four hours session OF
the commanders. who agreed that the
terms of capitulation should await the
sanction of the Madrid government.
General Toral. the white-haired COM
ent throughout the session and ap-
peared to be utterly heartbroken. He
spoke bitterly of the fate which COM
pelled him to sue for peace, but had no
word to say against the gallant men
who had conquered his army. He de-
clared that he had little chance to win.
ct would not desire to see my worst
enemy play with the cards held" he
said to one of the commissioners.
Every one of my generals was Killed
or wounded. I have not single colonel
left, and all surrounded by powerful
enemy. We have counted 81 ships OFT
this port. And besides" he concluded,
wearily waving his hands toward the
citv. IT have secret troubles there.
Speaking of the battle of the oath OF
June in which the rough riders and
part of General Young's command par
ticipated. General Toral said that less
than 1000 Spanish troops were engaged.
his loss being PCS. He would not say
how many Spaniards were killed at
Ell Caney or before Santiago.
Heavy, heavy" he said, dejectedly.
In response to an inquiry, he SAID
that transportation would be re-
uuired for between 22,000 and 25.0OO men,
there being that many In the capitulat-
ed district. He informed the otncers
that Santiago harbor had again been
mined since Admiral Cervera left.
large number of troop ships are
lying off here and II is believed large
part of General Skaters army Will be
moved soon.
The camp at Juragua contains moth
ing now but hospital tents, with a
guard of two companies. The black
ened ruins of a few burned BUILDINGS
are still visible. but in most places tho
debris has been moved and the white
tents of the hospital corps are moved
on the site of the burned buildings
a E11I
are still on the hospital ship Relief
which lies here. All are recovering
rapidly.
The volunteer regiments which hav'
arrived here since the fighting ceased
are standing the climate remarkably
we'll The men seem greatly disap
pointed because they arrived too late e
share in the battles, but they are see
ing some Of the real hardships of cam
naigns The daily down pour Of raiI
last week rendered the camp very un
comfortable. The rifle pits and tent
and the ground are soaked with water
the miserable yellow clay of the Cubai
coast making marching almost an i'm
possibility.
The troons looked TO be In good con
dition by daylight. but when the swif
tropical nights come down damn AM
cloudy. with the men shivering miser
ably about the sputtering campfires. tn
great mass OF tfotffS Steff1S llfllP IKE
victorious army. The men do not com
plain. but endure the wet sleeping
quarters cheerfully.
Scarcely a warship remains off San
tiago harbor entrance. although tn
whole feet is holding positions directl
opposite the deserted forts at Aqua
dores
This afternoon the New York. fvin
the blue flag of the admiral, lay an
chored with her bow almost on Aqua
dores beach. while clustered about he
were the other ships Of the great squad
ron. the Brooklyn lying a little fur
ther out to sea.
The rifle pits were deserted. the Span
ish soldiers lounPing unconcernedlv o
the beach under the guns of the fee
and within hail of the men on the Ne'
York. The men of the navy are i'm
patient to get into Santiago harboi
but II is not known yet when the en-
, trance will be made.
Those who have been uuartered at Y
Caney were ordered back into the cit
. to-day, and as most Of them are with
out food the Red Cross society's aid
} considered very important.
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