The herald., 1898-08-17
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to an inquiry from Major General Lawton,
commanding the department Of Santiago
for instructions as to the policy to be OBJ
served toward the Cubans that are within
his military department:
Commanding General Department Of
Santiago. Santiago de Cuba-Replying to
your message for Instructions, the preai-
dent directs that you be informed that the
United States is responsible for peace, and
must maintain order In the territory sur
rendered and in your department, and
must protect all persons and their property
within said Jurisdiction. Interference
from any quarter win not be permitted.
The Cuban insurgents should be treated
justly and literally. but they. with all
others, must recognize the military occu-
patton and authority Of the United States
and the cessation of hostilities proclaimed
by this government. You should see the
insurgent leaders and SO advise them.
by order of the secretary of war,
II. c. CORBIN, Adjutant General"
The war department did not make pub
lie the dispatch from General Lawton
relative to the Cubans in Santiago, but
the order which General Corbin sent to
General Lawton indicates something Of Its
nature. General Lawton reports that the
Cubans are enthusiastic about the city,
and do not seem disposed to accept the con-
ditions imposed by the armistice and some
troubles have occurred. Secretary Al
ger. in speaking Of the matter today said
that 1t might as we'll be fully understood
that the United States would control the
surrendered territory, and 1t would manage
k1A Antv re hot m. It
remained within the jurisdict ton would
have to obey the laws and officers Of the
United States. as General Lawton was IN
formed.
Work Of Mastering Out
The war department began the work of
mastering out the volunteers which will
not be needed in the service. The order
was prepared, but was not issued, as II
was deemed best to await news from Ma
Mia before disbanding any Of the troops.
It is expected that the cavalry and artillery
Ut the volunteer force now In the United
States will be mustered out
Reports Of better conditions in the va
rious camps are being received, and es-
pecially do fiattering reports come from
Montauk Point showing that the soldiers
are being we'll cared for there.
Preparations have been going forward
for the movement Of the troops from the
camps which were originally established
In order to scatter them about the country
The first report concerning yellow fever
among the United States troops in this
country came from Key West today. Sur
geon General Sternberg believes that It can
be kept under control.
Anxious for News
The war department has been anxiously
awaiting news from Manila all day. Secre.
tary Alger said tonight that General Mer.
rift and Admiral Dewey had full instruc-
tons and full power to act, and there was
not the least doubt that whatever was done
| would be most satisfactory. It might BIZ
| that in the change Of affairs since the pro
tocol was signed General Merritt might
ask for further instructions, but he hsi
! not done so. The war department will
welcome the restoration of cable commu
nication to Manila. so that 1t may be ad.
vised at all times as to the progress Of
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