New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-25
CUBAN HONOR SATISFIED.
GOMEZ ESCORTED BY HIS TROOPS,
ENTERS HAVANA.
ENTHUSIASTIC WELCOME TO THE IN
sURGENT LEADER-MANY TAKE PART
IN PROCESSION.
InY cARLn 10 TIE IaIBrNE.l

Inv CABLE TO THE TRIBCNEl
Havana, Feb 24.-Cuban patriotism is sat-
ished. The nsurgent soldiers have marched
through Havana streets bearing their arms. and
General Gomez has been received with military
honors by the American military commanders.
Surrounded by them he watched 900 Of his
soldiers dehle in the Plaza OF Arms past the
palace. He watched these soldiers from the bal
cony which General Brooke and other Amer
lean 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 yielded tie
Spanish sovereignty. After witnessing the re-
view Gomez went to vedado. which IS General
Brooke's headquarters paid his respects and
conferred with him regarding the dlsbandment
OF insurgent troops
That is the most important affair. that
the Cuban celebration has been held It Is also
important to know that the result OF the cele-
bration has contributed to better understand
ing, and will help the disbandment Express
slons of goodwill toward Americans were uni
versal The events Of the day were credltable
10 the Cuoans and We're also significant in the
lack OF resentment toward the Spanish classes.
It was not day % rejoicing for spaniards yet
they could not fail to be gratihed at the care
taken TO avoid wounding their susceptblities.
CHEERS FOR THE CUBAN GENERAL.
The hestas were not solely in honor Of Gomez.
as this was the fourth annive .sary OF the oe-
ginning Of the revolution. but Gomez was the
hero He entered the city from the suburbs Of
Marianao. and was escorted through the prln-
cnal streets past the Central Park and TO the
Palace. Various Cuban patriotic societies pre-
coded in the march Gomez's coming was
headed by the American cavalry band when
was heartily cheered. American staff officers
also formed part Of the bodyguard Gomez roae
his favorite horse. He wore brown cavalry
hat. and carried a small Cuban flag In his right
hand He peered out from his glasses on either
side as he acknowledged the cheers. His last
visit to Havana was made nea- -ly ten years ago,
when II was said he had not shirt 70 his back
To-day there could be no doubt Of his popu-
laritv. II seemed to partake more Of gratitude
than of personal affection but the acknowledge
n,ent of his leadership was universal Some
sce,es were tropicel IN their emotional ELUSIVE
-.o The climax was reached when Gomez
o~rired at the Palace and was received by Cen
oral 1udlow and other American commanders
GOOD FEELING TOWARD AMERICA.
Tho rarade itself gave good opportunity to
fudge Of the sentiments Of the people Inc
.-,ar,oa,s remarked with satisfaction that the
Stars and Stripes we're seen everywhere. my
noated over buildings along with the Cup"ii
,ble,o we're interviewer in the triumpnal
arches and among some Of the pa'rlouc ana
worl,ingn1e-'s societies aroe9r-s to Dc
numerous than the Cuban haas. Auch eHli-us'-
asrn was shown over the American military
derious. but they also went wild over ne
HYMN Of Bayamo." was played the people were
t-frH OTnr
star spaneled Banner" and Dixie" Boys from
an ornban asvlum were paraded by an instruc-
tor and at regular intervals cried Ions live
the Americans" A banner carried by little
girls bore the notices. Gratitude to the hmeri-
cans" and Cuba FOR the Cubans."
Several Dominican flags were carried out Of
commitment to General Gomez. Three Cuban
fags. soned and torn, were carried by Cuban
soldiers. and one, which was said 70 have been
Maceo's. stirred the deepest emotions
RECEPTION OF CUBAN TROOPS.
The Cuban troops themselves received fewer
evidences Of popular feeling than might have
been ANTICIPATED from the desire which had been
expressed TO have them parade with their arms.
The ovation which might have been given 10
them two months ago, to-day went 10 Gomez
Some Of their officers were heartily cheered' but
the mass Of the insurgent troops received no
special recognition. ThIee-fC urths Of them were
black cavalry who had car0nes Of an old pat
tern. and infantry Mausers Remingtons and
SprinefeIds Nothing in the appearance or
bearing Of these Cuban soldiers was menacing
to the future peace Of the island.
The incident which attracted the most atten-
ton in the celebration was the blending OF the
American. Cuban and Spanish nass. These
three flags were surmounted by an emoieHa'lc
banner. with the motto, Peace Harmony and
Union" No unfrendly demonstration met this
SUGGESTION T. was received In respectful silence
1T some places, and at others was cheereu'
Spanish gibbons were also displayed, and one
squad Of men marching among the civilian 50
cieties was pointed out - composed OF Penlnsu-
lars. OF span!ards Many Of the banners bore
titles such as peace and Concord and NOW
We Struggle for Peaceful Industry
sYMBOLICAL FLOATS.
Great interest was shown IN two carretas or
country oxcarts. each drawn by six oxen The
first one was symbol.cal Of the reconcenraton
period with agriculture ruined and the country
desolated The second symbolzed the dawn oI
peaceful industry and the restoration oI iural
prosperity It evoked enthusiastic approval
To Americans the representation Of Latin Gus
toms was both unique and interesting, though
these were without special significance. Most
OF them were surprised TO see well-dressed and
cultured women walking with the various patri-
otic societies. a score Of women past seventy
were counted
BETTER FEELING SHOWN
The celebration mas left pleasing impression.
80 disorder occurred and the absence OF rancor
toward the Spanish classes is causing faVora-
hle comment These. while quiet, are not as
suIen as on January ]. when the American &C.
cupatlon began They are pleased at the CON
sderation shown to their feelings.
The Spanish newspapers to-day tell Gomez