Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1898-07-30

santiago Re Cuba lspeciaD. Following Is
Maior-General Shutters order just pub
lished
Headquarters United states Troops In
Cuta.
santiago de Cuba
orNEEAL oEnEE SO. %.
The successful accomplishment % the
campaign aeains; Santiago. resulting 10 its
downfall and the surrender q the spanish
forces and the capture Of large amounts OF
military stores. together with the destruc-
uou OF the entire spanish feet In the bar
Dor. which. upon the investment % the city
was forced 60 leave f. one OF which this
army eau well be roud. This has been ac-
complishel through the heroic deeds % tho
army. and % IT. officers and men tie Major
General commanding offers his sincere
thanks Tor their endurance Of hardshlps
heretofore unknown 20 the American army.
The work you have secou plished Gay we'll
appeal &C the pride % your countrymen. and
has been rivaied upon but few occasions In
tue words history. Landing upon al IN
known coast you faced dangers 10 disem-
barking and overcame obstacles that, even
in looking back. seem insurrnountable.
Selling. With the assistance OF the navy,
the towns % BaiQuiri and Siboney, you
pushed boldly forth. CALAMITY driving back
the enemy's outpost 10 the engagement Of
la QuRsina. and completed the c0ncentrs-
ton OF the enemy near oevilia. within sight
% the spanish stronghold a. Santiago lie
Cuba. The outlook from Seviila Was one
that might well have appalled, the stoutest
heart. Behind you ran a narrow road. made
we'll nigh impossible by rains. while 20 the
front you looked out upon high foothills
covered with dense tropical growth. which
could only be trsversed by bridiepaths, ter
-TaN.a
Nothing deferred. You responded eager
Is 20 the order 30 close upon the foe. and.
attacking az Caney and san Juan. drove
him from work 20 work until be took refuge
within his last aud strongest entertainments,
Immediately surrounding the city.
Despite the nercs glare % southern
sun and rains that fell In torrents. you val
iantly withstood bis attempts 70 drive you
from the position your vRlor had won.
Holding IN your vice-iike grip the army
opposed 20 YOU. after seventeen days OF
battle and siege. you were rewarded by the
surrender % nearly q. 900 prisoners IL, 600
being those 10 your Immediate front. tho
others scattered Ia the various towns OF
Eastern Cuba. freeing completely the east
ern par; CO the island from spanish troops.
This was not DOM without great sacri-
fees. The death % $50 gallant soldiers and
plainly the aerce contest In which you were
engaged. The few reported missing are u
ioubtedly among the dead. as no prisoners
We're lost.
For those who have fallen In battle with
you, the commanding general sorrows and
with you. Will ever cherish their memory
Their devotion 20 duty sets q high example
OF courage and patriotism TO our fellow
countrymrn. All who lave participated IN
the campaign. battle aud Siege OF Santiago
Sc Cuba will recall with pride the grand
deeds accomplished. and will hold one an
other dear for having shared in great sui
ferings, hardships and triumphs together
All may we'll feel proud % inscrioe on thei
banners the name OF Santiago de Cuta.
by command OF Major Genera. Skater
"E. J. McCLEDNANp,
Assistant AdIutant General"