Evening journal., 1908-10-12
CUBAN STUDENTS
HAVE A HOLIDAY
Havana Club, of GOIdey Col
Ieee, Celebrates DeCIar-
alton Of independence

The Havana Club. composed Of Cuban
students at the Goldey Commercial Col.
lege celebrated the Cuban Independence
Day on Saturday night with dinner
Friends Of the students. heads Of the de-
paftments of the college and John S Kos
sell who visited Porto Rico recently. we're
guests.
The following telegram was sent 10
President Roosevelt. Cuban students OF
Goldey College at banquet assembled.
celebrating the fortieth Anniversary Of
the declaration Of Cuban independence. sa-
lute you, great and good friend. with our
national acclaim. Cuba libre' OsIgnedl
Antonio Martin, President Havana Club"
Mr. RosseH responded eloquently to a
toast. in the course OF which he said.
LAS the elimination Of the brave step
taken forty years ago by your country
men. America is influencing the course OF
events throughout the civilized world.
Americans have a special solioitude for
your island. we have a special regard
for your people.
IF the Cuban people will adjust their
party differences. il their patriotism
should prove so broad and so comprehen-
sive as 10 include within i.s scope the
benefit, the helpfulness the success. the
greater good ot an Of the weak as well
as the strong. then you will have laid
strongly the foundation Of great republic
and you will have the pride of Americans
and OF the whole world.
Il wish 10 impress upon YOU as a last
word Learn well tho lesson OF popular
government in the United States and
returning TO your homes exercise all your
influence for the recognition Of the rights
Of all. Set yourselves resolutely against
any political movement that threatens the
integrity of your republic. and havb al
ways as your determined purpose the pre-
servation of your national existence"
Mr. Rossell pointed ont that the infu-
ence of this city is felt already in the
public and business affairs of the Is
lands. He stated that on his recent visit
to Puerto Rico, he met sr. Rafael Del
eado. president Of the municipal counci
OF the City of Yauco. and NJ. s Belavai
assistant postmaster Of the Port of Ponce
both graduates Of Goldey College and bolf
most highly respected in their communi
ties These young men, said A1r Ros.
SELL ARE bringing closer together the re
lations between this country and Puerto
Rico"
r. J. Maclean. manager Of the college
complmented the Cuban and Porto Rical
students on their pluck and energy. Pre-
viously to the coming here OF the Spanish
| American students" said Mr.. Maclean
| most OF us had the idea that American
excened all others in energy. pluck, cour
age and determination. but we must admi
now that in this respect the Spanish
Americans are our keen competitors Thel
/ presence here has a broadening influence.
Young men come here from Havani
and other parts OF Cuba and Puerto Ric
to obtain a practical business education
Have our owp boys as much ambition
They probably have not any more. tn
i Spanish American students have show
an excellent example in gentlemanllnes
politeness and good attention to the
school work"
Mr.. Maclean referred TO the activity {
civic Improvement in many Latln-Amer,
can cities. and then said: who know
but that the president OF tho Havan
Club. Antonio Martin. may be futur
president OF the republic Of Cuba? He ha
the ability and certainly should have a
equal opportunity with his fellow-countrs
men"
Several OF the students spoke OF III
kindness of Wilmingtonians and STATED
good-naturedly. that they would be com
petitiors Of Mr.. Martin FOR the presidenc
of the Cuban Republic