The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1898-08-03
AN EASY VICTORY.
Spaniards Surrender Port and Town
of Ponce, Puerto Rico.
Demands of Gen. Miles Meet with
Little Resistance-Our Casualties
Are Four Men WOunded-Troops
Welcomed by Inhabitants.

Washington, July 3o.-The results
thus far achieved by Gen. Miles and
! Capt. Higginson, in command of the
naval squadron, in the occupation OF
Puerto Rico, have created feeling of
intense satisfaction among officials of
| the administration. Information re-
ceived Friday directly from Gen. Miles
was very gratifying to the president
and his advisers. 1t indicates. as one
official expressed it, that Miles is
cleaning up everything as he goes"
The surrender of Ponce, practically
without struggle, is regarded by the
war officials with especial satisfaction
In Importance it is the second city of
! the island.
The Surrender of Ponce.
Washington, July 30.-The navy de-
| partment has posted the following bull
! letin:
st Thomas, July 81 s. S. Massa-
| chusetts. Ponce, Puerto Rico July
| &.-Commander Davis, with Dixie An
| napoIfs, Wasp and Gloucester, left Guanica
July II to blockade Ponce and capture light
ers for United States army. Cities of
| Ponce and Playa surrendered to Com
mander Davis upon demand a Il: 80 a. m,
July Is. American flag hoisted at six a.
M, 18th. Spanish garrison evacuated. Pro-
visional articles of surrender until occupa-
| ton by army; first, garrison to be allowed
to retire; second, civil government TO re-
main in force; third police and fire brig
ade 10 be maintained without arms: fourth,
captain of port not to be made prisoner.
Arrived at Ponce from Guanica with
Massachusetts and Cincinnati, Gen. Miles
n an i1Cnva ND ~,-av- e
m, 18th. Commenced landing army in cap
tured sugar lighters. No resistance. Troops
welcomed by inhabitants; great enthusi-
asm. Cap tured 60 lighters, 20 sailing yes
sells and 120 tons Of coal.
"(Signed) HIGGINSON-"
Washington, July 30.-The Dixie was
largely manned by the Maryland naval
reserves.
Miles Tells of the victory.
Washington, July 30.-The war de-
partment has received the following
dispatch from Gen. Miles:
Port Ponce. Puerto Rico, via ST. Thos-
as, July 29.-Secretary Of War, Washing
ton: On the 10Th Garretson had a spirited
engagement on the skirmish line Our cas-
ualties, four wounded, all doing we'll Span
ish loss, three killed, Is wounded Yauca
to-day.
Last evening Commander Davis, Of the
Dixie, moved into this port, followed by
Capt. Higginson with his fleet early this
morning. Gen. Wilson, with Ernsts brig
ade, now rapidly disembarking
Spanish troops are retreating from
southern part of Puerto Rico. Ponce and
port have a population of $4,000 now un-
der American flag.
The populace received troops and
saluted the flag with wild enthusiasm
Navy has several prizes, also 70 lighters
Railway stock partly destroyed now re-
stored. Telegraph communication also
being restored. Cable instruments de-
stroyed. Have sent to Jamaica for others.
This is prosp erous and beautiful coun-
try. The army will soon be in noun
tain region; weather delightful; troops in
best of health and spirits; anticipate no
insurmountable obstacle in future Re-
suits thus far have been accomplished
without the loss of a single life
Port Ponce. Puerto Rico, July 2S.-Secre-
tary of War, Washington: In the affair
of the 18th, Capt. Edward j. Gibson, COM
pany A, was wounded in the left hip; Capt
]. II. Prior, company L, slightly wounded
in hand; Private James Drummond, COM
pany *, two wounds in neck, and Private
Benjamin f. Bosbick, company L, slight
wound in right arm. All OF Sixth Massa-
chusetts. All doing well. The Spanish re-
treat from this place was preclpitouS, they
leaving rifles and ammunition IN barracks
and 10 or % sick in hospital. The people.
are enjoying holiday in honor of our ar
rival
(Signed) MILES
How Miles Took Guanica.
Washington, July 81. = The war de-
partment at 1880 p. m. posted the fol-
lowing:
''St. Thomas, July 26 9:S5 p. m.-Secre-
tary of War, Washington: Circumstances
were such that l deemed it advisable to
take the harbor Of Guanica first, 10 miles
west OF Ponce, which was successfully ac-
complished between daylight and II
o clock. Spaniards surprised The Glouces-
ter, Commander Wainwright first en-
tered the haroor; met with slight resist
ance; fired a few shots. All the trans
ports are now in the harbor and infantry
and artillery rapidly going ashore This
Is well-protected harbor. Water suffi-
GENTLY deep for all transports and heavy
vessels to anchor within 200 yards of shore.
The Spanish flag was lowered and the
American flag raised at Il o'clock to-day.
Capt. Higginson, with his fleet has ran
dered able and earnest assistance Troops
IN good health and best of spirits. No
MILES.
Major General Commanding Army
IGuanica, the point of debarkation OF
the Puerto Rican expeditionary force, Is
! small town OF 1,UUU inhabitants on the
southern coast Of the island. on rough
calculation II is less than 20 miles air
inc distant from Ponce and 90 miles from
san Juan, against which the assaults to
De directed. Guanica is about six miles
outh of lauco, of which city it forms the
'ort, and with which it is connected by
rood road. The town is situated bay
4 the same name, which forms one of the,
est ports in the whole island. The banks
o the right are steep and form q good
latural wharf. Three vessels can lie along
tde and unload by means OF gang planks
'essels OF 80 feet draft can enter the bay
asily and proceed close in shore. The con-
picuous advantage of this port. aside from
he excellent harbor facilities for the
is the utter absence of fortifica-
ions or mines