The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-07-16

lnciosaug a copy Of a telegram from Capt !
Gen. Blanco, explaining that the surren-
der OF such an important position as SAN
uago and the abandonment of Eastern
Cuba would require the direct sanction Of
the Madrid government. and requesting
more time to hear from Madrid
AT the same time Capt Gen. Blanco au-
thorized Gen. TOral, il Il was agreeable
10 the American general, TO appoint COM
missioners to meet like commissioners on
the American side. to arrange che terms
or the capitulation of the forces under
his command on the condition of their
parole and transportation to Spain, pend
ing the sanction of Madrid.
He also communicated the names of the
commissioners he had selected, namely.
Robert Mason the British vice consul.
Gen. ToraPs chief of staff, Col Fontaine
and Gen. Escarajao
This communication was so ambiguous
that II might all be upset by the refusal
OF Madrid to sanction the terms agreed
to by the commissioners and Gen Shafter
resolved to have all the ambiguity remov-
ed before proceeding further. At II
O'Clock he mounted his horse and together
with Gen. Miles and their staffs, he rode
TO the front
At Gen. Wheeler's headquarters, Gen.
Shafter Gen. Miles Col Maus and an in
terproter left their retinue and passed on
over our trenches with flag Of truce
10 the mango tree under which the In
terview was held yesterday They were
soon Joined by Gen. Toral his chief of STAFF
and two other commissioners appointed
by him.
Gen. Miles took no part I'm the negotia-
tons. He has been careful since his ar
rival here not 10 assume the direction
of affairs or to detract in the least from
the glory of Gen Shafters achievement.
Cen Shafter insisted at the outset that
IN he
have paramount authority to make and
conclude the terms of surrender In accord
ance with our demands.
After parleylng, Geu. Toral acceded to
this, explaining that since his last COM
munication he had received authority
from Capt. Gen Blanco to do so. This
being the main point the interview was
soon concluded.
Before parting, Gen Shafter compliment
ed Gen, Torai highly on the skill and
gallantry of his resistance
Upon the return to Gen Wheeler's head
quarters the news Of our complete victory
was communicated to Gen Lawton and
to Gen. Kent and 10 the brigade command
ers. A scene of general rejoicing followed.
Gen. Shafter held a regular levee before
he dismounted and was congratulated and
complimented by all. He Immediately ap-
pointed Gen. Wheeler, Gen. Lawton ana
Capt. Miley to be commissioners on his
BeHdll 10 tItdi Win lnoSS hppOlnNeu D5
Gen. Toral He then issued orders TO per
nit our troops to retire from the trenches,
but absolutely forbiddlng any one, soldier
or civilian, from going into the Spanish
lines.
The refugees are to be permitted to re-
turn to their homes, but neither our troops
nor the Cuban auxiliaries are to be per-
mitted 10 enter the city at present
The order as to the Cubans is very spe-
cific. They have shown a disposition to
loot every and any place, but they are
rot to have the privilege of Cutting their
appettes for pTunder in Santiago.
A guard is to be maintained about the
city and the camps Of our soldiers are 10
be removed just to the front or to the
rear of our lines as in individual cases Is
most practicable.
The change of the camp sites viii I'M
doubtedly improve the health Of the troops
The whole purpose Of the American COM
mander now is to protect the health of the
army, especially from the dreaded conta-
gion.
1t is cleimed there is no fever in Santi-
ago, but the city is full of filth and stencil.
and il our men are allowed to go In it
viii undoubtedly become pest hole.
The boys In the trenches were ignorant
of the outcome Of the negotiations untn
a heavy luncheon of coffee, hardtack and
corned beef
and Capt McKittrck to convey the well
come tidings along the lines. Some of the
officers favored celebrating the victory
with bands and a noisy demonstration, but
Gen. Shafter vetoed the proposition. He
said there was no occasion to humiliate
the enemy, who had fought bravely.
Not even cheering was to be permitted,
but before Col. Astor and Capt McKit-
trick could warn the soldiers, the latter
broke out into wild hurrahs. Some dane
ed about, threw their hats into the air,
hugged each other and congratulated
themselves upon the prospect of getting
out of Cuba In a few days.
Gen Shafter instructed the commission
ers that the inside harbor entrance be i'm
mediately opened TO allow Clara Barton
of the Red Cross Society and the supply
ships to enter, and that the railroad from
Siboney be opened for a similar purpose.
We are to supply the Spanish prisoners
with food pending their concentration and
embarkation.
Gen Toral requested this, saying that
there was very little food It is probable
that the steamers in the harbor will be
used in part for the transportation Of the
surrendered soldiers 10 Spain.
The Spanish troops abandoned the en-
trenchments early this afternoon and
went into the city. Our commissioners
accompanied by an interpreter, entered the
Spanish DneS SHOIlly dAttf o CLOCK ana
had not returned when the correspondent
left with this dispatch.
Gen Miles and his staff arrived at ST.
honey from the front this evening and
went aboard the Concha. On the wharf
Gen. Miles said: Santiago has surrend-
cred on our terms, after vainly trying for
a long time to get better ones. The re-
suit is highly gratifying. The Spanish
prisoners will be transported TO Spain by
US.
"The surrender carries with Il not only
the city of Santiago, but the entire San
tiago military district, being the eastern
norton of Cuba. west 10 a line drawn
from Asseraderos on the south coast 70
Sagua on the north. Manzanillo and
Holgun are not included.
"The possession Of the surrendered dis
trict will be yielded at once and a commits
sion Of six, three from each side, will meet
TO arrange the details of the transfer.
"The American troops will be left where
they are for a time until they are needed
for service elsewhere.
Il do not wish to say what point win be