Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-12
HAvANA'S WELCOME.
President-Elect Palma Received With
 Enthusiasm.

Enthusiasm.
 HAVANA, May PA large Cuban flag was hoisted over Morro castle here yesterday morning.
 This was the signal that the steamer Julia, with President Elect Palma and his party on board, had been sighted and cheers went up from the thous sands who on the shore opposite Morro castle had patiently awaited the Julia's arrival since daybreak. The crowd cheered for the new president and for the flag, which was hoi. ted over the famous fortress for the first time.
 It was moment of exaltation for the Cubans, and the fact that the stars and stripes hoated from its customary flagstaff beside the Cuban flag over the castle did not lessen their enthusiasm.
 The Cuban flag flying over Morro was the same one which was first raised over the senate chamber. 1t was sent to the castle and fastened to the halyards of the flagstaff used to signal the nationality of incoming vessels. When the smoke of the Julia was seen in the direction of Matanzas, the flag was hauled up. As it rose the bands stationed along the water front played the Cuban national hymn, steamers sa- luted and church bells were rung.
 Two hours later, after the last of the great fleet of vessels that had gone out to escort the Julia to the harbor had re- turned past Morro castle, this flag 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 warships in the harbor were also decorated. The stars and stripes hoated over the wreck of the Maine, and under this flag the Cuban commis- sion in charge of the festivities had caused black and white pennant to be placed.
 The steam tug Dauntless, the old fili- buster, was given the right of the line in the marine procession.
 When he arrived at the wharf, Presi- dent Elect Palma was welcomed by Vice President Estevez in a brief speech. A pretty feature of the reception here was Senor Palma's welcome by twen- ty-tnree young Cuban women dressed in costumes representing the American republics. Sonora Durio, who repre- scented Cuba, delivered an address and read poem.
 From 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 Zayas. The latter welcomed Senor Palma in behalf of the people of all classes and all political beliefs. Replying, Senor Palma said that his reception was 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 goy- ernment.
 General Wood accompanied Senor Palma to the residence of General Max imo Gomez, where the president elect will reside until his inauguration, on May 20.
 The municipal council gave lunch con in honor of Senor Palma. The president elect was seated at the right of the mayor of the city, while Gen. eral Gomez was seated at the mayors left