Cuban Junta Pleased

New York, Mareh 15. - Dr. Tomas Estrada Palma of the Cuban junta in this city, said: "I consider Mr. Quesada's presence at Vice President bart's recepuon to the Belgian prince in Washington a matter of great importance. He was invited as the accredited representatlve oL the Cuban republic, together with the Spanish minister and other members of the diplomatic corps. "Mr. Quesada's presence under the circumstances as an honored guest, is very significant. It is a semi-offlcial recognition of the Cuban republic. I have known that Vice President Hobart's sympathies were with the Cuban cause, and I am glad he has made that fact known in such a public manner."