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of the work is done by task, a system which is much 

 preferred by the labourer. 



A supply of labour of a suitable character is provided 

 in Trinidad and some other colonies by the introduction 

 of East Indians through Government Immigration Depart- 

 ments. These are mostly intelligent and quiet people, 

 and, when well trained, make very reliable workmen. 

 This class of labour can be obtained on making timely 

 application and proper agreement with the authorities, 

 who, as a rule, make importations annually, women and 

 children included. 



The East Indian has always an opportunity to return 

 to his native country, but many remain and make excellent 

 citizens. The amount of money carried away by returning 

 immigrants is strong evidence of the possibility of thrifty 

 and industrious hands effecting a considerable rise in their 

 condition of life, by working well under this system. A 

 very large number settle in the colony in which they are 

 indentured, and the evidence of their progress in life is 

 apparent even to the casual observer. 



