The Irish standard., 1898-07-30
WEEKLY WAR HISTORY.
Few Lines Covering All
Important News. =
THURSDAY. JULY q.

ton that no peace negotiations were under
way.
The second expedition for the Philippines
arrived in Manila on July II. The American
nag was raised over Wake island on July 4.
Members of the Cuban junta in w ashing-
ton declare there Is no doubt that Cubans
will submit to the will Of the United States
government.
"A semiofflcial note published at Madrid
says Gen. Toral's surrender was not d.
rected by his government, but was made on
his own responsibility.
The contract for sending home the Span
tsh prisoners Of war who surrendered at
Santiago has been awarded to the spanish
Transatlantic company.
Gen. ParreJa, the Spanish command er at
Guantanamo. declined to be included in
Toraps order Of surrender. His force Is
equal to that given up by the commander at
Santiago.
FRIDAY. JULY e.
Gen. Miles sailed for Puerto Rico with
several thousand troops and a strong con-
voy Of warships.
President Mckinley issued general or
der opening postal communicate between
the United States and Santiago.
The British steamer Newfoundland, with
rich cargo, was captured by the Mayflow-
or while trying to enter the harbor OF Glen
fuegos.
1t was author,tatlvely announced in
Washington that the administration In
tends to hold Puerto Rico as permanent
possession.
Latest advices from Manila state that
affairs in the Philippines are rapidly ap-
preaching q crisis ard the city may be
bombarded soon.
1t Is announced by Secretary Long that
the expedition to Spain has not been aban-
doneu. but has been deferred until the
Puerto Rico campaign permits the With
drawal OF the ships.
Seven OF our little gunboats entered tho
harbor at Manzaniilo and destroyed three
Spanish transports. an ammunition ship
and five gunboats. Not one OF our vessels
was injured.
Gen. Garcia has announced that he will
no longer serve as an ally OF the United
States army owing to alleged mistreatment
by Gen. Shafter. The Cuban general says
he will fight Independently.
SATURDAY. JULY g.
Premier sagasta admitted in Madrid
that the preliminary steps had been taken
towards obtaining peace.
Lieut.. Hobson, hero Of the Merrimac cpl
sode. arrived in Washington to confer
with the government regarding raising
some of Cervera's ships.
OF the 2T,6O0 men authorized by congress
to be enlisted in the regular and volunteer
armies 254,47s up to this time have been
mustered into the service.
Capt. Gen. Blanco Issued proclama-
ton announcing the equalization of San
tiago, but he says 1t Is OF little Importance.
win glory.
Aguinaldo has proclaimed dictatorship
over the Philippines. and refuses to SUBJ
ordinate himself to American authority.
Determination of American troops rapidly
continues near Manila
The plan Of the Puerto Rico campaign
involves landings at various points In the
island. and 1t liz expected that San Juan
will be quickly surrounded. 1t is definite-
ly asserted that Puerto Rico Is to be per-
manently annexed to the United States.
Gen. Wood. the military governor. Is
directing the administration OF the at
fairs In Santiago, restoring order and en-
couraging trading. The presidents proc"
lnnation creating a military government
satisfies the residents. A government post
office has been established and a big Amer
lean nag has been placed over Moro.
SUNDAY. JULY "a.
Spanish correspondent In Havana re-
ports that the city's Notifications have
been-greaty strengthened.
Cubans have addressed letter to Presi-
dent Mckinley In which they ask that the
conquered section of the island be turned
over to their management.
Advices from Santiago say the letter al
legged TO have been written by Gen. Car
cha to Gen. Shafter was written by q news
paper man. probably without the knowl-
edge or consent Of Gen. Garcia.
Gen. Shafter reports that a colonel of
Spanish engineers from Guantanamo ar
rived at Santiago to learn of the surren-
der. and declared that the garrison at
Guantanamo will gladly accept the terms
OF surrender.
MONDAY. JULY rs.
Gen. shafter reports that he will have
$4,000 prisoners to return to Spain.
An army Of 10000 men, led by Gen. Miles,
will attack Havana In the fall. In the
meantime Skaters forces will return
home for recupcration.
Admiral Eo ho
battle at Santiago. which ended in the
destruction Of Cerveras fleet. has been re-
ceived In Washington.
Gen. Miles and the advance detachment
Of the Puerto Rican army OF invasion are
supposed to have reached the point Of dis
cmbarkation near Fajardo.
Emperor William OF Germany has as
sured President Mckinley Of his friend
ship and says he has no intention to inter-
fere with American affairs In tho Philip
pine islands
President Mckinley has Informed the
European powers unofIlcially of his inten-
tons regarding an invasion Of Spain. The
president hopes to end the war without
such move. but II Spain continues to
fight there may be necessity for such ac-
ton. .
TUESDAY. JULY &c.
Seven thousand Spanish troops at Guam
tanamo laid down their arms
Gen: Miles, according to advices from
ST. THOMAS, began TO lana his expedition
ncnr Ponce. Puerto Rico.
Cubans at Cienfuegos sent to Admiral
Sampson a pitiful appeal that he take the
city. as they are starving.
Maj. Gen. Brooke. commanding the First
army corps. sailed Monday from Newport
News to Join Gen. Miles at Puerto Rico.
1t was stated In Washington that Com
modore Watson's fleet would not sail for
Spain until Madrid had been given further
opportunity to sue for peace.
dispatch from San Juan says that an
American squadron appeared before Bahia
dIsembark was repulsed with considerable
loss
WEDNESDAY. JULY
Owing to the appeal made by Cubans
In Cienfuegos 1t Is believed President Nc
Kinley will direct that that city be taken
after San Juan.
Official reports OF Admiral Sampson
Commodore schley and other naval Of
llcers who took part In the destruction Of
Cervera's fleet OF Santiago July were
made public.
Information was received In Madrid
that Capt. Gen. Augustl had surrendered
tho city of Manila to the American forces
commanded by Admiral Dewey and Gems
Anderson and Greene.
Gen. Miles effected landing Of troops
1t Guanica, In Puerto Rico. surprising the
Spanish garrison and killing four Of Its
men In u skirmish. There were no casual
ties on the American side.
Gen. Skaters official report OF the
casualties in the battles before Santiago
received in Washington shows that rs
American officers and POS privates were
killed, 80 officers and 1908 men wounded
and 81 men missing.
Gen. Shafter. while regretting any clash
with the Cubans, says their claims at
Santiago were untenable. He sent q lot
ter to Con. Garcia explaining the position