Consul-general To Cuba

Ramón O. "Williams, the American cónsul-general to Cuba, went to that country when quite a young man and engaged in mercantile pursuits, from which he retired in 1871. He was appointed United States vice-consul-general at Havana in 1874, and was promoted to cónsul-general ten years later, serving his government faithfully through four successive administratione. His thorough knowledge of the economie and political systems of the island has been of great valuê to hls government during the past twenty years, in whieh Cuba has seen so many crises of a political and economie charateter. Mr. Williams' family resides in the United States. He is now home on leave of absence.