Semi=weekly graphic., 1898-07-23
They Have Already Forgotten Their Battles and Forming Friendship
 For Each Other.
FOOD IS BECOMING
 PLENTIFUL THERE.
American Money Taken Readily by the Stores Some Of the spanish Want to Become American Cit
 izens-El Caney Battle.

Santiago de Cuba, July 19, 6 D. m., via Kingston, July 22.-Hundreds of American and Spanish soldiers, who but few days ago were shooting at each other, crowd the streets of santia- go meeting and mixing on the most friendly terms. A general feeling of fellowship is eyinced everywhere, vic tors and vanquishers apparently being equally reioiced that the strife and bloodshed are over and that the horrors of the siege are ended.
 Quaint stores, with their gaudy dis plays of wares are opening rapidly and the storekeepers eagerly accept Ameri- can money and courteously receive American customers.
 z The enarrow, cobble-paved streets, grill ing in the fierce sunshine are crowded from morning to night by ohattering groups of uniformed Spanish soldiers and crowds of laughing, rollicking men, belonging to Gen Shafter's army.
 Great bargeloads of provisions and supplies have been going to the wharves all day from the Red Cross steamer State of Texas and the United States army supply ships, and there is evidence that privation is rapidly disappearing.
 Along the water front under every awning dozens of women and children may be seen munching American hard tack, and food is being distriprslza rg rapidly about the plaza facing the pal ace and in the numerous airy cafes, where the officers of the opposing armies lounged throughout the day
 The Americans are buying swords, medals and buttons from their late foes and they all talk cheerfully whenever an interpreter can be obtained.
 About 1000 Spanish troops still remain in the city, but the majority of them will be removed as soon as camping ground beyond the rife pits can be ar- ranged.
 The troops are being removed from their old encampment behind the trenches to cooler and better spots in the hills north of town.
 Our officers here appear to be ignorant as to the disposition of the Fifth corps, but the general impression is that but few of the troops now here will be taken to Porto Rico.
 Santiago today presents 8 bright and cheerful picture to what it did two days ago. Over 10 steamers flying the stars and stripes lie proudly in or near the harbor Small boats are plying briskly to and fro on the blue waters
 The change in the appearance of the city is wonderful and in a couple of days will suffice for the normal business con- ditions to resume. Traders and business houses opened their doors for the first time today, cleared their warehouses and made ready for the receipt of goods. All the stores are open this morning by General NcKibbon's orders, but the sa- loon remain closed for the present in or der to avoid the possibility of clash between the soldiers ln case of drunk ness.
 There is not Q case of yellow fever in Santiago, the officers say, and there have been few cases of smallpox.
 General Shafter has placed a censor in charge of the cable office, and only gov ernment dispatches are allowed to be sent. Itis said, however, that press and commercial dispatches will be received subject to the censor's blue pencil soon; probably tomorrow
 The hospital headquarters are still To- cated at Juragua. Two deaths from yellow fever are reported from there yesterday, but the names of the victims have not been made public. The phy- sicians say there are few new cases ap- bearing, and that the epidemic is under control. They also think that the dam ger to the army is about passed.
 Commodore Schley, with party of officers visited the city, coming up the