The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1898-07-22


airy, and Gen. To al and his
staff by 100 picked men. Trum-
| peters on both sides saluted with
/ fourisbes. Gen. Shafter returned to
Gen TOral the latters sword after II
| had been handed to the American
| commander Our troops, lined mp at
the trenches, were eyewitness Of
| ceremony. Gen Shafter and his es-
cOrt accompanied by Gen. Toral, rode
/ through the city, taking formal posses
| sion. The city had been sacked before
/ they arrived by the Spaniards- At the
/ palace elaborate ceremonies took place
/ Exactly at noon the American flag
was raised over the palace and was
/ saluted by 81 guns BY Capt. CaprCn's
I battery. at the same time all the
regimental bands in our line played
THE Star Spangled Banner" after
which President McKinley's cOngratu-
IatOry telegram was read to each regi-
ment- The Thirteenth and Ninth
regiments Of infantry win remain in
/ the city to enforce order and exercise
municipal authority. The Spanish
forces are to encamp outside Of our
lines
Gen TOral Is HeartbrOISen
mander Of the Spanish forces, appeared
to be utterly heartbrOIzen. He spoke
bitterly Of the fate which compelled
him to sue for peace, but had no word
to say against the gallant men who
| had conquered his army. He declared
/ that he had little chance to win. 81
would not desire to see my worst enc
my play with the cards I held" he
p.
Everyone of my generals was killed
or wounded 1 had not a single colonel
left and am surrounded By a powerful
enemy. We have counted 81 ships
of this port And besides" he con-
Guided, wearily, waving his hand
toward the city, Il have secret
troubles there" Speaking Of the bat
tie of June -, In which the rough
riders and a part of Gen. YOung's com
mand participated, Gen. TOraI said
that less than 1000 Spanish troops
were engaged, his loss being 2G5. He
would not say how many Spauiards
were killed at FL Cauey and before
Santiago Heavy, heavy he said,
dejectedly- He informed the officers
that Santiago harbor had been again
mined since Admiral Cervera left
kilograms from ShaGter-
Washington, July IS-The war de-
partment posted the following bull
letin yesterday:
Santiago de Cuba, July I7--Adiutant General
United States Army. Washington: / have the
honor TO announce that the American flag has
been this instant-i2 O'Clock nOOn-h0isted
over the house OF the civil government in the
city Of Santiago An immense concOurse OF
people was present a squadron Of cavalry
nd - s--n--
and bands played the national air. A light
battery fred salute OF 2E-gunS Perfect
order IS being maintained by the NUM-
cipal government Distress is very
In the city am pleased 70
state there is scarcely any yellow fever A
small gunbOGt and about 20 seameu left by
CerTera have surrendered 70 me The Obstruc-
tiOns are being removed from the mouth OF the
harbOE. Upon coming into the city diScOv-
cred perfect ENHANCEMENT OF defelscS
Fighting as the Span5ards did the first day, it
would have cost Us 5000 lives 70 have taken the
city BattaliOns OF Spanish troops have been
depOsiting arms since daylight in the armOry,
over which have guards Gen Toral formally
surrendered the plaza and all stores at nine a
m--Shafter, Major General
Last night Adjt Gen COrbin made
public the following dispatch from
Gen Shafter:
Ny ordnance officers report about 700 rifles
AN
mouth Of the harbOr there are quite q number
OF fine modern guns about six inch also two
batteries Of mountain guns together with a
saluting battery Of u old bronze guns Dis
arming and turning in wiz 60 on tomorrow.
List Of prisoners not yet taken-ShafteE
The Terms OF Surrender.
Washington, July 1s--The war de-
Partment has posted the following:
Playa. July 16-Adjutaat General. United
States Army, washington The conditions Of
Clpitul1tioD include all forces and war ma
terial in described territory The United
States agrees with as little delay as
possible 20 transport al Spanish troops
in district TO kingdom Of Spain, the
troops as far as possible, 70 embark as near
the garrison they now occupy Oficers to re-
tain their side arms and officers and men 10 re-
tain their personal property Spanish com
mander authorized TO take military archives
belouEiUE to surrendered district All
Spanish forces known as volunteers Moi
rilizadOes and Cuerriilas who wish 70
remain in Cuba. may do under
parole during the present var giving up their
arms Spanish forces march ouc Of Santiago
with ho1Ors OF war, dspOsitilE their arms at
point mutually agreed upon 20 await DISPOSE
ton OF the United States goTerum mt. Il bein-
understood United States commissioners viii
recommend that the Spanish soldiers return
to Spain with the arms they 50 brlveIy
defended This leaves the question
Of return OF arms entirely in the
hands OF the government invite
attention 70 the fact that several thousand sur
rendered. said BY Gen ToraI 10 be about 1000.
against whom q shot has not been fired The
return 70 Spain OF the troops in this district
amounts to about 24OO according 70 Gen
ToraL-W. r. Shafter, United States Volun- /
teerS
HIcKinley Thanks the Army
Washington, July 1S-The following
messages were sent Saturday BY Presi-
dent Mckinley and Secretary r A Al
ger:
To Gen Sh after. commanding front near
Santiago. Playa The president OF the United I
States sends 20 you and your brave army the |
urofound thanks OF the American people for the l
brilliant achievement a. Santia-o- resulting IN |
the surrender Of the city and al Of the Spanish
troops and territory under Gen ToraL Your
splendid command has endured not only the |
hardShips and sacrifices incident 70 campaign I
and battle. but in stress Of heat and weather I
has triumphed over obstacles which would Z
have overcome men less brave and determined /
One and al have displayed the NEST cOnspicu-
ous gaIlantry and earned the gratitude q the I
nation The hearts OF the people turn with /
tender sympathy 70 The sic,s ana W0andcd I
Nay the Father Of sGercies pr0.ect and comfort {
them William Mckinley
To ELsi Gen Skater. front, near Santiago (