- Author:
- Lala, Ramon Reyes
- Publication Info:
-
New York:
Continental publishing company,
1899,
pg 327
Text on page 327
The American Occupation.
327
or two other Spanish officers, were rowed to the Charleston, and, having been taken on board, apologized for their seeming discourtesy ; they said that lack of ammunition at the fortress made it impossible for them to return the American salute. They were, in fact, unaware that war had been declared between the United States and Spain, and were, therefore, much surprised when Captain Henry Glass informed them that they were prisoners of war. They were sent ashore and ordered to convey to the Governor Don Juan Marina the command that he come upon the Charleston. He replied that, under Spanish law, he was not allowed to go aboard a foreign man-of-war.
Captain Glass then sent Lieutenant Brannersreuther to the Governor, de-
1 admiral montojo, commander of spanish fleet at manila.
manding an immediate and unconditional surrender. A half-hour was allowed for the consideration of the demand. The Governor expressed great surprise at these peremptory proceedings ; but twenty-five minutes after this demand he, nevertheless, made the unconditional sur-manding an immediate and unconditional surrender. A half-hour was allowed for the consideration of the demand. The Governor expressed great surprise at these peremptory proceedings ; but twenty-five minutes after this demand he, nevertheless, made the unconditional sur-
