The Montana plaindealer. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1906-1911, 1906-05-25
PALMAINAUGURATED
PRESIDENT OF CUBA AGAIN TAKES
THE OATH OF OFFICE.
Ceremony Took Place in Red Salon
Of the Palaee-President Appeared
to Be in Best Of HeaIth-He Made
an Address Accepting the Honor and
Stating Plans for Future.

President Palma vas ~inaugurated at
noon Sunday in the presence OF the
diplomatic corps in full uniform. cabi.
net officers, senators, congressman
judges, heads of departments and the
representatives of economic, agricul-
tural and commercial associations.
None of the liberal members of con-
gress attended.
The Inauguration ceremony took
place in the red salon of the palace.
The oath of Office was administered
by the chief justice of the supreme
court in front OF a dais, on which were
seated eight supreme court judges and
the court officials. Over the central
portion of the dais was suspended a
canopy Of red, on which was the Gu
ban coat of arms.
President Palma, who ppear to
be in the best of health, entered the
salon as the bell of the palace was
striking the noon hour. The guns of
the fortress pealed forth a noisy well
come TO the incoming administration,
and this was reinforced by the screech-
ing of many whistles, cheers from the
outside the palace and the
crash Of bands playing the Cuban ma
tional anthem.
Accompanied by Vice President
Mendez Capote and the members of
his cabinet, President Palma advanced
the aisle, f1anked on either side
by members Of the diplomatic corps.
judges of the local courts, congress
men and guests. When they reached
dais the chief justice spoke briefly
Of the significance of the occasion.
During the administration of the oath
he voices of the president and chief
Justice were barely audible owing to
he noise Of the celebration outside.
Following the administration of the
'ath. President Palma spoke briefly
N the appreciation Of the occasion.
md thanked those who participated in
he inauguration.
Senior Gaytan de Ayala, the Spanish
Minister, who is now dean of the dip
omatic corps, then advanced and read
n address in behalf Of the diplomatic !
orps, facilitating President Palma on
ssuming an Office worthily bestowed.
thanking him especially for his
norts TO increase the friendly rela- {
ions between Cuba and other coun- |
ries. The address assured the presi-
ent OF the perfect confidence Of all I
powers represented in Havana.
PaIma's Remarks.
The president, responding, said that
e appreciated deeply the honor ten. \
him at such a moment. :
This nation" he continued. feels 2
.lcouraged and strengthened by such S
anifestations made in the name of c
.e representatives of so many foreign 3
tons. | consider your words a p
ippy augury for the new presidential
'riod initiated today. The gratitude d
o will be seen to bear fruit n
a constant effort to further :,
rengthen the relations. the cordial 9
iderstandings and the bonds of sin n
re friendship fortunately uniting n
with the nations you represent. "
raise my most fervent prayers to d,
aven for the happiness of all of you
d especially, sir, for the prosperity
Spain and the individual felicity of RI
ur august sovereign" S.
General congratulations then en- M
after which President Palma Pc
mt out on the balcony and repeat w
ly saluted the crowd in the plaza 10
d watched the troops file past. Later Dc
gave a luncheon to the members
the CABINET, and throughout the af-
noon held a general reception.
celebration of Independence Tn
: was enthusiastic, but frequent
avy showers during the afternoon ,
FRED the occasion. -