The herald., 1898-09-06
CAMPAIGN OF SANTIAGO
CONDUCTED UNDER COMMAND
OF CENTRAL NILES
THE "sTAR" CORRESPONDENT
Adds an ofacial Chapter to the Miles
Alger Controversy by Copying
odacial kilograms
Associated Press Special Wire.

Associated Press Special Wire.
KANSAS CITY. Sept. 6.-The Star this
afternoon prints the following articles from
its special war correspondent, Mr.. ). u
Whelpley, touching on the Alger-Miles con-
troversy:
1.-THE statement made semt-officially from
Washington that Maiden. Miles was not
In command Of the Santiago expedition up
to the time he left Tampa, Is not borne
out by the official records Of the War rs-
Ipartment. These records prove that Miles
not only conducted the preliminar!es with
Gen. Garcia, but was then recognized by
the War Department as General. COM
manding even Gen. Skaters army.
"The details Of Gen. Skaters actual
equipment and method Of movement were
naturally left to Shafter. but general plan
was devised by General Miles and directions
were issued to Gen. Shafter BY him which,
after leaving Tampa. the latter entirely
Ignored. Gen. 9haftsr left Tampa with the
full understanding that he was subject to
orders from Gen. Miles, and up to that time
the War Department recognized this state
of affairs. which Ii provided Tor In tho
Federal statutes organizing the army Of
the United States"
The above IL shown, according to the
Star. by three kilograms. The first Of these
kilograms IL from General Miles to Cen
erai Garcia, and 10 ae follows:
HEADQUARTERS OF THE ARMY. IN
THE FIELD. TAMPA. Fla. June 2. 1885,
Lieutenant General Garcia, Cuban Army
Dear General-I am very glad to have re-
celved your officerA General Enrique Col
lazo and Lieutenant Colonel Carlos Her.
nandes, the latter Of whom returns tonight
with our best WISHES for your success.
1t would be a very great assistance Il you
could have as large force as possible In
the vicinity Of the harbor Of Santiago de
Cuba and communicate any information by
signals, which Colonel Hernandez will ex-
plain to you, either to our navy or TO our
army on its arrival which we hope will be
before many days.
It would also assist US very much II you
could drive In and harass any Spanish
troops near or in Santiago de Cuba. threat
ening or attacking them at all points and
preventing by every means any possible re-
Inducements coming to that garrison.
While this 10 being done, and before the ar
rival Of our army. If you can seize and hold
any commanding position to the east or
vantageous for the use Of our artillery It
will be exceedingly gratifying to US. With
great respect and best wishes, remain
very respectfully.
(Signed) NELSON A. MILES,
Major General Commanding U. s. Army.
The second dispatch is General Garcia's
reply. showing. the Star asserts, an under
standing with General Miles as to the plan
Of campaign. It follows:
MOLE ST. NICHOLAS, June 9. 1893. via
Washington.-To General Miles. Head
quarters Of the Army Tampa, Fla. Gar
cla's reply on June 9Th to your letter June
Cd: VIII take measures at once to carry
out your recommendation, but concentra-
ton Of force will require some time Roads
bad and Cubans scattered. VIII (mysteri-
ous) march without delay. Santiago de
Cuba we'll fortified with advance intrench-
ments, but with good artillery position can
be taken. Spanish force approximates H.
900 between Santiago de Cuba and Guantan-
ONO: 1000 militia. Will maintain Cuban
force near Holguin to prevent sending re-
Inducements to Santiago. i
The above given to me by Admiral Samp-
son to forward to you.
(Signed.) ALLEN.
Lieutenant Colonel.
The third dispatch is from the war DEPART
ment at Washington. and reads:
WASHINGTON. June 12.-Ma1or General
Miles, Tampa, Fla: The following extract
Of telegram from Admiral Sampson to Sec |
retary Of navy repeated for your informa-
ton:
MOLE ST. NICHOLAS, Hayti.-General
Miles letter received through Colonel Her. |
nandez on June 9Th. Garcia regards his |
wishes and suggestions as orders and I'm |
mediately will take measures to concen- |
trate forces at the points Indicated, but he |
is unable to do so as early as desired on ac-
count of his expected trip to Banesport. |
Cuba but he will assist to dsembark the |
United States troops and to place them |
selves under orders. Santiago de Cuba we'll |
fortified with advanced entrenchments but |
he believes position for artillery can be |
taken as Miles desires. Approximately 12,- |
900 regulars and 5000 militia between Sag |
tiago and Guantanamo. He has sent force |
In order to prevent any going to Santiago |
from Holguin. Repeats every assurance Of |
good will and desire to second plans.
SAMPSON.
&c. GILMORE. Adjutant General.
Miles Coming Home
NEW YORK, Sept. 5.-General Miles is |
expected to arrive In New York on the |
transport OLDHAM tomorrow On board |
the Obdam are also the Wisconsin voun- |
teers. Besides the OLDHAM, the transport |
Chester Is expected to arrive with Generals |
Schwan and Haynes and STATS and the |
Fourth Pennsylvania volunteers on board |
The Obdam and the Chester will be met |
down the bay by several ferry boats and |
tugs. The soldiers will be taken of the |
vessels and landed at pier nearest their
respective railroad stations.
Cubans Disarming
HAVANA Sent. 6-The Cuban forces