The Washington times., 1901-12-26
CUBANS HONOR loI
NAVAL GUESTS.
Dinner Given by the Veter-
ans Association.
WOOD 7OASTS FUTURE REPUBLIC.
Admiral Higginsou Makes Speech
of the Evening Pleased With At
tiitude of the People Toward
Americans Ball at the Palace
Gomez Kissed at Puerto Principe.

HAVANA. Dec. 25.-The Veterans AS
socist4on this evening gave n banquet at
the Tacon Theatre in honor Of Admiral
Higginson and the officers OF his feet.
Gen. Carlos Garcia presided. He spoke
Of the war and the help the Americans
had given the cubaus and the sympathy
they had shown. for which. he declared.
they had won the eternal gratitude OF the
Cubans. He said General Wood was a
| capable Governor and was beloved by all
the people.
Future Republic Toasted.
Governor Wood paid tribute to the
! bravery Of the spaniards. He said that
next year when an American feet came
| here il would DC received by representa-
tives Of the Cuban Republic. which would
be well ordered and stable. He proposed
a toast 20 the future Cuban Republic
Admiral Higginson made the speech OF
the evening. speaking in the name Of a.
self and his officers. He said that the
officers had been overwhelmed with at
tentions in Cuba. which showed the good
will Of the people toward the Americans.
1t was source OF qualification to tho
American officers that the Eavy had
played the principal part in the war with
Spain.
Praise for Cervcrn.
The anal blow to Spanish power was de-
livered at Santiago. thus showing the i'm
portance of sea power. He paid eompli-
ment to Admiral Cervera, who. he said.
was brave and patriotic servant of his
country.
The only grudge he had against him
was that he (Higginson) was not there to
receive HIM when he came out OF Santia-
go. He toasted tn Cuban veterans. whose
work had been very fruitful for good
Senior Zayas spok. Of the humane work
of the Americans aud their efforts to Sc
cure justice and liberty for the Cubans.
Many present did not understand the
speeches. all Of which were made in Eng
lish. number of bureauerats were pres
ent
Other entertainments have been given
in honor of the officers. including splen-
did ball at the Palace. given by Governor
and Mrs. Wood All the leading people OF
Havana attended.
Other entertainments.
The Aylntsmiento gave an entertainment
for the officers at the Payret Theatre. at
which Spanish plays were presented. The
yacht club has also entertained them
Governor Wood took admiral Higglnson
to see sugar estate.
The Official organs are protesting against
the behavior of The crowd at Puerto Prin-
eipe. which hlsstd General Gomez. called
him traitor. threw stones at him. and
broke " a meeting at which he was to
speak. The general wanted TO leave the
city at once. but the meeting was held
later
General Gomez has visited the. province
ol Santa Clara, where he spoke in favor OF
the candidacy of Palma. The official or
gsns claim that his visit was a great sue
cess, while the papers supporting General
MasO declare that il was failure.
They add that he is vulgar elector. an
agent salaried by the Government. and
that he has served under four dags
Uph0Ids General Maso,
The Havana sun. an American paper
published here. prints strong editorial,
and says that General Maso represents
two thirds Of Cuba. It adds that Maso
was compelled TO withdraw from the cam
paign owing to fraud and unfair ccndi-
tions. The Government should disprove
that there is fraud. or rectify it if it exists.
The official organs. which have been in
consistent, have tried to persuade the BIaso
element not to Withdraw entirely from the
election. as their total withdrawal might
provoke u disturbance. The Masoists,
however. insist that they will take no part
whatever in the elections.