New-York tribune., 1909-01-29
GOMEZ NOW PRESIDENT
MzGOON LEAVES HAPANA.
New ErecutiUe Says Cuba Viii Keep
Faith fcfth America.

tie American officials who had been In control OF
affairs since the autumn Of 1905 had departed
frcm the island
The American Provisional Governor. Charles z
4 Masoon who escorted General Gomez the palace
and there turned to him the reins Of govern
ment, sailed the battleship Maine. although II
had been expected the cruiser Birnaing-
: h would call for the retiring executive The
Maine followed OF the harbor by the battle
ship Mississippi and the army transport Mcclellan
An immense crowd gathered along tire walls 10
witness the spectacle and a OF yachts. tugs
and small boats accompanied the ships TO the open
SEA- where fun speed ahead signaled and the
gray fighting vessels and white transport left
the little notiila behind The most I'm
characteristic silence.
The departure of Governor Magoon and the mill
tary officers who served as advisers during the
period Of intervention. leaves about 5000 American
troops stin the island, under command Major
General Thomas L Barry These viii be returned
20 the United States fast the transport ser
<1ce will permit. the last Of the troops leaving
April L
Kinder conditions which seem proritious. II is
believed that the people viii realize their oppor-
tuIlity ana endeavor make their second attempt
! ct self-government lasting success. The island
1 Is prosperous and the revenues increasing
steadily.
Inauguration day was brilliant with sunshine and
intensely warm. Crowds began gathering in front
of the palace in Tie early forenoon All the ships
IN the harbo-, including the American battieships
= put On gaia attire OF flags and pennants bits
OF signal bunting. cay marks the anniversary
OF the birth Of Jose Mart called apostle Of
Cuban liberty and the ceremonies began at
o'clock in the morning with the placing Of wreath
or the memorial tablet on the hcuse where he was
born
a: Il O'Clock Alfredo zayas was inducted into
offce Vice-Presdent OF the republic IN the Sen
ate chamber. this ceremony being brief and simple
+ The ceremony in connection with the ineugura-
fcn Of the President the palace also exceed
iHgly briet
GOMEZ TAKES OATH OF OFFICE.
II Just aftel noon when General Gomez
stepped out the palace balcony the second
Il floor, accompanied by Governor Msgoon and the
Supreme Court justices. The crowd cheered heart
iy, and then there silence as the Chief Justice
read the oath of Office. and General Gomez in q
] voice hardly audible to the throng below pledged
himself Faithfully hold defend the laws and
the constitution.
from the balcony. and then. 4. the crowd cheered
again. returned into the palace where Governor
Msgoon read his final official address and the
mission from Washington authorizing him TO turn
over the island affairs President Gomez and the
rev Congress General GonIez read his reply IN
Spanish.
Governor Magoons speech the form Of
letter addressed the President and Congress of
the Republic CT Cuba After stating that by direc-
ton OF the President of the United States he
nnsHished 70 President Gomez the power and su-
thority which had held and exercised by him.
Governor Msgoon declared provisional admins
trstion at end. Continuing, he said IN part:
1t is the understanding Of the United States and
u now declares thar all the executive and legs-
iave DEGREES. regulations and rulings Of the pro
xisioual government now In force are 10 continue
IN force and effect until such time as the same
LEGATIONS OF the provisional government down to
& hls eats nave oeen PAID af lar as @ @
main unpaid are to be regarded claims and OBJ
stands that these claims and obligations will be SO
The provisional administration constructed some
works Of sanitation and entered into contracts for
island are transferred to You with the express un-
derstancing that said contracts and all contracts @
BE held jnyioIab!e and that they will be etecuted
auired hereunder shall be maintained and pro
i am also directed by the President 70 declare
that the United States considers that the second
forbds Cuba 10 assume or contract any public debt
sracted or authorized by now existing laws and
now. existing DEGREES Of the provisional govern
nize or cencede TO be a valid obligation OF cuba
Z violation Of this gndersta9dng ! Ia am . further her
snsi and conclusive determination and decision Of
the provisional government that all claims Of the
sStised and discharges by the execution Of exist
CATION or indebteGness in respect thereof and that
declaration bereinbefore contained in respect Of
caIly app,ss 70 attempt to create = an indebted
tended obligations,
In closing Governor Magoon. behalf OF Presi-
ssent Roosevelt the government and she people OF
the United States and himself. retiring pro-
Sislonni Governor extended heartiest Fluctuations
snd good wishes for the of the admin
fstrstion.
SAYS CUBA WILL KEEP FAITH
President Gomez. in accepting the letter from
Governor Magcon, said:
". receive from you the government OF Cuba
@r-~ra1 fn ms
snEtr1scfio11s Of OF the United States
the lsoc,in1ent which vou deliver 70 All
ouired rights shall be respected in harmony with
Of oJr constitution and the provisions Of the ap-
7sen6ix the constitution The constitution shall
So,cern pill be 70 preserve i; inviolate We shall
Faithfully adhere the treaty between the United
states sng 17 IA sorce @ s and we eba endeavor
through good government and vigilant administra-
aecesssrv 10 apply any of its clauses The United
States viii always md friendly nation I'm cuba.
indebted nation for its generous
aid in the maintenance OF institutions, and the
coreial relations existing viii never grow less
-ers n our fate and there is Cuban heart
b.; swesrs maintain fer ali time the newly
a. the same time fee the profoundest gratitude
toward those who. after governing them have
leave the full enjoyment Of our sovereignty
We aeepiy appreciate The CONCENTRATIONS ana
PEOPLE OF the United States. and people
sise grateful t9r TIE aSoSeo assurances OF sn,
Roosevelt whom Cuba adrntres and respects. and
20. 20 II l,s,s raeIng sf he euhsn marion for them
hope that the friendship existing between
esroy ls 5G Teees snr bes wishes fer youq hap
pfness ana prosperity, and our gratitude for the
wisdom impartiaHty and sincere desire to promote
fse welfare of this republic and its people with
which have administered the government dur
fns yeur term OF Office