The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-15

WASHINGTON. July 1.-THE first
chapter ga the land campaign Of the
United states against Spain closed to-
day. when the Spanish colors gave place
over Santiago TO the American nag Next
viii follow the transportation Of the
Spanish troops back to their native land
ana the capture OF the island Of Porto
Rico unless peace soon intervenes.
A REMARKABLE SIEGE.
The siege OF Santiago had lasted two
weeks and was remarkable In many re-
spects and in none more than the heavy
percentage Of loss through death, wounds
or sickness of the soldiers and sailors en-
gagged on both sides. Looking back over
the record OF these two weeks it is seen
that a great ironclad squadron has been
destroyed and chat nearly thousand
Spanish soldiers have died in the trench
before Santiago. on the other mana
about go Americans have been Killed ana
in round numbers 1000 more have been
sent 10 the hospitals from wounds, fe-
vers and other ailments. our Meet mas
had IA remarkable exemption of disaster
in the many engagements 70 had with the
forts al the entrance of the harDor ana
with the Spanish squadron.
NOW FOR PORTO RICO.
Next is Porto Rico" said Secretary
Alger. after receiving the news OF san
uagos formal surrender, "and then, II
need Doe. Havana
The Secretary was in excellent spirits.
He had been more anxious than he dared
show as 90 the condition OF our SICK
soldiers and looked with apprehension
upon the possibility Of a prolongation OF
the struggle in tine unhealthy valley OF
Santiago. The Secretary said that the
Porto Ricau expedition would 90 forward
Immediately
NEW MEN TO GO.
It viii comprise new men entirely Inc
warriors I'm the trenches before santiago
have DISTINGUISHED themselves and IL IS
not deemed prudent 90 bring them IN un-
necessary contact with new troops in
view of the danger OF spreading conta-
eion. The sick soldiers will be nursed
back 10 health and brought 90 The United
States as soon as they can be safely re-
moved. Immune regiments Will be order
od 90 Santiago 90 garrison the town and
as already stated TWO of these regiments
are ALREADY under orders 10 proceed
MILES WILL COMMAND.
The Porto Rican expedition will be COM
rnanded by General Miles In person. al-
though General Brooke now in command
~ Camp Thomas is expected TO be his
main dependence. The size Of the expedi-
ton Will depend upon General Miles
wishes. although 10 is thought 10000 men
will be sufficient for tho purpose.
General Brooke % now on his way 10
washington by direction OF Secretary
no fra ..aHf Ion -.
make mis- views known TO the Depart
ment .....
WILL PROFIT BY EXPERIENCE.
The cxperience gained In dispatching
Shafter expedition. II Is expected, VIII aid
the omciais I'm their determination 90
make short work OF tho Porto Rican az
fair
There win be plenty Of transports avail
able for the expedition as the government
las devised means o. removing the Span
iards captured at Santiago other than by
carrying them on these transports Ihat
tho Navy IS ready TO DO It's share within
short notice goes without saying.
Porto Rico is not expected 10 oher q
very formidable resistance. 70 IS believed
that the moral eject OF to-day surrtn-
oer 90 Santiago VIII bo 10 discourage inc
defenders Of San Juan. There is, Row
ever. always the prospect that peace
may cnsuo before hoatnlties have pro-
Gressea 90 the c0stermost West indies.
RUMORS or PEACE
Rumors were ahoat this afternoon TO
The eject that thc spanish government
had at last made ovortures but their bas-
s. was probably the current belief that
one more reverse 10 the Spanish arms
would be sufficient 70 compel the Spanish
goYernnent 20 sue Tor peace aud this
reverse was furnished by tho surrender
of Torals army. Tne Navy Department
has not been affected by these rumors 70
the extent of rciaxing any OF It's precau-
tons or abandoning any OF iss plans. for
secretary Long stated to-day that Com
mooere Watsons eastern squadron would