New-York tribune., 1898-01-02
CUBAN CABINET IN OFFICE.
FORMAL INAUGURATION OF THE PRO
VISIONAL GOVERNMENT.
THE NEW SECRETARIES TAKE THE OATH OF Of
F1CE AND ARE ADDRESSED BY GENERAL
BLANco - CONGRATULATIONS Ex-
CHANGED BETWEEN MADRID
AND HAVANA.


Havana. Jan MANY people assembled at
the Palace at a m. to-day to witness the
swearing in OF the Secretaries Of the Prov,
sional Government
Marshal Blanco. the Captain-GeneraI escorted
by number Of high Spanish officials, the Con-
sular Corps, army and navy officers politicians
etc, reached the throneroom at the hour men,
toned. nearly new Bible was open on a table
and upon 1t the Secretaries took the oath Of
fidelity to the Queen, the Monarchy and the
Spanish Government. placing their right hands
on the Bible and kneeling down as they repeated
the words required
Senor Galvez. the President Of the Cabinet
Was first sworn in. and then the oath was ad-
ministered 10 the others To Marshal Blanco's
inquiry, DO you swear fidelity to Spain the
Queen and Spanish institutions?" all replied
I'VE do"
Marshal Blanco then addressed the officials
saying: "Consecrated by the oath Just taken
the autonomous Government of Cuba is now es-
ta5lishcd IN accordance with the royal decree of
November -. 1891. Your names and the places
you occupy in the political parties to which you
beong are ample guarantees Of the liberal policy
which the Government expects the new regime
TO adopt. The new Government should be in
spred by high, ConciliatOry. impartial and Just
motives. it is your duty TO study the necessl-
ues Of the island especially economic questions
ard the means 20 restore the property destroyed
Peace and the welfare Of Cuba form the best
propaganda we can make in behalf OF autonomy
and against the revolution. which although it
was never justified, will hereafter have no pre-
text whatever to exist
May God concede you the good luck which
sincerely wish may accompany you in fulfilling
your noble and thOrny mission. 50 that we may
together restore to this privileged island for
which nave professed great affection Cor years
the peace ana prosperity so much needed. To
cOnsccrate the carrying out OF our good wishes
lei US cry with hearts full of loyalty TO
siituuons. Long i've SPAIN Long live Cuba,
always SPANISH" "
Arror the conclusion of this ceremony all pres
ent attended the celebla alton of mass by the
Bishop in the chapel of the palace All present
knelt down at the elevation Of the Host eX-
copt the British and German Consuls.
When bidding goodDy TO the Consular Corps
Marshal Rlanco took both Of General FftzhUgh
Lees hands. anG shook them warmiy, saying. in
broken English, II thank YOU" a distinction
which the Captain General did not bestow upon
any Of the other COnsuls
At the conclusion Of these ceremonies, the
Captain General RENTED the death penal y i'm
posed upon persons who hal been convicted or
serious crimes.
Gable messages OF congratulation were
changed during the day between Sehor Sagasta
the Premier Of Spain, and Marshal Blanco.
The new Secretaries have expressed thanks to
Dr.. CongOs,o the Secretary General Of Cuba,
setting forth that it is due TO his constant ac-
tivty that the Provisional Government was es-
tablished to-day. For two months DIR. Congosto
who was formerly Spanish Consul at Phadel-
phia hardly slept two hours a day, which has
greatly surprised everybody here, as most Of the
officials do not work more than three or four
hours daily. For this constant activity and the
final success II has met with. DR. CongOsto has
been most cordially congratulated by all con-
cerned.
rbe first resolution adopted by the new Cabinet
was TO send cable message 20 the Queen Re-
gent Of Spain offering their respects and pedg-
ing loyalty to the Crown
All is quiet here.