The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-10-08

marched toward the city. but before the
troops reached the city gate. Adjutant
Collins arrived with Colonel Parron's re-
ply.
The latter said he had no objection 20
surrendering the custom house az once
provided the American flag was not
raised. Colonel Ray ret0rted that the
United States was not accustomed 10 TAX
ing possession without displaying the in
sigma of its sovereignty
The march was then continued toward
the city When the troops passed the
guard no the gate. a body Of twenty-five,
the latter lined up and saluted.
The report spread through the city that
the Americans had arrived with coiors
flying and the streets were soon thronged,
as the regiment marched toward the prin-
cipal square where it halted At this
point "a Spanish blgler sounded the call
to arms and the Spanish garrison turned
out 20 the number OF 600 men on the other
side Of the square.
Colonel Ray visited Colorol Parron at
the palace and "a somewhat stormy inter
view took place between them. with the
aid of ana interpreter. The Spanish COM
mlnder said De had understood from Col
ouel Ray that matters were 20 remain
over until October 10Th. and that ne con-
sidered himself tricked
Colonel Ray explained that h7 had never
said ANYTHING of that sort. that his in
s,ructions were 90 take possession OF the
city ON October 1th. that he had cahled
for further instructions. and not having
received any. that Dc had proceeded 20 act
unon his original orders.
Thoreupou. Colonel Parron said tho
American troops must bo removed at
once Colonel Raw refused. Colonel Par
ron declared he would use ioi'e' Noiouel
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ln departing for Cleniusos, Doioilel Ray
.0usourng 90 crease the cNiois OUT ol /
Difference 20 Colonel Parrona FEAR that /
he sight of the American Tag might eA- I
.le The Spanish element beyond restrain /
.ud sD provoke some overt act leadins /
o blood 1td.
ON Fing tho palace ihe TWO c'iohf'- /
walked t0 the square where they arrived /
u-t in time to prevent "a collision De-
wecu their forces.
it apears That some spanish oii''er' VINO /
lad misunderstood 40 orl't rom 'i'-
lcl Parron nad just notified me American /
roops that they must leaNe lhlileuia al--
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