but I desire to win, as soon as possible, the confidence and good will of these people, feeling sure that under these conditions I will be able to render far better services to my Government even than would follow a like position under different circumstances. YOUR EXCELLENCY: I have the honor to request that your excellency will take occasion to thank, in my name, Mr. Aurelio Hevia, assistant secretary of state, Mr. Yero, acting captain of the port, and Captain Laborde, chief of harbor police, for their kindness and courtesy in meeting my steamer and making my arrival here so very comfortable and pleasant. I would also like to express my appreciation of the display of flags on Morro Castle and other public buildings, which I understand was done in honor of the diplomatic representative of the United States. I desire also to congratulate the commanding officer of my military escort to the palace on the fine, soldierly appearance of his men; being an old cavalryman myself, I appreciate the high standard which he and his men have reached. May I add that I have been extremely gratified with the cordial reception accorded me, in my official capacity, which I feel sure will be much appreciated by my Government. I avail, etc., H. G. SQUIERS. RESOLUTION OF UNITED STATES SENATE CONGRATULATING CUBAN REPUBLIC ON ITS APPEARANCE AMONG THE NATIONS OF THE WORLD. No. 4.] Mr. Hay to Mr. Squiers. DEPARTMENT OF STATE, Washington, May 26, 1902. SIR: You are instructed to communicate to the foreign office the inclosed copy of the resolution of the Senate of the United States, dated the 21st instant, congratulating the Cuban Republic on its appearance among the nations of the world. I am, etc., JOHN HAY. [Inclosure.] Senate resolution No. 232, Fifty-seventh Congress, first session. Resolved by the Senate of the United States of America, That the Senate views with satisfaction and expresses congratulation at the appearance of the Cuban Republic among the nations of the world. Resolved, That the Secretary of State be directed to transmit to the President of the Cuban Republic a copy of these resolutions. RESOLUTION OF CUBAN HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES THANKING GOVERNMENT AND PEOPLE OF THE UNITED STATES FOR ASSISTANCE. No. 3.] Señor Quesada to Mr. Hay. [Translation.] LEGATION OF CUBA, Washington, June 17, 1902. EXCELLENCY: In compliance with instructions of my Government, I have the honor to send you a resolution of the House of Representatives of the Republic of Cuba of the 23d of May last, and sent to the honorable President of Cuba for transmission to the honorable President of the United States. I avail, etc., [Inclosure.-Translation.] GONZALO DE QUESADA. Resolution of the Cuban House of Representatives. HABANA, May 23, 1902. To the honorable PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF CUBA. SIR: I have the honor to inform you that the House of Representatives, in its session of the 21st instant, unanimously resolved to sanction the proposition which I transcribe below, to the end that you may be pleased to transmit it to the honorable President of the United States: "Whereas the Cuban people has now seen its aspirations for a country, independence, and freedom crowned with success, thanks to its own heroic efforts and to the noble aid of the glorious nation of the United States of North America; "Whereas the people and Government of the American Union have been generous upholders of the Cuban revolution, and have afforded assistance even greater than that which they themselves received from the country of Lafayette and Victor Hugo in behalf of liberty; "Whereas the American Government proclaimed to the world that Cuba is, and of right ought to be, free and independent, by a joint resolution in pursuance of which it declared war against Spain, and sent its Army and Navy to fight for the rights of the Cuban people until a complete victory was gained, which culminated in the evacuation of the island by the Spanish forces, the flags of both American peoples being unfurled to the breeze; "Whereas the Government and people of the United States have faithfully carried out the solemn agreement which they spontaneously made with the Cuban people and the world at large by securing peace, establishing a Republican Government, and withdrawing after having suitably organized the various branches of the public service throughout the island, for which benefits the country is grateful; "Whereas it is the moral, political, and social duty of the people of Cuba, being legally represented by this House, officially to express its deep gratitude to the noble American people and its upright Government in such a manner as will publicly show how greatly Cuba appreciates the sacrifice made in its behalf by the descendants of Washington, Franklin, and Lincoln: "Now, therefore, the undersigned Representatives have the honor to submit to this House the following proposition, which they think should by all means be sanctioned. They propose "First. That a solemn vote of thanks be passed, a sincere expression of heartfelt gratitude to the Government and people of the United States of North America for their earnest sympathy, their efficient aid, and for the sacrifices made by them in behalf of the independence and freedom of Cuba. "Second. That an expression of our heartfelt thanks shall be conveyed to the officers and soldiers of the American Army and Navy who have aided the Cuban cause with their valor, their blood, and their lives, and who have shared with the Cubans the perils of war and the laurels of victory. "Third. That our sincere condolence be expressed on account of the loss of those Americans who met their death on the field of battle, at sea, and in the performance of their duties during the American intervention." With sentiments of the highest consideration, Very respectfully, A true copy: CARLOS DE ZALDO, Secretary of State and Justice. PELAYO GARCÍA, Speaker. No. 12.] Mr. Adee to Señor Quesada. DEPARTMENT OF STATE, Washington, August 2, 1902. SIR: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your note of June 17 last, in which you inclose a certified copy of the resolutions passed unanimously by the Cuban House of Representatives on May 21 last, thanking the Government and people of the United States for their intervention in behalf of Cuba. Copies of the resolutions have been communicated to the President and to the Secretaries of War and the Navy, and I have the honor to assure you that they have been received by this Government with sincere appreciation. Accept, etc., ALVEY A. ADEE, ANNOUNCEMENT OF ESTABLISHMENT OF CUBAN REPUBLIC. No. 23.] Mr. Squiers to Mr. Hay. LEGATION OF THE UNITED STATES, SIR: I have the honor to inclose copy of a communication, with translation, sent by the President of the Republic of Cuba to the King of Spain, and also to heads of other Governments. * * * I have, etc., [Inclosure.