[29] 1 kilogramme equals 2.20 lbs.
[30] Statistics of exports were not taken until after July 1, 1886.
[31] The collection of import duty commenced May 9, 1892.
[32] The revenue of the British colony of Lagos for the last three years available was derived as follows:
| 1898 | 1899 | 1900-1 | |
| Fcs. | Fcs. | Fcs. | |
| Alcohol | 3,386,450.00 | 3,288,250.00 | 3,345,850.00 |
| Tobacco | 273,250.00 | 266,125.00 | 379,150.00 |
| Salt | 40,075.00 | 43,750.00 | 140,800.00 |
| Cotton Goods | 428,075.00 | 382,850.00 | 432,450.00 |
| Other Articles | 366,650.00 | 661,350.00 | 799,775.00 |
The following is a comparison between the alcoholic liquor imported into Lagos and the Congo Free State:
| Lagos | Congo Free State | ||
| Gin | 463,380 | gallons | |
| Rum | 129,780 | ” | |
| Whiskey | 8,100 | ” | |
| 601,260 | ” | Total consumption = 43,300 gallons. | |
Thus for every gallon of alcohol imported into the Congo Free State (1,000,000 square miles in area,) there are imported into British Lagos (3,460 square miles in area), thirteen and seven-tenths gallons, or as 5 per cent. is to 68½ per cent. of total revenue.
[33] Report of Vice-Governor-General, July 1904.
[34] Descamps.