The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1899-01-04

IN where stood the captain gen
BIO was talking with an Ameri-
tficer. Immediately all was ST.
The captain general stepped TO
h NJ, taking his position directly in
froX of his staff.
Old Glory Raised.
Al this moment the band on the plaza
was playing the Spanish national
hymn. AS the guns al Cabanas fortress
cease firing there was breathless
pause in the salon Every body knex
that the American flag was being
raised on the staff on the roof If the
palace by Maj. Butler, son of Gen But
Ter, and that the stars and stripes were
going up on all the other official stats
in Havana After this second of
silence. the band on the plaza played
The Star-Spangled Banner" while the
guns of tie fleet and fortresses began
10 roar out the national salute of 81
guns
Immediately Capt. Gen. Castellanos
handed the manuscript of his speech 10
Capt. Hartand began to speak. Address
ing himself to Maj Gen. Wade presi-
dent of the United States military com
mission, though he seemed to look at
the floor. Gen. Castellanos said:
ReIinquishes Command
Gentlemen: In compliance with the
treaty or Paris the agreement OF the
military commissioners of the island and
the orders OF my king, at this moment of
noon, January l, 1899, there ceases in Cuba
Spanish sovereignty, and begins that of the
United States. In consequence, l declare
In md Of h. i'll.
object that you may exercise IT, declaring
TO you that l will be first I'm respecting
you. Peace having been established be-
tween our respective governments. L prom
ise you to give all due respect to the United
States government, and l hope that the
good relations already existing between
our armies Will continue until the termina-
ton of the evacuation of those under my
orders In this territory"
Gen. BrOoke's Response
After Capt. Hart translated the ad-
dress, Gen. Wade said to Gen. Brooke:
Il transfer this command to you"
Mai. Gen. Brooke said:
II accept this great trust in behalf OF the
government and president or the United
States. and addressing Capt. Gen. Castel-
lanos), / wish you and the gallant gentle
men with you a pleasant return TO your
native land. May prosperity attend you
and all VINO are Win you.
stars and Stripes over Cabanas.
Gems. Brooke and Castellanos then
shook hands, after which Gen. Castel-
lanos and staff retired from the throne
room, shaking hands with Mr.. Jerome,
who stood near the door of exit. AS
they retired there was a movement
toward Gen. Brooke, Brig. Gen. Clous
shaking him by the hand and saying:
Success TO you" Gems. Brooke and
Chaffee, with others, then stepped upon
the balcony and looked upon the plaza.
A big American flag flying over the
arsenal was in full view, and farther
away the stars and stripes could be
seen over Cabanas fortress. Meanwhile
the officials of Spain were saying fare
well to their nations seat of power in
the new world.
An Affecting Scene.
Turning to his officers, Gen. Castel-
lanos said, with tears in his eyes:
Gentlemen, | have been in more bat
ties than | have hairs on my head, and
my self-possession has Lever failed me
until to-day. Adieu, gentlemen, adieu
Then, with arms appraised, he moved
swiftly toward the stairway, escorted
by Gen. Chaffee and followed by his
staff. As he crossed the plaza the
American ladies, who were standing in
the balcony of the barracks, waved
their handkerchiefs, and Gen. Castel-
lanos responded by bowling and kiss
ing his hand toward them.
Al the corner Of the plaza, with tears
in his eyes, he turned TO take a final
look at the palace. He could see the
American generals on the balcony
Without word he turned sharply in
the direction of The wharf. History
had reversed "the last sigh Of the
moor" AT the dock Gems. Clous and
Chaffee babe him farewell, and the re-
firing captain general put off for the
Spanish transport, Rabat, on which he
will proceed TO Matanzas He will be
panied by a battalion Of the
Thirty-eighth infantry.
Gen. Brooke Holds "A Reception.
Maj. Gen. Brooke held reception in
the palace salon. the various officials
paying their respects and promising al
legiance to the United States. Nu-
merous speeches were made, to all
Of which Gen. Brooke replied briefly.
At the close of the reception the
Cuban generals were introduced. Gen.
Brooke said TO them: IL shall look to
you to assist us in carrying out the pur-
pose that brought us to these shores.
1t is a great trust and | shall expect
most extraordinary assistance from
you"
Gen. Lacret, who acted as spokesman
for the Cuban officers, assured the
United States military governor that
everything in the power of the Cuban
military officials would be done to help
the Americans restore Cuba to con-
dition of peace and prosperity. This
speech was translated by Capt. Iage, of
Virginia.
Our Troops Parade.
The parade of the United States
troops showed the feeling of the Cuban