The Washington times., 1902-05-25

ian ships raised the Cuban Tag to their
mastheads. thus formally recognizing
the new republic among the family of
| nations.
At Cnce the American cavalry in at
tendance marched to the wharf and en-
barked ior home. General Wood and
his staff also left. after last exchange
of good wishes. similar transfer of
authority vas being enacted at the
same time at Santiago. The proclama-
tion of transfer issued by General
Wood contained n letter from President
Roosevelt declaring the occupation Of
Cuba by the United States to be at an
end, and expressing friendship and good
wishes.
Popular celebration of Cuba's indie
pendence bay continued Wednesday.
with night illumination and fireworks.
The occasion was marrcd by the throw
ing of bomb ir street crowd by
some unknown person. Eleven were in
jured President Palma laid the founda
tion of an arch in memory of the day.
First Cuban Cabinet.
Pu.sident-elect Palma named his sec
rctaries as follows: Government, Diego
Taraayo; finance, Garcia Monies; state
AM justice, Carlos Zaldo: public in
struction. Eduardo zero: public works,
Manuel Diaz; agriculture, Emilio Terry.
I'alma to Roosevelt.
President Palma as soon as he held
the reins of authority. sent brief mes
sage TO President Roosevelt expressing
profound gratitude and the assurance
OF an enduring friendship between the
Cuban and American people.
alfonso XIII King in Fact.
With elaborate ceremonies in Madrid
May II, Alfonso XIII took the oath TO
support the Spanish constitution, and
thus became in fact. as we'll as in name.
King Of Spain. On that day he reached
tie age OF sixteen. the time prescribed
by the constitution Cor his ascent of the
throne. In the presence of the Queen
Regent. court officials. and the members
o. the Cortes the Young King took this
oath: 81 swear by 'iod. upon the hcly
Bible. 10 maintain the constitution and
laws. II so | do mhy God reward me
l. do not may he call me to account"
Impressive religious services followed
On the way to the church the royal car
riage was halted by man who was un-
der the delusiOn that the Infanta Teresa
was his betrothed. Later there were
rumors OF an anarchist plot
TIE Queen Regent sent her farewell
message at the same time to Premier
Sag asta. Great crowds took part in the
fetes. but the populacc showed little
enthusiasm when the young King rode
through the streets.
II is notable that the young King at
IA H. t-..rF
popular festival eliminated on Thurs
day. Reluctantly. the Queen mo thcr
also attended. from n sense OF duty. but
shut out the cruel spectacle with her
fan.
Kais,r's Gift to Uncle Sam.
Emperor William of Germany has
asked President Roosevelt to accept, for
the American people. a huge bronze
statue OF Frederick the Great. 20 be
erected In Washington in commcmora-
tlon OF Prince Hcnry's visit and as a
sign of thn friendly relations existing
between tie two countries. The Presi-
dent has returned thanks and the mat
ter will ~ before Congress immedi- |
ately.
1t is announced in Berlin that Prof |
Uphnes, one OF the leading sculptors |
Of Germany. has been assigned to ex- |
ccutc the statue. If the offer is accept |
ed. 1t Will be copied from a bronze in |
Potsdam. A similar work by Prof |
Uphnes won medal at Paris Exposition |
Nest of the German papers commend |
the Kaist'r's action.
Meaning of French Elections.
Premier Waldeck Rousseau has an
nounced his intention of retiring from
office in view Of result Of recent elec-
tions which show no increase of ma
Jority for his cabinet. This victory
means chiefly a gain for the Radicals
and Socialist Radicals. The National
lists have gained some seats at expense |
of moderate Republicans. The pure So
cialists have gained notable figure in
II. Jaurcs. The premier regards him
self as vindicated.
Canada Against Ship Combine.
Sir Thomas shaughnessy, president of
Canadian Pacific Railroad. said in Mon
treal tina: his company was prepared to
equip. when necessary. n fast line OF
Atlantic steamers to compete with the
Morgan ship combine
General Strike in Sweden.
In support OF the suffrage bill, already
before the Parliament the Social Dem
lcratic party ordered on May l. a gem I
,ral strike OF all trades. Order generally
1beyed in Stockholm, causing paralysis
1f business. and partially obeycd IN
other places. On third day, the strike
vas called off because of favorable vote.
Denmark to Consult Her People. t
The Danish Parliament has voted to t
postpone the sale of the Danish West d
ndles to the United States until Pile
,iscitc has been taken of the inhabitants
IN the proposition. A prolOngation Of ,
he term for ratification of the treaty ,
rom tho United States has been asked
or.
Secret Society in Manila.
secret society formed in April. |
whose alleged object was to create
cmblance OF a revolution. and then de- +
nand that Congress grant independence n
o the Philippines under an American p
has been brought to light b