The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1899-01-07

and as the latter foated to the breeze
1t was saluted with 81 guns.
After the American flag had been
hoisted the bands played the American
national hymn, aud this was greeted
with tremendous cheering by the crowd
that had assembled near the palace.
Review of the Troops.
After all the forInalities had been
complied with and receipts had been
exchanged for the forts md other prop.
critics that had belonged to the crown,
and after the flag had been raised at
Cabanas by Lieut.. Fitzhugh Lee, Jr.,
and at the Moro by Lieut.. Wade, Gems.
Brooke and Ludlow and the members
of the commission proceeded to the
Central park and the Hotel de Ingla-
terra, where the troops under Gems.
Keifer, Williston, Hasbrouck, and Col.
Armfield We're reviewed by Gen. Lee,
the military governor Of the city.
Cubnn Generals Grateful.
When the Cuban generals babe good
by to Gen. Brooke, the latter compli-
mented them on their courage in the
war, and said he was glad to be their
friend. They replied that they were
grateful to the United States for what
she had done to free Cuba from Spanish
rule, and offered to cooperate with Gen.
Brooke and President Mckinley in
bringing peace and prosperity to the is
land.
The Preltminaries.
Brig. Gen. Clous, the master Of cere-
- In, n,Dn
structions to the officers who were to
take charge of the various departments
of the government at 12 o'clock. Col,
Dudley was assigned to the department.
of justice, Office of the secretary of the
captain general; Maj. L. w. V. Kennon,
adjutnnt general Of the department, to
the department of commerce and agri-
culture; Col. r. U. Bliss, Of the commis-
sary department, to the treasury, Capt.
Frank b. Hanna, assistant adiutant
general, to the department of public in
struction, and Col. Dunwoody, of tho
signal corps, to the public works de-
partment.
Washington Is Notified.
Washington, Jan. 2.-Thc first official
information of the change Of authority
in Havana was received in Washington
within two hours after the stars and
stripes had replaced the red and yell
low standard of Spain over the gov
eminent buildings and forts. Several
other dispatches came to the war de-
pnrtment and the navy department,
and the assurances conveyed in them
that no trouble had occurred in con-
nection with the ceremonies OF the
transfer caused great satisfaction and
relief to the president and cnbinct.
The following message, addressed to
President Mckinley by Gems Wade and
Clous, was received:
1.-THE government formally surrendered
by Gen. Castelanos to American commis-
sion at IL o'clock. and by latter transferred
to Gen. Brooke. Ceremonies successfully
carried out. The American flag flies from
MORO castle. Cnbanas. the palace. and
other buildings. City orderly"
Perfect Order Prevnils.
Havana, Jan. 3.-The people Of Ha-
vana are in joyous mood, In spite Of
the disappointment experienced over
the fact that the projected festivities
have been postponed. The resentment
quickly subsided and gave place tc COM
posure. Capt. Groble, Gen. Ludlow's
adjutant general, visited all the United
States posts and the city was found
to be tranquil. Maj. Gen. Brooke's
Impressions of Cuba are pleasing. He
regards the people as being emotional.
mild and orderly. Americans are now
conducting the customs, post Office and
teltgruphs. in fact. all public business.
viii Snonisi aud Cuban "mplovrs