The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1898-08-02
THREE AMERICANS WOUNDED
Ponce, the Largest City in Porto niSo'
Surrenders to Gen. Miles
Command.

partment has received the following
dispatch from Gen. Miles:
PORT PONCE, Porto Rico, via st.
Thomas, July 3O.-Secretary of War.
Washington: On the Goth Garretson
had spirited engagement on skirmlsh
line. Our casualties, four wounded,
all doing we'll Spanish loss, killed,
10 wounded. Yauco occupied yes
terday. Henry's division there
today. Last evening Commander Davis
of the Dixie, moved into this port, fol-
lowed by Capt Higginson with his
fleet early this morning Gen. Wilson
with Ernst brigade now rapidly dis
embarking.
Spanish troops are retreating from
southern part Porto Rico. Ponce and
Port have population $4,000, now un~
der American flag. The populace res
ceived troops and saluted the flag with
wild enthusiasm. Navy has several
prizes, also 20 lighters. Railway
stock partly destroyed now restored.
Telegraph communication also be-
ing restored. Cable instruments de-
stroyed. Have sent to Jamaica for
others. This is a pros porous and
beautiful country. The army will
soon be in mountain region; weather
delightful, troops in best of health
and spirits; anticipate no insurmount-
able obstacles in future. Results thus
far have been accomplished without
the loss of a single life.
NELSON A. MILES.
Major General
PORT Ponce, Porto Rico July 30.
Secretary of War, Washington:
In the affair of the Goth, Capt. Ed
ward j. Gibson, Co. A, was wounded
in left hip, Capt. ]. H. Prior, Co. L,
slightly wounded in hand, Private
James Drummond, Co. K, two wounds
in neck, and Private Benz F.
Bosbick, Co. L, slight wound in
right arm All of 9th Massachu-
sets. All doing we'll. The Spanish
retreat from this place was precipit-
Gus, they leaving rifles and ammuni-
ton in barracks, and 40 or so sick il
hospitals. The people are enjoying a
holiday in honor of our arrival.
MILES.
ST. THOMAS, D. w. l., July 3O.-Capt.
Davis, of the Vixen, received the
capitulation of Ponce at 1880 o'clock
on Thursday morning, in his cabin,
before the army arrived. The Wasp
=,
The official and commercial repre-
sentatives of the place begged him
not to lombard, and he received the
| Spanish colOrs from them. Lieut..
LANES took the alcaldes mace and sad
in the chair of justice and liberated
the political prisoners,
In the fight at Guanica Tuesday the
Americans were ambushed by the
Spaniards The Massachusetts, and
Illinois regiments, under Gen. Gar
retson, charged them fearlessly and
routed them after a spirited engage
ment.
After taking Ponce, Gen. Miles is
sued the following proclamation:
In the prosecution of the war against the
kingdom of Spain by the people of the United
States in their cause of liberty justice and
humanity, the military forces have come to oc-
cupy the island of Porto Rico. They come
| bearing their banners Of freedom inspired by
noble purpose to seek the enemies of our gov
eminent and of yours. and to destroy or cap
ture all in armed resistance.
They bring you the fostering arms of free
| people, whose greatest power is justice and
| humanity to all living within their folds.
Hence they release you from your former po-
litical relations, and it is hoped you will cheer
| fully accept the government of the United
States
The chief object of the American military
forces will be to overthrow the armed author
ity Of Spain and give the people of your beau
tiful island the largest measure of liberty con-
sistent with this military occupation.
They have not come to make war on the
people of the country, who, for centuries, have
been oppressed, but, on the contrary, they
bring protection not only to yourselves, but to
your property, promote your prosperity and
bestow the immunities and blessings of our en-
lghtenment and loyal institutions and govern
| ment
This is not war of devastation and DISCO
luton, but one to give all within the control of
the military and naval forces the advantages
and blessings Of enlightened civilization.
NELSON a. MILES"
WASHINGTON, July 3O.-Gen Greeley
has received information from Col.
Allen of his corps, that arrangements
have been made to reopen Tie tele-
graph Office at Ponce, which Was closed
Monday by the Spaniards. Col
Allen left ST. Thomas Friday night
| with operators and instruments and it
is expected that by Saturday night
Gen. Miles will be in telegraphic com
munication with the war department.
Won't Give Up Porto Rico.
LONDON, July 30.-The Madrid cor