New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-04-30
PALMA AT NJ MANZANILLO.
HEARTY RECEPTION BY GENERAL MASO
WHO WAS OPPOSING CANDIDATE
FOR PRESIDENT.
Copyright. 1902: BY The Tribune Association.)
TBY CABLE TO THE TRIBUNE.l


Marzanillo, April 29-At 6 yesterday morning
the Presidential party left Bayamo, escorted by
a detachment of rural guards and many friends
on horseback Short stops were made at every
country house, whers the President shook hands
and embraced many old friends. At the larger
places he recounted with his comrades the eX-
periences of the war of 1865 At Vegutas the
President breakfasted with old comrade, Cen
eral Capote while most of the party accepted
the hospitalities of prominent Spanish resi-
dent who prepared to receive them. President
Palma also visited him. and he was waited upon
by a large delegation of young school girls. who
presented bouquets and welcomed him. with
patriotic recitations. His meeting many old
friends here heightened his stay.
The party arrived at Yara. the birthplace of
the Of 1865 at 2:30. A large crowd awaited
General Bartolome Maso. old time friend of
President Falnla. but his opponent in the recent
candidacy, who met him a brother. After ex
pressions Of joy at seeing each other, President
Palma presented counterpart of the flag under
which General Carlos Manuel Cespedes and Cen
eral Maso began the October 10. 1868.
General Maso spoke of his great pleasure in
seeing President Palma. and called upon his
hearers TO let his words sink deep in their
hearts. He pledged his undivided support to
President Palma, and said he would sustain
the PRESIDENT ana WORK lor the goou OF IHe
country. He told his hearers TO carry a mes
sage TO their friends that all should
unite and work harmoniously. the end for
which their grandfathers. fathers and them
selves had fought was accomplished His senti-
ments met with great applause. He and Presi-
dent Palma vociferously applauded
AT 3 o'clock President Palma accompanied
General Maso in private coach for Manzanillo.
The procession, consisting of about three hun
dred persons, with flags flying looked like
small army advancing across the plains At
q large decorated float was ready to receive the
President and General Maso. In this at o'clock
the party entered Manzanillo. every bell ringing
a welcome. Amid the huzzahs Of the populace
the city officials at the City Hall rendered the
freedom of the city. Gonzalo Quesada spoke for
President Palma and General Maso. He re-
counted the enthusiastic reception given to the
President, also the affectionate greeting by Cen
eral Maso He glad of 1t, for ii would show
other nations no cause for fearing trouble Their
actions should be such show the world
there existed only one soul in Cuba. and that
the life of their republic He believed conf
dence would be restored after the news Of
President Palma's reception was published. He
said Cuba owed a deep debt of gratitude to the
United States for the glorious work done and
her magnanimous gift of freedom, and that II
Cuba would emulate the examples set by the
States. Cubas future was assured AFTER the
speech the party dined at the nome or General
Maso Later light luncheon and refreshments.
prepared by the Spanish colony, were partaken
by the Presidential party and many others. Ine
Spaniards present offered cooperation. and
President Palma addressed them as countrymen.