Cuba and her people of to-day : an account of the history and progress of the island previous to its independence; a description of its physical features; a study of its people; and, in particular, an examination of its present political conditions, its industries, natural resources, and prospects; together with information and suggestions designed to aid the prospective investor or settler . the scopeof its utility by creating several new profes-sorial chairs, notably one of medicine. He alsolent aid and encouragement to the Jesuits, inimproving their colleges. Following Las Casas came severa
Cuba and her people of to-day : an account of the history and progress of the island previous to its independence; a description of its physical features; a study of its people; and, in particular, an examination of its present political conditions, its industries, natural resources, and prospects; together with information and suggestions designed to aid the prospective investor or settler . the scopeof its utility by creating several new profes-sorial chairs, notably one of medicine. He alsolent aid and encouragement to the Jesuits, inimproving their colleges. Following Las Casas came several otherbenevolent governors, of whom the Conde deSanta Clara, the Marques de Someruelos, andthe Espeletas, especially left records of wiseand useful administration. The chief features of the history of the Islandprevious to the opening of the eighteenth cen-tury, were the settlements created by the firstgovernor, the usual repartimientos, or dis-tribution of the territory and its inhabitantsamong the Spanish adventurers who led theearly expeditions of the Indians, the introduc-tion of negro slaves, the attacks by buccaneers,and the capture of Habana by the century closed with a notable advance incommerce and industry, and a period of excel-lent government. This, though essentially des-potic, was benevolent and well adapted to theconditions of the time. Under it the Cubans. The History of Cuba 37 enjoyed a fair degree of prosperity, despite theshort-sighted commercial policy to which theywere subjected. That they were generally con-tented, and well affected towards the mothercountry can not be questioned. The Frenchand American revolutions impressed themgreatly, but did not shake their loyalty. Whenthe news of the abduction of the royal familyof Spain by Napoleon reached Habana, thecolonial government declared war againstFrance, and the populace approved the actwith enthusiasm. The revolt of the colonies onthe mainland, and their disseverance fromSpain, left Cuba sti
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