New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-15

without some show Of unfolding the much
Wanted honor Of his country. But with the
American Gordon drawn around him. with
shotted guns pointing destruction to his city. his
discretion prevailed his dignity. and at
about 2 O'Clock yesterday Shafter able to
send his triumphant dispatch Santiago has
surrendered" Eastern Cuba had been delivered
up to America without the giving of single life
beyond the brave fellows who had fallen In the
first onslaughta
Such a glorious ending after the days Of
pectant waiting. and in hundreds Of homes in
this country. days Of terrible anxiety. could ~r'
but send strongly vibrating thrill Of
and Joyous pride through the whole
People knew that all truces would be G.
noon yesterday. and that unless santag, ...-
rendered IL would be stormed. From an early
hour in the morning they began to gather
around the bulletin boards Of the newspaper
Offices impatient to know IN which direction
the trend Of affairs was going. Until o'clock
they were informed that Toral was wavering.
Half an hour later there came TO them the mes
sage which stirred TO its depths every patriotic
heart There was no camorous cheering on the
part OF the crowds In the streets. In two
Instances a man was to turn to his neigh
Dor and shake him ny the hand. But that was
all For the most part they simply stood silent
~ and Toasted their patriotic emotions by read
Ing the details of the emulation by the land
forces Of the brilliant achievements upon the
In the hotels and clubs in the banks and
business houses on the ferries and cars. every
where in fact where people congregate. tongues
were Embossed. Go where one would. Santiagos
surrender was the Inevitable topic Of the mo-
ment. Upon every lip there were words Of
pride and praise for the gallant men who had
subdued a Spanish army. intrenched behind
Notifications. without firing another shot. To
many the surrender of Toral cause of
especial thanksgiving In the ranks OF the reg-
ments menacing Santiago were several hun
dreds Of New-York boys Had Toral been over
stubborn numerous homes In this city might
have been the scene Of sorrow. Hence It was
that the tubation which pervaded the city last
night was In many places tempered with devout
thanksgiving
IN the comments that were heard in the no
tells and clubs. it constantly remarked that
brains, as well skill and valor. had
trihuted 10 the wonderful victories OF the Amer
lean forces Especially. IT urged. this
true In regard to the fall of Santiago. Shafter.
ii was remarked. had undoubtedly, by his diplo-
macy and ingenuity. impressed the Spanish
commander that the only way he could save
MS skin was by throwing himself upon the
mercy OF his opponents. Toral seems to have
"a'ereo between his fear OF the American SOL
oieis and his fear Of the consequences he would
nave 10 race when he got back to Madrid. 1t
was thought by many New Workers. last night
that ioreI ala not reach his decision so much
because OF acquiescent Instructions from his
Government. because OF the arguments Of
"eheial Shafter. Anyway that doughty vet
"ah sot all ne was after. and he will now have
'he supreme satisfaction Of sending several
thousands Of humbled Spanards home to the
P'@ce they belong. and il is not likely that many
"a 'hem VIII care. for some time at least, TO
'AHe z return trip over the Atlantic.
,h, tie minds Of many discerning people Of
a.'ie CITY the glorious termination OF the ag
s'sTNe move on Santiago marks the beginning
81 me end OF the war The fall Of the strong
..IHhhation OF series Of defeats and disasters
'nat cannot but impress upon the Spanish Gov
NHHeht ana pOpulacc alike that the continu
ehce OF the war will but add to their already
.eaVy load OF humiliation and distress. With
.9i navy practically wiped of the seas. II is
p 20. out that not only Spanish possessions
~. e'e. that country's home ports are open to
OBSTRUCTION by the guns OF the undamaged
american ne+t In such a predcament II Is
ss!ioes"' tnst even the most bcgereDt inhab-
..ail' "a spain will recognize the futility OF
'tkiDS another bout with this nation.
AZ IS SAID that the Span.ards regard the con-
version or their ahips into a submarine navy
with comparative equanimity They still had
,her infantry. which they boasted was the best
~ tne world. and could be depended upon to
ssspulse the American foe on land But now
mat their eyes have been opened. 1t 10 sensr-