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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-07-18
The SCENE DESCRIBED.
Picturesque Account Of Ysster-
days Event.

Santiago, July Ill p. m.-The Amer
lean flag is floating in triumph over the
governors palace at Santiago de Cuba.
General NICK ibbon has been appointed
temporary military governor.
The ceremony of hosting the Stars and
Stripes was worth all the blood and treas
ure 1t cost. A vast concourse of 10000
people witnessed the stirring:andlthrilling
scene that will live forever IN the minds
Of all the Americans present. A finer
stage setting, for dramatic episode, ii
would be difficult to imagine. The pal.
ace, picturesque old dwelling in the
Moorish style Of architecture, faces the
Plaza, de Ia Reina, the principal public
square. N Opposite rises the imposing
Catholic cathedral. On one side IL
quaint, brilliantly painted building
with broad verandas-the club of San
Carlos. On the other-a building Of much
the same description-is the cafe de La
Veus.
Across the plaza was draw up the ninth
infantry, headed by the 9th cavalry hand.
In the street facing the palace stood a
picked troop of the second cavalry, with
drawn sabres under command of Captain
BRETT Massed on the stone tagging be-
tween the band and the line of horsemen
were the brigade commanders of General
Skaters division. with their staffs. On
the red-tiled roof Of the palacs stood Cap
tain McKittrick, Lieut.. Miley and Lieut..
Wheeler. Immediately above them, upon
the flagstaff the illuminated Spanish
arms and the legend "Viye Alfonso
Kill"
All about, pressing against the yera1da
rails, crowding to windows and doors
and lining the roofs, were the people OF
the town, principally women and non
combatapts. AS the chimes of the old
cathedral rang out the hour of twelve, the
infantry and cavalry presented arms.
Every American uncovered, aud Captain
McKittrick hoisted the Stars and Stripes
AS the brilliant folds unfurled in gen.
tie breeze against a fleckless sky, the cav.
airy band broke into the strains of "The
Star Spangled Banner" making the
American pulse leap and the American
heart thrill with joy. At the same in
slant, was heard the sound of the
distant booming of Captain
Cnpron's battery, firing salute of 81
guns, drifting in. Whom the music ceased
from all directions around our line came
flying across the plaza the strains of the
regimental bands and TIE mufls1, hoarse
cheers of our troops. The infantry came
to "order arms moment later, after
the fng was up and the band played
"Rally Round the Flag Boys" Instantly
General McKibben called for three cheers
for General Shafter, which were given
with great enthusiasm, the band playing
Sousa's "The Stars and Stripes Forever. -
The ceremony over, General Shafter and
his staff returned to the American lines,
leaving the city in the possession of the
municipal authorities, subject to the con-
troll of General Nick ibben.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-07-18
AFTER SURRENDER.
The City of Santiago Was Sacked b,
spaniards.

In front Of Santiago, Sunday, July IL
10 a. m., via Guantanamo Bey.-Old
Glory is now floating over the fortitica'
tions Of Santiago. At Q O'clock this
morning the Spanish troops under com
mand Of Gen. Toral left their trenches
and marched into the American lines
where. one BY one, this regi ments,
laid down their arms. At the same time
the Spanish flag was hauled down and
the Stars and Stripes hoisted in it's place
The work of loading the Spanish
prisoners on transports preparatory te
sending them back to Spain will be com
menced as soon as ships arc provided.
The authorities in Washington have
been urged to use haste in the matter. /,
has been suggested to iuse Spanish
transports for this work, fear being ex
pressed that the use Of American vessels
would result in rendering them dangerous
for use in moving American troops or
account of the exposure of the Spaniards
to yellow fever.
Our troops, lined up at the trenches,
were eye-witnesses of the ceremony
Gen. Shafter and his escort accompanied
by GEN. Toral. rode through the city
taking formal possession. The city had
been sacked before they arrived, by thu
Spaniards.
At the palace elaborate ceremonies
took place. Exactly OF noon the Ameri
can flag was raised over the palace ant
was saluted by 81 guns by Capt. Capron'i
battery. At the same time all the regi
mental bands in our lire played "Tht
Star Spangled Banner" after which
President McKinley's congratulatory tele
gram was read to each regiment.
The 18th and 9th regiments of infantry
will remain in the city to enforce ordel
and exercise municipal authority. The
Spanish forces are to encamp outside O
our lines.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-07-18

