The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, July 18, 1898, Page 1

I his Paper nog to be take SAN FRANCISCO, MONDAY, JULY 18, 1898. STARS @ND STRIPES @ARE LYING OVER SANTIAGO THRILLING SPECTACLE ON SUNDAY Salutes Fired, Band Plays and Thousands Cheer Old Glory. Surrendered Spaniards Out of the City and Turn Over Their Arms to Shafter. SANTIAGO DE CUBA, July 17.—The American flag 1g in triumph over the Governor’s palace at Santiago General McKibben has been appointed tempor- tary Governor. The ceremony of hoisting the stars and stripes was worth all the blood and treasure it cost. A vast concourse of 10,000 people witnessed the stirring and thrilling scene that will live forever in the minds of all the Americans present. ©O0000000000 A finer stage setting for a dramatic episode it would be It to ima, The palace, a picturesque old dwelling in the Moorish style of architecture, faces the Plaza de la Reina, the principal public square. Opposite rises the imposing Cath- i al. 'On one side is a quaint, brilliantly painted build- th broad verandas—the club of San Carlos on the other, ling of the same description as the Cafe de la Venus. »ss the plaza was drawn up the Ninth Infantry, headed by the Sixth Cavalry band. In the street facing the palace stood a picked troop of the Second Cavalry, with drawn sabers, under command of Captain Brett. Massed on the stone flagging between the band and the line ne. R C atnedrs March of horsemen were the brigade commanders of General Shafter’s division, with their staffs. On the red tiled roof of the palace stood Captain McKit- trick, Lieutenant Miley and Lieutenant Wheeler; above them, on the flagstaff, the illuminated Spanish arms and the legend, “Viva Alfonso XIIL” All about, pressing against the veranda rails, crowding the windows and doors and lining the roofs, were the people of the town, principally women and non-combatants. As the chimes of the old cathedral rang the hour of 12 the infantry and cavalry presented arms. Every American uncovered, and Captain McKittrick hoisted the stars and stripes. As the brilliant folds unfurled in a gentle breeze against a fleckless sky the cavalry band broke into the strains of the “Star- spangled Banner,” making the American pulse leap and the American heart thrill with joy. At the same instant the sound of the distant booming of Captain Capron’s battery, firing a salute of twenty-one guns, drifted in. When the music ceased from all directions around our line came floating across the plaza the strains of the regiment bands and the muffled hoarse cheers of our troops. The infantry came to “order arms” a moment later, after the flag was up, and the band played “Rally Round the Flag, Boys.” Instantly General McKibben called for three cheers for Gen- eral Shafter, which were given with great enthusiasm, the band playing “The Stars and Stripes Forever.” The ceremony over, General Shafter and his staff returned to the American lines, leaving the city in the possession of the municipal authorities, subject to the control of General Mec- Kibben. " The Thirteenth and Ninth Regiments of Infantry will re- main in the city to enforce orders and exercise municipal author- ity. The Spanish forces are to encamp outside of our lines. SPANIARDS PARADE city two hours earlier. 308 108 30 308 308 308 10F 0% 308 306 308 208 308 308 0% 308 208 0% 30K 308 0% 308 08 308 308 0% 538 308 00 308 30% 30% 30 0% XX XX L 00000000000 AND THEN SURRENDER Spectal cable to The Call and the New York Herald. Copyrighted, 18%, by James Gor- don Bennett. WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY BEFORE SANTIAGO, July 17. — By Call-Herald Dispatch Boat to Playa del Este.—As I write this dispatch the Stars and Stripes are waving over Morro Castle, and Santiago is an Amer- ican possession. The Spanish flag that has floated over the historic old defense at the entrance of Santiago harbor was hauled down at noon in accordance with the terms under which General Toral surrendered, and the United States emblem was hoisted in its place. Equally inspiring scenes were being this morning, Toral’s troops marching out of the city as the bells of the San- tiago Cathedral were tolling, appeared before the American lines and stacked their arms. Some Spaniards wept; oth- ers seemed glad the end of the Santiago campaign had come. Under the terms of the surrenc r the entire Spanish garrison paraded on the plateau before formally depositing their arms, being reviewed by Shafter and other leading commanders of the American forces. Our entire army was drawn up along the entrenchments, and after the pa- rade of the Spaniards had been finished the garrison re-entered the city, where they retired to their barracks to