Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1902-05-17
GALA TIMES IN HAVANA.
The Cuban Flag HOIsted Over Moro Castle
as Welcoming Signal to Presi-
dent-Elect Palma.


Moro castle here.
This was the signal that the steam
er Julia, with President-elect Estrada
Palma and his party on board, had
been sighted, and cheers went up
from thousands who, on the shore op-
posite Moro castle, had patiently
awaited the Julia's arrival since day
break. The crowd cheered for the new
president and for the flag, which was
hoisted over the famous fortress for
the first time. 1t was a moment of
fact that the Stars and Stripes float
ed from its customary flag staff be-
side the Cuban flag over the castle did
not lessen their enthusiasm.
The Cuban flag flying over Moro
was the same one which was first
raised over the senate chamber It
was sent to the castle yesterday and
fastened to the halyards of the flag
staff used to signal the nationality Of
incoming vessels. When the smoke
of the Julia was seen in the direction
of Matanzas, the flag was hauled up.
As it rose the bands stationed along
the water front played the Cuban "a
tional hymn, steamers saluted and
church bells were rung. Two hours
later, after the last of the great feet
of vessels that had gone out to escort
the Julia to the harbor had returned
past Moro castle this flag was low
cred and raised over the senate cham
Der.
There was continuous ,qluting as
the Julia sailed between rows If dec
grated tugs and barges, and there
were cheers from the crowded
wharves. The several war ships in the
harbof were also decorated. The
Stars and Stripes foated over the
wreck of the Maine, and under this
flag the Cuban commission in charge
of the festivities had caused black
and white pennant to be placed.
The steam tug Dauntless, the old
filibusterer, was given the right of
the line in the marine procession.
When he arrived at the wharf the
president-elect was welcomed by
vice-President-E Estove, in q
brief speech.
A pretty feature of the reception
here-w was Senior Estrada Palma's well
come by 23 young Cuban women
dressed in costumes representing the
American republics. Sonora Durio,
who represented Cuba, delivered an
address and read a poem. From the
wharf the president-elect was escort
ed to the palace by members of the
Rural guard. Gov.-Gen. Wood, his
staff and the-s secretaries received
Senior Palma at the palace. From here
the president-elect proceeded to the
municipal council building, where
speeches were made. by the mayor Of
Havana and Senior Zayas. The latter
welcomed Senior Palma in behalf of
the people of all classes and all po-
litical beliefs.
Replying, Senior Estrada Palma
said that his reception was "a gratif 2
ing experience, and, judging from
what he had seen since his arrival in
Cuba, the people were unanimous in
support of the incoming government.
This, he said, BODIED well for 'he re-
public. Gen. Wood accompanied Senior
Estrada Palma to the residence of
Gen. Maxine Gomez, where the prcsi-
dent-elect will reside until his inau-
guration, May 90.
The municipal council gave a break
fast in honor of Senior Estrada Palma
at one o'clock yesterday afternoon.
He was seated at the right of the
mayor of the city, while Gen. Gomez
was seated at the mayors left.
At a dinner given tonight Gen.
Wood, Senior Palma, Gen. Gomez, the
archbishop of Havana, the secretaries
and number of prominent Cubans
were present.
At a banquet given in honor f the
president-elect at Matanzas last night
the toast "The United States" WAS
responded to by Gonzales de Quesada,
formerly Cuban commissioner at
Washington. The speaker referred to
the gratefulness of the Cuban for the
improvements made in the school sys-
tenn, and in sanitation by the Amer
leans since their intervention. His re-
marks were well received
The house has voted to accept the
credentials of the representatives
from Matanzas. 1t will meet ro-day
to effect the organization of a Ilu-
nicipal council.
Mrs. Etrada Palma, wife of the
president-elect, will be welcomed Of
ficially when she arrives here to-day.
She left May for Havana on the
Ward line steamer Havana.