The evening Republican., 1902-05-12
!HAVANA'S WELCOME.
President Elect Palma Re-
ceived With Enthusiasm.
CUBAN FLAG HOlSTED ON NORR0.
Festive Scenes In the Harbor and
City ON the Arrival of Re-
puhiic'a First Chief
MNniAtr rate,

HAVANA, May IA large Cuban
flag was holsted over MORO castle here
yesterday morning.
This WIS the signal that the steamer
Julia, with President Elect Palma and
his party on board, had been sighted,
and cheers went up from the thou
sands who on the shore opposite MORO
castle had patiently awaited the Julia's
arrival since daybreak. The crowd
cheered for the new president and for
the dag, which was hoisted over the
famous fortress for the first time.
1t was a moment Of eXaltatiOn for
the Cubans, and the fact that the stars
and stripes tloated from its customary
flagstaff beside the Cuban flag over the
castle did moi lessen their enthusiasm.
The Cuban flag flying over MORO
was the same one which was iirst
raised over the senate chamber. 1t was
sent to the castle and fastened to the
hnlyaIds Of the flagstaff used to signal
the nationality OF incoming vessels.
When the smoke of tse Julia was seen
in the direction OF Matanzas, the flag
was hauled up. As il rose the bands
stationed along the water front played
the Cuban national hymn, steamers sa-
luted and church bells were rung.
Two hours luter, after the last of the
great feet Of vessels that had gone out
to escort the Julia to the harbor had re-
turned past Moro castle, this nag was
lowered and raised over the senate
chamber.
There was continuous saluting as the
Julia sailed between the rows Of deco
rated tugs and barges, and there were
cheers from the crowded wharfs. The
several wurships in the harbor were
also decorated. The stars and stripes
hOat,d over the wreck of the Maine,
and under this iag the Cuban commits
sion in charge of the festivities had
caused Il black and white pennant to be
placed.
The steam tug Dauntless, the old fill
buster, was given the right of the line
in the marine procession.
When be arrived at the wharf, Presl-
dent Elect Palma was welcomed by Vice
President Estrvez in IL brief speech.
A pretty feature Of the reception here
was Sen0r lalmu'S welcome by tWen-
tythrre young Cuban women dressed
in costumes representing the American
repubics Sonora DUrio, who repre-
SpnlVd Cuba, delivered an address and
read II poem.
Trom the wharf President Elect Pal
ma was escorted to the palace by mem
bers of the rural guard. Governor Gen
eral Wood, his staff and the secretaries
received Senor Palma at the palace.
From here the president elect proceed
ed to the municipal council building,
where speeches were made by the
mayor of Havana and SenOr LayaS.
The latter welcomed Scnor Palma in
behalf of the people of all classes and
all political beliefs. Replying, Senor
Palma said that his reception was IA
gratifying experience. and, judging
from what he had seen since his ar
rival in Cuba, the people were unani-
nous in support of the incoming gov
ernmcnt.
General Wood accompanied Senior
Palma TO the residence of General Max
iino Gomez, where the president elect
will reside until his inauguration. on
May 10
The municipal council gave a lunch
con in honor Of Senior Palma. The
president elect was seated at the right
of the mayor of the city, while Gen
l.ft