await embarkation for Spain. * General Shafter’s troops are anxious EITHER PEACE OR PROLONGED WARFARE NEW YORK, July 17. — A ‘Washington special to the Her- ald says: Neither formally nor informally, directly nor indi- rectly, has Washington been ap- proached by the Spanish Cabi- net upon the subject of peace, but the authorities are basing strong hopes for early peace upon the logic of recent events. If some direct proposition for peace does not come this week, the authorities expect the war will be prolonged indefinitely; that Porto Rico will have to be forcibly taken; that the Eastern squadron will have to carry out the programme of going to Spain’s own shores to crush Ca- mara’s fleet, and that Havana will have to be bombarded from land and sea and occupied by American troops before the end of the war comes. Hence the present week is regarded here as a cfucial one, and all hands are awaiting developments with the keenest interest. 308 308308 306 30¢ 30 30F 308 308 30K 308 308 308 300 X0 06 304 ¥ to get away from Santiago, now that the objects of the campaign have been accomplished. Most of them will be moved toward the coast and sent aboard transports as soon as possible. ‘While the American troops were wit- neseing the parade of the Spanish sol- diers and stacking of their arms, a de- tachment of Spaniards was busily en- gaged in removing the mines from the entrance to Santiago harbor. This work, it was expected, would be well out of witnessed by the Americans before the | the way by nightfall, so that the Red At 11 o’clock Cross ship State of Texas could enter the harbor to-night or early in the morning. There is much uneasiness among Cu- bans lest General Shafter should leave Santiago in charge of the present mu- nicipal authorities. In that event, they declare they would be marked men. | The general eonditions at Bl Caney | are more unsatisfactory than ever. ! Thousands of refugees are on the verge of starving. The fever there has been checked, and guards permit only im- mediate attendants to leave or enter the town. Mail i8 necessarily delayed at Siboney while letters can be disin- fected. | Nearly 300 cases of fever are now be- ing treated in the American hospital here. The fever is constantly develop- CAPTURE OF THE LADRONES. The Picture Represents the Town of Agana, on the Island of Guam, Which Was Visited by the Charleston on Her Voy- age to Manila. After Firing Several Shells at the Dilapidated Batteries Captain Glass Sent Lieutenant Brauners- reuther Ashore, Who Raised the Stars and Stripes and Took Possession of the Island. The Governor and His Garrison Were Transferred to the Charleston and Takenp On to Manila as Prisoners of War. The Governor's Palace Is Shown to the Right of the Middle Background. g ‘| executive officer, or other form of ad- Stormed lowing bulletin at 5:15 p. m.: “SANTIAGO DE CUBA, July States Army, Washington, D. C.: I concourse of people present. A of infantry presenting arms and the city. Battalions of Spanisa tro daylight in armory over which I “HEADQUARTERS UNITED cartridges. At the mouth of the harbor there are quite a number of fine and turning in will go on to-morro “SHAFTER, | battery field salute twenty-one guns. tained by the municipal government. Distress very great, but little sickness in the city, scarcely any fever. A small gunboat and about 200 seamen left by Cervera have surrendered to being removed from mouth of the harbor. I discovered a perfect entanglement of defenses. Spanish did the first day it would have cost 5000 lives to have taken PRICE FIVE CENTS. STORY OF THE DAY TOLD BY SHAFTER Reports It Would Have Cost Five Thousand Men to Have Santiago. B WASHINGTON, July 17.—The War Department posted the fol- 17.—To Adjutant General United have the honor to announce that the American flag has been this instant (12 o’clock noon) hoisted over the house of Civil Government in the city of Santiago. An immense squadron of cavalry and a regiment band playing national air. Light Perfect order is being main- me. Obstructions are Upon coming into the city Figh'ling as the ops have been depositing arms since have guard. General Toral for- mally surrendered the plaza and all stores at 9 a. m. “SHAFTER, Major General.” At 11:05 o’clock to-night Adjutant General Corbin made public the following dispatch from General Shafter: STATES ARMY, SANTIAGO, July 17.