The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-01-28

Havana jan. GCs"Joot hiG7 u'' ~
mez was inaugurated first president of
The re-established Cuban republic nj
few minutes after noon today, and
the American control OF insular ar
fairs came to an end with. the depaT-
ture of former Governor Magoon anu
all the provisional officers.
The Americans left the harbor on
warships and transports Immediately
after the formal turning over OF the
government TO the native officials. An
immense crowd stood with barred heads
IN the Plaza De Armas, facing the
nalace when President Gomez stepped
ont on the palace balcony and took
the oath of office from the CHIEF JUS
tIce of the supreme court The presl-
dent was surrounded by the dignltac-
les OF state and the members OF tho
diplomatic corps and the special en-
VOWS in brilliant uniforms. The day
was intensely warm. There was 1T
tle or no cheering from the holiday
throngs lining the thoroughfares over
which the inaugural procession pass
ed. the Cubans contenting themselves
with raising their hats as a joint sa-
lutte TO the new president and the de-
parting American governor.
Havana, Jan. 2S-A new era Of Gu
ban independence dawned today when
the affairs of the island, which have
been administered by American Off
cials for more than two years, as a re-
suit of the revolution against former
President Palma In 1906, were formal
lv transferred to the newly-elected ma
tive executives. January rs Will here
after take rank with May 20 as natal
holiday in Cuba, for II was on the lat
ter day in 1902 that the island was
first transferred to the Cuban people
by the United States after a period of
rehabilitation following the Spanish
war
The coming OF this new day of Gu.
ban liberty was signalled by general
display of fireworks. the screeching OF
rockets and bombs sending down show
ers of golden rain and yari-colored
lights. The streets of the city. which
were brilliantly illuminated and gar
landed with chains OF incandcsccnt
bulbs. were thronged until an early
hour this morning and a carnival spir-
it everywhere prevailed. Thousands OF
people gathered around the chief
clerks club throughout the night,
where inaugural and farewell balls
were held Jointly In honor Of President
Gomez and Vice-President Zayas, and
Governor General Magoon, all three
of whom were quickly recognized on
the building. and leaving 1t,
and were loudly applauded, The ball
one OF the most brilliant
functions held here since the days OF
Spanish occupation.
The ceremonies of today began al
most with the dawn and they will not
end until long after nIghtfall
The inaugural parade, in which only
native troops. civil organizations and
he rural guards will participate, will
PASS under the magnificent triumpbal
lrch erected in Gonzerrate square,
acing Central Park and II will be re-
iiewed by President Gomez. 1t will
lot start until late this afternoon.
One of the first ceremonies Of this
morning. was the placing of a wreath
IN the tablet marking the house in
which Jose Marti, the Cuban patriot.
vas born.
Next came the presentation of the
lew Cuban flag. which was raised on
he flagstaff Of the palace. marking the
md OF the American interests. The Gu
IAN flag has flown throughout this Pc
'iod. the American civil governor and
he American officers detailed to super
'ise the various governmental depart.
nentS having really served throughout
Us Cuban officials. The old flag will
De sent TO Washington and placed in
he national museum.
General Gomez, who plotted against
ormer President Palma and who was
Imprisoned by him for one month
md released only when Secretary Of
War Taft came|to the island to settle
he revolution of 1906. will take the
'ath of office as president Of the Re.
public. at noon, and within one hour
present Governor Magoon
Ind all the army officers who have
served In an executive capacity will
De bound out Of the harbor for home.
Mr.. Magoon will go on a warship
conveyed by the battleships Maine and
while the army officers will
-rayel on board the transport McClel-
an Mr.. Magoon goes to Knights Key,
Florida, whence he will take a train
lirect to Washington. The Mcclellan
Will proceed to New York.
Jose Miguel Gomez goes into power
as the leader of the liberal coalition
party. and as a result Of the over
choice Of the Cuban people
In the elections last fall The Cubaus
always held It against former Presi-
dent Palma that he was the choice of
the American government. No such
can be made in the case of
President Gomez, for the Americans
studlously avoided anything sayoring
OF advice or suggestion as 10 the can
didates or the platform in the call for
the last campaign.
President Gomez was escorted this
morning from his home directly TO
the Palace by detachments Of troops
and the rural guards He rode in the
same carriage with Governor Magoon,
who called for him with a native mil
itary guard OF honor.
The ceremonies Of inauguration at
The palace will he worry bripf proclsp-