New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-15
RESULTS OF THE SURRENDER
Continued from first PaEc.)

has already agreed TO tn MAJOR terWs vi sui
render. Spain has violated military usage II
she has applied for a surrender commission not
intending to acquesce in our final terms. Gen.
eral Shafter will undoubtedly be sure that his
demand will be complied with before he permits
moments delay. and If any treachery occurs
he will speedily compel unconditional surrender
by force Of arms"
Within an hour the accuracy Of this estimate
OF the situation was fully confirmed by the
definite dispatch from General Chatter announc-
ing the result Of the second Interview with
Torai and the latters agreement to return to
Spain with all his force after immediate sur
render the commissioners from. the two armies
definitely to complete the arrangements during
the afternoon. Almost Immediately came the
dispatch from General files announcing the
formal surrender. and commencing General
shafter and his officers ana men for their sim
certify fortitude and efficiency
RESPONSIBILITIES INVOLVED.
The announcement of the .uccessfu conclu-
sion OF the siege evoked comparatively little en-
thusiasm in strong contrast 10 the exutation
displayed upon learning OF "ervera's defeat,
Dewey's victory Hobson's n.ro.sm Officials
were grathed that the suspense was ended. but
there was none Of the tremendous excitement
that has greeted the arrival Of comparatively
Insignificant good news om the front. Every
one seemed weighed down with an appreciation
Of the terrible responsibilities involved in the
m o,ter The f,II eYtert NJ the,e RESPONSIBILITIES
had not been definitely determir at a late
hour, but the necessity for providing sac trans
port across the ocean 10: so large number OF
prisoners. complicated by the abominable san
itary conditions Of the conquered territory. ur-
gently requiring the prompt emova! Of most
of the American force from the sources OF yell
low fever Infection. constituted a situation Of
the utmost gravity.
WILL SPAIN MODEST TRANSPORTS
Tonight the War Department authorities are
unable TO make any positive statement Of the
plans they are maturing to solve the problem.
Secretary Algcr is In favor OF chartering neu-
trail vessels to carry the prisoners, unless Spain
pledges herself in advance not TO modest or de-
able Many officials fear that Spain will con-
sent to no arrangement whereby the American
vessels can be used for the prisoners. and in
this case recourse viii OF necessity be made to
European ships The possibility that the re-
strictions OF neutrality will not permit the EN-
ploymept OF vessels flying the flag Of a nor
combatan. nation will force the United States
TO use It's own transports and in that case the
prisoners will be discharged. II permission can
be secured at Lisbon. Portugal. and American
warshlps will convoy the expedition TO that
port. Commodore watsons "ralding squadron
being utilized FOR the purpose.
The prisoners will probably be embarked in
side Of Santiago Harbor. az well as at Guanta-
nanno. and no effort will be spared TO get them
out OF the way within the next ten days. In
the mean time, with their arms and ammuni-
ton taken from them. only small United States
force will be required to guard them, and the
energies of the War Department Will be directed
to securing the speedy removal of most IT the
American forces from Cuban soil.
CONFIDENCE IN GENERAL MILES.
There is no concealment OF the satisfaction
felt by the President and the Cabinet that Gen.
era Miles is at the front whore he can assume
personal direction OF affairs. His great expe-
rience and excellent judgment relied upon
by the President readily to remove the most
serious obstacles which may arise to further
compIicate the matter 1t is remembered that
he foresaw most OF the difficulties which have
arisen at Santiago. and that to him more than
10 any other officer is due the credit Of pro-
vidng for contingencies which have been re-
scented during the last three weeks. The prompt
ness with which he burned Siboney and d.
rected the isolation OF suspicious fever cases
upon his arrival have demonstrated his peculiar
fitness for his commanding rank in the Army.
and to-day ne enjoys as perhaps no single man
does the complete confidence OF the President
and his advisers
IL Is announced tonight that General Miles
will start for Porto Rico within a week With
the Presidents approval he perfected all ar
engagements for his expedition to seize that ISL
and before he left Washington. and the piar
Will now be promptly carried into effect Orders
have already been sent to Admiral Sampson
to render General Miles the hearty assistance
Of the Navy In efrecting landing at Porto
Rico. and a number OF vessels Of the fleet will
start for the island at once to institute an ef-
fective blockade and reduce such fortihcations
might interfere with the Decentralization
Of the military forces. When the first reports
came OF the outbreak Of yellow fever near SantI-
ago 1t was feared that all the Regular troops
from that province would necessarily be brought
North to avoid Infection. but the prompt meas
ures taken to prevent an endemic Among tho