The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1898-07-23
THE STARS AND STRIPES.
They Now Proudly Float Over tho
Famous Spanish Capital of
Eastern Cuba.
the AMERICAN TROOPS IN SANTIAGO.
An lmpressive Scene Marks the Ccr-
emony-Gen. Mcikibbin Made Mil
itary Governor-The Terms Agreed
Upon-PrcsidentT Thank Gen. Shaft.
err and the Army.

emOny-Gen. McNlDbin Made MIL.
itary Governor-The Terms Agreed
Upon-Prcsident Thanks Gen. shaft.
err and the Army.
Santiago de Cuba, July 1s.-Amid
Impressive ceremonies the Spanish
troops laid down their arms between
the lines of the Spanish and American
forces ut nine o'clock Sunday morn
Ing. Gen. Shafter and the American
division and brigade commanders and
their stalls were escorted by troop
of cavalry, and Gen. orul and his staff
by 100 picked men. Trumpeters on
both sides saluted with tiourishes.
Gen. Shafter returned to Gen. Toral
the lattcr's sword after it had been
handed to the American commander.
Our troops, lined up at the trenches,
were eye-witnesses Of the ceremony
Gen. Shufter aud his escort, accom-
panied by Gen. Toral. rode through
the city, taking formal possession. The
city had been sacked before they ar
rived by the Spaniards. At the palace
elaborate ceremonies took place. Ex-
actly at noon the American flag was
raised over the palace and YVES saluted
by 81 guns by Capt. Capron's bat
terry. At the same time all the regi-
mental bands in our lines played Tho
Star spangled Banner" after which
President McKinley's congratulatory
telegram was read to each regiment.
The Thirteenth and Ninth regiments
Of infantry will remain in the city to
enforce order and exercise municipal
authority. The Spanish forces are to
encamp outside of our lines. Gen.
McKibbon has been appointed tenn
pornry military governor.
An Impressive Scene.
The ceremony c: hosting the stars
and stripes was worth all the blood
and treasure it cost. A vast concourse
of 10000 people witnessed the stirring
and thrilling scene that will live for
ever in the minds of all the Americans
present. finer stage setting for a
dramatic episode it would be difficult to
imagine. The palace, II picturesque old
dwelling in the Moorish style of amhi-
lecture, faces the Plaza de In Relna,
the principal public square. Opposite
rises the imposing Catholic cathedral
On one side is quaint, brilliantly
painted building, with broad verantas
the club Of San Carlos-on the other
building of much the same description
Is the Cafe de La Venus.
Old Glory Hoisted.
AS the chimes Of the old cathedral
rang out the hour of IL the infantry
and cavalry presented arms. Every
American uncovered, and Capt. Nc
Kittrick hofstcd the stars aud stripes.
As the brilliant folds unfured in gen.
tie breeze against fleckless sky the
cavalry band broke into the strains
of Tho Star-Spangled Banner" maxi
ing the American pulse leap and the
American heart thrill with joy.
The ceremony over. Gen. Shafter and
his staff returned to the American
lines, leaving the city in the possession
of the municipal authorities, subject
to the control of Gen. McKibbon.
The Terms.
First. All hostil,ties shall cease nend,nr
the agreement OF final capitulaton
Second. That the capitalization Includes
all the Spanish forces and the surrender of
all war material within the prescribed lin
Its.
Third. The transportation OF the troop.
to Spain at the earliest possible moment,
each force to be embarked at the nearest
port.
Fourth That the Spanish officers shall
retain their side arms and the enlisted men
their personal property.
Fifth. That after the final capitulation
the Spanish forces shall assist in the re-
moval Of all distractions to navigation In
Santiago harbor.
Sixth. That after the final captulation
the commanding officers shall furnish a
complete inventory Of all arms and mu-
nitons OF war and a roster OF all the SOL
diers In the district.
Seventh. That the Spanish general shall
DO permitted to take the military archives
and records with him.
Eighth. That all guerrillay and Spanish
irregulars shall be permitted to remain In
Cuba II they so elect. giving parole that
they will not again take UP arms against
the United States unless properly paroled.
Ninth. That the Spanish forces shall be
permitted to march out with all the honors
Of war. depositing their arms to be dis
poxed Of by tho United States In the future,
the American commissioners to recommend
TO their government that the arms OF the
soldiers be returned TO those who so
bravely defended thsm.'
Thanks Shnfter and Men.
Washington, July ls.-The following
messages were sent Saturday by Presi-
dent Mckinley and Secretary II. A. AL
ger:
ITO Gen. Ehafter. Commanding front
near Santiago. Playa: The president OF
the Unhed States sends to you and your
brave army the profound thanks OF the
American people for the brilliant achieve
msnts at Santiago. resulting in the sur
render OF the city and all OF the Spanish
troops and territory under Gen. Toral
Your splendid command had endured not
only the hardships and sacrifices Incident
10 campaign and battle. but in stress Of
heat and weather has triumphed over OBJ
stacles which would have overcome men
less brave and determined. One and all
have displayed the most conspicuous gal
lantry and earned the gratitude Of the ma
tion. The hearts Of the people turn with
tender sympathy 10 the sick and wounded
May the Father of Nercics protect and
comfort them.
"(Sgned) WILLIAM M'KINLEY."
ITO Maj. Gen. Shafter. front, near San
tiago. Playa: ! cannot express in words
my gratitude to you and your heroic men.
Your work mas been we'll done. God bless
you all.
"(signeO r. A. ALGER,
Secretary OF War"
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