33G CUBA AND TOKTO RICO 



falling off. Public works arc being advanced and ne"w roads 

 built, but these only add to the taxation and suffering 



of the people. 



In November, 1890, a terrific storm of wind and rain 

 wrought havoc and desolation over the island; roads be- 

 came roaring torrents, and valuable properties were de- 

 stroyed by the floods. 



