New-York tribune., 1906-10-03
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duty. At Jaruco Colonel Lima told sefor Palma
| he had ordered his force TO be mustered out and
that this would be his last act officer The
colonel added that the people OF Matanzas were
particularly pleased that the ex-President was
coming TO their peaceful city to enjoy the rest
which he so well deserved. he said also that
the Cuban people were sure 20 re-elect Palma
TO the Presidency at the first opportunity.
sehor Palma said 20 Colonel Lima that he had
full confidence in the good faith OF the United
States, and that he believed the American gov
erument intended to restore Cuban independ-
enoe. Ee advised all to be patient and await the
outcome, which, he felt sure. would be entirely
acceptable
4 great crowd awaited the train az Natanzas
which IS the Moderate stronghold Of the island
The numbers at the station had been Ewelled by
an excursion from CRrdenas and many persons
from the country districts The provincial and
municipal officers welcomed the ex-President,
who was escorted TO the homo Of Manuel
Elorente. Here the friends who had travelled
from Havana took their fnal farewell The
Palrnas VIII remain in Matanzas for some time,
going later to the valnar plantation, at Bayarno.
Santiago province.
Governor Taft tonight Is busy IN his tempo
rary quarters at Minister Morgan's villa, at Mar
ianao going over the plans prepared by the Gu
ban health officials for coping with yellow fever.
These plans include an increase in the sanitary
force and equipment and much larger expendI-
lures. Major J. R. Kean, VINO was one Of the
sanitary experts IN the former American ocou-
patton OF the island. is the way hero to CO.
operate in this work.
II is not probable that the Governor will ap-
point new cabinet ministers before the affairs OF
the island are turned over 20 Beekran Win
throp, Governor Of Porto Rico. or whoever
ultimately follows Mr.. Taft as Provisional Gov
ernor. It is Governor Taft's desire TO place the
various departments in control Of men who were
not so active in the rebellion as to arouse much
opposition from either Liberals or Moderates. II
the appointment Of the cabinet Is left to MI
Winthrop Governor Taft Will recommend the
men for the places. The United States cruiser
Denver left here this evening for San Juan.
Porto Rico. TO bring Governor Winthrop here
She Will return in about ten days.
Tomorrow Governor Taft will occupy the Of
fees at the palace. but It is uncertain when ne
will take up his residence there
The question Of Cuban finances is, for the mo-
ment, one OF considerable seriousness, as there
are obligations outstanding for the payment
shortly OF at least one-haIf OF the Sl3OOGOOO at
present in the treasury. The income Of the gov
ernment. however. amounts to nearly $1,000 600
a month. and loans are not considered necessary
inasmuch as nearly all the Congress appropria-
tions have been cancelled
Among those present at the palace TO bid
goodby 10 the ex-President were Senor O'Far-
riu. Sahor Fonts Sterling Senor MontaIvo
Senator Dolz, Sehor Zaldo, Senior Belt and about
Il dozen intimate friends. The family. with the
servants following. descended the broad marble
staircase and walked quickly TO carriages. No
further farewells were said, even 10 the palace
reporters standing in the doorway of their room
inside the palace entrance. The ex-President
entered a closed carriage which was driven
rapidly 10 the Caballeria wharf followed bv
Senior MontaIvo in an automobile The party
boarded a tug. on which they were taken IN
Regla There was little cheering at the wharf
on arriving there. while passing from the tug
10 the train. the ex-President was greeted with
cheers and cries Of Long live Tomas Estrada
Palma" Long live the honorable mani The
speciaI train consisted OF two saloon cars and a
locomotive It started for AIatanzas almost i'm
r,ediatelv after the family had entered the cars
and as II pulled out Of the station cheers for
the ex-President were again raised sebor
Palma stood on the rear platform OF the LAST
car. waving his silk hat. tears coursing down
his face. calling "Adosl" 20 the crowd as the
train moved slowly s.say-
The marty consisted OF Sehor Palma Mrs
Palma. Jose Palma and his American wife and
child Tomas Estrada Palma, tr the eldest
daughter. Candita Palma the two younger boys
In spite OF his age and the difficulties which
he encountered IN governing cuba, Senior Palma
did not appear 20 be In broken health. He
seemed 20 he elieveC al ule .aet tntl u "ls al
over. To-day was the first time the President
had left the palace since the beginning or the
disturbances, on August ID
The American maEinss at Camp Columbia