New-York tribune., 1902-05-20
CUBA LIBRE TODAY.
AMERICAN OCCUPATION WILL CEASE
AND \ NEW REPUBLIC WILL
BE BORN
Copyright 1902: Ry The Tribune Association
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Havana May 19-AH is in readiness for the
transfer tomorrow Of tho island Of cuba To the
Cubans. Every one connected with the arra nge-
ments for the days ceremony, from General
Wood down to his hUmhest assistant. has la
bored with commendab BILE zeal that the pro-
Gramme might he carried out successfully. The
Military Governor and his staff have had lit
tie time to-day for anything but affairs related
To the Inauguration OF President Palma and
the Cubans, for whom all this Is being prepared,
are duly appreCiative Of the spirit with which
the Americans arc turning over TO them the
government of their country Tho streets of
Havana are crowded tonight with excited ma
tives waiting with characteristic Spauish-Amer-
lean impatience for the birth of cuba Libre
Special excursions from every province have
brought thousands of visitors Florida too. has
contributed her quota of citizens. The steamer
Mascottc from Key West brought 800 FIoridans
and as manv more win arrive early tomorrow
from Tampa.
Invitations. because Of the great demand for
them limited to those persons who either
by reason of business courtesy ought to be
present. These include the foreign consuls gen
erlL Senators, Congressman. officers of the
United States warships Brooklyn and Eagle and
those Of the foreign vessels and the newspaper
correspondents. Because Of the narrow space
on tH' bdI'oNN WneFe Oenerdl rama VIII he
in these guests will be compelled to wit
ness it from within the palace standing in the
office of General Wood.
To-day is the anniversary Of the death of the
Cuban patriot Jose Marti. Every flag even the
spanish halfmasted in honor of the mem
ory Of M1rt, who was killed by a Spanish bull
let seven years ago. while lighting for that
which will occur just twenty-fo hours later
than the seventh anniversary of his death. the
establishment of free cuba. Memorial services
were held in several churches and church bells
were tolIed
General Palma spent the entire day. except
about hour when he called on General Wood
in his room writing his message and inaugural
address. He gave instructions that only his
Secretary Of Public instruction and Director of
Posts and Telegra phs to see him. To every
else he was out
The Presidents oldest son. Jose, arrived on
the steamer Esperanza from New-York He
paid his respects TO General Wood. He will
turn to NewYork on Saturday take his
animation at Columbia University Law School.
Another passenger the Esperanza was
Captain O'Brien. known TO fame because OF his
exploits with hlibustering expeditions as "Dyna-
mite Johnny" President-elect Palmas deter
mination not to see any one weakened when
the gray haired and wrnked pilot of several
successful Cuban expeditions called. and he re-
Ceived him cordially. He is here to take North
steamer that partially destroyed by fire
after which ne will return here to accept a
position government pilot. rendered him by
the President.
AT Adams, the policy king" also arrived
to-day. He is on his way to Mexico 10 attend
the marriage of his daughter. He says he re-
mains only for the inaugural ton. although ru-
NOR has it that he wants concession for a
lottery. which a prosperous enterprise in
cuba during the Spanish regime.