Sir:--I shall be obliged, unless you surrender, to shell Santiago de Cuba. Please inform the citizens of foreign countries, and all the women and children, that they should leave the city before 10 o'clock to-morrow morning. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, WILLIAM R. SHAFTER, Major-General U.S.V. Reply. Santiago de Cuba, July 3, 1898. His Excellency the General Commanding Forces of United States, near San Juan River. Sir:--I have the honor to reply to your communication of to-day, written at 8.30 A.M., and received at 1 P.M., demanding the surrender of this city, or, in contrary case, announcing to me that you will bombard this city, and that I advise the foreigners, women and children that they must leave the city before 10 o'clock to-morrow morning. It is my duty to say to you that this city will not surrender, and that I will inform the foreign consuls and inhabitants of the contents of your message. Very respectfully, JOSE TORAL, Commander-in-Chief, Fourth Corps, Headquarters Fifth Army Corps, Camp near San Juan River, Cuba, July 4, 1898. The Commanding General, Spanish Forces, Santiago de Cuba, Cuba. Sir:--I was officially informed last night that Admiral Cervera is now a captive on board the U.S.S. Gloucester, and is unharmed. He was then in the harbor of Siboney. I regret also to have to announce to you the death of General Vara del Rey at El Caney, who, with two of his sons, was killed in the battle of July 1st. His body will be buried this morning with military honors. His brother, Lieutenant-Colonel Vara del Rey, is wounded and a prisoner in my hands, together with the following officers: Captain Don Antonio Vara del Rey, Captain Isidor Arias, Captain Antonio Mansas, and Captain Manuel Romero, who, though severely wounded, will all probably survive. I also have to announce to you that the Spanish fleet, with the exception of one vessel, was destroyed, and this one is being so vigorously pursued that it will be impossible for it to escape. General Pando is opposed by forces sufficient to hold him in check. In view of the above, I would suggest that, to save needless effusion of blood and the distress of many people, you may reconsider your determination of yesterday. Your men have certainly shown the gallantry which was expected of them. I am, sir, with great respect, Your obedient servant, WILLIAM R. SHAFTER, Major-General, Commanding United States Forces. Headquarters Fifth Army Corps, Camp near San Juan River, Cuba, July 4, 1898. To the Commanding General, Spanish Forces, Santiago de Cuba, Cuba.