The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-02
CUBA READY FOR OWN RULE Steps Toward Transfer ring Proceeds. GOVERNOR MAG0ON SPEAKS President-Eleet is Presented to
 Diplomats. spanish Minister Feiicisatcs kmerican People oa successfsI 0utcene
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 ration January 2s.
GOVERNOR MAGooN SPEAKS

Havana, Jan. 1.-The inaugural stAp toward re-estabhshment of the Cuban republic was marked with the New Years reception at the palace today. when Governor Magoon. who. for moro than two years. has been the supreme ruler of the island. formally presented the diplomatic representatives and consular officers. the supervisors Of the governmental departments, the judges of the Supreme Court and minor courts, tn c presidents of the commercial guilds. the representatives of the foreign and native press, tho officers of the Cuban armed forces. and many prominent cifi- gems to the President-elect, General Jose Miguel Gomez. and the vice-Pres- tdent-elect, Alfredo Zayas.
 The palace was beautifully decorated and Cuban military bands played in the court yard during the reception. which lasted from 10 o'clock in the morning until o'clock in tho after- noon.
 Governor Magoon received in ths grand salon. He was attended by his aides in full uniform with General Gomez, Senor Zayas and the formsr American Consul, Frank Steinharf.
 Consratulatew Amertca.
 The Spanish Minister. R. Guitar dc Ayaia. the dean of the diplomatic corps congratulated Governor Magoon
  ernment which was about to end. He said:
 The exactness in keeping the prom iseS of President Roosevelt in behalf of the intervening nation to restore Cuba to the exercise Of seif-goxsxn- ment impresses us with a sense oS tho high moral significance of the Csvv ernment which conferred upon ynu this difficult and high mission and filis with joy the hearts of the Cuban people. Our best wishes accompany you wherever your Government finds any adequate place to utilize your Ser viceg.H
 The Governor expressed his thanks. saying after reference to the success ful elections:
 "The new administration. kilarnfnxe. assumes ofice supported by the ceuss- try and the franchise of the people. The cOmmerciaL industriaI and agri- cultural situation is excellent. Law, order, peace, tranquility and pRoaper- ity have not only been established, but | have prevailed for a sufficient period to justify the belief that such conditions will continue and are as permanent in Cuba as any other country. The reception was attended by poli- tieians representing all parties, who united in extending to General Gomez their warmest wishes for the Success of his administration.
 The preparations for turning over the machinery of the Government to the incoming President are practi- cally complete. Not the least disturb ance in the governmental functions will attend the transfer of authority immediately on General Gomez taking the inaugural oath at neon on Jan. 9S The only important measure still pending Is the decree relative to the loan of s15.o00.o00 which probably win soon be Issued: the promulGation ok a civil service law and 6 law govern ing the executive power which nov is in the hands of the advisory ccmmis- sion and shortly will be presented e the Governor for approval. Governor MagooN will leave tcmcr. row for an extended tour to the east ern end of the island. returning in ten days. when he will convoke Congress for the purpose of scrutinizing the vote of the electoral college. This will be followed by a session of Congress on January 20, at which the formal declaration of the election of the Pres idant win be made.
 Yesterday the first detachment Of homeward bound troops from the Am erican army of PacIfication sailed for the Philadelphia navy yard on board the auxiliary cruiser Prairie. This consisted of 3s7 marines.
 The transport Mcclellan sailed today with the families of the officers and the Summer with the 2sth Infantry