Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1906-05-24
FOR SECOND Term
President Palma, of Cuba, is
lnaugurated in SpIendor
SPANISH MINISTER FELIClTATES
President Of the Cuban Republic
Sworn INTO Office for the Second
Time.

Havana, BY Cable-President Pal
ma was-inaugurated at noon Saturday
IN the presence of the diplomatic
corps i'll full uniform. cabinet, Off
ce.s. senator's, congressman, Judges,
heads OF departments and the repre-
sentatives of economic, agricultural
and commercial associations. None
of the Liberal members &C congress
attended.
The Inauguration ceremony tool,
place in the red salon of the palace.
The oath of Office was administered by
the chief Justice OF the supreme court
III front Of dias. on which were
seated eight supreme court Judges
and the court officials. Over the cen
trrl portion OF the dias was sus-
pended a canopy Of red on which was
the Cuban coat-of-arms.
President Palma, who appeared to
be III excellent health, entered the
salon as the bell of the palace was
striking the noon hour. The guns of
the Cubanas fortress pealed forth
n noisy welcome TO the incoming ad-
mristration, and this was reinforced
by the screeching of many whistles.
cheers from the crowd outside the
palace and The crash of bands play
hn N,,l,-
companied by Nice-president Mendcz
'spote and the members of his cabi-
net. President Palma advanced down
the aisle, ilanked on either side bv
members of The diplomatic corps.
Judges OF the local courts, congress-
men and guests. When he reached the
"rS, the chief justice spoke briefly
OF the significance of the occasion.
During the administration of the oath
tire voice Of the president and the
rhiet justice were barely audible
above the noise of the celebration out
sioe. Following the administration of
The oath, President Palma spoke brief
ly IN appreciation of the occasion and
thanket. those who participated in the
Inauguration.
Senor Gaytan dc Avala the Span
iSh minister, who Is now dean of the
diplomatic corps, then advanced and
"ead an address in behalf of all the
mernbcrs Of the Diplomatic corps. fell
ciatmS President Palma on the as
suming Of an Office worthily bestowed
and thanking him especially for his
efforts to increase friendly relations
between Cuba and other countries
The address assured the president of
the perfect confidence of all the now
ers represented al Havana.
The president. responding extern
por5neously, said ihat he appreciated
deeply the honor rendered HIM AT such
moment.
This nation he continued, Feels
encouraged and strengthened bv such
manifestations made i'm The name of
the representatives of SO many friend
- natlons. consider your words 4
happy au@uuy for the new presiden-
nal period initiated today. The graf
ltude owe YOU will be seen 10 bear
iruit IN constant effort 10 fuIther
strengthen the relations. The cordial
UNDERSTANDINGS and the bonds of SIN
cere friendship fortunately uniting
Cuba with the nations YOU represent.
l ralse my most tervent prayers TO
heaven for the happiness of all of
You end especially. sir, for the pros
perity OF Spain and III the individual
ieilcity OF your august sovereign
General congratulations then cns,ed
after which President Palma went ONT
on the balcony end repeatedly saint
cd thc crowd in the Plaza and watched
tiN troops lille past. Later he gave a
luncheon to the members of the cabi-
net ana throughout The afternoon held
general reception
Tie celebration Of Independence
day was enthusiastic, but frequent
heavy showers during the afternoon
narro6 Inc occasion.