New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1901-06-30
GENERAL NJ. GOMEZ HERE
THE CUBAN LEADER MYSTERIOUS
ABOUT THE PURPOSE OF HIS VISIT

7 cannot speak about anything" said Gen
eral Maxine Gomez at the Waldorf-Astoria last
night To every question that was asked him
he made the same reply and shook his head
mysteriously.
The General reached this city yesterday al
$3.50 D. m. He was accompanied by his son.
Urbano Gomez. and Alexander Gonzales. the
private secretary of General Wood The party
after landing at Tampa had come north on the
Atlantic Coast Express by way or charleston
Savannah and Philadelphia.
When the general left the train at the Penn
svIvanta Railroad terminus in Jersey city a
crowd of friends and admirers gathered about
him 90 shake his hand. He seemed averse, how
ever. 10 any demonstration and took shelter
behind one Of the doors Of the waiting room.
There he was discovered by a young Cuban
woman who appeared 10 know him, and who
greeted him with outstretched hands. The for
rner leader of the Cuban revolutionists seemed
somewhat frightened at this attack, and with
a bow to the young woman he chose better
vantage ground near the ticket chopper
With the announcement that the ferryboat
had arrived, General Gomez maneuvred sue
cessfuIly in outianl1ing the crowd and in Sc
curing secluded seat in the boat.
Gonzales assumed the craftsmanship of the
rarity finally, and he endeavored TO explain the
reticence Of the general to the newspaper men
by saying:
The general he's come TO the United States,
but he does not want TO give the reason He
expects TO see General Estrada Palma formerly
the head Of the Cuban Junta in the city. and a
fellow comrade OF the generals in the war. and
also 70 visit President Mckinley. Nevertheless.
he does not want 10 say why he will see the
President. We VIII stay in New-York several
days but we don't want 10 say just how long
General Gomez may make a statement Monday"
About half way across the river a photographer
attempted TO take the generals picture. On per-
ceiving, however that he was TO be the subject
OF the portrait. General Gomez protested vigor-
ously, and hastily retired TO a more secluded
corner OF the cabin. He did not keep his eyes
off the camera until the boat reached the New
York shore, where, despite his vigilance. the
camera hend snapped him the gangplank
The party was driven TO the Waldorf Later
in the evening. General Gomez his son. Urbano;
General Palma and Gonzales took dinner in
the cafe of the hotel. The meeting Of General
Gomez and General Palma intensely dra-
matte Each embraced the other and kissed
each others cheek repeatedly.
Because Of the mystery which the Cubans
have thrown about themselves, various rumors
arose as TO the purpose Of their visit. One re-
port TO the effect that the visit for the
purpose Of comforting with resident Cuhans
and United States officials regarding the Cuban
bond Issue.
The conference with General Palma was inter
preted by many as part of plan 10 persuade
General Palma 10 run as the popular candidate
for the Cuban Presidency. To the latter report
General Palma would make neither confirmation
nor denial.
General Gomez attracted marked attention on
the ferryboat and in the hotel because Of his
striking costume. He was dressed in a loose
white suit and a black derby hat. His face is
dark brown, 10 which the white hair Of his mus
tache and short chin whisBers afforded a strik-
ing contrast.