-Translation.] H. G. SQUIERS. Tomás Estrada Palma, President of the Republic of Cuba, to His Majesty Alfonso XIII, King of Spain. GREAT AND GOOD FRIEND: I have the distinguished honor to inform Your Majesty that on the 20th of the present month, at 12 o'clock noon, the Republic of Cuba was established, inasmuch as the military occupation of the United States of America ceased on that date, and that I have assumed the duties of Chief Executive, as empowered by the Cuban constitution. In communicating to Your Majesty such a happy event for this country, I take pleasure in informing you, in the name of the Cuban people, of the unalterable wishes of their present Government to maintain the warmest and most cordial relations of friendship with all nations and especially with the Government and people of Spain. I express the best wishes for the personal welfare of Your Majesty and the prosperity of the Spanish nation. Your good friend, Given at the executive mansion the 26th day of May, 1902. T. ESTRADA PALMA. COURTESIES OF CUBAN GOVERNMENT ON OCCASION OF ANNIVERSARY OF INDEPENDENCE OF THE UNITED STATES. President Palma to President Roosevelt. [Telegram.-Translation.] HABANA, July 4, 1902. On this memorable date for the American people I send my greetings to Your Excellency, and make wishes for the prosperity of your great nation. T. ESTRADA PALMA, President of the Republic. Mr. Squiers to Mr. Hay. [Telegram.] LEGATION OF THE UNITED STATES, Habana, July 4, 1902. President Palma writes that he shares with the people of the United States the happiness they enjoy in celebrating this holiday, the anniversary of the Independence of the thirteen English colonies, which, by the blessing of democratic institutions and love of liberty, have reached the highest stand as one of the most powerful nations in the world, and heartily wishes that the American people may enjoy forever the greatest prosperity and happiness. SQUIERS. Mr. Hay to Mr. Squiers. [Telegram.-Paraphrase.] DEPARTMENT OF STATE, (Mr. Hay states that President Palma's message of congratulation by reason of the national anniversary of the Independence of the United States is received with much gratification by this Government.) Mr. Squiers to Mr. Hay. No. 59.] LEGATION OF THE UNITED STATES, SIR: I have the honor to confirm your telegram of the 5th instant referring to President Palma's message of congratulation by reason of the national anniversary of the Independence of the United States, and also to inclose a copy of my note to the foreign office conveying your cable acknowledgment. I have, etc., H. G. SQUIERS. F. O. No. 26.] [Inclosure.] Mr. Squiers to Mr. Zaldo. LEGATION OF THE UNITED STATES, YOUR EXCELLENCY: I have the honor to inform your excellency, with the request that the matter be brought to the notice of the President, that I am just in receipt of a cable instruction from my Government advising me that President Palma's message of congratulation by reason of the national anniversary of the Independence of the United States was received with much gratification. I avail, etc., H. G. SQUIERS. No. 60.] Mr. Squiers to Mr. Hay. LEGATION OF THE UNITED STATES, SIR: I have the honor to transmit herewith, with translation and copy of my acknowledgment, copy of a note received from the foreign office advising me of the adjournment of the Cuban house of representatives in honor of our Independence Day, and beg to suggest that I may be instructed to make some due and proper acknowledgment in the name of my Government. H. G. SQUIERS. I have, etc., No. 86.] [Inclosure 1.-Translation.] Señor de Zaldo to Mr. Squiers. REPUBLIC OF CUBA, OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF JUSTICE, MR. MINISTER: The President of the Republic directs me to communicate to your excellency the following note addressed to him this day by the president of the house of representatives: "This house, in its session of to-day, resolved as follows: "Considering that to-day, the 4th of July, the United States celebrate the glorious anniversary of their Independence, and that the great American nation contributed in an efficacious way to the constitution of Cuban nationality, it is resolved as a homage of gratitude, affection, and admiration for the noble country of Washington that the house rise and adjourn for the day, and that such resolution be communicated to the Government of the United States.' 'Which I have the honor to communicate to you for your information and that you may inform the Government of the United States." I beg your excellency to please acquaint your Government with the foregoing resolution. I avail, etc., CARLOS DE ZALDO, Secretary. [Inclosure 2.] Mr. Squiers to Señor de Zaldo. LEGATION OF THE UNITED STATES, YOUR EXCELLENCY: In acknowledging receipt of your excellency's note of the 4th instant communicating the resolution of the house of representatives adjourning the session on that day in honor of the anniversary of our national Independence, I beg to request that you will convey to the proper quarter my personal thanks and appreciation of the honor and courtesy shown my country, with the assurances of |