New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-19
CAMPAIGN IN EASTERN CUBA
FORTS DEMOLISHED IN ANTICIPATION
OF THE ARRIVAL OF TROOPS.

Of IftE AIkklN Al. Df IhoOtH.
of Santiago de Cuba. June Il. via Kingston.
Jamaica June 1S.-The weeks campaign in
Eastern Cuba has resulted in the practical dem
olitiOn Of the outer fortncatiOns Of Santiago
de Cuba. In anticipation Of the arrival OF the
troops and the occupation OF the fine outer
harDor of Guantanamo, in which to-day are
anchored such magnificent ships as the Oregon
and the st. Paul. together with the Marbehead
the Dolphin. the Suwanee and eleven other aux
iliary gunboats. colliors and press dispatch
boats. in average depth Of seventeen fathoms
OF water
The military resistance to the definite occupa-
tion has practically ceased since the lombard
ment OF Wednesday. An intercepted official
report OF the Spanish military c)mmandant in
dlcates that his military resources are ex-
hausted. Tho close Gordon maintained by the
Cubans about Guantanamo is illustrated by the
fact that official Spanish communications. sent
in duplicate by lana and water. have been in
tercepted and the Spanish messengers. IN both
cases. have been shot by the Cubans while at
tempting to pass the lines.
For the last three nights there has been COM
paratye quiet in the camp. which the marines
hold on the crest of the hlll near Guantanamo
Bay. where the American flag floats.
CrBANs to REINFORCE MARINES
At dusk volunteers from the warshlps go
ashore and camp near the hill in order to be
nea. at hand in ca se Of an emergency and the
Cubans go far out IN the chaparral. In order
to prevent the Spanlards from stealing march
on the camp.
General Perez. commanding the eastern di-
vision - the insrrgent army. called on Cap ain
McCaIa Of the Marblehead. yesterday. and
.d hat no hnI ~ ,yh | pDD
would reinforce the marines in few days.
Many bands OF insurgents are gathered
along the coast westward to Santiago de Cuba.
The warships have done no firing since
Wednesdays bombardment OF the fortincat atoms
Of the inner harbor and the town Of Caima-
Since the narrow escape Of the Marblehcad
and Texas from destruction ny torpedoes In the
channel greater precautions have been observed.
Both ships struck contact mines without ex-
ploding them. Each mine contained forty
pounds Of gun-cotton. sufficient 10 destroy any
vessc.
The bombardmen: IN Guantanamo Bay was
not SO heavy as at Santiago de CubG but it
very effective. The Spaniards fired only five
shots and then fed. Three shots struck near
the Marb.ehead. but they did not hit her. The
ships steamed within 1900 yards OF the fort be-
fore opening fire and then they fired with deadly
accuracy.
THE FORT \ USELESS RUIN
The Texas stopped in the narrow channel in
order 10 avoid grounding. hct the AGarblehead
steamed ahead and swung around the south
side of the harbor Her srst shots went wild.
but the lttie Suwance. which was following
her. found the range and sent shots straight
into the foundation of tho fort
Tho Texas finished The business. two of her
12-lnch shells reducing the fort to picturesque
and useless ruin. The Marhiehead then turned
her attention to the barracks ard breastworlIs
southwest of he harhor and speedily demolished
them. sending the Spanish garrison flying for
their lives.
As the Spanards ran down the mainland the
St Paul's 5-inch guns were trained on them
and several OF tha soldiers were seen to fall
The number OF killed and wounded Is not known
The purpose OF the boinbardment was to prevent
the movement OF the Spanish troops from the
town to the fortihcations
The insurgent forces. whict have been armed
and equipped by Captain McCalia. not only
prove to be daring scouts. but turn cut to be
brave fighters and good shots with the Lee
Metrord rifles. our own men warm in their
praise. and look for strong nd valuable as
sistnnce from the Cuban Army