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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1898
Page
1
The Madrid sanctioned capitulation ends the Santiago campaign, granting nine articles. Troops to Spain by nearest port, arms inventories, archives, and parole for Spanish irregulars. General Toral speaks of grief yet acknowledges defeat as Miles and Shafter secure the terms.
Washington July 17 President McKinley and the war board discuss plans for the Porto Rico expedition. Secretary Long Admiral Sicard Captain Mahon and Adjutant General Corbin attended. A landing near San Juan is anticipated by week’s end with a naval bombardment of fortifications likely beforehand.
Washington July 17 The president and cabinet weigh future political rules for the occupied Santiago province. Discussion covers military versus civilian governance plus jurisdiction, with Santiago city about 40 000 residents and surrounding territory needing administration. The question of open port status and blockade implications is also under consideration.
Placed to the historical scene at Guantanamo Bay on July 17 the Morro Castle flag was lowered at 9 p m signaling the formal surrender of 10000 Spanish troops in Santiago and 15000 in eastern Cuba The harbor inspection by steam launches from the ships New York Brooklyn and Vixen revealed six Spanish merchant steamers a small gunboat and the Reina Mercedes wreck A prize crew was assigned and torpedoes were removed later the State of Texas carried aid to sick and wounded and most American warships remained outside the harbor awaiting prisoner transport plans
In front of Santiago on Sunday July 17, Spanish troops under General Toral left trenches and laid down arms in American lines. The Stars and Stripes replaced the Spanish flag as prisoners were readied for transport back to Spain. Authorities urged swift action and considered Spanish transports to avoid fever risk on American ships.
War history notes Spanish regiments march from Santiago laying down arms as an American flag is raised. Sixteen new yellow fever cases reported at Siboney with one death. A Spanish cabinet member in Madrid seeks an honorable peace with the United States. A new American torpedo boat launches at San Pran elace and the USS New Orleans destroys the gunboat Antonio Lopes. General Kibbon is named military governor at Bunlage.
The July 17 report from Santiago de Cuba describes a continuous stream of refugees arriving by morning, many naked and starving, with looted stores and widespread destruction. Consuls from Germany, Japan, Portugal, Britain, and France among those arriving. Spanish troops surrender and depart, while ships and batteries show extensive damage and 22,000 refugees quartered at El Caney, 5,000 at Firmosa, and others at Cuabitus el Fonita and San Vincents.
Washington reports Major Webb C. Hayes of the First Ohio Cavalry, son of the late President Hayes, wounded on July 1 at the start of the Santiago campaign. Assigned to General Young’s staff in Tampa, his horse was killed under him. the wound is not serious and he is out of the hospital awaiting duty.
General Shafter reports 7,000 rifles and 600,000 cartridges turned in at Santiago on July 17. At the harbor mouth many modern guns and a fifteen old bronze battery are noted. Disarming and turning in will continue tomorrow. List of prisoners not yet taken. Shaffer signs.
Madrid July 17 El Imparcial quotes a ministry member saying peace terms with the United States can advance only as Cuba's status allows. A claim that Senor Moret would represent Spain in negotiations is said to be unfounded.
Washington reports General Chambers McKibben named temporary military governor of Santiago after distinguished service in the campaign. A Pennsylvania native from Chambersburg, he rose from private to brigadier general of volunteers with key roles in the Civil War and the Cuba expedition. He is tied to California as a resident and serves under General Shafter.
Crowds from Baltimore and Washington flock to Annapolis on July 17 to glimpse Admiral Cervera and the Santiago naval battle prisoners. Services at St. Mary's RC Church honor their deliverance as guards at the naval academy report prisoners content and well cared for, with one officer refusing parole terms.
St Thomas July 17 The United States cruiser New Orleans yesterday destroyed the Spanish gunboat Antonio Lopez whose children ran her ashore at Salinas near San Juan de Porto Rico while chased by two American vessels as she tried to enter San Juan with provisions and war material The figto Rican blockade is keenly felt at San Juan with refugees crowding accommodations there.
The torpedo boat destroyer Farragut was launched at 9 30 this evening from Union Iron Works yard. The launch was timed for high tide and moonlight. Betty Ashe of this city, a distant relative of Admiral Farragut, christened the ship. The Farragut weighs 273 tons and can reach thirty knots. it will be commissioned as soon as possible.
Advices from St. Petersburg dated July 17 report an insurrection on July 1 at Konsu, Cripu's northwest province, arising from dissatisfaction with the new tax policy.
New York dispatch reports ocean tugs Gladiafen and Ivens each towing three barges departed for Santiago carrying structural iron and other dock materials for a government project.
Washington reports the American flag now flies over Santiago after General Shafter confirms the surrender of twenty five thousand Spanish troops. Officials note low illness, strong morale, and plans for a Porto Rico campaign with naval support.
Overviews announce Allied success in Santiago with terms of surrender and refugees returning. Coverage notes developments across local Scranton services and regional reactions while previewing further international and domestic events.
Forecast predicts showers and thunderstorms in eastern Pontes with warmer temperatures and a southeasterly to southwesterly wind. In western Pennsylvania the outlook is unsettled with more rain and storms and warmer conditions, a southerly breeze.
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