Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-12
THE CUBAN FLAG
Raised for First Time Over
Famous Moro Castle.
Occasion Was Arrival at Havana,
Sunday, of Pres. -elect Palma.
Given a Grand Reception by The De-
lighted Cubans.

hoisted over MORO Castle here.
This was the signal that the steamer
Judga, with President-elect Palma and
his party on board, had been sighted,
and cheers went up from the thousands
who on the shore opposite MORO Cas-
tie, had patiently awaited the Juda's
arrival since daybreak. The crowd
cheered for the new President and for
the lag which was hoisted over the
famous fortress for the first time.
1t was ii moment of exaltation for
the Cuhans and the fact that the Stars
and Stripes noated from its customary
flagstaff beside 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 chambers. 1t was sent
to the castle. yesterday, and fastened
TO the halyards of the flagstaff used to
signal the nationality of incoming YES
sells. When the smoke Of the Juda was
seen in the direction of MatanZas, the
flag was hauled up. As it rose the
bands stationed along the water front
plaXed the Cuban national hymn,
steamers saIuted and church bells were
rung.
TWO hours later, after the last of the
great fleet of vessels that had gone out
to escort the Juda to the harbor had
returned past MORO Castle. this flag
was lowered and raised over the Sen
ate chamber.
There was continuous saluting as the
.Iuda sailed between the rows of deco
rated tugs and barges, and there were
cheers from the crowded wharNes. The
several. warships in the harbor We're
also decorated The Stars and Stripes
Coated over the wreck of the Maine and
under this flag the Cuban commission
in charge Of the festivities had caused
a black and white pennant To be placed.
The steam tug Dauntless, the old fill
buster, was given the right OF the Inc
in the marine procession.
When he arrived at the wharf, Pres
ident-elect Palma was welcomed by
Vice President Tsteves. in brief
speech A pretty feature of the recep-
ton here was Senior Palma's welcome
by % young Cuban women dressed i'll
costumes representing the American
republics Sonora Durio, who repre-
scented Cuba. delivered an address and
read poem.
From the wharf President-elect
Palma was escorted to the palace by
members of the rural guard Gov.
General Wood. his staff and the secre-
taries received President 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 political beliefs. Replying, Senior
Palma said that his reception was a
gratifying experience, and, judging
from what he had seen since his All
rival in Cuba, the people were unani-
nous in support of the incoming gov
trnment. This. he said, BODIED well for
tie republic. Gen. Wood accompanied
Senior Palma to the residence of Gen.
Maxine Gomez, where the President
elect will reside until his Inauguration,
Nav 20.
The municipal council gave break
fast in honor of Senior Palma, at 1
O'Clock this afternoon. The President
elect was seated at the right of the
mayor of the city, while Gen. Gomez
VI O. Stottti CT iilt iiisisoi itLA.
AT a dinner given, tonight. by Gen.
Wood. Senior Palma. Gen. Gomez, the
archbishop of Havana, the secretaries
and a number of prominent Cubans
were present.
AT banquet given in honor Of the
President-elect at MatanZas. last night.
the toast THE United States was re-
sponded to by Gonzales De Quesada.
formerly Cuban commissioner at Wash
ington. The speaker referred to the
gratefulness of the Cubans for the i'm
provements made in the schools sys-
tenn and in sanitation by the Americans
since the intervention. His remarks
We're well received
The House has voted to accept the
credentials of the representatives from
MatanZas 1t will meet, tomorrow. to
effect the organize tion Of a municipal
council.
Mrs. Palma. wife of the President
elect. will be welcomed officially when
she arrives here. tomorrow. She left
New York, May 9. for Havana on the
Ward Line steamer Havana.