The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-07-20

the Spanish troops and territory under
General Toral.
"Your splendid command has endured
not only the hsrdships and sacrifices Incl
dent to campaign and battle, but in stress
OF heat and weather has triumphed over OBJ
stscles which would have overcome men
less brave and determined. One and all
have displayed the most conspicuous gal
lantry and earned the gratitude of the
nation.
THE hearts Of the people turn with tender
sympathy to the sick and wounded. May
the Father Of mercies protect and comfort
them" CIVILIAN MCKINLEY"
A message was sent by Secretary Alger,
also, and a message Of thanks returned by
Gen. Shsfter, for himself and the army.
OCCUPATION OF SANTIAGO.
On Sunday the following despatch was
received
SANTIAGO DE CUBA, July II.
Adjt. General, U. 8. A, Washington.
have the honor to announce that the
American flag has been this instant, twelve
o'clock noon, hoisted over the house OF the
civil government in the city Of Santiago.
An immense concourse Of people present. a
squadron of cavalry and regiment of in
fantry presenting arms and band playing
national airs. Light battery fred salute
OF twenty-one guns. Perfect order is being
maintained by municipal government.
Distress is very great, but little sickness in
town. Scarcely any yellow fever. A small
gun boat and about 200 seamen left by Ger
vera have surrendered to me. DISTINCTIONS
are being removed from mouth OF harbor.
Upon coming into the city L have discover
ed a perfect ENHANCEMENT of defenses.
Fighting as the Spaniards did the first day
it would have cost 5000 lives to have taken
it. Battalion of Spanish troops have been
depositing arms since daylight in armory
over which 1 have guard, Gen. Toral for
mslly surrendered the plaza and all stores
at nine A. NJ.
w. r. SKATER, Major General.
Another dispatch was the following:
Headquarters U. S, Army, Santiago, July
T.-Adjt. General U. s. A. Washington:
My ordnance officers report about 1000
rifles turned in to-day and 100000 car
tridges.
At the mouth of the harbor there are
quite number of fine modern guns about
six inch also two batteries OF mountain
guns, together with a saluting battery of
fifteen old bronze guns. Dissrming and
turning in will go on tomorrow. List OF
prisoners not yet taken.
SKATER, Maj. Gen. Commander.
The raising of the Stars and Stripes over
the civil governors palace was highly
dramatic incident. American cannon bel
lowed salute, an American band played
THE Star Spangled Banner" and Ameri-
can troops presented arms, American cheers
rent the air, as the the brilliant folds of
freedoms banner were unfurled in gen.
tie breeze against feckless sky. There
was compensation in this browning scene
for ai the hardships of the terrible cam
paign,
""@ war department vii. lose no time in
.meliorating the condition OF Genera 'n"i
er's soldiers, and the people OF santiago
,ity and province. Ships losHeo Win
supplies have already left Tampa under
orders to proceed with the least possible de-
ay. They are taking cots for the sick and
and new clothing, blankets,
food, and hospital and shelter
tents. Comfort is found in General Shat
,er's statement that there is little sickness
N the city and scarcely any yellow fever
The troops will be moved to high points,
and the sufferers from yellow fever will be
ISOLATED, Under the improved conditions
If healthful camp sites, good water, new
clothing and tents to keep out the heavy
night dews, with host of experienced yell
low fever surgeons and immune nurses, 1t
s believed there will be no extensive
spread of the disease.
General Shafter says that the army will
now camp on the San Juan ridge which
they had taken from the enemy. No more
,alubrious spot, in his opinion, could be
found. Tents would be put up and mill
ssry camp established there. The services
Of the soldiers might yet be required against
the 10000 Spanish soldiers under General
Luque at Holguin.
None of the troops now at Santiago will
go to Porto Rico, except those still on trans
ports.
The surrender at Santiago includes the
of all the forces, defenses ships
and munitions Of war around Guantanamo
bay. In the harbor now in the possession
Of the Americans their entire fleet could
Iakre ufuge from the storms. Moro castle
and all the defenses around the entrance to
Santiago bay are mass OF ruins, showing
the effectiveness OF the fire OF the American
ships
OFF FOR PORTO RICO.
Part Of the American army for Porto Rico,
In all about 600 men, has embarked from
Tampa and is now on its way to Porto
Rico. Maj .-Gen. Miles has left Santiago ON
the Yale. The Yale also carries the four
batteries of light artillery which were not
at Santiago. Other troops
will embark from points north.
East Orange.