New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-07-13

"the faithful" who had been told OF his coming
were on hand to welcome him. The greeting be-
tween Senor Palma and the men who are battling
for Cuban liberty was aarm one. He Is greeted
as the Father Of His Country
Senior Palma Is a lawyer by profession and Is
man OF broad ideas and great executive ability
He Is at present at the head OF large school for
boys in Central Valley. He is married and has
family He was born In 1885, In Bayamo. In the
eastern par, OF Cuba. He was prominently ident-
fed with the Cuban instruction Of 1868 He was at
one time a Representative In the Chamber or Dep
titles OF the Republic Of Cuba. He was afterward
chosen Secretary OF State, and from that oh1ce was
called to office of president OF the Republic or
Cuba" He has active warfare. and IN 1911
was taken prisoner by the Spanish authorities, and
as he was looked upon a dangerous macontent
was sent TO Spain, where he was placed ior
safe-keepng In the famous prison In the Caste Oh
Flgueros When peace was declared, In 1873, ne was
released and went to France. He only remained
there a short time. and then came to the United
States After that he went to Honduras he De-
CANA closely allied with the federal power there
and was chosen Postma ster General OF that State.
From Honduras he returned to the United states
Such ia the history Of the new President OF the
affiliated Cuban Clubs and Delegate OF the emory
otto Republic OF Cuba. He Is slender man, OF
medium height. about sixty years old. with nerv-
GUS energetic air about him. He speaks English
something about the future Of Cuba he hesftated
bu, finally said: The office OF Delegate has been
given ME and have accepted 1t. and shall do all
in my power while occupying II to further the IN
terests Of Cuban independence
When senor Palma was asked about the plans Of
tho Cubans he said: II can tell little or nothing
am confident that will win. but at present
au not ready to talk about our plans. We hope
that the United States will recognize the Republic
OF cuba as a bellgerent power II would be an
act OF humanity and assist us greatly.
sc6or Palma seemed exceptionally reticent. and
those who were with him said that he did not Wish
10 talk until he had conferred with prominent Gu
hans General Quesada, who was with him. re
turned 10 the Fifth Avenue Hotel where his quar-
ters have been reserved for a week. He found
a yoluninous mail awaiting him. He opened II. and
while reading ne talked with a Tribune reporter
He said: Il have been up at Central valley with
Senior Palma The election was UNANIMOUS ana
ne has come to New-York TO take charge There IL
ro,h,ny new TO tell now The means Of communica-
ton are so Enthusiastically that We cannot say any
thing authenticaliy
In reply to a question General Quesada said:
The election OF Sehor Palma simply means that
the Cuban party now has an international deegate
in New-York lie Is not President but rather
Foreign Minister e1nsh bIcb RESIDENT and
Chamber OF Deputies will be elected A proca-
nation Of independence VIII be aeeiareS ana ash ,ne
as a belligerent power. ! cannot say when tnis
convention win meet but w have Se s%tre chsrae
OF the army. He has 1900 men In the field
armed and 5000 unarmcd"
General Quesada. and Senior Palma. has just COM
pleted a tour around Boston. Worcester PROVIDENCE
and other places In New-England In the Interest OF
Guerra is pretty we'll supplied with funds and that
plenty OF money Will be forthcoming to carry ON