The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-15
A RECEPTION 10 BROOKE
The Second Army Corps Association
Greets C0mrade.
Major General Miles shares the Hon
ors of the 0ccnsion with the
Former Military Governor of Cubn
-GenernI Shafter Ianvoidasiy All
sent-The Speakers of the Evening.

Mai Gen. John W Brooke formerly
Military Governor of Cuba. shared honors
with Nelson g. Miles Major General. Com
handing the Army of the United States.
last night al a meeting Of the Second Army
Corps Association at Wizards Hotel. II
was expected that Brig Gen. William z
Shafter would also be present. but at the
last moment he sent his regrets
The meeting was intended as a reception
by the association to Generals Brooke and
Shsfter. and General Miles, as President
OF the organization. was present to of
hciste and participate in the courtesies
extended to the honored guests. Because
it was expected that both the invited
guests would be present and address the
comrades. there was an unusually large
number present. and much regret was ex-
pressed at the absence of General Shafter.
About an hour after the time for the re-
ception to begin. a note was received from
General Shafter. which stated that he had
been prevented from attending the recep-
ton because of indisposition, and informed
the comrades that he would then be with
them in little while At the time Of sd-
tournament. however. the expected guest
did not appear and even though many of
the members Of the association fingered in
the hall for some time after the adjourn
ment he did not arrive.
Generals Miles and Brooke who were at
tired in the fun uniform and regalia of
their rank. were rendered hearty wei
come by the members of the association
upon their arrival at the hotel. When the
meeting was called TO order General Miles
In a few complimentary and appropriate
remarks presented General Brooke to the
members OF the association.
General Brooke responded TO the greet
ing. thanking the comrades for the hearty
welcome. He spoke of the condition of the
Porto Ricans and Cubans. comparing their
present status with that in which he found
them. 1T was plain to see" he said That
prosperity was reviving on the islands and
with good management it would not be
very long before they would be able TO take
care OF themselves. so far as providing for
themselves is concerned"
He then spoke OF the government OF the
islands. stating that the Cubans will for a
long time TO come expect and cling TO the
guiding and protecting arm which America
has extended TO them The heads of nearly
all the municipal Offices. he said, are Gu
bans many of whom formerly belonged to
the insurrectonary army. They however
were recommended for the positions by the
best citizens on the Island There is. how
ever. but one Spaniard at the head of any
one of the departments. he being endorsed
nearly unanimously by the residents of
Havana
Col. NJ. Emmett Urell also made shor;
address. In which he spoke of the part
which General Miles took in the campaign
during the Spanish American war in Cuba.
lie was followed by Franklin c. Jones. who
gave a brief review OF the services of
Generals Miles and Brooke during the civil
war
When Generals Miles and Brooke were
leaving the hall. at the suggestion OF
Colonel Urell. they were given three cheers |
as they passed out General Brooke stopped |
IN the aisle to say. I'VE can't be together |
always. boys. but / hope We will all meet |
beyond the river"
After the reception a short business ses- |
sion was held, at which some preliminary |
arrangements were made with reference TO |
the banquet which VIII be given by the as |
socisiion, on March G. at the Shoreham 4
Hotel