At Guantanamo the first thing Com
mander McCalla did was to burn every
thing and there has been no fever there.
The blockade of Southern Cuban ports
Will be kept up more strictly than ever.
Santiago will have only a small force
for an emergency as no blockade will
exist there. The armored ships are coal
ing at Guantanamo preparing for more
serious work
IT the President intends sending fleet
to Spain the opinion of naval officers
here is that several ships should be docked
and repaired before going. 1t is no trea-
SOD to say that one of the battleships has
been in the water sixteen months ard
that other ships are corroded by the
southern water and have been cruising
and in frequent action without the rest
that mod ern nen-of-war require even in
times of peace. As one distinguished
naval officer said: "If the thing is worth
doing, it Is worth doing we'll Without
the few ships that need docking the
squadron would not be greatly impaired.
70 clean them would only take short
time. If hurried off to Spain-although
Of course, I don't know if that is in
tended-they may break down, embarrass
the whole fleet and greatly reduce tn
speed of the ships which are n good con-
dition. 10 my mind, the time spent in
geUtlng the fleet into proper shape for
such an important undertaking would be
doubtly repaid by the results y
Lieut.. Hobson, last night went to Rio
Taiquino to again inspecU the Cristobal
Colon. The Merritt Wrecking company
report that it is impossible to float her.
Naval officers ara inclined to believe that
there is a chance of saving this splendid
ship and that no effort should be spared
to do so. Lieut. Hobson, in his capacity
as an expert on naval construction may
be able to suggest some plan by which
the Cristobal Colon may be added to the
American navy
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-07-18
NUMEROUS CASES.
Yellow Fever Prevalent but in Mild
Form.

On Board the Associated Press Boat
Wanda off Juragua, July 16.-7 p. H.
New cases of yellow fever continue to ap-
pear daily, and fully six hundred are now
very mild form, and the physicians say
it is now we'll in hand. Only five deaths
have occurred up to tonight, the low
mortality being remarkable and most
encouraging to DR.. Guiteras and the
other fever experts who had grave fears
when the disease first appeared that the
death rate would be very eavy.
General Miles said today the men do
not appear to fear it in the least
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-07-18
GENERAL MIL ES.
Bis Comments on the Army's Achieve
ment,

The American Fleet, off Santiago, Sat
urday. July 16, (6 p. m.), by the Associ-
ated Press despatch boat Wanda, by way
OF Port Antonio and Kingston, Sunday,
July II, Ql a. m.)-Ths news that the
surrender of Santiago was an accom-
plished fact was wig-wagged today
from the army signal station at Aqua
dores to the flag ship New York.
This forenoon Gen. Miles and his staff
went aboard the New York. For an
hour Gen. Miles sat upon the quarterback
OF the flagship explaining the situation
ashore to Admiral Sampson and discuss.
ing details for the future cooperation of
the navy and army. Admiral Sampson
declined to send an officer ashore to see
that the Spaniards lived up to their
promise to remove all the mines from the
harbor He had promised Miss Clara
Barton of the Red Cross society that the
Red Cross ship State of Texas should be
the first vessel to enter the harbor after
he is satisfied that the mines are re.
moved.
0eu. MllSS saiu toVsty UU u Fepr0Se Dtas
tive Of the Associated Press:
II am most gratitied over the surrender
of Santiago. The terms are just as good
as an unconditional surrender. The
Spanish troops would eventually have
to bs sent tc Spain. BY sending them
at once we feed and keep them for only
a month or so instead Of perhaps a year
1t would be hard work to keep them in
Cuba where it must be remem bered they
would be constant agency for the
spread of yellow fever. In Spain they
will have no chance to break their oaths
nor fight against u.s. They will never
get back to Cuba, that's certain.'
Asked as to the yellow fever among the
American troops, Gen. Miles said
lhe doctors report 237 cases today.
VI course it is "a serious matter, but ]
hope by camping on the hills to st mn.
1T out, as it is a mild form of the fever
and only a few deaths hi v, vet occurred
Our troops fought srl. didly, nnbiv
Ihe entire canla IN a.
success -
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-07-18
THE WEATHER.

