The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1898-08-25

the beach, still under hot infantry
fire from the right, where the Eight.
eenth regulars and the Third regular
artillery were engaging the enemy,
and directed the movement for an adj
vance into Malate. The vicinity OF
the. forts was uncomfortable ON account
of number Of sharpshootefs in the
buildings on both sides, 900 yards dis
tant. The forward movement was,
therefore, fastened, and in few min.
utes the outskirts of the suburbs were
we'll occupied and the sharpshootere
were driven away.
"As the Californians, under Colonel
Smith, came up the beach. their band
played the national air, accompanied
by the whistlings Of Mauser bullets,
and, during the sharpshooting, contin-
ned to encourage the men with inspir-
ing music. Each regiment carried its
colors into action. There was consid-
cradle street fighting in the suburbs OF
Malate and Ermita. but the battalion
Of Californians pushed into the Luneta,
popular promenade, within 200 yards
of the moat of the citadel. Then the
white flag was hoisted, at the south
west corner Of the walled town. Gen.
eral Greene with q few members oil
his staff galloped along the Luneta
under sharp scattering FIRE from the
houses near the beach, and parleying
with an officer, who directed him along
to the gate. further east.
AT this moment, the Spanish forces.
retreating from Santa Ana, came into
view. fully 1900 strong. followed by
insurgents, who had eluded General
MoArthur's troops, and now opened
fire for brief period. The situation
was awkward, If not critical, both
sides being slightly suspicious OF
treachery. The Spanish troops lining
the citadel ramparts, observing the in
surgents' action, opened fire on the Cal.
ifornians, killing one and wounding
three. The confusion, however, soon
ceased by the advance of the retreat
ing Spanish to the esplanade, when
General Greene ordered them to enter
the citadel. Soon long letter was
brought from the captain-general, re-
questing the commander of the troops
to meet him for consultation. General
Greene Immediately entered with Ad-
jutant- General Bates.
Meanwhile. according to arrange.
ments, the moment the white flag wat
shown, General Merritt, who occupied
the steamer Zafiro, as temporary head
quarters, sent General Whittier, with
Flag Lieutenant. Brumby, ashore to
meet the captain-general and discuss q
plan of capitulation.
General Whittier found the Off.
GERS 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 inn.
mediately massed in the vicinity of the
palace, awaiting the succession oil
events, concerning which certain de.
gree of anxiety was evident. General
Merritt entered with his staff at 8
O'Clock. The situation then was better
understood and conference with Gen
eral Jaudenes was held. The terms
agreed on may be outlined as follows:
can agreement for the capitulation
of the Philippines.
"a provision for disarming the men
who remain organized, under the COM
mand OF their officers, no parole being
exacted.
Necessary supplies to be furnished
from the captured treasury funds, any
possible deficiency being made good by
the Americans.
"The safety of life and property Of
the Spanish 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 discre.
ton of General Merritt.
Perfect order prevails tonight on
both sides of the Pasig, the civil guard
remaining armed and on duty, cooper
ating with the American sentries to
preserve quiet. About 1900 soldiers
laid down their arms tonight In the
palace vestibule. The stories OF star
walton in the town are exaggerated.
The Spanish troops appear to be In ex-
cellent condition, and there are only
l78 sick. Great credit must be given
to General Merritt for his plan OF at
tack, which was successfully carried
out in every detail under unusually
soo $ed conditions -