In all the departments there exist Beneficence and Mutual Assistance Societies that do great services to the poor people.

Powers of the State.

EXECUTIVE POWER.

President of the Republic—Doctor Don Julio Herrera y Obes.

Government Minister—Don Francisco Bauza.

Minister of Commerce, Industry, Railways and Public Education—Engineer Don Juan Alberto Capurro.

Minister of Finance—(Interium) Don Eugenio Madalena.

Minister of War and Navy—General Don Luis E. Perez.

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Worship—Doctor Don Manuel Herrero y Espinosa.