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From the above data it will be observed tbat tbe de- 

 crease of tbe native race during six years was 7,534, or 

 at tbe rate of about 14 per cent., wbile tbe foreign pop- 

 ulation sbowB an increase of 28 per cent, for tbe six 

 years covered by tbe census. 



HINTS TO TRAVELERS. 



Journeying through tbe group is mostly done by sea 

 or on borseback. Tbe roads are generally good for an- 

 imals, and in some districts for carriages, but traveling 

 is seldom performed in vebicles, except near Honolulu. 

 Horses can usually be hired for one dollar an bour in 

 Honolulu, or when wanted for a trip around an island, 

 or to tbe crater from Hilo or Kau, tbe charge is ten 

 dollars. Some find it cheaper to buy a horse or mule, 

 which will cost from $10 to $25. Have him well 

 ehod, and when through dispose of him for what be 

 will bring. Guides can be had for fifty cents to one 

 dollar a day, or for a specific sum for tbe round trip. 

 There is usually no difficulty in hiring horses or guides. 



Here, as in other mountainous countries, travelers 

 should take with them as little superfluous luggage as 

 possible, — a change or two, with some kind of water- 

 proof garment for protection during the rains which 

 are encountered on the mountains. Throughout the 

 groiip the natives will be found kind, hospitable and in- 

 offensive, and as a general rule honest, at least with 

 those who confide in them. In almost every village 

 there are white residence, but where there are none the 

 natives will always provide for strangers lodging and 

 food — such as they have, trusting to the generosity of 

 their guests for their reward. Tbe following table giv- 

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