Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-08-04
UNDER AMERICAN FLAG.
Spaniards Surrender the Port and
City Of Ponce, Puerto Rico,
to Our Forces.
DEMAND MEETS WITH NO RESISTANCE.
Entrance OF 1hc Americans A. warm
IL Mefcomed-OId Glory H0iSted-
Gen. Miles Issues IA Proclamation
Promising 10 Protect the People
Gen. Merritt at Manila.


thus far achieved by Gen. Miles and
Capt. Hgginsou, in command Of the
naval SOU t4ron, in the occupation Of
Puerto Rico. have created feeling Of
intense satisfaction among officials Of
the administration. Information re-
ceived Friday directly from Gen. Miles
was very gratifying to the president
ind his advisers. 1t indicates. as one
official expressed il. that miles is
cleaning up everything as he goes.
The surrender Of Ponce, practically
without struggle. is regarded By the
war officials with especial satisfaction.
In Importance it is the second city Of
the island.
The Surrender of Ponce.
Washington, July s0.--The navy de-
partment has posted the following oul-
letin:
st Thomas. July 2s-U s. s. Mas
Eachusetts Ponce. Puerto Rico. July
q Commander Davis. with Dixie, An
napoils Wasp and Gloucester. left Guanica
July q 10 blockade Ponce and capture light
ers for United States army. Cities OF
Ponce and Playa surrendered to Com
mander Davis upon demand at $50 a. m.
July y. American tag hosted at six a
M 2Sth. Spanish garrison evacuated.
Arrived at Ponce from Guanca with
Massachusetts and Cincinnati Gen. Miles
and Gen. Wilson and transport at Gao a.
m 2Sth Commenced landing army In cap
tured sugar lighters. No resistance. Troops
welcomed by inhabitants, great entlusi-
asm Captured 90 lighters. ~ sailing YES
tsigned "HIGGINsoN"
Washington, july 30.-The Dixie was
largely manned by the Maryland naval
reserves.
MILES Tells OF the Victory.
Washington. July So The war de-
partment has received the following
dispatch from Gen. Miles:
Port Ponce Puerto Rico via ST Thorn
nj. INV 70 Secretary Of war Washing
ton ON the Goth Garretson mad spirited
tngagcmeui on the skirmsh line our cas-.
uaities lour wounded, ali doing we'll Span
iSh Joss, three killed. Is wounded. lauca
occupied yesterday. Henry division there
to.fisN
Spanish troops are retreating from
southern part &c Puerto Rco. Ponce and
port have population 81 $1,000. now
der American tag,
.The populace received troops and
H8iufed che Gag with wild enthusiasm.
Navy has several prizes. also 70 lighters
Railway stock partly destroyed now re-
stored. Telegraph communication also
being restored Cable instruments de-
stroyed Have sent TO Jamaica for others
''rhts Is a Q prosperous and beautiful coun-
try The army VIII soon be IN noun
ta3.4 region. weather delightful. troops in
best of 6eAith aua SPIRITS anticipate no
fuaarmuButahe obstacle Ia future. Re-
suits mus tar have been accomplished
without 1he Toss 81 q single life.
NELSON A. MILES. Major General"
Gen. Miles Proclamation.
Gen. Miles has issued the following
proclamation:
eIn the prosecution Of The. war against
The Kingdom of Spain by the people OF
tse United States. 10 the cause of liberty.
justice and humanity, its military forces
have come 10 occupy the island ~ furrto
REQ They come bearing the banners
81 freedom, inspired by "A noble purpose.
To seek this enemies OF our government and
OF yours and Ia destroy or capture an In
armed resistance. They bring you the fos-
terlng arms Of a free people whose great
est power Is justice and humanity TO all
living within their fold Hence thew re-
lease you from your former political rela-
ttons and. Il Is hoped, this Will be followed
b. your cheerful acceptance OF the gov
eminent ~ the United States
The chief object 81 the American mill
tnry forces will be TO overthrow the armed
authority OF Spain and give the people OF
your beautiful island The largest meas
ure OF liberty consistent with this milf
tary occupation. They have not come
to make war The people Of the coun-
try. who for centuries have been OPP
pressed, but on the contrary, TO bring
protection not only TO yourselves but TO
your property, promote your prosperity
and bestow the immunities and blessings
OF our enlightened and liberal instttu-
Acns and government
1T rs not their purpose to Interfere with
the existing laws bud customs. which are
wholesome and beneficial to the people.
long as they conform 20 ;he rules or
the military administration. order and JUS
tsce. This is rot "a var ef devastation and
doso}atiou, but one TO give ali within the
control of The military and naval forces