New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-18

the Olympia; a shell screamed across two miles
of turbulent water and burst near the Spanish
fort at Malate. Then the Petrol and the Raleigh
and the active little CalaO opened rapid
directed toward the shore end Of the ntrench-
ments. In the heavy rain it difficult to
Judge the range. and the shots first fell short:
but the fire became accurate and
the shells rendered the fort untenab,e;
while the four guns of the Utah battery
made excellent practice on the earthworks
and swamp to the east of the fort. The
Spaniards replied feebly with a few shells.
DECIDED TO ADVANCE.
Les sthan half an hour after the lombard
ment began, General Greene decided that 1t
was possible to advance. although the signals
to cease firing were disregarded by the fleet.
being probably invisible on account Of the rain.
Thereupon six companies of the Colorado reei-
ment caped over their breastworks dashed into
tho swamp and opened voey firing from the
partial shelter Of low hedges. within three hun
dred feet Of the Spanish line. few moments
later the remaining six companies moved along
the seashore. somewhat covered by sand ridge
formed b. an inlet under the outworks Of the
fort and at II o'clock occupied this formidable
stronghold without loss Mccoy hauled
down the Spanish flag and raised the Stars
and Stripes amid wild cheers along the line.
Meanwhile the fleet. observing the move
ment OF the troops alonG the beach. Withheld
its fire. The bombardment had lasted exactly
an hour and a half. An hour later General
Greene and his staff proceeded along the beach,
still under hot infantry fire from the right
where the 18th Regulars and the Sd Regular
ARTILLERY were engaging the enemy. and direct
ed the movements for an advance into Maidte
The vicinity Of the fort was uncomfortable
on account Of numbers of sharpshooters in the
buildings on both sides Two hundred yards dls-
tant The forward movement was therefore,
haGteped. and in a few minutes the outskirts
Of the suburb were we'll occupied and the sharp
shooters driven away.
BAND PLAYED NATIONAL AIRS.
"As tho Californians. under Colonel smith,
came no the beach their band played the Ma
tional air accompanied by the whistling OF
Mauser bullets. and during the sharpshooting
continued 10 encourage the men with inspiriting
music. Each regiment carried it's colors into
action There was considerable street fighting
in the suburbs of Malate. but the battalion Of
Californians pushed into the Luneta. a popular
promenade. within two hundred yards of the
southwest corner of the walled town. General
Greene. with few members Of his staff. galloped
along the Luneta. under a sharp scattering fire
from the houses near the beach. and parleyed
with an officer who directed him along 10 the
gate. further cast.
AT this moment the Spanish forces. retreat
ing from Santa Ana. came into view. full two
thousand strong followed by insurgents who
had eluded General Macarthur's troops. ana
now opened fire for brief period. The sltua-
ton was awkward. II not critical. both SIDES
being slightly suspicious ~ treachery. The
Spanish troops lining the citadel ramparts OBJ
serving the insurgents action. opened fire cn
the Callfornians. killing one and wounding three
Tho confusion. however soon ceased by the ad-
vance Of the retreating Soaniards to the es-
planadc. when General Greene ordered them to
enter the citadel.
THE cApTATN-GENERAHs REQUEST.
soon letter was brought from the Captain
General requesting the commander OF the troops
10 meet him for consultation.
General Greene Immediately entered with
Adiufant General Bates Meanwhile. according
10 Arrangement. the moment the white nag was
shown. General Merritt. who occupied the
steamer Zanro a. temporary corps headquar-
ters. sent General Whittier. with Flag Lieuten-
an, Rramby ashore to meet the Captsin-Gen
eral and discuss first plan Of captulatlon'
General whittier found the officials much star
tied bv the news that the attack was still visor-
Gus. continuing along the whole line, the Ameri-
can troops even threatening the citadel
"Au available Spanish troops were immedi-
ately massed in the vicinity Of the palace
awaiting the succession OF events. concerning
which a certain degree of anxiety was evident.
General Merritt entered with his stan AT s
o'clock The situation was then better under
stood and a conference with General Jaudenes
was held"
AGREEMENT OF CAPITULATION.
Tho terms agreed upon may be briefly outlined
as follows:
An agreement for the capitulation OF the
4 provision for disarming the men who re- re-
main organized under the command or their
officers. no payroll being eXacted x..,, ,h,
Necessary supplies 10 he furnsned i'onh ..,o
capturad treasury funds any possible ueh-
cheney being made good by the Americans.
Tho safety of life and property of the span
ish soldiers and citizens to be guaranteed as i"i
as possible - -
Tha question Of transporting he troops 70
Spain to be referred to r. decision OF .,,e
Washington Government. ara mar OF re.u,h III,
ing their arms to the soldiers 10 he leit 10 'he
discretion Of Gener Il Merritt
Banks and similar institutions 10 continue op-
oretIons undo- existing regulations unless
these are changed by the United states authoU-
ties.
PERFECT order prevails tonight on both sides
tie Pasig the civil guard remaining armed ana
on duty ana cooperating with the American
sontrles TO preserve quiet
About two thousand soldiers VIII lay do""
their arms tonight in the palace Vesupu'e' Inc
stories Of starvation In the town are eNas
gerated The Spanish troops appear 10 oe III
excellent condition.
CREDIT DUE GENERAL MERRITT.
Great credit must Re given to General Mer-
rit, for his plan Of attack. which was success
fulIv carried out In every detail under unusually