~2— tates tN ES A REET AO TEE MUTT * with private Charterers, not the Russians or Cubans, for the fixing of his older tonnage , the Liberties? Thie takes place at a time that Greek and possibly Lebanon Authorities are supposed to be prosecuting hin for his past sins. This is how much notice ne takes of the Authorities. Dozens of Masters, Officers etc., intluding Frangistas are supposed to be in prison, to have paicg huge fines, ani to have lost their flags, in uccordance withe the povisions of the law. To our knowledge no one has been imprisoned, no one has paid fines, no flag hes been withdraw, and any time you want Frangistas do not look f:r nin in his office. Ha will not be-there. He has no time for office, he is too busy with the Authorities. in Athens or Lebanon. ‘Jell , no one could ever imagine that the USA Authorities would continue to bataxen for 4 ride , and to continue giving their sid to countries which use it against then. May be this, is the American Policy, who knows. The USA did in feet say recently that unless Cuban trading is stopped, they would ston their aid. Fitstly , is this enough, does it mean thay do not mind for trading 30 far, so long as furth2r trading is stonp7d,.which will clear up and justify all Frangistas sast sins? and secondly, we are certain , Frangi- stas, will find the way, te continue trading. tho is to stop him. The éAmeticans obviously cannot , the Greeks and Lebenese will not, therefore the Show goe3 on. which means GHRILiea DOES PAY, and stupid those who think otherwise. As before, it is rhretted that we nave to write to you azgein anonymously, and hope you forgive use May be in vour usual _very infcrna- vive circulars you can make your ccmments, cee meen cee tenet ce cee eee mre een FN ena ER ae CARPE IRR a rere men iri ne mute meceen a lng St ne saeangrmpenete tet sae tated debe tae adtionttinane sbncienaad tip yl oboe nse ee Nm cement wena weRT Taner ener ey ’ { eae ky . oot ett tee wee Te gt yee al ee i : tore hese babii om + 4 wd : . : . ql wr ine ea reateren aie ie * ‘ehems tect & : : a Wik teeta DS Stlette eh t e oe 6 en ae cee kate ee : eee wate ee inne mete iant tk ee fa 4 Sn been oe hae e + . May ah obese satan Shy feta rd
14-00000 F was mbit ann acs, x Eeoonomic Research Bureac, | | injiéad Asvolutiosaria, YO S.E. Sth Street, Miami , Fla. U.Seheo - wa ee eedell abd ea ‘ __CUBAN TRADING We expected by now some action from your end or from the American ‘Authorities to whom we head sent our previous copied communication to you(\Washington,Foreign Ministry, and U.S.A, Embassy,London), but regret that, at least to our knowledgs, no action has been taken yet, and we assume this by virtue of the fact that the ships we mentioned previously ‘just carry on the voyages for which have been fixed, and their Owners openly negotiate further similar business from Guba , as most of the trade to Cuba is presently done by Red flag ships. However, we supplement ; ‘Our previous letter by gtving you some additional information. errs retin ntae” ertannaanriees Hie ma aU RSet or rNEiNfem rooney temen EIA JON ee A SEER A wsiliththes Claste tbe nee ba Ae Bome Kerehants in Cuban Trading, but mainly D.'Enree, of Paris and Gene ~ fix veasels or large opptracts , with a long list of options as to where the cargo will /discharged, as often cargoes are shipped end not . geolé until after shipment and sailing of the vessel from loading port. ; These options start from Gasablanca/Continent and continue into all * : Maditerranean/2ed Sea/P.Gulf/Iniia/Colombo;Malaya ports, sometimes as Sar as Japan, freight rate depending at which port cargo is discharged, i ‘and fibsal orders are usually given seven days after sailing from Cuba. i ‘As stated, the Lebanon Authorities oestensibly allow Lebanon flag ships ' i ‘$0 Garry these sargoes to Arab Countries only, always subject to aes oeieaan ae set - Lieense. Owners apply for such licensa for Arab countries, and then ; “4f the. Mershant orders the ship to say Italy or Germany or Japan, the ship just oarries the cargo, Some Owners just do not apply for a license at all, and the Lebanon Aathorities know what goes on, but turns the ‘ether ways ott ; seme enonemeerin a camejeinr ash ge meres met wenn we vo Nedisiaadlitds callewane dahl ge Qennke we ote tle on “ whan te ep phaser tee aes ten yan oa eh Fee ne ae ome REE eee wodna tied i ‘iB Qreex and Lebanon flag shipe just carry on trade in Guba, and if you -say they €o not, then either you do not know about it, or they must eanouflage their flags , or must fake ( as regards eventual destination) their documents , suoh as charter perties , Bills of Lading, manifests eto., Bren the number of ships trading in Cuba , given in your ; - @ireulars , is not correct , it is much larger, may be you do this intentionslly for political reasons or maybe dDecause you do not know. 6. Both the Gresk and Lebanon Govormasnts are in a position, in ascordance z4) - With their famous laws, to stop immediately any ship , to taxe the fleg away , and to impose upon the Owners very heavy fines and if the -@mors.do not pay the fines, then thea ship will be immobilised since - the Govermzeat will rofuse cancellation of registry certifisate, meanang that the ship cannot be put in a nother flag, and thefefore, bescas wirtually noneesistent, They ean do lots of thigs, these Goverments, put cnly if they want to and enly if they want to apply their laws. . £9 our knowdedge, and we oan assure you, ve arevery 311 informed, no . gvok thirg hea taken plece , no ship has been stopped and no one has : beoea fined, aud mayeo , and mostly likely, will never be. os et a taker cat ne, atten Lan Mw oe oe a eeartygregnte sehen sph oe Reins 1 oT set : eet e “4 he wre oe ete Benmy fy. AGL pieDe Waiies Owners we mentioned in our preyjous letter continue susineas ag =| ~. @eual, and others, we notice with some surprise, that-you are contig i Be aeLy coznpainies and mentionfbng the name of Tsavliris fira. Whereas we naturally cozdcan and deplore this firm's continuation of this trade, . ist us also be just and fair. This firm at least continues in a lawful - ; manner, eince they are sending only ships with flags whose Governments 3 wait such treding in en unrestricted wanmner. So this firm are not - Te aw breakers, wantever else thay can de escussd of, On the contrary,  . “ you a not senton names of other Cwnors, wno among other thiss are )4- (Ti -2¢ aigo Lew breakera and emcengst them the biscest and most influcatisl 2. rn ” a re aan e. - a an , 4 - oho : . a