The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-14

0rr JtrRAGUA. July 12 p. NJ, VIA
KINGSTON. July BIO A. Nal the
negotiations for peaceful surrender Of
SANTIAGO de cuba ended i'm utter failure
to-day and the city must fan by the
sword.
General Toral. the Spanish commander
has finally and definitely refused General
Skaters proposal for an unconditional
surrender and the American army now
only awaits the word OF It's General to
begin the hnal struggle. ....e.
WAITING ONLY FOR GUNS.
just when the attack VIII be Haue u,
,onds ilpou the time which viii cnsue be-
fore General Randolph can lana ms pa
ferries at the front. as it is definitely set
ffed that the forward movement Will not
begin until the army IS fully backed up
bv fho big guns. the absence Of which
.osi SD many lives during the previous
a,eaepmouts. General Randolph's S move
mont began early this morning. but To-
MIGHT ont of the ten batteries. one OF
forr crns had succeeded I'm making its
way over Che almost impassaole trau 10
tna trenches at the front. This with the
four batteries already there is not con-
sldered bv the American commander as
sufficient and probably twenty four houls
more viii olapse before The general en-
eseemont begins.
THE CITY SURROUNDED.
General Tawton's entire division was
moved To- the northward mile ana
half. his extreme right being placeu at
Caimcnes ON the border of the harooI'
This movement places the American
forces I'm scmi-circle entirely SURROUND
me Santiago and cutting off the retreat
of tho Spaniards except 10y wafer as
our TANKS rest at the waters edge. The
late arrivals ~ volunteers were moved UP
from Iuraeua and the First Illinois the
r-.rh-h ohio and Che regiment from the
U trtct of Columbia were located ln the
trenches vacated by Lawton's men,
Hines battery was swung around 10 lne
north closely connecting with Ld"loH
forces and now occupies blum from
which 30 cam fire directly into the hedfl
Of the city, This is "a most important
move as it enables the American forces
ro she'll the city without injuring the
HOSPITALS and public buildings. which are
nvine the Red Cross flags. the present
position being such that shells can De
thrown over au the buildings thus pro-
tected from assault
CUBANS IN CAIMENES.
The ritlc town of Caimenes was eNacu-
ated by the Spanish troops yesterday ana
is now occupied bv the cuban troops WIN
a few companies of regulars. ,o,,',.
ratiou i- most importent 20 the American
forces l- DO completes the seml-circie
from water line 90 water line and mems
tne D.ty in
It was 3D. great blunder on the part or
tho Spanish to desert the place without a
struggle as with 50 General l@aWloh
tanks them completely. Near TINS point
rre Spanish left lies. and this hank mas
been known to be the weakest portion
or their limo DurinC tho weeks truce
they have been strengthening 30. but theT
entertainments at this point have been
constructed raggcdN and appareiluS'
without definite plan. General lawton
a1ticiDates little difficulty iu driving the
Sp7nords from their positions
SIMULTANEOUS ATTACK.
Under the present plans the American
rrmv and navy will begin the attack at
thc same time. he feet viii hurl smells
into the citv while the great coil OF
American soldlerv will gradually tighten
about the Suanish positions. the divisions
advancing from AN along tho line. ~
the semi-circle narrows the na'ttlles ln
the rear will maintain heavy hIe.
The American oficers feel conhdent the
city can withstand this terrible assa"I'
but a short time.
MILES At THE FRONT.
General Miles went 10 the front to-day
end viii probably remain tIete ,ny
greater part of tomorrow The Genefal
accompanied hy Troop A. OF the second
cavalry the only mounted troops oi
Geenral ShaUcrs army 10 was rain
inr heavily when the start Was made.
Owing to thc deep mud DO was almost
dark when he reached the front.
no the CORE -pondcnt of The Associated
press. who accompanied him TO the front
General Miles said. 81 have not come
down here to ;akc command and shall
probably remain but 20 lcw days ~ is
zoo late 20 make amy changes I'm the piW
~ campaign even Dr. desired to do so,,
rrt have mo- complaint to make. Things
seem to ho moving iu good shape ]
intend to look over our lines ana posi-
lions and study the situation thoroughly,
fut viii not interfere in the conduct
~ tho cerpsigu. This is likely 90 De
Tho only trim { shall make to the front
TIE WEATHER rs BAD.
Tho last two DAYS have been the worst
~ tho campaien $50 far as the weather is
,oocerrcd Fierce tropical thunder storms
sate bcen frequcnt with an almost COM
.iruaus doWnp0ur of rain. The rifle pits
and trenches at the front nave beth
flooded and IHHt uifhl rev hi'h ih INC
aceleeine army were able To- sleep owing
20 the amount or water on the ground.
The already heavy hardships endured
have boon greatly increased and much III
ness g. likely to result as no adequate
shelter is possible
The trail TO me front rs IN frishtfm
shape
The streams at the fords are swollen
and thc son soil is cut bv the wheels OF
the supply wlgons Randolph's light bat
terry occupied "a whole day in getting 10
tho front Rain is coming down in tor
rcn.g tonight and q thunder storm Is
Iae.ng aloug the coast. N the storm con-
tinuce 80 is likely Co delay operations
seriously
LANDING TROOpS.
Troops from the auxiliary cruiser Yale
and Sf Paul have been landing I'm the
rain an dsv and have been going into
camp wet and miserable lt has been
bitter experience for The raw troops. but
they WIN he pushed right on 10 the front
4o-morfow
Tho fleet was inactive all dav The
Yrookiyn occupied a position about five