Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-05-22

ltaNaha May III NuNA ilhrt, tho
ShtbholCth of the cuban patriot tor
generations past the altar on which
countless treasure and the very heart
heart blood OF the youth and strength
oJ the island have been poured yestor.
day became reality,
-Four years ago the United States
government promised the island free,
dom, Yesterday II moro than kept it's
promise, for not only has tho prom.
Used Independence hceu given but
the young nation has boon trained
for two years past in the lutrlcacies
ut self government and has been
started on its career with both huau.
Cial and moral backing Of the nation
which itself fought It's way aaiust the
tremendous obstacles to success
The celebration Of the national day
ot the new republic was strange
mixture of smiles and tcars, yet both
were for JOY that new nation was
born, The youth OF the island. carried
away with enthusiasm, danced and
sang in the oNuhorauCo of 10y, while
everywhere here and there through.
out the city might be seAn hoary-
haired veterans In rags and almost
harotootcd lnceling in the streets and
with tears OF Joy streaming down
their faces thanking heaven they had
lived to SEQ the day when their hopes
and prayers were realized and Cuba
was free.
The city was crowded with visitors.
Several days ago the influx began.
Yesterday morning fully $4,000 were
here. with every train and boat bring.
ing more The decorations presented
a beautiful aspect. Tho entrance to
every house was drnpod with Amori.
can aud Cuban flags intortwined, while
the prominent houses on the streets
along which presidont-clect Palma
passed from his palace to the palace
of General Wood are almost hidden
by green palms and bunting At every
twenty feet along the route small
arches were placed, making the route
an almost unhrokon trumnhal can,
opy.
Gen. " God personally lowered the
American Cuurs, which were snluted
and with Ga own hands hoistcd a Gu.
ban nag, as an net of the United
States Gen Gomez assisting At the
time the transfer took place in Ha-
Nana Gen Whitsidc, nt Santiago,
turned over his authority to his Cuban
successor and sailed away with tho
American cavalry. which had been In
the garrison there Gen. Wood and
his stan and the American troops en-
harkcd Immediately after tho hoist.
Ing Of the Cuban nag and the Amcr.
can ships steamed ont of the harbor
The ceremony Itself was bricf and
simple. After formal greetings, Gen
Wood read the documentary transfer
prepared by the war department,
pIedglng the now government to i'm,
modiatcly proclaim the constitution
and the Plat amonvmcnt contained
In Tho -"1cndy, and to undertake all
obligations assumed by the United
States, with respect TO Cubu. by the
rcaty of Paris.
Palma Sends Word -.
Washington. May President
Roosevelt yesterday afternoon re-.
coiycd this cablogram:
"liayana-Fho government of the
island having been just transferred. l.
as chief magistrate Of tho republic
faithfully interpreting the sentiments
OF the whole people of Cuba. have the
honor to send you and the American
PEOPLE testimony of our profound
gratitude and assurance OF enduring
friendship, with wishes and prayers
to The Almighty for the welfare and
prosperity Of the United states.
CSigned), Palma"
The president aiao received this
cabIcgram from President Loubct 0
France, dated Kronstad:
at the time when the Cuban repub-
lie is proclaimed under the mighty
ncgis of the United States of America
J make IL my duty to offer your excel.
lcncy my very sincere fluctuations
and send you wishes that form for
the prosperity of the young republic"
Secretary Root cabled congratulations
10 Palma
other Nations Told.
Washington MAY 2l-Secretary
Hay took the final step yesterday Of
acquaintinE the nations that the Unit.
ed States government has redeemec
its pledges 20 make free the people OF
Cuba This was done by cabling ev
cry capital whore there is a resident
or minister for the Unl.ed
States of an identical note informing
lnr representatives that military occu
patton had ceased and an independent
government republican in form had
been inaugurated there. under ,he
presidency Of Senior Palma. Ambassa.
lors and ministers are instructed to
'onyey this information to the govern
ment to which they are accredited.
Cuban Flag Raised.
Charleston, S. C.. May 2i.--At noon
yesterday the Cuban flag was raisea
over the West indian building at The
exposition by the Cuban commission
'rs and salute of 81 guns was fret