Of the West Indian colonies perhaps Jamaica affords the most interesting comparison. The population of Jamaica, which is 98% coloured and black, is almost the same in numbers as our native population. But the landed cost of imports into Jamaica was something like £4 million, whereas the corresponding figure for this colony was about £1 210 000 which with the addition of local purchases represents a purchasing power of about 30s. per head. Now supposing that only 25 per cent of our native population increased their purchasing power from 30s. to 70s. per head, the Jamaican level, this would mean an increase in the value of the native trade of at least £500 000 per annum … Surely then, on commercial grounds alone, apart from any moral obligation, it should be the policy to encourage the native in the attainment of higher standards.