. The Cuba review. Cuba -- Periodicals. 14 THE CUBA REVIEW GENERAL NOTES. Final Evacuation of Cuba. The last emblem of American domi- nation over Cuba disappeared at noon when the American flag which had flown over Camp Columbia, the headquarters of the Army of Pacification in Cuba, since October, 1906, fluttered down the pole and was replaced a inoment later by the lone-starred banner of the Cuban republic. This eventful day was Mar. 31. The ceremonies took place in the pres- ence of the American garrison, consist- ing of two battalions of the Twenty- seventh Infantry and three companies of e
. The Cuba review. Cuba -- Periodicals. 14 THE CUBA REVIEW GENERAL NOTES. Final Evacuation of Cuba. The last emblem of American domi- nation over Cuba disappeared at noon when the American flag which had flown over Camp Columbia, the headquarters of the Army of Pacification in Cuba, since October, 1906, fluttered down the pole and was replaced a inoment later by the lone-starred banner of the Cuban republic. This eventful day was Mar. 31. The ceremonies took place in the pres- ence of the American garrison, consist- ing of two battalions of the Twenty- seventh Infantry and three companies of engineers and one battalion of Cuban infantry. As the colors were hauled down the troops presented arms and the Cuban and American bands played the "Star Spangled ; A Cuban lieutenant raised the Cuban colors. The Cuban troops lined the roadside and presented arms, while the Ameri- cans, numbering about 800. in heavy marching order, swung past. They later embarked on the transports McClellan and Sumner. There was not a ripple of public interest, and the only recognition in the harbor came from the German cruiser Bremen, which dipped her ensign, and from the American steamers. Gen. Thomas H. Barry, before leaving Cuba wrote to Governor Magoon: "The evacuation is completed and is as clean as our service. There was not a single case of misconduct. We tried faith fully to carry out our superiors' wishes and believe that Cuba appreciates the success and beneficence of your govern- ment, of which our work was a small part. We are happy that our efforts aided your administration. Hotel transfer and express agents do- inqr business around Machina wharf, Ha- vana, according to an order which has been issued by Collector of the Port Mencias, must wear the name of their business on their caps so as not to be confused with Customs House inspectors. Burnham, Williams & Co., of Phila- delphia, Pa., announce the death, on March 23, 1909, of Mr. William P. Hens- zey, a
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