The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-08-24

CfOeQ tnat lt was posSiOte W doFaue'o,
although the signals to cease firing
bad been disregarded by the feet.
being probably invisible on account
Of rain Thereupon, six companies
of the Colorado regiment :eaped over
their breastworks, dashed into the
swamp and opened voliey, firing
from the partial shelter of low hedges
within 800 yards of the Spanish
lines A few moments later the re-
naming six companies moved along
the shore, somewhat covered by a
sand ridge formed by an inlet under
the outworks of the fort, and by IL
o'clock occupied this formidable
stronghold without loss Mccoy
hauled down the Spanish flag and
raised the stars and stripes, amid
wild cheers along the line.
meanwhile the feet observing
the movement of the troops along
the beach withheld its fire. The
bombardment had lasted exactly an
hour and half. An hour later, Gen.
Green and his staff proceeded along
the beach, still under hot infantry
Ere from the right, where the Eigh-
teenth regulars and the. Third regular
artillery were engaging the enemy,
and directed the movements for an
advance into Malate. The vicinity
of the fort was uncomfortable on ac
count Of numbers of sharpshooters in
the buildings beside, 200 yards dis
tant. The forward movement there
fore, was FASTENED, and in few
minutes the outskirts of the suburb
was we'll occupied. and the sharp
shooters were driven away
LAS the Caiifornians under Col.
Smith came up the beach, they played
the national air, accompanied By the
wais.liog Of Msuser bullets. and dur
ing the sharp. shooting continued to en-
courage the men with inspiring music.
Each regiment carried its colors into
aston. There was considerable street
fighting 10 the suburbs Of Malate and
Ermi.av, but the bsssaliou of Califor-
mans pushed into Lunets. the popular
promenade within 200 yards Of the meat
of the citadel. Then the white flag
was boisted at the southwest corner OF
The walled town Gen. Green, with
the members of his staff. gallcped
aloug the Luenss. undera sharp scat
,ering IRE upon the houses near the
beach. and parleyed With an officer.
Who directed him along to the gate. fur.
ther east.
cat this moment, the Spanish
forces. resreating from the Santa Anna,
came toto view. folly 1000 strong. fol
lowed by insurgents who bad eluded
Geo. MacArtbur's troops and HOW
opened fre for brief period. The
situation was awkard, if not critical,
both sides being slightly suspicious of
,reachery. The Spanish troops lioipg
the citadel rampar.s. observing the
Insurgents action. opened fire ou the
Californiaus, killing one aud wound
ing three The confusion, however,
soon ceased by the advance Of the re
treating SpaDisrds to the Esplaode,
when Gen Green ordered them 70 en-
ter the citadel
THE SURRENDER CONFERENCE.
.'Soon letter was brought from the
captain general requesting the com
mauder Of the troops to meet hin fo'
consultation
Gen. Green immediately entered
With Adjt GeD. Bates Meanwhile,
according to arrangement. the moment
the white Gag was shown, Geo. Mer-
ri,,. who occupied the steamer za6ro as
temporary corps headquarters. sent
Gen. Whittier with Flag-Lieut Brum-
By ashore to NEE. the captain general
aud discuss first plan of capitulatiou.
Gen Whittier found the officials much
startled by the news that The attack
VAS vigorously continuing along the
whole line. the American troops even
threatening Che citadel
"All available Spaoish troops we're
Immediately massed 10 the vicinity Of
the palace. awaiting the succession OF
events, concerning which certain de,
gree Of aoziety was evident.
"Gen. Merritt entered with his staff
at 3 o'clock. The situation was then
better understood, and conference
with Gen. Jaudemez was held. Tie
terms agreed upon may be outlined as
follows:
can agreement for the capitulation
Of the Philippines.
"A provision for disarmiug the
ueo who remain organized uoder the
command OF their officers, DO parol be-
ing exacted
g. Necessary supplies to be furnish
ed from the captured treasury fuod, aud
possible deficiency being made good by
the Americana