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 . worth to theplanter the equivalent of $2 to $ per tonnet, out of which price he must pay for hisplanting and cultivation, cutting and deliveryto the nearest factory or railroad point. Asthe cost of ca
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 . worth to theplanter the equivalent of $2 to $ per tonnet, out of which price he must pay for hisplanting and cultivation, cutting and deliveryto the nearest factory or railroad point. Asthe cost of cane production consists almostentirely of labor, and wages in Cuba, for someyears previous to the insurrection, rangedabout the same in Spanish gold as similar workcommanded in the United States, the profits inthis branch of the business have not been great,and have been dependent upon skill in manage-ment, quality of lands, and proximity to thefactories. The supply of labor and rates of wages inthe future are now most serious questions tothe sugar producer in Cuba, and present thegreatest obstacle to reduction of cost. Forsupplies of cane the manufacturer must dependeither upon his own resources, or upon largeplanters. Factories to be operated at a profitmust be kept running day and night, and cane,owing to its nature, must be ground immedi-ately it is cut. The grinding season in Cuba. GRIXDIXG SUGAR - CANE. Cubas Sugar Industry 183 is limited to about one hundred and twentyworking days, and small farmers, while theycan generally find a market for their cane, can-not be depended on for a constant regular sup-ply. Had Cuba the power to dictate her ownprices, she could maintain sufficient margin toovercome local difficulties, but that power haslong since passed and future profits must bedependent upon her economies. The price ofcane to her planters is dependent upon theprice at which her manufacturers can sell theirsugar, and this price in turn is dependent uponthe price at which
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