It was then seen that the
earthworks and the Estrella and Catalina fortifications were so damaged
that it is doubtful whether the Spaniards will be able to use them
again.
[Illustration: CHART OF SANTIAGO HARBOR.]
Reports of the engagement make particular mention of the good showing
made by the naval militia on the _Yankee_. They worked like old
blue-jackets, pouring a savage fire into the enemy, and it was accurate
too. They kept close in shore and paid particular attention to the
batteries near the beach. This was their first experience under fire,
and they showed the stuff they are made of. Indeed, they proved
themselves so fond of that sort of thing, that when orders were given to
stop the engagement, there was a great deal of amusement on board the
larger vessels when it was seen that they hammered away with their stern
guns as long as they were within range; even after the order had been
signalled to cease firing, they turned slowly and reluctantly away, as
if they were sorry to leave.
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[Sidenote: =Latest News=]
June 10th, "Old Glory" was raised on Cuban soil, and the welcome sight
was Deceived with rousing cheers by the marines, who had landed.
On Thursday, the 9th, orders were given to a number of the vessels to go
to Guantanamo Bay and assist in a landing there.
On Friday, under cover of the guns of the _Oregon_, _Marblehead_,
_Yankee_, _Yosemite_, _Porter_, _Dolphin_, and _Vixen_, six hundred
marines of the first battalion landed with small boats near Caimanera in
Guantanamo Bay.
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