THE CUBA REVIEW 



CUBAN GOVERNMENT MATTERS 



COMMERCIAL TREATY 



The Cuban Consul at Buenos Aires, Argen- 

 tina, has reported to the Secretary of State 

 that in his estimation great benefits would 

 result through a commercial treaty with the 

 Argentine Republic. Cuban tobacco has a 

 large sale in the Argentine. 



Dr. Enrique Barnet has Ijeen designated by 

 President Menocal to represent the Sanitary 

 Department at the San Francisco Exposition 

 and to gather information, especially as to the 

 most modern methods of dairy management, 

 and other matters of importance. 



MORE LIGHTHOUSES NEEDED 



Owing to the great increase of maritime 

 traffic within recent years, more lighthouses 

 are needed for the Cuban coasts, and the 

 department in charge of lighthouses is bring- 

 ing the matter before Congress with a view to 

 obtaining an appropriation to build several 

 more lighthouses in order that this maritime 

 traffic may have proper protection. 



PURE FOOD AND DRUG LAW 



It is stated that Cuba's need of a Pure 

 Food and Drug Law has been brought to the 

 attention of the Secretary of State. Under 

 existing conditions it is thought that many 

 harmfid preparations, canned food, etc., that 

 cannot be sold in the United States are dis- 

 posed of in Cuba. It is considered highly 

 desira1)le that the Cuban consumers of food 

 stuffs should have the same protection as is 

 accorded to the consumers in the United 

 States. 



MODUS VIVENDI WITH SPAIN 



It is reported that Congress has been re- 

 quested to establish a Modus Vivendi with 

 Spain in order that there may be an increased 

 sale of Cuban tobacco, and the tobacco 

 growers Jjenefit thereby. 



Captain Ramon Fonts of the Cuban Army 

 was the winner of the fencing tournament 

 recently held at the San Francisco Exposition. 



SAN FRANCISCO EXPOSITION 



The exhibition of the Cuban Sanitary De- 

 partment at the Fair has been honored by 

 the award of grand prize for the exhibit of 

 hygiene, and also gold, bronze and silver 

 medals to the various officials connected with 

 the work. The prizes will be formally pre- 

 sented later. 



A proposal has been made in the Cuban 

 Senate with a view to presenting a bill for the 

 consideration of the Cuban Congress for the 

 nationalization of all the railroads of Cuba. 



HOMES FOR VETERANS 



A bill has been presented to the Cuban 

 Congress providing for the establishment of 

 a home for veterans in each of the six prov- 

 inces of Cuba. The bill would authorize a 

 credit of $130,000 for the construction of 

 these homes, which would care for the infirm 

 and needy soldiers who fought for the liber- 

 ation of Cuba 



POST OFFICE MATTERS 



Owing to the extension of the postal and 

 telegraphic services the expenses of the 

 Cuban post office will be increased, it is 

 thought to the extent of $327,000, annually. 



The officer in charge of immigration at San- 

 tiago de Cuba reports an attempt to bring in 

 sixteen Haytians without immigration inspec- 

 tion. These sixteen were stowaways in the 

 schooner arriving from Hayti, and a fine of 

 $8,000 has been imposed on the vessel for the 

 attempted violation of immigration laws. 



It is reported that the Cuban Legation at 

 Vera Cruz, Mexico, will be investigated by 

 the Cuban Secretary of State, as serious 

 charges have been brought against the lega- 

 tion. 



It is reported that some counterfeit dollars 

 of the new Cuban currency have been found 

 in circulation at Antilla, Nipe Bay. 



