The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-09-15

WASHINGTON. Sept. H-Gcnoral
Skaters report Of tho campaign which
terminated in tho fan Of Santiago, has
been made public.
Ilo briefly rocounts the organization of
the expedition and its embarkauon, and
then dovotes tho main body OF the report
TO the active operations about Santiago.
General Shaftor says the expedition was
undertaken I'M compliance with tcle-
graphic instructions of May 3Oth, from
headquarters OK tine army in (which II
was stated.
Admiral schicy reports that two
cruisers and two torpedo boats have been
seen in the harbor Of Santiago. Go with
your force to capture garrison at San
tago, and assist IN capturing harbor ana
feet"
General shaftor gives in detail the
troops assembled az Tampa and also tells
Of tho embarkotion delay I'm getting away
and final departure. The report briefly
covers the trip and landing, aud Shafter
hrst meeting with General Garcia, add
Ing:
GARCIA OFFERS HIS HELP.
During the interview General Garcia
offered the service of his troops, COM
prising about 1000 men in the vicinity Of
Aserraderos. and about 200 under General
Castillo, az tho little town Of CuJababo,
few miles east of DaiQuir. I@accepted
tho offer. impressing it upon him That 1
could exercise no military control over
him. except such as he would c0ncede,
and as long as he served under me /
would furnish him rations and ammuni-
ton"
After conferring with Admiral Sampson
and General Garcia, the plan Of campaign
was outlined by General Shafter. The
Decentralization was TO commence on the
22d a. Daiquili, with feints by the Cuoans
on Cabanis and by the navy at various
shore points, in order 10 mislead the
enemy as 20 the place OF landing.
These movements" General Shatter
saws. Committed me TO approaching San
tiaeO from the east over a narrow road
at first. IN some places not better than
Il trail running from DaiQuiri through
slboney and Sevilla and making attack
from that quarter This, IN my judgment,
was the only feasible plan. and suhse-
ouent information and results confirmed
my judgment"
ROUGH RIDERS INSPIRING.
The engagement I'm which the Rough
Riders participated. IS described as hav-
ing "had an inspiring effect upon Our
men and doubtless. correspondngiy de-
prossed the enemy as II was now plainly
demonstrated 90 them that they had
foe TO meet who would advance upon
them under "a heavy fire delivered from
intronchments General Wheeler division
commander. was present during the en-
eagcment and reports our troops. ohlcers
and men fought with the greatest gallan-
try. This engagement gave us well
watered country farther TO the front on
which 20 encamp our troops
The report continues. 1T waus not un-
IN nearly two weeks after the army land
cd that 30 was possible 20 place on shofe
three davs' supplies in excess Of those
required for the daily consumption
con June Goth ] reconnoitered the
country about Santiago and made my
nlnu OF attack The city was I'm plain
view / could sec the San Juan hill and
Che country about Il C9ney The ROADS
were very poor and indeed little better
than bride paths until the san Juan
river and PSI Caney were reached.
General shafter explained at q meeting
OF Generals. his plan OF battle as follows
PREPARING FOR ATTACK
sIavton's Division, assisted by Ca
nron's Light Battery, was ordered 10
move out during the afternoon toward
l,i Caney. Co begin the attack there earA
tho next morning. After carrying III
Canev. IawtOn was TO move hy the
Canov road toward Santiago. and take
positlon on the right OF the line. Wheei-
or'e Division. OF dlsmountcd cavalry. ana
Kcnt's division OF infantry were oftcien
90 move on the Santiago road tho mead
of the column resting near El iozo TO-
ward which heights Grimes Battery
novod ON tho afternoon OF the Thrtieth,
with orders to take position thereon early
tho noxt morning, and at the proper
time prepare the way for the advance
of Wheeler and Kent on San Juan Hill
The attack az this point was 70 be delay
ed uutn Lawtons guns were heard at
ii Caney and his infantry fire showed
DE had become well engaged.
."rhs preparations were FAR from what
desired them 90 be. but We were tn "a
sickiv climate; our supplies had 90 Zoe
brought forward by "a narrow wagon
road. which the rains might at amy time
render impossible, fear was entertained
that a storm might 6give the vessels con-
falning our stores go sea. thus separating
us from our base of supplies. and. LASTLY
10 was reported that General Pando. with
90 reinf0rcemcnfs for the enemy, was
en- route from Manzanilio. and might Doe
expected in q few days. Under these con-
ditions. j determined 10 give battle with
out delay
WHEELER COMpIIMENTED
General Shafter here gives descrip-
tion OF the battle of I'D Caney and the
charge up san Juan Hia. in which pc
paws "a hieh compliment 20 the conduct or
the officers and men. He says.
General Wheeler. the permanent com
mandor OF the cavalry division. who had
been 800. came forward during me morn
ing and later returned 20 duty. and rem
dcrcd most gallant and efficient service
during the remainder Of the day
"Grcat credit is due 20 Brigadier-Gen-
eral a. = Hawkins who placing himself
between his regiments. urged them on by
voice and bugle calls 90 the attack 80
brilliantly executed
'In this fierce encounter words fan
20 DO Justice O. the gallant rcgimentai
commanders and their heroic men. for,
while the generals indicated the forma-
ti0ns and The points of attack Il was.
after an tho intrepid bravery of the sub
ordinate officers and men that planted
our coiors on the crest OF San Juan hin
and drove the enemy from his trenches
and block houses. thus gaining POSI-
tioR which sealed the fate of Santiago
'ln this action on this part OF the field
most efficient service was rendered by
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