The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1898-08-24

Spaniards replied feebly with few
shells.
Less than half an hour after the
bombardment began, Gen. Green deci-
ded that it was possible to advance, al
though the signals to cease firing ~ere
disregarded by the feet, being probably
invisible on account OF rain. There,
upon, six companies of the Colorado
regiment leaped over their breaStworkS,
| dashed into the swamp and opened 4
volley. firing from the partial shelter
of low hedges within 800 yards of the
! Spanish lines.
4 few moments later the remaining
six companies moved along the shore,
somewhat covered va sand ridge form
ed by an inlet under the outworks OF the
fort. and by II O'Clock occupied this
formidable stronghold without loss.
Mccoy hauled down the Spanish
flag and raised the stars and stripes,
amid wild cheers along the line.
Meanwhile, the feet observing the
movemento Of the troops along the beach,
withheld it's fire. The bombardment
had lasted exactly an hour and a half.
An hour later. Gen. Green and his
staff proceeded along the beach, still
under hot infantry fire from the right,
where the Eighteenth regulars and the
third regular artillery were engaging
the enemy and directed themovements.
for advance into Malate. The
vicinity of the fort was uncomfortable
on account Of numbers of sharpshooters,
in the buildings 200 yards dis
tant. The forward movement therefore,
was fastened, and in few minutes the
outskirts of the suburb was we'll occu-
upied, and the sharpshooters were
driven away.
Asthe Californians under Col. Smith
came up the beach, they played the ma
tional air, accompanied by the whist
ling Of the Mauser bullets, and during
the sharpshooting continued to encour-
age the men with inspiring music.
Each regiment carried its colors into
action. There was considerable fighting
in the suburbs of Malate and Ermitav,
but the battalion Of Californians push
ed into Luneta, the popular promenade,
with 200 yards Of the moat Of the cit
adel. Then the white flag was hoisted at
the southwest corner ofthe walled town.
Gen. Green, with the members of his
staff galloped along the Luneta, under a
sharp scattering fire from the houses
near the beach, and parleyed with an
officer, who directed him along to the
gate, further east.
At the moment, the Spanish forces,
retreating from the Santa Anna. came
into view, fully 1000 strong, followed
by insurgents who had eluded Gen.
MacArthur's troops, and now opened
fire for brief period. The situation
was awkward, if rot critical, both sides
being slightly suspicious of treachery.
The Spanish troops lining the citadel
ramparts, observing the insurgents ac-
ton, opened IRE on the Californians,
killing one and wounding three. The
confusion, however, soon ceased oy the
advance Of the retreating Spaniards TO
the Esplande. when Geu. Green ordered
them to enter the citadel.
Soon aletter was brought from the
captain general requesting the comman-
der of the troops to meet him for con-
sultation. Gen. Green Immediately
entered with Adjt Gen. Bates. Mean
while, according to arrangement. the
moment the white flag was shown, Gen.
Merritt, who occupied the steamer
Zairo as temporary corps headquarters,
sent Gen. Whittier with Flag-Lieut.
Brumby ashore to meet the captain
general and discuss first plan Of capt.
ulation. Gen. Whittier found the off
cials much startled by the news that
the attack was vigorously continuing
along the whole line, the American
troops even threatening the citadel.
All available Spanish troops were
Immediately massed in the vicinity Of
the palace, awaiting the succession Of
events, concerning which certain de-
gree Of anxiety was evident. Gen.
Merritt entered with isstaf at 3 0 clock.
The situation was then better under
stood, and conference with Gen.
Jaudemez was held. The terms agreed
upon may be outlined as follows:
An agreement for the capitulatien
of the Philippines.
GA provision for disarming the
men who remain organized under the
command Of their officers, no patrol
being exact.
Necessary supplies to be furnished
from the captured treasury funds, and
possible deficiency being made good by
the Americans.
. The safety of life, especially Of
the Ssanish soldiers and citizens, to be
guaranteed as far as possible.
. The question Of transporting the
troops to Spain to be referred to the
decision of the Washington govern
ment, and that of returning their arms
to the soldiers to be left to the direction
of Gen. Merritt
= Banks and similar institutions to
continue operations under existing
regulations, unless they are changed
by the United States authorities.
Perfect order prevails tonight on
both sides the Pasig, and the civil guard,
remaining armed on duty and cooperat-
ing with the American sentries, are pre-
serving quiet. About 1000 soldiers
will lay down their arms tonight In the
palace vestibule. The stories Of starva-
tion in the town are exaggerated. The
Spanish troops appear to be in excellent
condition, and there are only Il sick.
Great credit must be given Gen.
Merritt for his attack, which was sue
cessfully carried out in every detail un-
der unusually complicated conditions.
Prompt action and strictly following
fully detailed orders resulted in every
case in the immediate settlement OF
every difficulty, however threatening.
The conduct ofthe Spanish wasin few