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eventually be reimbursed to the Cuban Government by the Compafiia Naviera ‘‘Ouba,” 
which concern has these three ships under charter. 
NuMBER OF PAacKAGES REMOVED FROM Havana WuHaArves Durine A Day: The 
following figures showing the number of packages extracted from the different wharves 
in Havana harbor during one day of last week would tend to demonstrate that activity 
in this direction is still considerable: + 
@emenaleWihamvesty sircy tice) coe ees pel re ae, 1,027 
DANSLRAN CISCOM ease Aerio gore aie onc eee ee alte ee 6,737 
INL KO cute), NW Aava wit Sue ae ates ees cat aa taeeetrin ed 8,270 
peer pa Wile ipiee are tte oe eo ee Ante eo see UR oe 1,361 
ta nameap@ Cintirellere pis Me tera a nck eke hea eae 4,904 
Dae OSCRV AMAT CR peer ees eerie oor een alee. IS haa 6,807 
Weel planer errr tele: open esr ys orc tlc an Sl eone ee 2,750 
PACES CINE Renee ees cat amin joes ng eausth ae akan sth: Re men ae 3,879 
PACA CSA VAIN ED Ta Losec spe eater ae a cn (oar aN ha ci peg EA 55 
BRO m ne ears An een La wana uate Men tees 3 ONO OR PACKAGES 
Miami Heratp Opens AcEency In Havana: Circulation Manager Harper of 
the Miami Herald after several days’ sojourn in Cuba decided to open an agency and 
news bureau here, saying that it is his opinion that more and more American tourists 
will continue visiting Cuba each winter. Closer contact between the two cities will be 
afforded when the recently announced schedule of two boats a day by the P. and-O. 
Steamship Company, between Key West and Havana, is inaugaurated which it is be- 
lieved will be augmented by a direct Miami to Havana sailing when the tourist season 
opens. oar 
American HospiraLn Puans Reyivep: The much discussed Anglo-Saxon Hos- 
pital project which has met with so many setbacks owing to the financial situation, prom- 
ises at last.to be under way towards final completion. A suitable building site has been 
secured and there are funds on hand, together with the guarantees to warrant carrying 
out the original plans of the building committee. The Board of Directors has been in- 
creased from five to twenty, and is composed of the leading business men of the city, all 
of whom are doing their utmost to bring about an early materialization of the plans origin- 
ally proposed when the need of such an institution was first felt. 
Heavy Tourist Season 18 Prepicrep: Next winter promises to be one of the 
heaviest in tourist travel ever experienced according to predictions of numerous steamship 
officials who have been in Havana on business trips during the past few weeks. 
AnnuaL Yacut Races To BE Hetp at VARADERO: The annual yacht races for 
the Cuban Cup to be held at Varadero on Sunday, August 21st, promise to be among the 
most successful races ever held and as usual will be one of the most important 
social events of the season, attracting sportsmen from all parts of the Island as well 
as nearby cities in the States. President Zayas and party will sail from Havana the pre- 
vious day on the President’s yacht ‘‘Hatuey” and special excursions by rail and water 
are scheduled from all portions of Cuba. Among the contending clubs are the following: 
Vedado Tennis Club 
Havana Yacht Club 
Association de Dependientes 
Club Nautico Varadero 
Cienfuegos Yacht Club 
In addition to the yacht race for the Cuba Cup, water sports of all kinds will be 
staged, including the national swimming contest for the championship of Cuba. 
Economic Expert AssiGNep To Cusa: Announcement has just been made of 
the assignment of Mr. John Risley Putnam to the American Consulate General's office 
here. It is thought that this recognition by the Government at Washington of the impor- 
