II. The following qualifications are necessary for admission to the studies offered in the collegiate course:

1. The applicant for admission must be at least 14 years old, or be specially authorized to be admitted.

2. He shall demonstrate that he has taken the primary, elementary, and superior courses of instruction.

The applicant shall undergo an examination whereby he shall demonstrate (ɑ) That he speaks, reads, and writes the Spanish language correctly; (b) that he reads and translates English or French passably, and (c) that he has studied and is familiar with the following subjects: (1) Practical arithmetic up to the application of ratio and proportions; (2) mechanical drawing and elements of geometry; (3) complete geography of Cuba, elements of geography of America, and rudiments of universal geography; (4) elements of the history of Cuba and the rest of America; (5) elements of physical geography; (6) elements of hygiene; (7) elements of physiology; (8) elements of zoology and botany.

III. The institute collegiate course comprises: Grammar and Spanish literature (historical and preceptive); a foreign language (English or French); universal geography, universal history; mathematics, including trigonometry; physics; chemistry; elements of cosmology (physical description of the world); introduction to biology, natural history; logic and elements of psychology; introduction to sociology, civic instruction. These studies shall be completed in at least four years. IV. The distribution of the studies in the different years shall rest with the institutes, subject, however, to the following rules: The first course of a foreign language may be given in Spanish; the following course must be given in the language taught. The study of geography shall precede that of history; algebra shall precede physics and chemistry; geometry shall precede cosmology; cosmology shall precede biology, and these studies shall precede sociology. Elements of cosmology and introduction to biology and sociology are elective courses. It shall be stated in the diploma given to the student at the end of his studies whether he has followed any or all of the elective courses.

V. On completion of each course the standing and progress of the student shall be demonstrated by the following examinations:

EXAMINATION IN SPANISH GRAMMAR AND LITERATURE.

The candidate shall be required to write one or two paragraphs on several subjects, selected from a list prepared beforehand by the board, to be taken from standard modern Spanish or Spanish-American works.

He shall be required to give an oral explanation of what he may have written and to demonstrate his knowledge of the rules of grammar and of rhetoric.

He shall demonstrate that he has read and studied several classical works of Spanish literature (sixteenth to nineteenth centuries), which shall be designated at the commencement of the course.

The examination shall embrace the literary form and the classification of the work, the author, and the literary period to which they may belong.

The student shall also present his composition and notebooks, certified to by his professor.

Serious mistakes in orthography, syntax, and elocution will determine the failure of the student.

EXAMINATION IN FOREIGN LANGUAGE.

The candidate shall translate into correct Spanish some passages taken from standard contemporary works. These works shall be periodically designated by the institute.

He shall translate from Spanish into the language in which he is to be examined some passages designated for the purpose.

He shall answer in the language he is being examined in the questions put to him about the lexicography and syntax of the passages he may have translated.

EXAMINATION IN GEOGRAPHY.

The candidate shall solve a series of problems on the planisphere and on the terrestrial sphere.

He shall answer questions demonstrating that he understands the principles of map making.

He shall pass an oral map examination.

He shall write an exercise on a subject of descriptive geography presented by the board, in which exercise he must show his knowledge of orography, hydrography, different races, and of the physical, political, and economical nomenclature of any country or region designated. He shall be allowed the use of any work he may desire to consult in the preparation of this exercise.

He shall present his notebooks and designs made during the course, certified to by the professor.

EXAMINATION IN HISTORY.

This examination shall consist of two exercises one oral, the other written. The oral examination will be before a map. It will show the general knowledge of the candidate regarding the principal historical epochs and a more circumstantial knowledge of a period of modern history, which period shall be selected by the examining board.

The written exercise shall consist of a thesis on a subject of modern history to be previously selected by the board. In said exercise the candidate must demonstrate a general knowledge of the political and social condition of the country during the period designated. He shall be allowed the use of such works as he may desire to consult.

He must present his notebook certified to by his professor and his sketches of historical maps, and must prove that he has read historical works.

EXAMINATION IN MATHEMATICS (ARITHMETIC, ALGEBRA, GEOMETRY, AND TRIGONOMETRY).

It shall consist in the solution of a series of problems, not less than five, for each one of the four divisions, whereby the candidate must demonstrate, by reasoning, his knowledge of the fundamental principles of the science of mathematics.

The board shall take note of the clearness and precision shown by the student in his reasoning and demonstrations.

The student shall present his notebooks and the work done by him during the course, which shall be certified to by the professor.

EXAMINATION IN PHYSICS.

The candidate shall select thirty experimental exercises from a list prepared beforehand by the institute. Of these exercises, ten shall relate to mechanics, and five each to light, heat, sound, and electricity, respectively.