Boston. July 17.-Forecast for Boston
and vicinity for Monday: Partly cloudy
weather and occasional showers or thua-
dor erorms and nrobablv warmer soutb-
vo.t v;rds
Washington, July 17.-Forecast for
Monday for Maine. New HAMPSHIRE
o.d v,..on+ .nd p.s+orn Nom VI.
Showers and thund southwest
erlv winds
oiiS "'nu0'
Local Weather Report.
ps.+,.na 1,,,r ~ u,,o loo, +,
ro'ianu' 'oiy l..-Ahe ioo''i "e"1oer
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-07-18
PAST AND FUTURE.
What Our Forces Have Done and the
Work Ahead.

Santiago, July IA II the a merican
troops now on the south side of Cuba will
remain ashore, probably for some time,
until the Spanish troops are on the trans
ports. Their task is likely to be an ardu-
Gus one. The marines will keep the camp
at Guantanamo, where they have done
such excellent work and which has proved
such an Invaluable harbor and base. For
the force employed and the lives lost, 1t is
doubtful whether in the history of all
wars, as much benefit has been derived as
from the work done by this handful of
marines backed up by the ships at Guam
tanamo Admiral Sampson is inclineI
to believe that it would be advisable for
Guantanamo to be made an open port.
As far as the navy is concerned it's
work eff Santiago has been done. The
unbroken blockade kept by the fleet and
the consequent hunger and distress
among the Spanish troops had much to
do with their surrender. These are the
negative causes that contributed to the
victory.
Throughout the campaign before San
tlago, owing to poor facilities of COM
munication and utter inability to see
from the ships what was going on ashore
behind the hills, there has been some lack
OF cooperation between the army and the
navy. 1t is now known that twice since
SIMPSONS pennant has flown outside
MORO castle an expedition to blow up
the mines in Santiago harbor has been
almost ready to add another chapter to
the annals of American naval heroism.
Inc first time this was frustrated by Ad-
mlral Cervera's dash and the second by
the truce which General Shafter arranged
with General Linares.
Naval officers and surgeons, with years
OF experience in tropical countries and
with their fevers, suggested strongly the
burning of all tine houses at Siboney the
moment the troops landed. Their advice
was not acted upon, however, until three
weeks later when the yellow fever had
already broken out in one of these houses
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-07-18
STRANGE SPANISH NATION.

Madrid, July IA member of the
Cabinet in an interview today asserted
that the government was soaking an hon.
oraule peace with the United States.
FL Imparcial says that b member of the
ministry declares that negotiations for
peace with the United States are only
possible so far as the question of Cuba is
concerned. To demand moro than this
would be to say that Spain must commit
suicide.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-07-18
SHAFTER'S MEN.
What Will Ee Done with Them

Off Jurugua, July ia large number
of troop ships are lying off here and 1T is
generally believed that a large Iart OF
Gen. Skaters army will be moved soon.
What will be done with Gen. Shafter's s
force is not yet fully decided. The ply
sicians declare that the army owing to
the hardships and the fever, will not be
fit for active duty for some time to
come, and Gen. Miles is believed to be
seriously considering the proposition to
leave only immune regiments to hold the
conquered province and return the body
of the corps to the United States, send
ing other immunes from there to rein
force the Santiago detachment if neces-
sary: Many of the troops ara eager TO
participate i'll the Porto Rican campaign,
which 1t is reported about headquarters
Will follow Immediately, but this is
strongly opposed by the surgeons.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-07-18
CEN. SKATERS ACCOUNT.

