St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-08-24

Jaudenes was held. The terms agreed
on were briefly as follows:-
An agreement for the capitulation Of
the Philippines.
A provision for disarming the men who
remain organized under the command
of their officers, no parole being exacted.
Necessary supplies to be furnished from
the captured treasury funds, any posi-
BILE deficiency being made good by the
Americans. The safety of life and prop
erty 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 de-
cision of the Washington government,
and that OF returning their arms to the
soldiers to be left to the discretion OF
Gen. Merritt
Banks and similar institutions to con-
tinue operation under existing regula-
tons, unless these are changed by the
United States authorities.
Perfect order prevails tonight (13th)
on both sides of the Pasig, the civil
guard remaining armed and on duty and
cooperating with the American sentries
to preserve quiet. About 1000 soldiers
will lay down their arms tonight in the
palace vestibule. The stories of starva.
ton in the town are exaggerated. The
Spanish troops appear to be in excellent
condition and there are only 176 sick.
Great credit must be given to Gen. Mer
rift for his plan of attack, which were
successfully carried out in every detail
under unusually complicated conditions
Nor can commendation be withheld from
Chief of Staff Gen. Bagcock for his ex-
pert cooperation in the admirably con.
ceived strategy.
The conduct Of the Spanish was in a
few cases reprehensibe, such as their set.
ting fire to the gunboat Cebu and rhe
destruction of several armed launches
and boats after the capitulation had
been agreed upon. Lieut. Brumby lower
ed the Spanish flag on Fort Santiago
and raised the stars and stripes, many
Spaniards weeping, while the American
band played the Star Spangled Banner"
and company OF infantry presented
arms. 1t is impossible to praise too
highly the humanity of Admiral Dewey
and Gen. Merritt, for bombardment Of
severe loss of lite upon women and chill
dren.
BIanco's Farewell Address.
Gen. Blanco has published the follow
ing address to the inhabitants of Cuba:
1T having been resolved by the Mad
rid government to conclude peace with
the United States consider my mission
in this country ended, and have solicited
my relief from duty. could not urge
upon you a pacific solution of the exist
ing struggle, when not long ago ! advis-
ed you to maintain the war in any event
II came to the island OF Cuba, as is well
known to all, in critical circumstances,
without fear of the difficulties which l
must encounter and animated by the
hope of pacifying the island and saving
it tor Spain with the cooperation of all
political parties, and without any other
ambition than to render service to my
country, which so fervently love. The
lack of faith and the distrust of some
and the prejudices and errors of Others
were insurmountable obstacles to my
desires and aspirations; but, despite the
grave difficulties, perhaps the dcy was
not far distant when we could have seer
realized so happy purpose, though one
so contrary to the wishes of the enemies
of our race and the dominat of Ameri
ca.
eve had to accept the struggle at q
moment when it was least expected
and under most unfavorable conditions
Nevertheless we sustained the campaign
with vigor, and our army has already
let the invaders feel the weight of oul
arms; and l was willing, at the head o
the army, to continue disputing inch by
inch the land which with such valor anc
at cost of so much blood we were de
Tending.
"Since the nations government, which
is surely inspired by the great interest.
of patriotism and desire also to assure
your proper interests and those of tn,
other colonies, believes the moment ha
arrived to make peace, it is our duty
faithfully to second her in her purpose
but it cannot be that am the one called
upon to perform political duty which
does not agree with my former declara
tions, with my acts and with my convic
tions ! see myself obliged to leave yol
at the present painful and Difficult
moment. Nevertheless, l will not do i
without advising you to maintain tn
calmness and prudence so necessary t.
save the legitimate interests of Spain il
Cuba, which represent the fruit OF you
labors, and thus think have rendere,
my last and most disinterested service tt
Cuba, to her inhabitants, and especially
to the city of Havana"
The address was dated August 10.
Italy CongratuIates Us.
The first congratulations from Europ
came from Italy through the Italian Am
bassador, Baron Fava. He commun
Gated to the State Department Angus
IA by direction of his government an ex
preston OF the cordial satisfaction Q
Italy at the prompt signature of the pre-
liminaries of peace, together with tn
wish of the Italian government tina
after the war, conducted with such gal
lantry by the United States, this countr
may enjoy the benefits of peace. Ambas
'sador Fava, in presenting the views Q
his government, expressed the hope tina
that they would be communicated a
soon as possible to the President.
Fears He May Be Spoiled.
w. w. Baldwin, of Burlington, Iowa
personal friend of Commodore Schley
has received the following letter from tn
hero of Santiago:
~. S. S. Brooklyn, Guantanamo Bay
Cuba, August 4. My Dear Mr. Baldwin
Thank you for your note. am mucl
TOUCHED by the universal expression
reaching me by every mail. think an
fairly well balanced, but shall have t.
KEEP my lifts and braces pretty squar