The board may require such exercise or exercises as it may deem necessary and an explanation of the theories on which they are based. This examination shall take place in the laboratory.

He shall present a written thesis on a subject selected by the board, which thesis shall relate to the application of physical laws to current phenomena.

He shall present his notebooks with a description and result of his work in the laboratory. They shall be certified to by the professor.

EXAMINATION IN CHEMISTRY.

The candidate shall choose twenty experiments from a list prepared beforehand by the institute. The examining board will require him to perform one or more of said experiments and give the necessary explanations.

This examination shall take place in the laboratory.

The candidate shall present a written thesis on a subject selected by the board, which thesis shall demonstrate his acquaintance with chemical phenomena and its laws.

He shall present his notebooks with a description and result of his work in the laboratory, certified to by the professor.

EXAMINATION IN ELEMENTS OF COSMOLOGY.

The examination shall be written and oral.

The first shall demonstrate the student's general knowledge of the mechanism of the universe, especially of the earth, as well as his skill in the handling of the more necessary instruments for elementary astronomical observations.

The second exercise shall consist in the student's presenting a written thesis on a subject selected by the board. Subjects on geology and physical geography will be preferred.

The candidate shall present his copy books with the notes and observations made by him during the course. These copy books shall be certified to by the professor.

EXAMINATION IN BIOLOGY.

The student shall present a short thesis on the subject given him by the board which shall demonstrate that he possesses a thorough knowledge of vital phenomena. He shall answer all questions in reference to his thesis.

EXAMINATION IN NATURAL HISTORY (MINERALOGY, BOTANY, ZOOLOGY).

The object of this examination is to demonstrate that the student understands the elemental phenomena of these sciences and that he has studied them by direct observation.

He shall undergo an oral examination embracing at least one sample of each kingdom.

This examination shall take place in the museum.

The student shall present a certificate from the professor of his having examined during the course at least twenty minerals, twenty plants, and twenty animals, and the descriptions and classifications he may have made.

EXAMINATION IN LOGIC AND ELEMENTS OF PSYCHOLOGY.

The candidate shall demonstrate that he knows the fundamental laws of logic in their two divisions, inductive and deductive, and he shall present exercises on propositions, syllogism and sophism.

He shall present a written thesis on a subject given him by the board on psychological data of logic.

He shall present his exercises and notebooks certified to by the professor.

EXAMINATION IN SOCIOLOGY.

The candidate shall present a thesis on a subject given him by the board which shall demonstrate that he possesses a thorough knowledge of social phenomena. He shall answer all questions in reference to his thesis.

EXAMINATION ON CIVIC INSTRUCTION.

The candidate shall demonstrate by an oral examination that he possesses a general knowledge concerning the state, individual freedom, government and its functions.

He shall present a thesis wherein he shall apply said principles to the political organization of Cuba in any of the different periods of its history, which period shall be selected by the board.

He shall present his notebooks certified to by the professor.

At the close of the exercises of each examination, the board shall decide whether the student has passed (aprobado; A.) has failed (desaprobado; D.) or is conditioned (suspenso; S.)

The institute may order special examinations at the end of each course.

After passing the final examinations in compulsory studies, the student has the right to demand his examination for a diploma as bachelor of letters and sciences. This shall be oral and written.

The oral examination shall last at least one hour, and shall consist in his replying satisfactorily to the different questions of the board on subjects in the different studies.

The written exercises shall consist of a thesis on a subject drawn by chance from a list prepared beforehand by the institute. The board shall be assembled to listen to the reading of the thesis and the candidate shall be required to give such explanation as the board may deem proper.

The fee for this examination shall be $10.

PROFESSORS.

VI. There shall be professors, assistant and supernumerary professors. Professors shall be appointed according to the following classification: Class A, Spanish grammar and literature (3 courses); class B and C, English and French (2 courses, respectively); class D, universal geography and history (2 courses); class E, mathematics (3 courses); class F, physics and chemistry (3 courses: 2 of physics and 1 of chemtry); class G, cosmology, biology, natural history (3 courses); class H, logic, sociology and civic instruction (2 courses).

When the number of students does not exceed 50, each class shall have one professor.

When the number exceeds 50, an assistant professor shall be also appointed. If the number exceeds 100, another assistant professor shall be appointed, and so on for each 50 students.

The professor shall teach all the courses in each subject.

The salary of the professor shall be $1,500 per annum for the first course, with an increase of 40 per cent and 20 per cent of the salary for the second and third courses, respectively. The salary of an assistant professor shall be $750 per annum with the same proportionate increase.

Should a professorship become vacant the assistant professor shall be appointed thereto. If there be more than one assistant professor the senior shall be appointed to the vacant professorship.

