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HINTS TO TRAVELLERS. 
To wliat extent could machinery be used with advantage ? Is there 
any water power available ? or any animal power ? 
Currency , Tariffs, &c .—Under this head also questions relating to 
currency should be included, or whatever other medium of exchange 
exists. 
Another important consideration here is the question of tariffs, which, 
in one shape or another, exist in nearly all uncivilised and semi-civilised 
countries, from the hongo of Central Africa to the Customs duties of 
Eastern countries. Precise information concerning these, both as to 
exports and imports, is important. 
Note, also, as precisely as practicable, the cost of living for Europeans 
settling down for a time, and the expenses involved in travelling through 
a country. 
Inhabitants .—Is there anything in the character of the natives—physical, 
mental, or moral—likely to affect commercial intercourse or the industrial 
development of the country ? Any prejudices or superstitions that should 
be attended to? Anything in the attitude of natives to traders and 
settlers deserving consideration? Is the population nomadic or settled? 
What material, if any, do they use for smoking, and what is the nature 
of their intoxicating drinks, if they have any ? Estimate, as nearly as 
possible, the population, the density per square mile, both for the country 
as a whole and for the chief centres of population. Ascertain the nature 
of any political or social organisation which exists. What are the terms 
on which land can be acquired ? What are the prevalent crimes ? Under 
the Anthropological section directions are given for ascertaining the 
leading racial characteristics of the people. 
Canoeing. —By J. Coles. 
Choice of a Canoe .—In making choice of a canoe the traveller must 
bear in mind that, in all probability, there will be rapids in the river, 
which will necessitate a portage being made, and that the canoe may 
have to be carried over rough ground for a considerable distance. Eor 
this reason, it is far better to take two canoes of moderate size than one 
large one, besides which, a small canoe is much more easily handled in bad 
water, and even should it become necessary to carry a large load, this can 
