16 



THE CUBA REVIEW 



ALL AROUND CUBA 



MEMORIAL DAY 



The Havana eainp of United Spanisli- 

 American War Veterans will observe ^lemor- 

 al Day, May 30th, in the usual manner, 

 and also include in its observation ceremonies 

 in commemoration of the sinking of the 

 battleship "Maine," which service have hither- 

 to been held on February 15th. 



CONDITIONS AT KEY WEST 



Cuban workmen, who are employed by the 

 tobacco factories at Key West, have made it 

 known that all tobacco employes have been 

 seriously affected by the conditions of the 

 tobacco trade, and have suffered consider- 

 ably from the lack of work in consequence. 

 Funds are being raised for their rehef. 



NEW ROADS IN ORIENTE 



It is estimated that the projected road be- 

 tween Jiguani and Palma Soriano will cost at 

 least $400,000, and another projected road 

 from Songo to Mayari Abajo will cost not less 

 than .$500,000. It is hoped that the necessary 

 appropriation of money will be made by the 

 Cuban Government to enable this work to be 

 undertaken. 



FIRE IN SANTIAGO 



A sever fire took place in Santiago de Cuba 

 on March 23d. Several buildings were de- 

 stroyed, and it is estimated that the loss of 

 property will amount to about $100,000. No 

 lives were lost although there were some nar- 

 row escapes. 



IMPROVED STEAMSHIP SERVICE TO CUBA 



It is understood that the Royal Dutch 

 Steamship Company are contemplating ex- 

 tending their service by running their steam- 

 ships from Amsterdam to LisVjon, and thence 

 to Havana, Cuba. 



The Cuban aviator, Domingo Rosillo, has 

 decided to establish himself permanently in 

 France, as he has not found sufficient encour- 

 agement to remain in Cuba. 



CONDEMNED POTATOES SENT TO CUBA 



A consignment of Canadian potatoes which 

 were condemned in New York, on the allega- 

 tion that they were affected with the powdery 

 scab have been sent on to Cuba. The Cana- 

 dian government is now trying to get samples 

 of the potatoes from Cuba for inspection. — 

 Pines Appeal. 



A small seventy pound Tarpon caught in the waters of Matanzas Bay. This particular kind, and much larger 

 fish, abound in Cuban waters and affords excellent sport for the lover of deep sea fishing. 



