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would be one similar to the Federal Reserve commission in the United States, which 

 is one of many projects under advisement. 



Political Matters: After several weeks' delay, because of the contesting of 

 the legality of the election by a rival candidate, Mayor-elect Jose Maria de la Cuesta 

 was finally declared the majority's choice and took over that office on March 12th. 

 Both the Province of Havana and the city are now governed by followers of the 

 Liberal Party, so that it is quite natural to expect that this party will have a good 

 (leal to say when the next presidential election takes place. For the time being, things 

 in general are fairly quiet from the political standpoint, but from now until the next 

 presidential election in the fall of 1924, the political pot will again begin to boil. 



U. S. Embassy to Move Downtown: So that they may be more conveniently 

 located, the American Embassy will move from the building w^hich they at present 

 occupy in the Cerro, a suburb of Havana, and occupy of&ces in the Horter Building 

 on Obispo St., in the heart of the business district of the city. The American Consulate 

 and American Chamber of Commerce of Cuba are now located in this building. 



Boston Banking Institution to Open Branch in Havana: It is rumored 

 that the First National Bank of Boston is contemplating opening a branch in Cuba, 

 the location of which has not as yet been announced. As this institution is considered 

 one of the strongest banks in the city of Boston, the announcement has been received 

 very cordially in financial circles. 



Richmond Chamber of Commerce Visits Havana: Among the different promi- 

 nent business organizations visiting Havana this season, the Richmond Chamber of 

 Commerce probably was the most enthusiastic over the opportunities and advantages 

 offered by Cuba. Making the trip with the Chamber of Commerce Vvere many of 

 the leading merchants of Richmond, all of whom expressed great interest in the efforts 

 being made by the American Chamber of Commerce in interesting United States 

 merchants and manufacturers in the Cuban market. 



Red Cross Ball Nets Over Six Thousand Dollars: Receipts secured as the 

 result of the ball held on February 10th at the Hotel Almendares for the benefit of 

 the Red Cross Society netted $6,352.93. The proceeds have been divided equally 

 between the American and Cuban Red Cross Societies. Particular credit is due 

 Mrs. Williamson S. How-ell, Jr., wife of the First Secretary of the American Legation, 

 for her splendid efforts as chairman of the Entertainment Committee. 



Noted War Veteran Dies: On Friday, March 23d, the entire country was 

 shocked to learn of the death of Colonel J. d'Estrampes, who was equally highly 

 regarded by both Cubans and Americans everywhere. Col. Estrampes fought during 

 the Revolution under General Maximo Gomez and General Calixto Garcia, and later 

 served in the same regiment with Major General Funston. The body will be buried 

 in Colon Cemetery and the funeral will be attended by the veterans of the several 

 revolutionary wars. 



Dr. Wirt Appeals for Near East Cause: Dr. Lincoln Wirt, who is making 

 a world tour in the interest of the Near East Relief Fund, addressed a mass meeting 

 held under the auspices of the Camara del Comercio at the American Club. Dr. 

 Wirt spoke in favor of the homeless and destitute in Armenia. 



American Legion Commander Addresses Local Post: Col. Alvin Owsley, 

 Commander of the American Legion, paid a \asit to Cuba on his w^ay to Panama 

 and addressed Havana Post No. 1 and the American Club members jointly, on March 

 19th. Col. Owsley proved a very entertaining and forceful speaker and fully lived 

 up to his reputation as an orator. During the stay of Commander Owsley in Havana 

 he was entertained by Havana Post No. 1 and expressed surprise at the large member- 

 ship and activity of the local post. Before leaving Havana for Panama. Commander 

 Owsley called on President Zayas, who expressed great interest in the program of 

 the Legion. 



L^nited Fruit Company Moves to New Building: On March 20th the United 



