New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-24
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f-h,.kcr,ng Hal was rll.d 10 the doors last hisn'
With an enthusiastic mass ~ 'uh"n' ana """"
sympa,hizer- The meeting was heln "''n'r "''
,,,.cs -, IN. Junta and was called for tn" pur-
bos o, giving voice tho gratitude which IN" u
bans OF This city feel ior tho Intervention OF th'
r-rt,cd States In cuba That gratitude was ex-
pressed IN no half-heared fashion last night Every
mention hy the different speakers or IN" hi'e'
States It's President. Congress and the American
people wn, met with outhur-t OF tumu.tuous
cheering and when the lime came 70 pass re,olu-
lions formally thanking the President and Congress
the ont hu.asrn was unrestrained Men shouted TIL
they were hoarse and the women. some OF them
standing on chairs gave additional animation to the
denomination hy waving handkerchief and fans
Before tho meeting opened The Star Spangled
Hammer was played by the band. with tho whole
audience standing and singing. The hall Itself was
decorated In every part with the American and
cuban Nag~ Tho addresses were delivered IN
spanish the speakers being T Estrada Palma. who
presided. Diego TAmayo. Enrique TrujIllo. Antonio
Bravo. Enrique Jose Vnrona. Manuel Sanguiy and
J Antonio LanCza
one ~ the Incidents OF the evening was the en-
trance Of Delegation OF Trench-Amorcan
cruis from tho Lafayette Post Volunteers carry
ing tho French co.ors between American nags
They marched down the aisle TO the stage while
IN. au Hence Gang the "Marseillaise"
The following is IN" resolution which was
adopted
Whereas our aspirations have been crowned mt
last achieving the freedom and Independence OF
our country, worthy recompense OF the tong and
awful riNccs OF the innumcrable patriots who
have not ceased 10 struggle against Spanish domi-
nation. and I'm these moments OF enthusiasm and
joy shall convey the expression OF our graft
iudc 20 all who have labored In the DAYS Of ad-
vcrsity and peril on behalf Of redemption; and
Whereas. The solemn declaration OF inde-
pendcnce Is "a great work OF repara ton and Justice
obtained. thanks TO IN" titanic struggle OF three
generations OF patriots and the high sentiments OF
this noble people. unequivocally manifested by It's
efficient help and sympathy. which has eliminated
In the noble resolution OF Congress. OF date OF
Aprll 70. approved by the President Of the Ameri-
can Republic. recognizing cuba ns a free and indie
pendent nation. and compelling Spain 10 renqu,sh
forever her sovereignty. therefore. be 1t
Resolved. first. To send fraternal greetings all
who AZ this moment are Ia boring FOR & iba I'm any
form especially 10 those who bearing arms IN
the neld OF battle and to render tribute OF love
10 hose who have fallen IN tho strife In the prs-
me policy q reconcentration decrecd by Spain
which has disgraccd civilization and shocked the
feelings Of humanity: second. To express our pro-
found thanks TO Congress and to the President OF
the great American Union for the dsinterested n nd
righteous act which they have just realized 10 the
eternal honor 81 human justice. the former with
their decisive vote, the second by giving life and
tho strength % law to the exgences OF public opin-
ion and TO tho mandates OF universal conscience:
third to likewise express INFINITE gratitude TO
the American press which has ever been friendly
10 Cuba. the most constant and conspicuous
defenders Of our cause because OF the great part
they have taken In the triumph Of our ideals with
their ccaacless propaganda.