FOOTNOTES
[1] The Japanese Government, on December 22nd, 1903, decided to find the capital necessary for the immediate completion of the railway. An additional million sterling has been allotted for this purpose, and the line will be finished within the course of 1904.
[2] Ten li equal three English miles.
[3] Opened May 1, 1899.
[4] Large rise in price owing to increased demand at Vladivostock and elsewhere.
[5] No returns for 1898.
[6] To China by Korean Government.
[7] Highest on record. Large direct import in sailing-vessels from America.
[8] Large quantity imported from Saigon by Government to relieve national distress.
[9] Increasing annually with greater transport facilities.