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 in localities too far from the sugar factories, upon whose demand it entirely depends. Where sugarcane is in good demand, the savages are very eager to grow it.

The aborigines in Karenko (exclusive of lowland tribes) reaped 3,998,900 kin of canes, ¥ 18,200 in value, from about 89 ko (about 222 acres).

Next comes banana growing. On account of their own prolonged experience and the modern scientific methods of cultivation taught by the Government experts, the production of bananas in the savage districts is on the increase.

Last year the aborigines in Karenko alone harvested more than ¥10,000 worth of this fruit. If better markets and an improved method of preservation of the fruit can be found, the yield will increase rapidly.

Besides the above mentioned, the cultivation of many other useful plants is encouraged, and several institutions for practical guidance have been established in different localities as shown below.

As a result of the efforts made through these agencies, there has been a marked progress in the life of the aborigines.

Education of Savage's Children.— Recently the savage people have become very enthusiastic for education, and in consequence, the number of children they are sending to schools is on the steady increase.

There are two kinds of schools, viz., Kogako (Public Schools), and Kyoikujo (Teaching Centres), in both of which elementary education is given.

Out of the whole population of 130,000, more than 10,000 are under instruction. Some who finish the courses in these schools enter higher institutions, or are appointed civil servants or policemen after acquiring special training or experience. 12