New-York tribune., 1909-01-02
RECEPTION AT HAVANA
GoTfrn0r MagOon Presents Many to
iSenOrs Comes and Zdyas

Havana. Jan The first ster toward the re-
esta bshment Of the Cuban Republic vas marked
with the New Years reception AT the palace to-
dav. when Governor Nazoon who FOR more than
two Years has been tha supreme ruler ~ the
island formally presented the diplomatic repre-
sentatives and consular officers the supervisors of
the government departm ants. tn judges of the
supreme and minor courts. the presidents Of the
commercial guilds. the representatives of the for
eign and native press. the officers Of TIE cuban
armed forces and many prominent citizens - The
President-eect General Jose Miguel Gomez. and
the Vice President Alfredo Zay3s-
The palace was beautifully decorated. and CUBAN
military bands PLAYED in the courtyard during Ths
reception. which lasted from 10 O'Clock IN The
morning until in the afternoon Governor Ma
goon received in the grand salon He was az
tended by his aides IN full uniform with GeneraI
Gomez, Sehor Zayas and Frank Stst1hsrt. the for
ruer American consul who was the official adviser
Of the Governor during the whole period - inter
vsntion. standing AZ his right. The Spanish MIN
lister, r. Gaytan de Ayala. the dean Of the dlpio-
matte corps congratulated Governor Magoon on
the success Of the provisional government. which
about end.
The exactness in keeping the promises Of Presi-
dent Roosevelt in behalf Of the intervening nation
10 restore Cuba 10 the exercise Of seif-goVern-
ment.' he said. 'impresses with sense Of the
high moral significance Of the government. which
conferred upon you this difficult and high mission.
and fills with joy the hearts Of the Cuban people
Our sincere and best wishes accompany YOU. wher-
ever YOUR government hndS an adequate l'dCS u
utilize your services
The Governor expressed his thanks. saying, at;er
reference to the successful elections:
The administration. therefore. assumes office
supported by the confidence OF the country and the
franchise OF the people. The commercial. industrial
and agricultural situation Is excellent Law. order
peace. tranquility and prosperity have not only
been established but have prevailed for sufeient
period to justify the belief sucn conditions will
continue and are permanent in Cuba as in any
other country
The reception was attended by politicians repre-
sentng all parties who united in extending 10 Gen
eral Gomez their warnest wishes for the success
Of his administration. Preparations for turning
over the machinery Of the government 70 the in
coming President practically complete NOT
the least disturbance in the functions of
the government will attend the transSer Of au-
thority Immediately on General Gomez taking the
inaugural oath January IS The only
important measures still pending are the decree
relative to the loan Of S5 GO which probably will
soon he Issued and the promuIgstion Of civil ser
vice law and law governing the executive power.
is in the hands OF the advisory commits
sion and will presented 70 the Governor for
approval
Governor Magoon will depart tomorrow for an
extended tour to the eastern end of the island re-
turning in ten days he will convoke Congress
for the purpose Of scruinzing the vote Of the Eec-
roral College This will be followed by session Of
Congress on January p at which the formal de-
Iaration Of the election OF the President will be
made
Yesterday the first detachment 81 homsward
bound troops from the American army Of pacihca-
ton sailed for the Philadelphia Navy Yard on board
auxiliary cruiser Prairie. This consisted Of 81
marines The transport Mcclellan sailed to-day
with the families of the officers, and the Sumner
with the 18th Infantry.