The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-07-30
GEN, SKATERS PRAISE
FOR TIE GALLANTRT AND VALOR OF THE
AMERICA! .I .FsS


General Order Just Publis neo''' ''"r"'"'p'
That Were Overcome. "A Campaign the
Brilliancy of Which Shall GLOW Oh ''e
Pages Of History,
Following is' Maj. Gen. Skaters Or
der just published:
"Headqovfters Us TGGaSs eg:u Cuba.
DSantiago de Cuba, July 10.
"GenSral Order No. 26:
"The successful accomplishment OF
the campaign against Santiago result
ing in it's downfall and the surrender
of the Spanish forces and the capture
of large amounts of military stores, to-
gether with the destruction of the en-
tire Spanish feet in the harbor, which
upon the investment of the city, was
forced to leave, is one of which this
army can we'll be proud, This has
been accomplished through the heroic
deeds of the army and to its officers
and the men the majorg general com
handing offers his sincere thanks for
th6;r endurance of hardships hereto
fore unknown in the American army.
The work you have accomplished may
we'll appeal to the pride Of your coun-
trymen and has been rivalled upon few
occasions in the worlds history.
Landing upon an unknown coast, you
faced danger u. disembarking, over
came obs acles that even in looking
back seem insurmountable
"Seizing with the assistance of the
navy, the towns of Baiquiri and Sibo-
ney, you pushed boldly forth, gal
lantly driving back the enemy's out
post in the engagement of La Quas-
ina and completed the concentration OF
the enemy near Sevilla, within sight
of the Spanish stronghold at Santiago
de Cuba. The outlook from Sevillo
was one thai might we'll have appalled,
the stoutest heart. Behind you ran 6
narrow road made we'll nigh impassa
bic by rains, while to the front you
looked out upon high foothills covered
with dense tropical growth, which
could only be traversed by bride paths
terminating within range of the enc
my's guns.
"Nothing deferred, you responded
eagerly to the order to close upon the
} foe, and attacking at Caney and Sal
Juan, drove him from work to worl
until he took refuge within his las
and strong st entertainments, imme
diately surrounding the city.
"Despite the fierce glare of south
ern sun and rains that fell in torrents
| you valiantly withstood his attempt
to drive you from the position you
:, valor had won. Holding in your vice
like grip the army opposed to you
after seventeen days of battle an
seige, you were rewarded by the SUI
render of nearly $4,000 prisoners
$4,000 being those in your immediat
front, the others scattered in the vari
GUS towns of eastern Cuba, freein
I completely the eastern part OF tn
q island from Spanish troops.
a "This was not done without greG
y sacrifices; the death of 23O gallar
soldiers and wounding 1924 Other
shows but too plainly the fierce col
test in which you were engaged. Th
] few reported missing are undoubtedl
among the dead, rs no prisoners wei
q lost
q "For those who have fallen in bait
o with you, the commanding gener'
sorrows and with you will ever cheris
O their memory. Their devotion to dut
q sets q high example of courage an
a patriotism to our fellowmen. All VIII
i have participated in the campaign
). battle and siege of Santiago de Cubs
$ x-ill recall with pride the grand deet
q accomplished and will hold one a.
y other dear for having shared the su
q ferings, kardships and triumphs t.
o gether. All may well feel proud
o inscribe on their banners to the nan
q of Santiago de Cuba.
q "By command Of Maj, Gen. Shafte
= "E. j. McCLEERAND,
HAccis+an1 Adintant General "