Cuba and Her People of To-day / An account of the history and progress of the island previous to its independence; a description of its physical features; a study of its people; and, in particular, an examination of its present political conditions, its industries, natural resources, and prospects; together with information and suggestions designed to aid the prospective investor or settler

by C. H. Forbes-Lindsay

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COMMERCIAL CONVENTION BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES AND CUBA

Signed at Havana, December 11, 1902.

Ratification with amendments advised by the Senate March 19, 1903.

Ratified by the President, March 30, 1903.

Ratified by Cuba, March 30, 1903.

Ratifications exchanged at Washington, March 31, 1903.

Proclaimed, December 17, 1903.

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

Whereas a Convention between the United States of America and the Republic of Cuba to facilitate their commercial intercourse by improving the conditions of trade between the two countries, was concluded and signed by their respective plenipotentiaries at the City of Havana on the eleventh day of December, 1902, the original of which Convention, being in the English and Spanish languages, is, as amended by the Senate of the United States, word for word as follows: