In fact, the number of half-castes of all races has increased thirty per cent.

in the last six years.
The native population is admirably cared for by the authorities.

The Islands are divided for various governmental purposes into districts; and in every district where the people are much scattered the government places a physician--a man of skill and character--to whom it gives a small salary for attending upon the common people, and he is, I believe, expected to make a tour of his district at stated intervals.

Of course he is allowed to practice besides for pay.

The sugar planters also usually provide medical attendance for their laborers.
The Government maintains a careful guard over the schools.