(d) Native methods of developing resources, of carrying on manufactures, and of transport.
(e) Practicability of developing the resources of the country by European methods.
2. As to Wants:—
(a) What particular things used by the natives could be profitably supplied from the outside?
(b) What do the natives lack that might be introduced and supplied from the outside?
(c) In all cases be particular to note favourite materials, shapes, colours, or other peculiarities, as of cloths, implements, ornaments, such as beads, anklets, etc.
3. As to Accessibility:—
Note the nearest ports and railways; the character and connections of native roads, if any; the navigability of rivers, inlets and lakes for various kinds of craft at various seasons of the year; heights of passes, whether suitable for animals or only for porters, whether blocked at any season of year; routes likely to be suitable for railways.
In all cases where practicable, specimens of products should be obtained, in order that specialists at home may judge of their industrial or commercial value.
For those who may have more leisure for observation, some or all of the following detailed hints may be useful:—