Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-08-25

bTeeHe anu nle stan proceeded along
the beach, still under Il hot infantry
fire from the right, where the Eight.
eenth regulars and the Third regular
artillery were engaging the enemy,
and directed the movement for an ad-
vance into Maate The vicinity of
the forts was comfortable on account
of number of sharpshooters In the
buildings on both sides, 200 yards dis
tant. The forward movement was,
therefore, FASTENED, and in few min
utes the outskirts of the suburbs were
well occupied and the sharpshooters
were driven away.
AS the Californians. under Colonel
Smith, came up the beach, their band
played the national air, accompanied
by the whistlings Of Mauser bullets,
and, during the sharpshooting contin-
ned to encourage the men with inspir-
ing music. Each regiment carried its
colors into action. There was consid-
cradle street fighting in the suburbs of
Malate and Ermita, but the bsttalion
Of Cslifornians pushed into the Luneta.
popular promenade, within 200 yards
of the moat OF the citadel. Then the
white flag was boisted, al the south
west corner Of the walled town. Gen
eral Greene with few members OF
his staff galloped along the Luneta
under sharp scattering fire from the
houses near the beach, and parleying
with an officer, who directed him along
TO the gate, further east.
AT this moment,th the Spanish forces,
retreating from Santa Ana, came into
view. fully 1000 strong. followed by
insurgents, who had eluded General
McArthur's troops. and now opened
fire for brief period. The situation
was awkward, if not critical, both
sides being slightly suspicious of
treachery. The Spanish troops lining
the citadel ramparts, observing the in.
surgents' action. opened fire on the CAL
ifornians, killing one and wOunding
three The confusion, however, soon
ceased by the advance of the retreat
ing Spanish to the esplanade, when
General Greene ordered them to enter
the citadel. Soon a long letter vas
brought from the oaptain-general re-
questing the commander of the troops
TO meet him for consultation. General
Greene Immediately entered with Ad-
3utant-General Bates.
Meanwhile, according to arrange.
ments, the moment the white flag wac
ehown, General Merritt. who occupied
the steamer Zafiro, as temporary head
quarters, sent General Whittier, with
Flag Lieutenant Brumby, ashore to
meet the captain-general and discuss a
plan OF capitulation.
General Whittier found the Off.
Gers much startled by the news that
the attack was vigorously continuing
along the whole line, the American
troops even threatening the citadel.
All available Spanish troops we're i'm
mediately massed in the vicinity of the
palace, awaiting the succession of
events, concerning which certain de-
gree Of anxiety was evident. General
Merritt entered with his staff at y
O'Clock. The situation then was better
understood and conference with Gen.
erai Jaudenes was held. The terms
agreed on may be outlined as follows:
IAN agreement for the capitula,ion
Of the Philippines.
provision Tor Ol6armlnS the men
who remain organized, under the COM
mand OF their officers, NO parole being
exacted.
Necessary supplies to be furnished
from the captured treasury funds, any
possible deficiency being made good by
the Americans.
1.-THE safety of life and property OF
the Spanish soldiers and citizens to be
guaranteed as far Us possible.
''The question Of Transporting the
troops 70 Spain TO be referred to the
decision Of the Washington govern
ment, and that Of returning their arms
TO the soldiers TO be left to the discre-
ton OF General Merritt.
Perfect order prevails tonight ON
both sides Of the Pasig. the civil guard
remaining armed and on duty, cooper
ating with the American sentries to
preserve quiet About 1900 soldiers
laid down their arms tonight in the
palace vestibule. The stories of star
walton In the town are exaggerated.
The Spanish troops appear to be in ex-
cellent condition, and there are only
l78 sick. Great credit must be given
to General Merritt for his plan OF at
tack, which was successfully carried
out in every detail under unusually
complicated conditions"