(Latin *canna,* includes several species of plants belonging to different genera, as Arundo, Calamus, Saccharum, &c. See the articles BAMBOO, BOTANY, SUGAR.

The most beautiful canes are those brought to Europe from the East. These are much used as walking-sticks, and for the handles of umbrellas.

**CANE** also denotes a measure of length in several parts of Europe: at Naples, 7 feet 3½ inches; at Toulouse, 5 feet 8½ inches; in Provence, &c. 6 feet 5½ inches.

**CANE,** a river of Hindustan, which has its source on the north side of the Vindhya mountains, in the province of Bundelcund at an elevation of 1700 feet above the sea. N. Lat. 23. 54., E. Long. 80. 13. After a winding course of about 250 miles, it falls into the Jumna on its right bank at Chilatara.

**CANEA,** or **KHANIA,** the principal seaport of Candia, is situated on the northern coast, N. Lat. 35. 28. E. Long. 24. 1. Its harbour, formed by a mole nearly 1200 feet long, and protected by a lighthouse and fort, admits of vessels of considerable tonnage. Its entrance, which has a depth of 24 feet, is much exposed to the north wind. It is the seat of a Greek bishop, who is suffragan to the metropolitan at Candia, and contains several Greek churches. The Mussulmans have numerous mosques; the resident Jews are formed into a synagogue. The principal manufacture is soap. Few British vessels touch either at Canea or the other ports of Candia. Pop. 8000, of whom 5000 are reported to be Mohammedans.