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THE CUBA REVIEW 



ALL AROUND CUBA 



View of Dubrocq Wharf, Matanzas. 



SHORTAGE OF WATER AT CAMAGUEY 



It is thought that a serious situation will 

 occur at Camaguey if work is stopped on the 

 new aqueduct, and the Municipal Govern- 

 ment has requested the Secretary of Public 

 Works to provide sufficient labor to complete 

 the aqueduct without further delay. 



PALMIRA 



Owing to the complaints from citizens of 

 this town in regard to the municipal authori- 

 ties, it is thought that the official conduct of 

 the officials will be investigated by a govern- 

 mental committee. 



Much damage and inconvenience is re- 

 ported at Oriente and Camaguey Provinces 

 caused by the recent unusally heavy rain. 

 Great damage was done to telegraph wires, 

 and many centrals had to abandon grinding. 



NUEVA GERONA, ISLE OF PINES 



It is reported that an electric light and 

 power plant will soon be installed by the 

 holders of the concession. 



Sagua la Grande is considering negotiating 

 a loan of $500,000, the money to be expended 

 for town improvements, such as better drain- 

 age, lighting and cleaner streets. 



A new bridge at Santa Clara, known as the 

 General Monteagudo Bridge, was opened 

 June loth with appropriate ceremonies. 



HAVANA WATER SUPPLY 



It is estimated that an additional sum of 

 $1,100,000 will Vje required to complete the 

 work on the Vento Reservoir. 