Washington July The bulletin
Tsp M:
SANTIAGO CUBA
To A5ntant General u S. Il, Washington: ~ 90
the that
o'clock hstd government Santiago
the presence of immense of
municipal government DsTessis
yellow small gun
rendered distractions
Upon coming into the city discovered
ghung as the Spanld did the first would have
Batahons
rendered the plaza and all stores 9 m
Signed, w. .SHAFTER Major General
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-07-18
TO SEND THEM HOME.

Washington, July l7.-Col Hecker has
completed ths proposals calling for bids
for transporting the Spanish soldiers in
and near Santiago to Spain and they have
been approved by. Secretary Alger They
call for bids for transporting 1000 Spanish
officers and $4,000 Spanish soldiers from
Santiago to Cadiz or such other place as
may be designated hereafter.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-07-18

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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-07-18
Ceremonies When
ToraI's Men Laid Down Arms.

Santiago de Cuba July NoonAmd
o'clock this General Shfer
mand their
staff hundred
General Shafer
to
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-07-18
AN EXPLOSION IN PORTO RICO.

Madrid, July 11.-An official dispatch
from Porto Rico says 150 cases of ammu-
milton exploded there, killing IA persons
and woundiDg many others.
The Jewish South. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1893-1899, 1898-07-29
president Treeoman vuas firm.

NEW York, July 25-New York to-day forfeited
the game to the Baltimore's after half of the fourth
inning had been played. The score at that time
/ to /
Holmes when at the bat in Baltimore's inning
struck out "fan' in the grandstand yelled: 'Oh,
Ducky, you're a lobster" wei, I'm glad Pm not
working for Sheenv anymore" replied Holmes
Umpire Lynch turned around and said something to
Holiness who went to the bench. President Freed
man who sitting in the grandstand, sent rep
resentative down with the request that Manager
The Jewish South. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1893-1899, 1898-07-29

SOME the eminent molders of public opinion in
the public press feel called upon to display their
friendship for the Jews, for advertising contracts, by
citing something phenomenal the fact that the
Jews in sympathy with the other citizens of the
United States in this war and that many of them
have enlisted. This is sort of rot that is entirely
superogatory. Any one who knows a hawk from
handsaw knows that the Jews not different from
other human beings in their sentiments, and to be
surprised or to state surprising fact that the
Jews in favor of Cuban liberty is to reveal pre-
existent suspicion that the Jews, having suffered per
secuton for nineteen centuries, like persecution Of
others If it be thought by any remarkable that
there Jews in the army and navy the thought is
a mental abortion. There is why Jews
should not fight. There surely is enough fighting in
the Old Testament to show that the chosen people
had quite good stomach for the fray and that they
not only brave but very silfu soldiers. Judas
Maccabeus warrior great any national
hero. David was fighter. So were Saul and
Joshua. And innumerable others might be named.
Bismarck the greatest living exponent of blood and
ron is said to have strain of Jewish blood in him
The Jew is not in need of the condescending praise
that is bestowed upon him by supercious scribes to
say nothing of Pharisees-The Mirror.
The Jewish South. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1893-1899, 1898-07-29
or two, easily understood by all, interpolated-

WE WOULD remind the New York Jewish Daily
News that custom demands that when one paper
copies from another due mention should be made of
the fact. On Sunday last that journal published in
it's entirety recent editorial with reference to the
patriotic conduct of Rabbi Levy, Of Philadelphia,
and no credit whatever was given.
The Jewish South. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1893-1899, 1898-07-29

FROM THE publishers, the Bloch Publishing and
Printing Company Cincinnati, "a Holiday Sheaf"
being six sermons for Rosh Hashonah and Yom Kip
pur by Rev DR.. David Philpson of Cincinnati,
thor Of "Old European Jewries " and other works,
has been received.
These sermons intended primarily for
where services are conducted by members Of the
aity We would suggest to our orthodox brethren in
particular that additional soemnty would be given
the Yom Kippur services if the numerous repettions
and reiterations {most of which meaningless to
the children, and possibly, to their elders too and
which are as a rule disposed of with more less
ment) were eliminated and good English sermon
The Jewish South. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1893-1899, 1898-07-29

