Bisbee daily review., 1909-01-29
MACOON HAS
 TURNED CUBA
 OVER ID GOMEZ
Cuba Again Takes the Reins of Self-Govenment at Noon To- day - vice-Pesident and New Cabinet Installed.

HAVANA. Jan. 2s.-The final step in the re-establishing Of the Cuban republic was taken at noon today when Governor Magoon, who for more than two years has been supreme rul- CT of the island, formally retired from office and Major General Jose Miguct Gomez, veteran soldier and revolution ary leader, was inaugurated president of the republic. At the same time Vice President Alfredo Zayas and the members of the presidents cabinet were sworn into office.
 It was great day In Havana. The decorations Of the city were elaborate in the extreme. There was not 6 res idence, pretentious oi humble, that did not bear upon its quaint facade some emblem in honor of the event. The many arches erected at the en- frances of plazas had an air of real grandeur, and for the time being the old city seemed reinyested with the dignity of the prosperous days of her power and wealth.
 Havana in Gala Attire.
 The decorations were universal Many of the balconies jutting from the white walled buildings were adorned with roses. Above every tiled roof rose a Cuban flag. The whole city seemed suddenly buried beneath a sea of waving banners. The decorations along the waterfront were especially lavish. aud all the shipping in the bea ltiful harbor was dressed in gala attire. The battleships Maine and M ssissiTpi, with other vessels of the American navy waiting to take home Governor Magoon and the American trr nI s, as well as tIe foreign warsiips which had been sent by their govern ments to be present at the rebirth of the republic. were dressed with streams of signal flags, for and aft, man-of-war fashion
 City Filled WTth Visitors.
 The population of the city was early astir and soon was fe enforced Dy thousands of visitors All was anima- ton and expectancy. The streets were swarming with people, and were filled with ceaseless din.
 The inauguration of President Gomez was scheduled to occur exact ly at noon, but those invited to wit. ness tfe ceremony were required to, be at the palace at I1:30 a. m. They included. besides the American off, cers and the members of President elect Gomez's cabinet, the judges Of he courts. the goverIors of the prov inces. the officers of the visiting war ships, the foreign consuls, William Bryan and other visiting Americans Of note. and few other specially invited guests.
 The thcroualfares through whicL the inaugural procession was to pass were lined with spec 'ators at an early hour The vicinity of the palace was csDgested with humanity, and the ser vices of many police were required 10 keep clear pathway across the plaza for the use of participants and guests at the inauguration Every door and window facing the square was walled in with faces. and so far as the eye could sec, the roof lines were fringed with human freight.
 Brief and Simple Ceremony.
 Shortly before 1f:30 a. m., those who were to witness the ceremony be- gan to arrive at tha palace in car riages. All the naval officers were ar. rayed in full uniform, resplendent in gold braid and plumed chapeaux. The Cubans, dressed in black frock coats and silk hats, formed a distinguished looking assemblage as they gathered In the audience chamber.
 The inauguration ceremony itself was brief and simple. After the ex- change of greetings. Governor Magoon read the orders relieving him of his office and at the. same time presented 8 message of reorganization and good wishes from the American govern. ment to the new republic. President Gomez took the oath of office and was fallowed by Vice President Zayas.
 Immediately after the ceremony President Gomez ascended to the roof of the palace. He vas recognized at once by the crowds below and met with an immense demonstration of sficome. The American colors were lowered from the fiasEtar and as tLey futtered down. the troops below sa- iuted. and at the same instant came the distant boom of guns from the harbor fortresses.
 As the Cuban coiors went up on the palace, the streets below fairly waved with the cheer that rose. It was caught up by the people on the roofs. and rolled over the city. na- fiopai air and the battleships in the harbor thundered the strength of war Cuba. after many vicissitudes, had come into her own again.
 The New Cuban Government.
 WASHINGTON. Jan. 2S.-With the inauguration today Of President Go meg, Cuba is to make another essay to stand alone among the nations ol