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 . nsiveenough to be of some commercial is, however, only a limited demand forthe kind of bitumens most frequently found inCuba, the class which is most suitable for var-nishes; and, on the ot
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 . nsiveenough to be of some commercial is, however, only a limited demand forthe kind of bitumens most frequently found inCuba, the class which is most suitable for var-nishes; and, on the other hand, no convincingevidence has been offered that great suppliesexist of the asphalt suitable for roofing andpaving, the uses to which the largest quantitiesof asphalt are applied. By large supplies wemean supplies similar to those of the asphaltlake in Trinidad. It should be remembered,however, that the asphalt deposits of Cubahave not yet been scientifically exploited, andit is impossible for anyone to say definitelythat the supply is not sufficient to be commer-cially important. One of the greatest needs of Cubas indus-trial development is a domestic fuel discovery of a coal mine might be moreprofitable than that of a gold mine. This facthas led to extensive prospecting and to fre-quent declarations of the presence of coal,which turned out to be lignite or Cubas Mineral Resources 215 The British Consul at Santiago de Cuba, in1895, reported the discovery of a coal depositwithin fifty miles of that City. The analysesclaimed for samples seemed to indicate com-mercial possibilities, but no operation of thedeposit has followed. The extent and richness of the deposits ofiron ore in Cuba are beyond question, and,although their operation has become an impor-tant industry, development in that directionhas hardly more than commenced. As to othermineral resources, there is a decided probabil-ity of their proving great in the future. Atpresent little is defini
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