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incorporated in the new banking law, which will seek to prevent all abuses, and it is 

 believed that in the future banking in Cuba will be placed upon a much firmer 

 foundation. 



Political Matters: The overwhelming strength displayed by the Liberal Party 

 at the last election in all parts of the country except Pinar del Rio has caused a great 

 deal of speculation as to whom that party will nominate for the presidency at the 

 next election. As the Liga Nacional, upon which President Zayas was elected, has 

 gone out of existence, it is believed that the President will line up with the Liberals 

 in the future. 



Among those mentioned for the office of President has been Dr. Carlos Manuel 

 de Cespedes, the present Secretary of State. Dr. Cespedes would, no doubt, have the 

 backing of both the Conservative and the Popular Parties as well as a number of 

 the Liberals. The work done for the government by Dr. Cespedes since he assumed 

 the portfoHo of Secretary of State has been very gratifying and he has successfully 

 carried out many very delicate diplomatic commissions. 



General Business Conditions: There is a much better general tone noticeable 

 in so far as business in general throughout the Island is concerned. Building operations 

 continue to increase with a consequent demand for iron and steel building materials. 

 A number of the sugar mills are ordering machinery in preparation of the commg 

 grinding season. It may also be said that there is a much greater degree of confidence 

 than has been apparent for some time. It is generally felt that the coming sugar season 

 will bring the return to normal conditions in Cuba. 



Industrial Exhibit a Success: The Industrial Exhibition which has been in 

 progress more than a month in the old Santa Clara Convent has proven to be one of 

 the most popular and successful exhibitions of its kind ever held in Cuba. There are a 

 number of very skillfully arranged booths maintained by various concerns located in 

 Havana. Popular amusements have also attracted large crowds since the opening on 

 November 15th. 



Oriental Park Attracting Large Crowds: The annual racing season opened 

 on Thanksgiving Day with one of the largest opening crowds ever seen at Oriental 

 Park, Marianao. The management has made a number of improvements during the 

 summer, so that Oriental Park is now considered one of the best arranged and most 

 beautiful race tracks in the world. 



Miami "Beauty" Visits Havana: Miss Ruth Dean, winner of a popularity contest 

 in Miami, Florida, having been given her choice of trips in accordance with the terms 

 of the contest, chose Havana from among the various cities. When interviewed after 

 spending a few days in the city, she stated that she was very much pleased with Havana. 



Cunard Liner "Laconia" Brings Large Tourist Delegation: The Cunard 

 liner, "Laconia," chartered by the American Express Company for an all around the 

 world tour, arrived in Havana for a short stay the latter part of November. All 

 those in the party expressed their admiration for the beauties of Havana. 



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~ Change in Mail Rates International Fingerprint Convention 



The domestic rate in Cuba on first-class The Cuban Government is preparing to 

 mail matter has been increased from its participate in the International Fingerprint 

 former 2 cents to 3 cents per ounce or frac- Convention of Police, to take place in J 

 tion thereof. First-class mail to foreign Buenos Aires. The convention is to con- 

 countries, which has been handled at the sider systems of criminal identification. 



2-cent rate, will now require 3 cents postage i 



— a matter of importance from the Amer- New Steamship Service 



lean standpoint. The law became effective The Compagnie Transatlantique an- 



October 30 (the date of its publication in nounces the inauguration of a new steam- 



Gaceta Oficial), and the additional postage ship service from Havre to Cuba and for- 



has been required since that time. eign ports. 