THOUGH Miles from the United States thecomman-,
der of the Porto Rcan expedition probably feels at
home at the head of an American army.
The Jewish South. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1893-1899, 1898-07-29

THE ACTION of President Freedman OF the New
York National League Club, in refusing to allow his
men to play on Monday last, after the manager OF
the opposing team declined to take out OF the game
one of his players who referred to Mr. Freedman as
a "Sheeney," is deserving of the highest conmenda-
ton Mr. Freedmans firm adherence to principle, IT
is true stood his pocket 81 500 but money sinks into
insgnifcance as compared with manly display
of selfrespect.
We have often wondered why twas thatin many
places of amusement in which Jews relarge and
often controlling owners, low filings and broad insin
uatons against their people were allowed to go
unrebuked If other managers were to follow Presi-
dent Freedman's example the evil complained of
would soon be eradcated
The New York Herald and other papers edtorially
compmented Mr.. Freedman upon his dignihed and
manly attitude.
The Jewish South. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1893-1899, 1898-07-29
THE JEWISH SOUTH.

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The evening times., 1898-04-02
COMING TO THE rHEATERS.

The, performance of Pinero's "Magis-
trate" by the Daily Comedy Company last
night at the Columbia was something of
a surprise to those who had learned to
consider smoothness and finish the first
characteristic OF the organization. Lack
of sufficient rehearsal and absolute care
lessness were features Of the perform
ance. The members of the cast were
neither over-familiar with their cues,
nor quick in taking those of others, and.
while ii is an undeniable fact that the
farce provoked laughter. IL is equally
true that the performance was a disap-
pointment to the greater portion of the
audience. After four days preparation
the Frederick Bond Stock Company did
the comedy two years ago in a manner
infinitely superior TO that of last night.
Individually. the cast was not really
bad. William Owen, Charles Richman.
Wilfred Clarke. Catherine Lewis and
LettiOe Fairfax acquitted themselves
fairly well, If not with the result at
tanned in Number Nine" On the other
hand Tyrone Power failed to invest the
title role with becoming consistency; Sid
ney Herbert to grasp anything more
than the rougher de. ails of his portray
al; William HaZeltine and w. Winter did
nothing, and did 1t very badly, and Ma
RE St. John showed evidences of coach
ing that overshadowed those of talent.
Tom Hadaway. Hobart BOswOrth. Paul
McAllis,er, Fred Truesdell, Lila Con-
we're and Mr., Warnock were fair in
smaller parts.
The evening times., 1898-04-02
RIoToUs SCENES AT A FIRE
Exciting Incidents at the Burning
of RiIey's stables.

There was considerable trouble early
this morning at the Riley fire near Elcy-
onth and Water Streets. 1t is probable
the matter will be heard in the Police
Court and possibly also before Judge
Pugh, Of the Police and Fire Department
trial board.
There was a large crowd Of people at
the fire. many OF them oyster shuckers
and lahorers about the wharves. Fire
man Dolman, driver OF truck {. was
standing by his horses when Mr.. Charles
Javins and his son Francis Jayins APP
peared. They owned property which
was also on fire. The law prohibits any
one TO drive over a hose in use and Fire
man Dolman ordered them not TO do so.
It is alleged that his request was refused
and a man did drive over the hose. The
fireman appealed to Policeman Kenny
TO arrest the offender. Then the crowd
become threatening and moved upon
Dolman. He backed against his horse
and seizing an AK prepared to defend
himself. Ii is charged that Mr.. Javins
was near to the fireman and the latter
believing an assault was intended struck
him. Profanity was thick I'm the air and
general disorder reigned yet the police
man did not interfere telling Dolman to
get warrant for the men. Finally 9TH
er firemen arrived and assisted Dolman.
II is said that a warrant will be sworn
out against the fireman and he will also
ask for warrants for several of those
who interfered with him I'm his work In
addition to this full report of the mat
ter was today transmitted to Commits
sioner Wight who will be asked to in
Quire into the action Of the policeman.