New-York tribune., 1902-01-12
THE NORTH COAST OF CUBA.
POINTS TO WHICH ACCESS rs GIVEN By
VESSELS OF THE MUNsoN LINE.

VESSELS OF THE MUNsON LINE
Across the narrow strait which divides Florida
from Cuba is only short distance but that strtu
Of water Is one of the most important in the
world Through that passage flows the benefcent
Eulf Stream, the origin Of which no one with GER
tsinty knows, but whose effect on the climate of
she west coast Of Europe is incalcuable. Had
there been no Cuba there would have been no
Gulf Stream, and without that current Great
Britain and Germany, and even France and Spain,
would have been Ike Labrador and Newfoundland.
Il not even cold and barren as the southern
part OF Greenland. In that case, where would
have been the mighty Anglo-Saxon race, with its
worldwide achievements in art, literature, science
and religion?
But the Cuba Of to-day in it's influence on those
who seek health and refrigeration from visiting
the delightful and attractive region on its north
thore is to the purpose in this sketch Of the new
repuolic which has chosen its first President. AS
the traveller leaves behind him the low lying coast
Florida soon there appears upon the horizon the
rndulating outlines Of Cuba. As the is ap-
preached the nearest port directly south of Florida
Is Matanzas with its bay like wide river opening
Into the sea. The city is next to Havana in size
and Importance and has many points of interest to
the tourist.
This is the objective point Of the Munson Line
Steamers from this city. From Matanzas they pro-
eeed TO Caiharien, Nuevitas. Gibara and b3racoa,
periodically touching at Puerto Nipe and Puerto
Padre. returning from Bsracoa to Nuevitas and
Aatanzas. and sailing from the latter port direct
A
saturoay, and this service will soon be Increased.
fne round trip occupies twenty-one days. ana no
cruises offered from here surpass ii in variety OF
interesting features.
The entire north shore OF Cuba east of Matanzas
Is picturesquely beautiful The scenery is tropical
and the shore line to the east impressive in its
oeneely wooded and mountainous ruggedness. In
ADDITION 70 the ports at which the Munson liners
regularly touch there are upon the north shore of
The island less than fourteen natural deep water
harbors. where the sea has crowded itself far into
The interior. wedging it's way between towering
mountains.
The Munson Line also runs steamers from Mobile
namo. Casilda (Trinidad, Santa Cruz and Tunas
ae Zaza At Havana the train may be taken for
Senfuegos. and connection made with the south
Side steamer for Santiago de Cuba and intermediate
ports and for Port Antonio, Jamaica.
Al Havana also the train may be taken for Ma
tanzas, distant a few miles, and connection made
the interesting trip along the North Shore"
ures.
The ships composing the fleet of the Munson Line
are stanch, full powered steam vessels and ad-
MraDly adapted for the service in which they
Engaged The Passenger accommodations COM
pfopriately furnished. the former. all the ships
ssVe one. being the main deck aft OF the dining
sssa.oon The promenade deck is spacious, and con-
nnoes s entirely around the superstructure on the
Upper deck. 1t is covered TO furnish ample
protection from the direct rays OF the as we'll
as from rain. and is sufficiently commodous to
perlnlt the of steamer chairs II desired which
e.s furnished free by the company.
mere are many new additions TO the ships this
seascn Tor the comfort OF the travellers. Electric
ems IN each OF the staterooms keep them always
sook and make those the inside equally as de-
sraole as those having portfolios. The state
~ t1s are also supplied with pneumatic mattresses,
-. !. me cuisine and galleys, the excellence OF the
aoe with its constantly changing variety Of sea-
osanle oeicacies. the service and the attention of
need mention.