Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-05-13
CUBAN FLAG HolsTE0.
IL Was Unfuried on Mario Castle at the
Approach Of President Palma.

Approach of fresldent fRim|
Havana, May l2.-At twenty-three
minutes OF eight sunday morning a
large Cuban flag was hoisted over Nor
70 castle here. This was the signal
that the steamer Julia. with President
Elect Palma and his party on board,
had been sighted. and cheers wont
up from the thousands who. on the
shore opposite MORO castle had pa.
tlently awaited the Julia's arrival since
daybreak. The crowd chcered for the
new president and for the flag which
was holstod over the famous fortress
for the FIRST time.
II was a moment OF evultation for
the Cuhans. and the fact that the stars
and stripes floated from It's 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
ralscd'oyor the senate chamber. When
the smoke OF the Julia was seen in the
direction OF Maianzas the hag was
hauled up AS Il rose the bands sta
toned along the waterfront played the
Cuban national hymn. steamers salut.
ed and church bells were rung. Two
hours later after the last OF the great
fleet of vessels had gone out TO escort
the Julia 20 the harbOr had returned
past MORO castle. the flag was lowered
and raised over the senate chamber
There was continuous saluting as
the Julia sailed between the rows OF
decorated tugs and barges and there
we're cheers from the crowded wharyes.
The several Warships Ina the harbor
were also decorated The stars and
stripes 1oatcd over the wreck Of tho
Maine. and under this Tag the Cuban
commission IN charge OF the festiy'
tiles had caused n black and white
pennant to be placed.
The steam tug Dauntless. the old
fllhuster. was given the right OF the
line IN the marine procession.
When he arrived az the wharf the
president elect was welcomed by Vice
President Esteve I'm brief speech. A
pretty feature OF tie reception here
was Senior Estrada Palma's welcome
by % young Cuban women dressed in
costumes representing the American
republics.
From the wharf the president elect
was escorted to the palace by mem
bers Of the rural guard. Governor
General Wood. his stan and the sec
retarles received Senior Estrada Pal
ma al the palace. From here the pres
ldent elect proceeded to the municipal
council building. where speeches were
made by the mayor of Havana and
Senior Zayas. The latter welcomed
Senior Estrada Palma in behalf OF the
people OF all classes and all political
beliefs.
Replying. Senior Estrada Palma said
that his reception was a gratifying
experience. and. judging from what he
had seen since his arrival In Cuba. the
people were unanimous In support or
the incoming government. This, ne
said hooded well for the republic.
General Wood. accompanied Senior Es-
trada Palma to the residence OF Cen
eral Maxine Gomez. where the presi'
dent elect will reside until his inaugu'
ration. May 20. The municipal coun'
I'll gave a breakfast In honor OF senior
Estrada Palma and at a dinner given
by General Wood. Senior Estrada Pal.
ma. General Gomez. the archbishop oil
Havana. the secretaries and a NUMBER
of promInent Cubans were present.