The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-28
- - ~ @N%N~f
on Santiago. July 4 1875.

Philip, OF the Texas:
L. S 3 Texas,
on Santiago July 4. 1875.
Sir: In accordance with the require
ments of Article iS7. naval regulations,
respectfully submit the following state
ment in regard to the part the Texas
took in the engagement with the enemy
Yesterday:
At daylight or the morning Of the 81
the Texas stood out from entrance to
harbor, taking day bockading position
about three miles from the MORO Uhe
MORO bearing y. y. E)
Al 9.35 the Moro bearing y BY z. i-2
f., distant 500 Yards the enemy's chips
were sighted standing ont OF the hsrbor
Immediately general signal $50 was made.
this signal was followed ny the lowa's
almost at the same time.
The ship. per order was heading IN
toward the entrance. went ahead full
speed, putting helm hard starboard. and
ordering forced draft on all boilers. the
officer of tho deck Lieutenant NJ. L.
Bristol having given the general alarm
and beat 20 quarters for action at the
same time.
OPENED. FIRE.
As the leader. bearing the sdmiraIs
fag. appeared in the entrance, she opened
ire. which was. az go returned by the
Texas al range o. iao yards, while clos
ing in The ship leading was OF the VIZ
cava class and the flagship
Four ships came out evidently the Viz
caya. the Oquendo Marta Teresa and
Colon. followed by two torpedo boat de-
sreyers Upon seeing these two, We
Immediately opened IRE upon them with
our secondary battery. the main battery
at the time being engaged with the see
ond and third ships In line; owing 20 our
secondary battery. together with the Iowa
aud Gloucester these two destrOyers were
forced 20 beach and sink.
Whilst warmly engaged with the third
IN line. which was abreast and engaging
the Texas. our fire was blauketed for a
short time by the oregon forging ahead
and engaging the second ship. This third
ship. after a spirited fire sheersd IN
shore, and az 1875 ran up a white flag.
We then ceased ire on the third and
opened with our forward guns al long
range $500 YARDS ON the second ship
(Which was then engaged with the Ore
gom until ll.05 when she (enemy's second
shipl sheered into the beach on IRE. At
lllO she struck her colors. We ceased
Are and gave chase with brooklyn and
oregon for the leading ship until i:0.
when the Colon sheered into the beach
and hauled down her eolors. leaving
them on deck al foot OF her flagstaff.
We shut on forced draft and proceeded
al moderate speed 10 close IN
SPEEDY ENOUGH.
would state that during this chase
the Texas was holding her own with
the Colon. she leading US about four
miles al the start
The reports OF the executive oficsr and
the surgeon are transmitted.
have the pleasure 81 stating that th<
entire battery OF the Texas Is In a most
excellent condition, and ready for any
service required by ths communicable
chief especially calling attention 10 thS
efficiency of the two turTet guns. due 10
the sltsra lions recently made by Lieu
tenant b j. Hseseer. OF this ship.
The bearing and performance OF duty
OF all officers met with my entire apprcvs
al. Very respectfully submitted.
J. w. PHILIP.
Captain u. 5. A.
eommandias
To Commandments
North Atlantic Station.