The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-09-15
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! have overcome or obviated. The rocky
and pdecipitous coast afforded no shelter
ed landing places, the roads weremere
bride paths. the effect of the tropical
sun and rains upon unacclimated troops
was deadly, and a dread of strange and
unknown diseases had its effect on the
army.
AT Baiquiri the landing of the troops
and stores was made at a small wooden
wharf which the Spaniards tried to burn
but unsuccessfully and the animals were
pushed into the water and guided to a
sandy beach about twenty yards in ex-
tent. At Siboney the landing was made
on the beach and a small wharf erected
| by the engineers.
Il had neither the time nor the men to
spare to construct permanent wharves.
In spite of the fact that had nearly 600
men continuously at work on the roads,
they were at times impossible for wa
CONS
The San Juan and Aguadores rivers
would often suddenly rise so as to pre-
vent the passage of wagons, and then the
eight pack trains with the command had
to be depended upon for the victualing of
my army, as well as the 10000 refugees,
who could not, in the interest of human
iry. be left to Starve while We had ra-
tons.
often for days nothing could be NOV
ed except on pack trains.
After the great physical train and ex-
posture of July l and 2. the malarial and
other fevers began to rapidly advance
throughout the command and on July
4 the yellow fever appeared at Siboney.
Though efforts were made to keep this
fact from the army, it soon became
known.
The supply of quartermaster and COM
missary stores during the campaign was
abundant, and Notwithstanding the diff
ficuties in landing and transporting the
rations, the troops on the firing line were
at all times supplied with its coarser com
ponents, namely oat bread, meal, sugar
and coffee.
There was no lack of transportation,
for at no time up to the surrender could
all the wagons l had be used.
IN reference to the sick and wounded
I have to say that they received every
attention it was possible to give them.
The medical officers without exception
worked night and day 70 alleviate the suf-
fering. which was no greater than invar-
iably accompanies a campaign. 1t would
have been better If we had had more am
balances, but as many were taken as
were thought necessary. judging from
previous campaigns.
The discipline OF the command was
superb. and 1 wish to invite attention 20
the fact that not an officer was brought
to trial by a court martial, and, a. far
az 7 know, no enlisted men. This speaks
volumes for an army OF this size and IN a
campaign OF such duration.
In conclusion, I desire 10 express 70
the member Of my staff my thanks for
their efficient performance OF all the
duties required OF them. and the good
Judgment and bravery displayed On al oc-
casions when demanded"
RECOMMENDS FOR PROMOTION.
General Shafter recommends for promo
ton and brevets the following officers:
Lieutenant Colonel z. c. MiclerIand.
Lieutenant Colonel George McDerby,
Lieutenant Colonel J. D. Mley. Major P
H Kpoble, Lieutenant Colonel J. J As
tor. Lieutenant Colonel r. II. Hope Ma
jar ]. ". Grosbeck, Lieutenant Colonel
Charles Humphrey. Lieutenant Colonel J.
(. Weston, Major @. II. Starr. Major Leon
Boudiez. Major H J. Gallagher Captain
Brice. Captain E. II Plumme-. Captain
J. c. Ge.mo-e. Jr.. Captain " Il Nc
Kitt-ick
He also mentions DR.. Goodfe-Iow ard
Mr.. H 9. Hawkins % New York for SER
vices performed. and expresses his warm
est thanks 10 division. brigade and ragi-
mental commanders. without exception.
The reports % division commanders.
which are attached, have been already re-
ported