The age-herald., 1902-05-12
CUBANFLAC ON
 MORRO CASTLE Thousands Cheer First Actual
 Sign of New Republic PALMA GETS AN OVATION
When the Presidents Steamer Arriv- ed the Flag Was Hauled Down and hoisted Over the
 Senate Chamber.

Havana, May 11.-At twenty-three min utes of this morning a large Cuban flag was hoisted over Morro Castle here. This was the signal that the steamer Julia' with President-elect Estrada Palma ana his party on board, had been sighted ana cheers went up from the thousands wno' on the shore opposite Morro Castle, had patiently awaited the Julia's arrival since daybreak The crowd cheered for the new President and for the flag, which was hoisted over the famous fortress for the first time.
 It was a moment of exultation for the Cubans. and the fact that the stars and stripes floated from It's customary flag staff beside the Cuban flag over the cas- tie, did not lessen their enthusiasm.
 The Cuban flag flying over Moro was the same one which was first raised over the Senate chamber. When the smoke of the Julia was seen in the direction of Mantanzas the flag was hauled up. As 1t rose the bands stationed along the water front played the Cuban national hymn. steamers saluted and church bells were rung. Two hours later, after the last of the great fleet of vessels had gone out to escort the Julia to the harbor had returned past Morro Castle, this flag was lowered and raised over the Senate cham Der.
 Continuous Salutlng.
 There was continuous saluting as the Julia sailed between the rows of deco rated tugs and barges and there were cheers rom the crowded wharves. The several warships in the harbor were also decorated. The stars and stripes floated over the wreck of the Maine, and under this flag the Cuban commission in charge
 f the festivities had caused 8 black and white pennant to be paced.
 The steam tug Daunncss. the old fli- buster, was given the right of the line in the marine procession.
 When he arrived at the wharf the pres ident-elect was welcomed by Vice-Presi- dent Esteve in brief speech. pretty feature of the reception here was Senor Estrada Palma's welcome by twenty three Cuban women dressed in costumes representing the American republics. From the wharf the president-elect was escorted to the palace by members of the rural guard. Governor General Wood, his staff and the secretaries received Se- nor Estrada 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 Senor Zayas. The latter welcomed Senor Estrada Palma in behalf of the people of all classes and all political beliefs. President Palma Gratlfied. Replying, Senor Estrada Palma said that his reception was gratifying eXpe- rience and, judging from what he had seen since his arrival In Cuba, the people were unanimous in support of the incom- ing government. This he said, boded well for the republic. General Wood &C., companied Senor Estrada Palma to the residence of General Maxine Gobez, where the presdent-elect will reside un- til his inauguration May 20. The munich pal council gave a breakfast in honor of Senor Estrada Palma at 1 o'clock this afternoon.
 At dinner given tonight by General Wood Senor Palma, General Gomez, the archbishop of Havana, the secretaries and a number of prominent Cubans were present at a banquet given In honor of the president-elect at Matangas last night, the toast "The United States was re- sponded to by Gonzales de Quesada, for m erly Cuban commissioner at Washing ton. The speaker referred to the grate- fitness of the Cubans for the improve ments made In the school system and in sanitation by the Americans since their intervention. His remarks were well re- ceived.