The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-02-26
The Insurgents in the West Indian
Island.
Realize the Effect Of American Control in
New Possessions.

Cuba, Participating in Which
Were Leading Lights Of the Gu
ban Insurrection.
NEW YORK, Feb pa dispatch to
the Tribune from Havana says:
Cuban patriotism is satisfied. The
insurgent soldiers have marched
through Havana's streets bearing their
arms and General Gomez has been re-
ceived with military honors by the
American military commanders. Sur
rounded by them he watched $500 of
his soldiers defile in the plaza. He
watched these soldiers from the bal
cony ON which General Brooke and
other American Generals stood less
than two months ago. when the last
company of departing Spanish troops
saluted the American troops and Cap
tain General Castellanos formally yield
ed up Spanish sovereignty After wit
Messing the review Gomez went to Fl
vedado, which is General Brooke's
headquarters, paid his respects and
conferred with him regarding the dis
bandment of insurgent troops.
now that the Cuban celebration has
been held. 1t is also important to know
that the result of the celebration has
contributed to a. better understanding
and will help the disbandment Ex-
pressions of good will toward Ameri-
cans We're universal. The events of the
day We're creditable and were also sig
nificant of the lack of resentment to-
~
| a day Of rejoicing for Spanish defeat,
| yet they could not fail to be gratified
at the care taken to avoid wounding
| their susceptibilities.
| The fiestas were not solely in honor
of Gomez, as this was the fourth an
niversary of the beginning of the revo-
luton. but Gomez was the hero There
| could be no doubt of his popularity. 1t
| seemed to partake more of gratitude
than of personal affection, but the ac-
knowledgement Of his leadership was
universal. Some scenes were tropical
| in their emotional effusiveness. The
climax was reached when Gomez ar
rived at the palace and was received
by General Ludlow and other American
commanders.
The parade gave good opportunity
to judge of the sentiments of the peo-
pie The Americans remarked with
satisfaction that the Stars and Stripes
were seen everywhere. They fioated
over buildings along with the Cuban
emblem, were interviewer in arches and
among some of the patriotic and work.
lngmen's societies appeared to be more
numerous than the Cuban flags. When
the bands played the Hymn of Bava-
mo- the people were delirious. but thew
also went wild over 1.-THE Star Snane-lnd
Banner and Dixie" Bows from an
orphan asylum were paraded by an in
strucfor and at regular intervals cried
| Long live the Americans" A banner
carried by little girls bore the notices
Gratitude to the Americans" and
Cuba for the Cubans."
| several Dominican flags were carried
out OF compliment to Gomez. Three
| Cuban flags, tattered and torn. were
borne by Cuban soldiers, and one which
was said to have been Maceo's. stirred
their deep emotions
Inc Cubans presented fewer evidences
of popular feeling than might have
peen expected from the desire which
mad been expressed to have them ma
rade with their arms Three-fourths
OF them were black cavalry. who had
carbines of an old pattern, while among
the infantry were Mausers and Sprine-
fields Nothing in the appearance of
these Cuban soldiers was menacin. to
the future peace of the island.
Inc incident which attracted the most
attention in the celebration was the
blending of the American. Cuban and
| spanish flags These three flags wera
surmounted by an emblematic banner
With the motto Peace. Harmony and
Union No unfriendly demonstration
met this suggestion. 1t was received in
silence at some places and at others
was cheered. Spanish ribbons were also
displayed. and one squad of men march
lng With the Cubans was pointed ont
as composed of Peninsulars. or Snan-
laros- Many of the banners bore titles
such as Peace and Concord" and
Now We Struggle for Peace. Indns-
try
Inc celebration has left a pleasing
impression No disorder occurred and
the absence of rancors toward the Span-
iards is causing favorable comment.
These, While quiet, are not as sullen
as they were on January LIST. when the
American occupation began. They are
/ pleased at the consideration shown RI
their feelings.
! The Spanish newspapers tell Gomez
that they cannot greet him as either
victor or hberator, because the Ameri-
cans are the real conquerors, but they
are grateful for his influence in estab-
fishing peace, and promise their ad-
hesion in helping him to get rid of the
conquerers.
American officials are not concerned
over these utteIances They are graft
| fled at the sentiment of friendliness
among the Cubans which the celebra-
ton has developed. They do not mis-
interpret this as an encouragement to
annexation, but they will take ad-
vantage of the good feeling to persuade
| Cubans to cooperate in the disbard-
| ing of the troops and the resuming of
peaceful pursuits. The celebration sat
isles the Americans, and prepares
them for serious affairs.
General Maxine Gomez will probably
call on Governor General Brooke to-
| day, and will attend meeting of the
Cuban Assembly at Mariana this after
noon. The Cuban commander will be
banqueted by the City Council at the
Tacon this evening Two hundred and
fifty covers will be laid
GOMEZ CONFERS WITH BROOKE.
/ HAVANA, Feb. 25.-General Maxine
Gomez, accompanied by twenty two
ladies' de-camp. called upon General