Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-09-19

| San Juan de Porto Rico, September
/ 1S.-The preparations for the embarka-
ton OF the Spanish troops are reported
| to be complete, although the American
commissioners have not been officially
advised to that effect
Two ships of the Compania Trans
atlantica are expected to arrive here
On the Goth inst. Five vessels will be
required to transport all the troops
win their luggage and the field artll-
lery and equipments. The Porto Ri
| can troops are to be landed near Cadlz
The United States commissioners
have agreed that such troops as desire
to remain here may dc so, and prac-
ticaily all the volunteers and some OF
the regulars whose families and in
terests are here
WILL REMAIN.
Ii the necessary ships were here, the
Island would be evacuated and formally
in our possession within three days.
The American commissioners are
highly gratified with the spirit shown
by the Spaniards. The unexpected has
happened. Where it was expected that
opposition and delay would be encoun-
tered. meme has been found. In good
faith the Spanish commissioners have
met the Americans and arranged with
them the terms of evacuation. Our
commissioners expect to see American
flag hoisted and the Spanish flag hauled
down forever within three weeks.
CHM IHUA,T1uT MOT, IT T
Havana, September 18.-Evening-
Rumors that have been put in circula-
ton to the effect that Gen. Wade,
president Of the American evacuation
commission is i'll with yellow fever,
may be denied absolutely Gen. Wade
is looking the picture of health, He
breakfasted this morning with his staff
at the Louvre restaurant.
Tomorrow the commissioners and
their entire stats will remove to the
trocha hotel, at Vedado, which has
been put in excellent sanitary condi-
ton. The general health aboard the
steamer Resolute is good
An official meeting of the Spanish
commission of evacuation was held
last night to consider the
FORM OF EVACUATION
By the Spanish troops and with the
object of acquainting the American
commission with the exact number and
positions OF the Spanish soldiers and
the best method of embarking them.
This afternoon there were sent on
board the Resolute sealed documents
supposed to contain a statement of the
results of last nights conference 1t
is understood that it is proposed to
start the evacuation from East to West,
embarking the troops at the ports of
Gibara, Neuvitas, Cienfuegos and Ha-
vana.
The official statement of the number
of Spanish soldiers in the island is said
to place the aggregate at hundred
thousand, and it is understood that it
is proposed that the men shall carry
with them their arms, ammunition, ma
terial and equipments.
1t is estimated that the end Of Feb
ruary will have come before the
EVACUATION OF THE ISLANDS.
Is completed, as the soldiers must en-
bark in Spanish vessels. 1t is suggest
ed that this will be an advantage to
both countries, the United States hav-
ing an opportunity to acclimatize its
men during the winter months, as it
is proposed that the American govern
ment shall land troops to occupy each
post simultaneously with its evacua
tion not leaving any post unguarded at
any time.
A difference of opinion between Cub
ans and Spanish officers in prominent
cafe here this morning resulted in an
exchange of abusive language and a
free fight. The disturbance was prompt
ly Quelled by the police and the ring
leaders We're arrested. The disorder is
said to have been provoked by the Cub
ans
This afternoon a secret meeting of
the officers Of the Spanish warships
now in port was held at the admiral's
palace. The object OF the meeting is
supposed to have been the considera-
ton of the questions of returning to
Spain-which vessels and what por-
ton of the armament should be taken
and which left.