The American-Spanish war; . CHAPTER S. MILITARY GOVERNMENT OF SANTIAGO. RV Ma;.-Gen. LEONARD WOOD, U. S. V. THE American control of affairs in the Province of San-tiago began with the surrender of the Spanish Army,July 17, 1898. The problem which presented itself was a very complexone and included everything, from the feeding and care of theSpanish prisoners of war to the thorough and complete rees-tablishment of the Civil Government. In the city was that portion of the population which hadnot f!ed to Caney and the Spanish prisoners of war, these latteramounting to between 11,000 and 12
The American-Spanish war; . CHAPTER S. MILITARY GOVERNMENT OF SANTIAGO. RV Ma;.-Gen. LEONARD WOOD, U. S. V. THE American control of affairs in the Province of San-tiago began with the surrender of the Spanish Army,July 17, 1898. The problem which presented itself was a very complexone and included everything, from the feeding and care of theSpanish prisoners of war to the thorough and complete rees-tablishment of the Civil Government. In the city was that portion of the population which hadnot f!ed to Caney and the Spanish prisoners of war, these latteramounting to between 11,000 and 12,000 men. Round aboutit was encamped the American Army of approximately 20,000men and the Cuban forces under General Garcia of about4,000. Four miles away was the village of Caney with some17,000 or 18,000 refugees. It was the beginning of the mostunhealthy season of the year. Already the American Armywere feeling seriously the frightfully depressing influence ofthe climate, and fevers of all types were prevalent, especiall
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