CAYEY  , an inland

district and mountain town of the department of Guayama, Porto Rico, celebrated for its cool, invigorating climate and the beauty of its scenery . Pop . (1899) of the town, 3763; of the district, 14,442 . The town is surrounded by mountain summits, the highest of which, El Torito, rises to an elevation of 2362 ft. above sea-level . It was made a military post by the Spaniards and used as an acclimatizing station . The old Spanish barracks have been enlarged and improved by the American military authorities and, under the name of " Henry Barracks," are used for the same purpose . The town is a popular summer resort for residents of the coast cities . The surrounding country is wooded and very fertile, being especially noted for its coffee and tobacco . The town has large cigar factories . Cayey is connected with Guayama by an excellent military road .