There shall be at least two supernumerary professors at each institute; one for the academic branches and one for the scientific. They will assume the duties of the professors and assistant professors whenever these may be absent for good and sufficient reason. Supernumerary professors shall receive one-fourth the salary of a full professor. They shall be paid at the rate of $750 per annum for the time over one month they may serve as substitutes to a professor. The resulting difference shall be deducted from the salary of the professor.

Services rendered as supernumerary professor will be taken into consideration when appointing assistant professors.

Salaries in the institutes of the provinces shall be reduced 10 per cent proportionally.

APPOINTMENT OF PROFESSORS.

The following rules shall govern the appointment of professors for those chairs which may become vacant in the future and are not filled by the promotion thereto of an assistant professor, and for the appointment of assistant professors.

The candidate shall be a doctor in letters or sciences. He shall present a written statement of his works (books) or researches.

He shall present before a board, appointed for the purpose by the secretary of public instruction, a writen composition on a subject pertaining to the chair he desires to obtain, the subject to be selected from a list previously made out by the board.

Should the course require oral teaching, he shall give an experimental oral lesson before the board.

The composition shall be written within six hours in a closed room, didate being allowed to consult such works as he may require.

The oral lesson shall take place after twenty-four hours free preparation.
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Should there be but one candidate, the board, upon consideration of his fitness as demonstrated by his works (books) or researches and by his previous examinations, shall approve or disapprove the claim. Approval will in this case entitle the candidate to the chair.

Should there be more than one candidate, the board shall prepare a list of those who have passed the examination according as they are more or less fit. First place on the list will carry with it a right to the chair.

The degree of doctor in letters or sciences is not required for a professorship in foreign languages.

When full professors are without employment they shall be given preference as assistant professors.

MATRICULATION.

VII. Students admitted to the institute collegiate course shall pay $25 a year in two installments.

This registration fee gives them the right to attend all the courses of the institute. When a student attends experimental courses, he shall pay $3 a year, in one payment, for the use of the laboratory.

Students of incorporated colleges shall not pay for matriculation in the institute, but shall pay an examination fee of $10 for each subject taught.

Students of private institutions may present themselves for examination on payment of the same fee for each course.

MUSEUMS AND LABORATORIES.

VIII. The allotment for scientific material (instruments) for the use of the institute of Habana is hereby settled in the amount of $3,000.

This allotment shall be proportionally distributed among the several museums and laboratories, according to the judgment of the director, after consultation with the different professors.

PREPARATORY COURSE.

IX. For two years commencing October 1, 1900, a preparatory course shall be given at the institutes, for which the age requisite is not necessary.

To attend the preparatory course the applicant must prove that he has received primary elementary instruction.

The studies of the preparatory course shall be: Group A, Spanish grammar with exercises of composition and derivation; recitation of selected pieces in Spanish prose or verse, with explanation of the same; elements of geography and history. Group B, practical arithmetic up to ratio and proportion; mechanical drawing and elements of geometry; elements of hygiene; elements of physiology, zoology and botany. The distribution of these classes and their duration shall be regulated by the institute.

Each group shall be taught by a professor, aided by such number of assistants as he may require, in the same proportion of one assistant for each additional 50 students.

The salaries of these professors shall be $2,000.

The matriculation fee for the two courses shall be $20 payable in two installments.

CALISTHENIC EXERCISES.

X. Calisthenic exercises shall be obligatory to students of the institute. At each institute there shall be a gymnasium and an instructor of gymnastics. XI. The secretary of public instruction will issue the necessary instructions in order that students who are actually following courses in the institutes may complete their studies.

XII. This order shall take effect from the date of its publication in the Gazette, of Habana.

J. B. HICKEY, Assistant Adjutant-General.

No. 268.

HEADQUARTERS DIVISION Of Cuba,
Habana, July 5, 1900.

The military governor of Cuba, upon the recommendation of the secretary of justice, and in view of the fact that an order will soon be published modifying the existing laws in reference to bonds to be furnished by notaries public, directs the publication of the following order:

I. The periods of three and six months granted to the newly appointed notaries and to the former ones, respectively, during which to file bonds as a guaranty for the proper discharge of their duties are hereby extended two months, to date from the expiration of the first period mentioned.

II. The aforesaid bonds can not be offered or received until the publication of the provisions referred to in the preamble of this order.

J. B. HICKEY, Assistant Adjutant-General.

No. 269.

HEADQUARTERS DIVISION OF CUBA,
Habana, July 3, 1900.

The military governor of Cuba, upon the recommendation of the secretary of state and government, directs the publication of the following order:

I. Requisitorial letters addressed to foreign countries must be forwarded to the department of state and government through the department to which the official Issuing the document belongs.