The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1899-01-05

Of the feet and fortresses began -
roar out the national salute Of twenty
one guns.
Immediately Captain General Cas-
tellanos handed the manuscript of his
speech to Captain Hart and began to
speak. Amid the strains of the band
and the noise of the guns it was inn
possible to hear him. ''Close the win
dows," said some one, and the case
ments were closed; but the sound Of
the cheering still visibly disturbed the
captain general.
Addressing himself to Major General
Wade, president of the United States
military commission, though he seemed
to look at the floor, General Castella-
nos said:
"Gentlemen-In compliance with the
treaty of Paris. the agreement of the
military commissioners of the island
and the orders of my king, at this mo-
ment, of noon, January 1, 1899, there
ceases in Cuba Spanish sovereignty and
begins that of the United States. In
consequence declare you in command
of the island, with the object that
you may exercise it, declaring to you
that will be first in respecting it.
Peace having been established between
our respective governments. I promise
you to give all due respect to the
United States government and hope
that the good relations already exist
ing between our countries will con-
tinue until the termination of the
evacuation of those under my orders
in this territory"
| After Captain Hart had translated
the address, General Wade said to
General Brooke: II transfer this COM
mand to you"
Major General Brooke said: II &C
cept this great trust in behalf of the
government, and President of the
United States, and addressing Captain
General Castellanos), wish you and
the gallant gentlemen with you q
pleasant return to your native land.
May prosperity attend you and all
who are with you"
General Brooke In Command.
Generals Brooke and Castellahos then
shook hands, after which General Gas.
sellanos and staff retired from the
throne room, shaking hands with Mr..
exit. As they retired there was
movement toward General Brooke,
Brigadier General Clons shaking him
by the hand and saying: Success to
you" Generals Brooke and Chaffee,
with Others, then stepped upon the
balcony and looked down 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 farewell to their nations seat
of power in the new world.
Turning to his officers, General Cas-
tellanos said, with tears in his eyes:
Gentlemen, I have been in more
battles than have hairs on my head
and my self-possession has never
failed me until to-day. Adieu gentle
men, adieu."
Then, with arms appraised, he moved
swiftly toward the stairway, escorted
by General 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 General Cas-
tellanos responded by bowling and
kissing his hand toward them. At the
corner of the plaza; with tears in his
eyes, he turned to take final look at
the palace. He could see the Ameri-
can generals on the balcony.
Without q word he turned sharply
in the direction of the wharf. History
had reversed ''the last sigh Of the
Moor" At the dock Generals Cloud
and Chaffee babe him farewell and the
retiring captain general put off for the
Spanish transport Rabat, on which he
will proceed to Matanzas. He will be
accompanied by battalion of the
Thirty eighth infantry.
Major General Brooke held recep-
ton in the palace salon, the various
officials paying their respects and
promising allegiance to the United
States. First came the doctors of the
University of Havana, at their head
President BARREL All wore black
silk and velvet gowns and small black
silk caps with yellow tassels. All
barred their heads and bowed low.
Next came the municipal authorities,
headed by the mayor. and after them
the economical society, formerly an
advisory board to the captain-general,
with Senior Alfredo Zayas, its presi-
dent, leading. Then came the firemen.
Numerous speeches were made, to all
Of which General Brooke replied
briefly.
At the close of the reception the
Cuban generals were introduced.
The only lady who witnessed the
scene in the salon was Mrs John
Adams Fair of Boston, who was ush.
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