—To the Adjutant General, Washington, D. C. My ordnance officers reported about 7000 rifies turned in to-day and six hundred thousand modern guns about 6-inch; also two batteries of mountain guns, to- gether with a saluting battery of fifteen old bronze guns. Disarming w. List of prisoners not yet taken. Major General, Commanding.” ing, and many sufferers now in the de- tention hospitals will be sent here in a few days. The fever has not yet as- sumed its virulent form, and the doc- tors are making strenuous efforts to | keep it In check. Thire have Dbeen | twelve deaths thus far at Siboney, a majority of the victims being regulars. General Shafter detailed the now fa- | mous Twenty-fourth regulars, com- prised of colored troops, to keep the refugees at the Siboney base of sup- plies. Major Lagarde, surgeon in charge, reports that the outbreak of | fever in our lines s due to contact with refugees from Santiago. e MORRO CASTLE'S FLAG IS LOWERED| | PLAYA DEL ESTE, July 17.—At 7 o'clock, the hour of the formal sur- | render of the 10,000 troops at Santlago | and the 10,000 others in the district of | Eastern Cuba, the Spanish flag was | lowered from Morro Castle. Steam launches from the New York, Brooklyn and Vixen entered the harbor this morning and examined the batteries, the wrecks of the Merrimac and the sunken Spanish cruiser, Reina Merce- des, and the torpedo firing _station. They discovered six Spanish merchant | Steamers and one small gunboat in the harbor and a prize crew was placed | upon the latter. | This afternoon the torpedoes were | taken up or exploded, after which the | Red Cross steamer State of Texas en- | tered to give attendance to the sick and wounded in the city. may not enter the harbor for several | days, probably not until after the ar- | rangements have been completed for | transporting the Spanish prisoners to Spain. Nearly all the American men- of-war are now in Guantanamo Bay. g . MANY QUESTIONS MUST NOW BE MET WASHINGTON, July 17.—Coincident with the occupation of Santiago there are a vast variety of questions which | are being considered by the President and his Cabinet respecting the future political conditions which are to obtain there. There will have to be settled whether the government of Santlago Province shall be a military or a ctvil one, with military powers vested in the ministration. Uniike the Philippines, which, although nominally in our pos- session, are not formally so, all ques- tions of jurisdiction over, and adminis- tration of the territory of Santiago must be met immediately. Santiago is | a city of about 40,000 people, and in ad- dition there are a large number of peo- ple in the captured territory whose in- terests will have to be looked after. The commercial side of the matter also must be attended to promptly. San- tiago being ours, the preseumption fol- lows that the blockade maintained by this Government will be declared not to exist and the place made an open port —the Government maintaining a strict survelllance to keep supplies from get- ting beyond Santiago and being fur- nished to the Spaniards. GOVERNOR MKIBBIN'S MILITARY RECORD WASHINGTON, July 17.— General Chambers McKibbin, who has been ap- pointed temporary military governor of Santiago, is a member of an old and well-known Pennsylvania family. He was born in Chambersburg, not far from the famous Gettysburg battle- fleld. Early in the civil war 'he en- listed as a private in the regular army and almost immediately afterward was appointed a_ second lieutenant in the Fourteenth Infantry. His next promo- The warships | i On August 7 of the same year he wasg given a brevet commission for captain for gallant services in the battle of North Anna River, Virginia, and dur- ing the operations on the Weldon Rail- road. v At the conclusion of the war McKib- | bin chose to remain in thearmy, and on the 5th of January, 1887, he was pro- moted to be a captaln in the Thirty- fifth Infantry, and on May 1, 1896, lieutenant colonel of the Twenty-first Infantry. He was lieutenant colonel of the Twenty-first when he went to Cuba. During the battle of Santiago his ser- vices were of-so distinguished a char- acter as to win for him special mention in General Shafter’s officlal reports. He | was among the officers recommended for promotion and was last week named by the President as a brigadier general of volunteers. That the Ad- ministration and Generals Miles and Shafter repose great confidence in him is Indicated by his appointment as tem- porary military governor of the city. Captain William McKittrick, who had the honor to raise the Stars and Stripes over the palace at Santiago, is an aide-de -camn on the staff of Gen- eral Shafter. On the 12th of May he was appointed by the President to be an assistant adjutant genera: with the rank of captain, and was assigned soon afterward to the Fifth Army corps, now under General Shafter’'s command in Cuba. He is a resident of California. CUBANS WHO DO NOT WANT INDEPENDENCE Speclal cable to The Call and the New York Herald. 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