The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-07-20
GJBANS UNDERAqODD
American Army Sore on Its
Allies.
FRIENDS HAVE BECOME FOES
Collision Between The Two Not
improbable,

Cnrcia's Army SoreIy disappointed
over Gen. Skaters Refusal to Al
low Them to Loot Santiago After
It's Surrender--Garcin Declines an
Invitation 10 Enter City When
Shafter Goes to Accept Surrender
Americans Turn Against Cnbans
Because They VIII Neither WOrls
Nor Fight.
Copyright, 1898, by the Associated Press,
Santiago de Cuba, July IS, 6 p. M, via
Kingston. July 49, $40 a m.-Strenuous ef-
forts to prevent the spread of infectious
diseases among the American troops in
front of Santiago de Cuba were adopted
SO soon as the city surrendered and for
the past thirty-six 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 to inn
prove the sanitary condition of the camps.
especially in the case of troops which are
expected 10 take part in the expedition 10
Porto Rico.
OF the regiments here only those which
are not in the slightest degree infected wil
be allowed to go to Porto Rico The
others will remain here for the present en-.
camped on the high lands north Of santi-
ago.
Two immune regiments from New Or
teams and Mobile are expected daily, and
upon their arrival they will be sent to the
city.
The physical condition of our troops Is
not considered serious now that the num-
her NJ eases OF feversis growing hess all
the time, and It is believed the disease viii
disappear with the removal Of the soldiers
10 healthier localities and the extra pre-
cautions which are being taken.
Gen wheelers cavalry division is prac-
tically free from sickness and probably
viii be allowed TO go to Porto Rico TO
take part in the campaign.
fact which Is impressed more and
more every day upon the American off,
GERS and men Is the increasing strained
relations between the Americans and Gen.
Garcia's Cuban soldiers. Indeed the situ-
alton has now reached a point where there
is practically no communication between
the armies. and their relations border on
those of hostility. rather than the rela-
tions which one would suppose should ex-
Ist between allies.
After Gen. Shafter announced his de-
cision not to let the Cuban junta enter
the city Of Santiago deep mutterings were
heard among Gen. Garcia's men. 1t was
evident the Cuhans were greatly disap-
pointed al this step taken by the Amerl-
can commander, for they had confidently
counted upon having Santiago turned over
to them to loot and plunder, as they had
in succession sacked Baiquri, siboney and
lei Caney.
Consequently, their disappointment was
keen wnen they ascertained that they were
not to be permitted to take possession OF
the city upon Gen. ToraPs surrender. On
Friday last Castillo brother of Gen. De-
netrus Castillo went to Gen. Skaters
headquarters In order TO ascertain the
cause Of this, to the Cubans in explicabie
resolution.
"Why is Santiago to remain In the
hands of our enemies?" he asked.
THE spaniards are not our enemies"
replied Gen. shafter. 1--WE are fighting
the soldiers of Spain, but we have no de-
sire to despoil her citizens. No Cuban
will be allowed to enter the city, nor will
any American soldier. The government
OF the city is a matter for the people to
decide When the American army leaves
It, presume 1t viii be turned over TO
you, but not until then
Castillo, who came direct from Gen.
Garcla's camp, did not attempt to con-
ceal his chagrin.
The Cuban soldiers now fully realize
that there is q rising sentiment against
them in the army. They hear nothing
but words Of scorn from our men as they
pass Juggling their bacon and hardtach
into the woods Even our officers no long
er conceal their disgust for their allies.
and It is understood that the warm
friendship displayed toward them al first
has now turned into contempt for the
Cubans have neither fought nor worked.
The correspondent Of the Associated
Press. who sends this dispatch, saw a
group Of Cubans refuse point blank to
aid In building roads and during the two
days' heavy fighting, while they were
lettering in the rear, our surgeon sought
IN vain to secure assistance from them.
even 20 cut poles for improvised itters
for our wounded.
Hundreds Of such instances are being
told around the camp fires until the name
of Cuban IS usually wreathed with camp
profanity and very rarely is a kind word
spoken of item
In fact. in some quarters there is a dis
posiNon 10 prophesy an early collision
between our men and the Cubans.
Gen Shafter yesterday morning sent an
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