Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-03-24

the boxes and most Of the galleries
were filled with ladies, who frequently
Joined in the applause.
. Gen. Gomez. who was the first
speaker, earnestly eulogized Americas
sacrifices on behalf Of Cuba He said
Cubans We're proud of the opportunity
to honor representatives of the Unit
ed States navy, army and government.
and would not forget their obligations
made possible all that Cuba had ac-
conlpMshed.
Gen. Freyre Andre, secretary of the
interior, addressing the American Off
GERS in English, said they were heroes
of the seas, knights errant of the
of conquest broke the chains of peo-
pies, who, by virile actions, proved
themselves worthy Of freedom. Con-
tinuing, he said: "Your good work edu-
Gated them for the duties and respon-
sibilities Of International life. AS I
thus greet you, permit me to associate
your presence here with the beloved
name of that general rough rider,
Theodore Roosevelt, who on the hills
of San Juan consecrated his love
of our land, and from the heights. of
your capital, fulfilling the promise of
April 10, 1898. demonstrated to the
world that nations can be true to their
word, and rendered US a still greater
service than that of independence, be-
cause in thus giving PROOF Of gener-
osity, loyalty and honor he made US
nation of grateful men,"
At the utterance of the name Roose-
Welt there was prolonged applause
turnout the floor and galleries.
Commander Colby, senior officer of
the squadron, spoke in a hearty voice,
styling: 'In behalf of the president
and people of the United States we
thank you from the bottom OF our
hearts for the magnificent reception
you have given the visiting squadron.
We appreciate it the more because
all your appreciation to us has come
from the heart. Last night at the
palace we saw it displayed meaningly
in the joining of the two flags in a
lovers knot. Here today our flags are
Joined, a true emblem of the bonds
which unite use in common interest
for the mutual good. Let us drink to
the toast: The Republic of Cuba, her
president and people, her brave men
and her beautiful women"
At the conclusion of Commander
Colby's speech, the band played The
Star Spangled Banner" which was fol-
lowed by "Bayamo," the Cuban national
hymn. The guests stood and cheered
both songs to the echo.
Shaplain Gleason of the Olympia
mad an eloquent address. He said
Americans were proud of association
In the work of freeing Cuba with men
like General Gomez and his comrades,
and were confident of free Cuba's pro-
gress in the affairs of peace with his
men supervising her affairs with dis
tinguished ability Mr.. Gleason said
Americans appreciated the eulogy from
General Gomez for their part in the Gu
ban struggle for independence, but he
believed that the conservation and de-
termination of Cubans would eventu-
ally have won even though the Unit
ed States had not interviewed.
The social event Of the week was
the reception last night on board the
batleship Missouri. The great war yes
sci was beautifully Illuminated and
decorated. Steam launches were busy
conveying guests between the wharves
and the ship. Nearly all the officers
Of the squadron assisted in entertain
ing the guests, who included about all
the higher officials and leading society
Cubans and Americans. There was
dancing on deck turnout the evening.