Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1909-01-28
HOME RULE
PLEASES CUBA
Inauguration Ceremonies at
Havana We're on Elabo-
rate Scale

HAVANA. Jan. 28.-This after
noou the flag of Cuba Libre' floats
oDee more over a free and independ-
snt pation-foats proudly from the
0.ace wherein President Jose Miguel
comez and Vice President Alfredo
gayas took the oath of Office and
vhere Governor Magoon, the benefi-
can't dictator of Uncle Sam, relin-
auished the cares and trials of gov
eminent. Today's ceremonies marked
the end of the second period of Amer
Ian intervention in the island, which
began with the breaking out of the
revolution in August. 1906, against
he government of the late President
Tomas Estrada Palma.
Tomorrow Magoon win sail for
Washington, to rendere an account Of
bis stewardship t. President Roose-
Eelt. For nearly two years he has
ruled over the island as the head Of
he provisional government terminal
d today. That he has won the re-
sDeCt and admiration of the Cubans
vas abundantly manifested today.
Ehen he shared largely in the ovation
rendered the new president and vice
PRESIDENT
Elaborate ceremonies marked the
Inauguration of President Gomez and
Vice President zayas, which took
place shortly after noon today. Dip
IOmats from all nations filed the pal
Gee, their gay uniforms adding to the
peturesque scene. A par ade rival
Ing that to be held in Washington on
March passed through the streets
and under the magnificent arch of tri-
amph. Scores of bands played, flags
aOated from nearly every building of
he capital and the populace gave
vent to its enthusiasm in every inn
aginable manner Several American
varships, including the new Maine,
The successor to the vessel of that
name which went down in Havana
harbor, are here and fired off a ma
uonal salute. The United States
troops and sailors now remaining in
the Island did not participate in to-
Gays ceremonies, as it was thought
nat their presence might detract
nom the pride of the people in the
hour of their resumption of home
rule.
although the American soldiers
VII not be finally withdrawn until the
afst Of April, they will make them
selVes as inconspicaous as possible.
ahd the khaki-clad Cuban rHral-gu1Td
aa0 Havana police. dressed in gend-
arne fashion, will have the entire
fespOnsibility for the maintenance Of
order.
Today was chosen for the inaug-
aialion Of the new president and
nee President and the re-establish-
aeat Of the Independent republic be-
Aase 1t is the birthday anniversary
= Jose Marti. the great liberator and
laiFiOt Of Cuba.
foiiowing today's inaugural eere-
-oaies, the Cubans will begin the a.
- work Of government and what
- De their final opportunity fol-
saOnstrating their ability for self
nIe
seheral Carlos Garcia velez will 60
Washington to succeed Senior Que
e, the Cuban minister. who will
0nered similar post at Paris OF
@aarid. General veIez is now super
-'saoent of prisons. He was a lead
: n the revolt of 1906. He was for
v minister to Mexico. which pos
resigned at President Palma's re
s-t Senior Montoro will remain
minister at London.
Al Cubans. except few who pro
% fear disorder. are greatly
- over the leaving of the Amer
ii FORCES as marking the complet'
.Aolishment OF independence
NOV the kindest feelings tOwar'
as troops.
vas on Nay 20. 1903. that tn,