Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-01-05


announced 10 Gen. Brooke that the com
mand Of the American forces In Cuba
rested henceforth with him.
In the meantime a signal had been given
and Major Butler raised Old Glory over
the palace, which ceased at that moment
TO represent Spanish power and oppres-
sion. As the Stars and Stripes hoated IN
the breeze two bands stationed In the plaza
played the "Star Spangled Banner, while
the troops presented arms In salute. From
thousands of threats a song Of welcome
came, and whether it was heartfelt or not,
II was certainly long and loud. Thunders
Of salutes from the harbOr still continued
to roll over the city, and from every avail
able staff the American flag was unfolded
to receive the plaudits of the people who
during the morning had remained within
doors, but who were now pouring into the
streets literally in thousands.
Gen. Castelanos had informed the
Americans that he would be happy to re-
ceive any one who might come to pay his
respects, but at the last moment his heart
failed him. As the simple ceremonies
closed the officers fell to the right and left,
opening a passage to the throne rOom
along which Castellanos and his aids pass
ed. Immediately Swapping on their side
arms, they filed solemnly down the stairs
TO the plaza, which they crossed, accom-
panied by Gen. Clous and Capt Hart, to
the harbor front, where they took launches
for the steamship Ribot, which later took
Gen. Castellanos to Matanzas,
As they departed the American troops
all stood at attention. No voice was raised
in exultation, the grief of the conquered
being respected. As the party approached
the water front woman appeared upon
the balcony of a building, shook out the
Spanish flag, and in a shrill tones cried
"Viva Espahaw
Gen. Castellanos and bis aids halted, sa-
luted their flag and with tear broken voices
gave three feeble "vivas." As they enter
ed their launch they were all sobbing as
though broken hearted. Gen. Castelanos'
last words after bidding goodby to Gen.
Clous were that he should never again set
foot on Cuban soil, but should live while
at Matanzas and Cienfuegos on board the
RibOt.
At the harbor front marines from the
cruiser Brooklyn formed a guard Of honor
for the Castellanos party, escorting them
through thousands who had gathered to
bid them goodby. The marines also ac-
companied the Spaniards In second launch
10 the Ribot
After the withdrawal Of the Spanish Off
cials Gen. Lacret made a brief speech, in
which he pledged the loyalty of the Cuban
troops and people in giving every assist
ance to the American forces in establish
ing in Cuba an Independent government.
Gen. Brooke responded, evading the deli
cate reference to Cuban independence.
The most spectacular incident within
the Palace was when the bombaras, Hava-
mas fremen, dressed in full uniform,
crowded into the reception room uney
pectedly and gave three rousing cheers
"Los 'Americanos." They capturea:. A. I
Brooke's heart, and the genial ole MS pro
shook hands all around with the Dr' ~ T.
A hurried inspection Of the intention o
made, showing that the SpaUmg' Tor the
their departure had stripped s'+r mas an eK
everything save broken lc Sion' ana IN COZ
The pictures had been S Io''ess nnu la
walls with the exception us sAill'
the boy king, which stilird' Job printer, J.
the throne room. Ear the Nhltmore
Capt Mott placed a gu or quantity OF she
closing il to the publ IA teet' each blll rec
will he comnIetelv paper in mbinatiol
again occupied. not only the printing
Generals Brooke, ens'Srtns OF lne ie''
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