The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-06-30
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began 60 look serious for the American
troops. They feared they would not have
enough food left for their own sustcnance
after the Cubsns had been fed.
Now comes the touching sequel to the
incident OF the Cubans. so desperate was
their condition that four Of Garcia's men,
including an aide OF General Castillos
stan, have died from the effects Of over
eating. General Castillos aide asked for
food and was given some side of bacon,
which he devoured raw, being too hungry
TO wait until the bacon could be cooked.
He was found dead the next morning sit
ting under tree. Contentment was writ
ten in his countenance, and the remains Of
his feast were clasped tightly to his heart.
Three other Cubans, after being supplied
with food by the steward of one of the
American transports. gorged themselves
and swan ashore. They died before morn
ing ana their bodies we're swollen to enorm-
Gus proportions. Many other Cuban pa
triots, unable to withstand the pleasure of
square meal, have been taken 10 the
army hospital. All were in the last stages
of starvation when given food from the
American supply.
General Shafter otherwise Is much
pleased with the condition IN which the
invading army finds itself tonight after
six days Of work on land. Our troops at
one point are within three miles OF San
tago, and another division OF the army
is close under MORO Castle From camp
it is impossible to observe all OF General
Linares preparations for defense, but the
Americans express little doubt that the
Spaniards will make desperately bitter
resistance
AS the last Of General Skaters troops
| marched through the country towards San
tiago no signs of the enemy were to be
! seen. although detachment OF infantry
had brief skirmish with snaniards. who
had concealed themselves in thick un-
derbrush
The engagement was Of little consequence
| and no one was hurt on our side.
General Skaters troops now nre
stretched along the main road to Santiago
for distance Of nine or ten miles. while
| 5000 Cubans are securing the country 10
the right and left OF the city
General Garcia's men have gained pos
session Of many Spanish block houses on
the peaks about the city and from these
lofty points they will be able to keep a
| close watch on the movements OF the
Spnniards. The Cuban troops daily are
giving evidence OF the renewed hope trey
| feel over their recent successes and the
IhiiNul VI tue AHSTlCSu
General Lawtons men. who now are
within three miles OF Santiago. have taken
| the ncet advanced position Of any OF our
TROOPS. From their headquarters In the
San Juan village. on the Guayama river
they can sec into the heart OF the doomed
| city four miles to the south.
| Near the village Of Peluca Is the camp Of
! the Rough Riders, who crossed Inruaaua-
| sIto creek early Sunday morning They
| command the rsilroad at that point i4
| . General Wheeler has his Headquarters
in Peluca, and General Kent occupies s
formidable position near tho entrance tt
the harbor
| Admiral SIMPSONS men, 1t Is Learned
here, succeeded today In raising the San
tiago cables. Before this dispatch reaches
you probably a cable station Will have
| been established.
From Cuban who escaped through thu
Spanish lines last night General shaftel