Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-01-28

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Havana, Jan. 2S.--A new era OF Gu
han independence dawned today when
M affairs OF the island. which have
teen administered by American ofIi-
Gals for more than two years as a
result Of the revolution against former
President Palma in 1906, were formally
transferred TO the newly elected ma
tive executives. Jan. 2S viii hereafter
take rank with May 20 as a natal Holt
day IN Cuba, for IL was on the latter
day In 1902 that the island was first
Transferred 20 the Cuban people by the
United states after a perior Of re-
hahiitation following the Spanish war.
The coming OF this new day OF Gu
ban liberty was signalled by "A gencr-
al display Of fireworks, the screech-
ing of rockets and bombs sending down
showers OF golden rain and vari-col-
ored lights The streets OF the city
which were brilliantly Illuminated and
garlauded with chains OF incandescent
bulbs. were thrOnged until an early
hour this morning and a carnival spirit
everywhere prevailed. Thousands Of
people gathered around the Chief
Clerks club throughout the night
where the inaugural and farewell balls
were held Jointly IN honor OF President
Gomez and Vice President Zayss and
Gov Magoon, all three OF whom We're
quickly recognized on entering the
building and leaving it and loudly ap-
pauded. The ban constituted one Of
the most brilliant functions held
here since the days Of the Spanish
occupation.
CEREMONIES.
The ceremonies OF tho day began al
most with the dawn. and they did not
end until long after nightfail.
The inaugural parade. in which only
native troops, civil organizations and
The rural guards participated. passed
under the magnificent triumphal
arch erected by President Gomez.
One Of the first ceremonies OF the
morning was the placing OF a wreath
Uu the tablet marking the house In
which Jose MART. the Cuban patriot,
was born.
Next came the presentation of the
new Cuban Rag which was raised on
tAe flagstaff OF the palace, marking
the end OF the American Intervention.
The Cuban flag has flown throughout
this period the American ciyil COVER
nor and the American army officer de-
tailed to supervise the various govern
Z mental departments having really
served throughout as Cuban officials
The old nag win be sent to Washing
io1 and placed Ia the national museum.
G6n. Gomez, who plotted against
former President Palma and who "
Imprisoned by him for one month and
released only when Secy. Of War Taft
came 20 the island 10 settle the revolu-
ton Of 1906. took the oath OF Office
is president Of the republic at noon
6nd within one houre thereafter
Coy. Nagoon and all the army officers
Nhb have served I'm an executive cap
srN were bound out OF the harbor
W home. Mr.. Magoon went on a
rgrhip conveyed by tho battleships
Maine and Mississippi while the army
nlcers travelled on board the trans
pr; Mcclellan Mr. Magoon goes 90
knights Key, Fla, whence he viii take
train dire, 20 Washington. The Nc
Clelan will proceed TO New York.
PRESIDENT GOMEZ.
Jose Miguel Gomez goes into power
e. leader OF the Liberal coalition party
ma az a result OF the overwhelming
choice OF the Cuban people In the cleo
lions last fail. The CUhans always held
u against former Pre- ~ Palma that
De was the choice OF tho American gov
eminent No such complaints can be
made in the case OF President Gomez,
for the Americans sudiously avoided
anything saVorlng of advice or sugges-
llon as 10 the candidates or the plat
form IN the call for the last campaign
President Gomez was escorted this
morning from his home directly 60 the
Palace hy detachments of troops ana
ire rural guards He rode In the same
gauiaEe with Gov. MagOon who called
~ MIN With a native military guard
of honor.
The ceremonies OF Inauguration az
inc palace were brief Precisely
CT noon President Gomez stepped out
Qpon the balcony overlooking the
asa De Armas and took the GA
Mihfully 10 enforce the laws of the re-
Public and defend the Constitution Inc
OATH was administered by the chlet
Justice Of the supreme court. Aftor-
wards President Gomez. who d more az
soldier than "a speaker. maoc a snort
address from the balcony.
returning 20 the reception room oi
Nr palace Gomez received from the
bands of Mr. Magoon the final decree
lfnihg over an the affairs Of the isi-
AMOS together with an order from
N'fA.ngi0n terminating NJ MaEoon
commission aa provisional governor,
Woo President Iayaa was sworn ln go
special session of the senate thia
MORNING. Tho house of rfpresfniaufc3
''s also In session.