The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1899-01-03

upon sofa while Cen. Castellanos
moved towards the group Of Cuban
generals. British Vice Consul jerome
introduced him, to Gen. Rodriguez.
Shaking both the hands Of the Cuban
officer, In the usual Spanish fashion,
Gen. Castellanos said:
1--WE have been enemies but respect
you for your correct attitudes and
opinions. have pleasure in shaking
your hand"
Gen. Rodriguez replied:
NJ thank you, general. feel SORROW
for the Spanish army which has de-
Tended the banner it was sworn to Dc.
fend. also have pleasure In shaking
your hand"
AT the last stroke of 12, the boom of
gun brought all eyes to the point in
the room where stood the captain gen
eral who was talking with an Ameri-
can officer. Immediately all was si-
ience. The captain general stepped to
the left, taking his position directly ia
front of his staff
Old Glory Raised.
At this moment the band on the plaza
was playing the Spanish national
hymn. AS the guns at Cabanas fortress
ceased firing there was breathless
pause in the salon. Everybody knew
that the American flag was being
raised on the staff on the roof Of 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 the fleet and fortresses began
to roar out the national salute of 21
guns.
Immediately Capt. Gen. Casteilanos
handed the manuscript of his speech to
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:
Relinquishes Command,
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 moment Of
noon, January 1, 1899. there ceases in Cuba
Spanish ,soyereignty, and begins that OF the
Z United 4fes,ss1nNconsequence, 4 DECLARE
you n command lot the island. With the
0Object that YOU may exercise 1t, DECLARING
TO syon that be, first in respactinF =
you Peace having been estabiisfeG liz shs. =
tween our respective governments. prom.
ise you to give all due respect to the United
States governments, and "a hope that athe
good SrelA tons L n exiit,ns betWssn
our o. assasiss s e, esas y s tsgo oanxs
ordsfs I al M siis Il: s''Sss aao s ns
Gem BrOOke's Response.
After Capt. Hart translated the ad-
dress, Gen. Wade said to Gen. Brooke:
II transfer this command to you"
Maj. Gen. Brooke said:
"I accept this great trust in behalf of the
government and president Of the United
States, and addressing Capt. Cen Castel-
men with you pleasant return TO your
native land. May prosperity attend you
ard all who are with 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 doer of exit. Az
they retired there was 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
Oh E., 4, l.
! the officials of Spain were saying fare
we'll 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 l have hairs on my head. anG
my self-possession has never failed me
until to-day. Adieu, gentlemen, adieu.'
Then, with arms upraised, he moved
swiftly toward the stairway, escorted
by Gen. Chaifee and followed by hi,
staff. AS he crossed the plaza the
American ladies, who were standing il
! the balcony OF the barracks, waved
their handkerchiefs, and Gen. Castel
AtAAANS ASSPohoSN Ny DcWiAt anu Mss
| ing his hand toward them.
! AT the corner of the plaza, with tear.
( in his eyes. he turned to take fina
look at the palace. He could see tn,
7 American generals on the balcony
Without word he turned sharply il
4 the direction of the wharf. Histor,
/ had reversed "the last sigh of tn,
! moor" AT the dock Gems. Cous ant
! Chaffee bade him farewell. and the re
firing captain general put off for tn
! Spanish transport, Rabat, on which h,
will proceed to Matanzas. He will b,
accompanied by battalion of tn.
Thirty eighth infantry.
Gen. brooke Holds n Reception.
Maj. Gen. Brooke held reception IL
the palace salon, the various official
paying their respects and promising al
legiance to the United States. Nu
merous speeches were made, to al
OF which Gen. Brooke replied briefly.
AT the close of the reception tn,