The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-07-20

(copyrIeut, 1855, by the Associated PsessI
SANTIAGO DE CUBA. July IS. &c p.
m.j. VIA Kingston, Jamaica, July 49,
can a. m-strenuous EFFORTS to prevent
the SPREAD Of infectious diseases among
the American troops In front OF SANTA
SO Dc Cuba were made 30 soon as the
city surrendered and for the past thirty
alx;hours our soldiers have been sent as
rapidly as possible to the hills NORTH Of
the city where new camps have been
established.
Everything possible Is being done 10
improve the sanitary conditions Of the
camps, especially in the case Of troops
which are expected to take part in the
expedition to Porto Rico or the regi-
E1snts here only those which are not In
the slightest infected will be allowed TO
60 10 Pbrto Rico. The Others will re-
main here for the present, encamped
on the high ground north Of Santiago.
Two immune regiments from New Or
leans and Mobile are expected here
daily and upon their arrival they win
be sent TO the city. forming the only
American garrison force which win re-
main there.
The physical condition Of our troops
e not considered serious now that the
number of cases Of fever is growing less
ell the time and Il Is believed the dis
ease VIVA disappear with tae removal OF
the soldiers to healthier localities and
the extra precautions which are being
taken.
General wheeier's cavalry division Is
practically free from sickness and prob
ably will be allowed 10 go TO Porto Rico
% take part In the campaign.
A fact which Is impressed more and
more every day upon the American otii-
GERS and men is the increasing strained
relations between the Americans and
General Garcla's Cuban soldlers. In
deed the situation has now reached d
point where there is practically no COM
munlcatlon between the armies. and
their relations border on those OF hos
tlilty rather than the relations which
one would suppose should exist between
allies.
Af.er General Shaf,er announced HE
decision not 70 lei the Cuban junta en-
ter the city OF Santiago, deep mutter-
ings were heard among General Car
ci3's n'eB. Il was evident the Cub2Rs
were greatly disappointed At the step
taken by the American commander. for
they had confidently counted Upon hay
ing SantiaE9 turned over TO them TO
loo. and plumber as they mad in success
sion smoked BaiIuiri, siboney and III
Caney. Consequently their dlsappolnt-
ment was keen when they ascert1Ined
that they we're not 20 be permitted 20
take possession OF the city upon Cen
eFal T0ral's surrender on Friday las,
Castillo. brother Of General Deme-
titus Castillo. went 70 General Skaters
headquarters IN order to ascertain ihe
cause u this. to the Cubans, inexplica-
bic resolution.
why IS Santiago to remain In the
hands Of our enemIes?" he asked.
1.-THE Spanlards are not our euemles,"
replied General SAsfter.
Eve are fighting The soldiers OF Spain.
but we have no desire to despoll her
citizens No Cuban VIII be allowed 10
enter the city. nor will any American
euldier. The government OF the city Is
a matter for the people to decide. When
the American army leaves L.. presume
It viii be turned over to you, but not
until then"
Castillo who came direct from Cen
eral GarcIa's camp, did not attempt 10
conceal his chagrin.
The Cuban soldiers row fully realize
that there Is a rising sentiment against
them In the arms. They hear nothing
but words OK scorn from rUr men as
they pass onward. Juggling their bacon
and hard tack into the woods. Even
our officers no longer conceal their dls-
gust for their allies and u is under
stood that the warm friendship displayed
towards them at fret has now turned
into contempt, Tor the Cubans have
neither fought nor worked.
The correspondent q The Associated
Press who sends thl6 dispatch saw q
group Of Cuh1ns refuse point blank 20
aid in building roads and. during the
two days heavy fighting, while they
were lettering In the rear. our surgeons
sought in vain 20 secure assistance from
them. even 20 cur poles for impruvlsed
filters for our wounded.
Hundreds OF such Instances are be-
ing told around she camp fires, until the
name OF Cuban is usually Wreathed with
camp profanity. and very rarely Is 4
kind word spoken OF them. IN f1ct. IN
some quarters there Is disposition to
prophecy an early collision between our
men ana the cubans.
General shaf;cr yesterday morning.
sent m INVITATION 20 StNeEAl baEClh,
TO attend the ceremony of raising the
American flag over Santiago. but the
Cuban general showeh his resentment
By sending a reply which amply SOM
1rnied the course which ne md his rag
Eed Ignorant soldiers have followed
during the weei,s ~ hard iiEhtinE and
campaigning which have resulted in the
fail OF San:Iaro He declined the lnvl-
tatitn, saii ne hated the Spaninr1s. and
added that he aid not want TO he where
any OF them were.
Since tina; time tho Cubans have re-
naalned IN their camp. eating American
. ra.iOns. and our troops have TO COM
Inunication With them.
The question has arisen between the
army and navy officials ne TO the dispo-
el;lon 20 be made ~ the half dozen
large Spanlsh merchant steamers which
we're In the harhor Of Santiago 4: the
time of the surrender. Rear Admiral
Sampson arrived IN .he city to-day on
the Vixen and claimed th' steamers
were prizes OF the navy. He also was
dcslrous OK placing pr.ze crews on
heard % them. General ShafteT, how
ever. refused 20 recognize Admiral
SampsOn's claims He declared the
steamers with everything else In SaA-
tlaRo had surrendered to him The
question. apparently II stlli undecided.
But D; any rate The admiral returned 10
his flagship without having distributed
nrize crews amoas the merchant men
and the latter are still in POSSESSION Of
she army.