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immigrants from the above named countries coming to Cuba without contracts and being 
without funds should be repatriated in groups, provided such request for return be made 
by diplomatic representatives of their respective countries. 
Reduction in wages of government employes has resulted by reason of a decree 
issued by the President, effective September 23d, no special amount being named. The 
decree states that the reduction should be “‘adequate.”’ 
Recognizing the need of additional housing facilities, especially for the laboring ele- 
ment, if wages are to be appreciably reduced, the House of Representatives has under 
consideration a bill providing for the building of 5000 workmen’s houses, the money for 
this work to be secured by issuing bonds to the amount of $12,000,000 to cover the cost of 
construction. One of the biggest detriments at present, aside from the financial situ- 
ation, is the abnormal rentals being asked for even the smallest and in many in- 
stances almost untenable buildings. This condition will have to be remedied before 
the workmen can afford to take a wage reduction and still continue to live decently. 
Farmers and cane planters are appealing to the government and municipal authori- 
ties to inaugurate public work to afford them employment and to provide them with suffi- 
cient funds to purchase the bare necessities of life. Many of these farmers are encounter- 
ing a hard struggle for existence as a result of the exceptionally poor season in the sugar 
industry. 
UNITED STATES FLEET TO MANEUVER IN CuBAN Waters: Announcement has been 
made by the Navy Department that the Atlantic Fleet, under the Command of Admiral 
Jones, will maneuver in Guantanamo Bay, previous to joining the combined maneuvers 
of the Atlantic and Pacific Fleets in Panama Bay during the month of February. 
“Hn GRITO DE YARA” CELEBRATED: This day, which corresponds to the American 
Fourth of July or Independence Day, was celebrated by parades, fireworks and orations. 
The festivities were brought to a close in the evening by a series of magnificent balls and 
dances. El Grito de Yara is celebrated in commemoration of the beginning of Cuba’s 
fight for independence, which started on October 10, 1868. 
TELEPHONE SERVICE IN CusBa Growine Rapipity: From the Annual Report of 
the Cuban Telephone Company recently published, it is shown that the company now 
serves 35,916 subscribers, an increase of nearly three thousand over the previous year. 
When consideration is given to financial conditions during this period, the growth in the 
service is very gratifying. 
Caprain Oscoop Smita Dies: The American community and many Cubans who 
had been long acquainted with Captain Osgood Smith, for many years Secretary of the 
American Chamber of Commerce, were shocked to learn of his sudden death from blood 
poisoning. Funeral services were conducted by the Spanish War Veterans, of which 
Captain Smith was a member. The body was placed on board the 8. 8. Pastores 
for shipment to his home at Portland, Maine, where it was cremated in accordance with 
his wishes. 
First Curnese Minister To Cusa Arrives: The first Chinese Minister to the 
Republic of Cuba, Dr. Philip C. K. Tyau, arrived here on October 20th. Previously, 
China had been represented by a Consul General. 
Frencu Minister To Cusa Diss: Jean Batiste Honorine, French Minister to 
Cuba, died on October 10th after a protracted illness. Dr. Honorine had a long and 
honorable career in the diplomatic corps of his country, having entered the service in 1880 
as Consul to the French Legation in Barcelona, Spain. 
Deferred Cablegrams “Via Hayti’ to Deferred Cablegrams for Cuba and Vene- 
Cuba and Venezuela zuela at the following rates from New York: 
Commencing November 1, 1921, the Cuba—Havana and Santiago, 7/4 cents 
United States and Hayti Telegraph & per word; other stations in Cuba, 10 cents 
Cable Company, in connection with the per word; Venezuela—all stations, 5214 
French Telegraph Cable Co., will accept cents per word. 
