The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-02-19
BURIALoFTHEMAINE DEAD
IMPOSING FUNERAL PROCESSION
THROUGH BATANl STREETS.

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Account or n-Nany More Boaies Foupa.
HAVANA. Fob. 1s.-All the bodies Of the vic
tins of the Maine disaster that have been re.
covered woro buried late yesterday. Their
burial was attended with great pomp. Havann
could have done no greater outward honor "a
these American sailors than she expressed at
yesterdays ceremonies.
Among those in attendance at the funeral
wero Senior, Bruzon. tho Civil Governor Of the
Province of Havana. and the Mayor OF the city
tho army of Spain was there In the person OF
Gen. Gonzalez PARADE, second In command OF
the forces in Cuba, who attended the funeral In
behalf OF Captain.G General Blanco, the personal
representative Of the Spanish throne.
Tho Colonial Government of tho island was
represented Mt the funeral by Premier Galvez
and the entire Autonomic Cabinet. In short. all
the civil. military, and naval authorities of
Havana were present. The surviving officers of
the Maine, tho officers OF tho United States do
spatch boat Fern and the members OF the Amori-
can colony gathered to do honor to their dead
compatriots Many distinguished Cuban and
Spanish residents Of the city were present.
From early in the morning invitations to the
funeral had been sent out by the municipality
Of Havana, which was dcfraying all the ex-
penscs. Fourteen hearses had been provided
for the victims. For the conveyance of the rest
u Iut Douit9 LtlCE0 WCTS IWOC OHCncB VI tnC II ITO
Department.
The funeral procession started for tho Come
terry at AIS o'clock. Five pallbearers Of tho
township led the march. Immediately after
them came squads from the Municipal and Com.
merce Fire Brigades, with their bands of music.
Next In the procession moved the fourteen
hearses and the two coaches of the Fire Depart
ment bearing tho bodies of the American sailors.
A company of Spanish marine infantry followed,
attended by bands of music from every one Of
the Spanish men-of-war in the harbor.
The next division Of tho funeral procession
was led by the carriage Of Gen. Gonzalez Par.
RADIO. after which came those OF Consul. General
Lee, Capt. Sigsbee, and the Spanish authorities.
There were over 200 carriages In all. and IL Is
estimated that 5000 persons followed on foot.
The procession formed an unbroken line from
the palace through O'Reilly street, Parquc Con-
trail, San Rafael street, the Calzada dc. Gnliano,
Reina street, the Paseo de Carlos Ill, and the
Calzada do Zapata.
Before the rear of the line had left the Palace
its van had reached the gates of the Colon Gene
terry. where the bodies of the Americans were to
be laid. This cemetery Is one OF the Ieost mag
ni6cent in the New World. As the procession
was moving across the Central Park n large
group OF reconccntrados asked TO be allowed to
to tho cemetery tho bodies Of the
sailors.
This incident attracted much attention, and
many persons. already impressed by the solem-
nifty OF the scene. were greatly affected by the
miserable aspect which these unfortunate per-
sons presented. Another group of reconcentra-
dos Joined the procession as 1t moved through
Reina street. In all more than !. 900 Of this
class showed their sympathy by marching with
the funeral procession.
On reaching tho Paseo de Carlos Ill. the pro-
cession made n halt, and the company of Span
ish marine infantry which marched mmedi-
ately behind the wagons bearing the dead fred
the customary s~alutes. The procession then
moved on toward the cemetery, which was
reached at $50 o'clock. When the cemetery
was reached it was found that sixteen bodies, in
addition to those which had been brought from !
the Palace. had been rescued from the waters of
the harbor. These had been brought direct to |
the cemetery.
The funeral was presided over by the Mayor
OF Havana, the Marquis de Esteban. The re-
ligious ceremonies were in charge OF Chaplain
OF the Maine. who is a priest of the |
Roman Catholic Church. He was assisted by
the Bishop Of Havana and the official priest of
the Colon Cemetery. Twenty-Five bodies had
been brought from the City Hall, and the six
teen that were recovered later made up forty
one which were to be inferred. The religious
rites having been completed, there remained
only the ceremonies attending the laying OF tho
sailors in their last resting place in |
alien soil.
1t was dusk when the great company reached
tho cemetery gates, and night was now begin
ming to fall. Large torches were lighted. Tho
response, led by the Bishop of Havana
himself. was sung, and the bodies were lowered
into the grave.
After the ceremonies Consul.Genernl Leo and
Capt. Sigsbeo advanced and publicly thanked
the Bishop. Secretary Congosto acted as inter-
prefer. Ii had been an unusual honor which
the Bishop had paid to the humble defenders OF
nation by officiating in his own person
ut their funeral; and he had given the ground
their bodies now lay.
1t was a source of great surprise to almost !
avery Spantard in the city that the chaplain of
the Maine should be a Catholic priest. None of
hem had supposed that such a dignity would be
by tho United States upon one who
not a Protestant.
The funeral of the American sailors was one
Of the most imposing manifestation Of mourn.
ne that Havana over witnessed. All classes of
were visibly affected by the solemnity
Of the event. To the Cuban sympathizcrs in tho
the day was one of grief and mourning, and
hey made no p~retence Of concealing their sor-
Tow.
Whatever might be the feeling OF the Havana
populace toward Americans. whatever its tenn
hAS
IF tho multitude that filled the streets yester-
lay was In perfect harmony with the occasion.
The streets along the route followed by the
'uneral cavalcade were thronged. but perfect
rider prevailed and the silence was profound.
Many women were seen among tho crowd with
heir eyes filled with tears.
1t was announced last night that eleven other
victims. whose bodies had been recovered after
he funeral. would DO buried to-day. together
With any others thar pnioht In ua,,.oa
Three OF the wounded in the Military Hospital
last night. They are A. V. Ericsson of
.delsemoorg. Sweden; Frederic Jernee of New
n. j.. and c. A. Smith of HAMBURG.
Germany.
Miss Clara Barton visited the Military Hos.
'ital and offered her aid in caring for the in.
ured.
CAPT. sIcsBEE's REPORT OF THE FUNERAL.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 18.--After tho funeral
In Havana yesterday Capt. sigsbee
the following cable message to Secretary