THE CUBA REVIEW 



Hotel Plaza Opens Roof Garden for Summer: The roof garden known as "Atop 

 3f the World" at the Hotel Plaza has opened for the summer season, after having been re- 

 decorated and improved. Open air pavilions, pagodas and summer houses have been built 

 md new grottoes constructed, making the present roof one of the most attractive roof gardens 

 to be found anywhere. A special "Jazz" orchestra has been engaged for the season to 

 ender all the latest Broadway hits. 



Senate Passes Amnesty Bill: The Senate has passed a bill known as the Vera 

 Verdura Amnest}'- Bill, which, if enacted into law, would mean the granting of a pardon to 

 Tiembers of the Legislature for any or all crimes committed, including murder, previous to 

 May 20th of last year. The bill also includes complete exoneration of all crimes committed 

 oy members of the Cuban Army during the elections of 1916 and 1920. 



Aeroplanes to Make Regular New York Run: The two flying boats, the "Xina" 

 md the "Santa Maria," which have been in service during the past winter between Havana 

 ind Key West, have been put in service between Havana and New York. It is claimed 

 'hat the trip can be made in sixteen hours, but as the policy of the company will be safety 

 in preference to speed, no attempt will be made to establish a record. Present plans are to 

 nake the trip in about two days and a half, allowing for stop-overs at Miami, St. Augustine, 

 'Z!harleston, Norfolk and Atlantic City. The "Santa Maria" last season made the New 

 i?'ork-Chicago trip. 



Trust Company of Cuba to Retire: Announcement has been made by the Trust 

 Company of Cuba that they will retire from the banking field in Cuba as soon as liquidation 

 ')f depositors' accounts, amounting at present to some six million dollars, has been closed out. 

 JThe company w'il] continue to operate, however, but not as a general banking institution. 

 I Commission Appointed to Recodify Cuban Laws: A commission has been ap- 

 pointed by President Zayas for the purpose of recodifying and reforming existing Cuban 

 laws. This work will be done in compliance with a law recently enacted by Congress and 

 iit the instigation of leading members of the bar. 



I Gold Boom in the Isle of Pines: Rumors of the discovery of gold in the Isle of 

 Pines, it is believed, may cause a rush to the latter place in many respects similar to the 

 iamous rush to California upon discovery of gold there in '49. 



I Well Known Opera Star Gives Series of Concerts: Several well arranged 

 )rograms have been given by the popular and well known operatic star. Marguerite Sylva, 

 luring her visit to Havana. Miss Sylva was well received by the music loving people of 

 jlavana. 



Havana-American Line Goes Into Receivership: A receiver has been appointed 

 j)y Judge Mark in New York for the Havana-American Steamship Co., which has been 

 'iperating the steamer "City of Miami" between Miami and Havana. The vessel recently 

 uffered an unfortunate collision with a barge in the bay of Havana and this, coming as it 

 [lid at the height of the tourist season, proved a heavy loss for the Company. 

 f L. E. Brownson Elected President of the Chamber of Commerce: At the 

 'nnual election of the American Chamber of Commerce of Cuba held recently, Mr. L. E. 

 Jrownson, president of the well known contracting firm of Purdy & Henderson, was chosen 

 j)resident to succeed Mr. Frank Steinhart. 



I Commercial Cable Company Moves to New Building: The Commercial Cable Co. 

 iecently found it necessary to provide larger quarters to accommodate the rapidly increasing 

 msiness and the Company is now located in commodious quarters in the very heart of the 

 tusiness district at the corner of O'Reilly and Cuba streets. The new office of the company 

 ias been especially fitted with all modern appliances for the handHng of the increased 

 lusiness. 



Jitney Fares Reduced: After a continued effort on the part of the "Fotmgo" or 

 'ord drivers to have the tariff reduced from 30c to 20c minimum rate, they have finally 

 iieen permitted to make the reduction and as a result most everybody has taken to "fliver- 

 ng" as a summer pastime. 



J. H. Durrell Elected Vice-President of the National City Bank: Announce- 

 ment has been made by the National City Bank of New York that Mr. J. H. Durrell, who 

 [as been associated with the institution as assistant vice-president for some time, has been 



