| Wine and Cognac. | |
|---|---|
| 1894 | £3,000 |
| 1895 | 2,600 |
| 1896 | 4,032 |
| 1897 | 4,340 |
| 1898 | 20,500 |
Comparative tables of imports and exports at Jaffa according to countries during the four years 1909–1912.
| Country. | 1909. £ | 1910. £ | 1911. £ | 1912. £ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 321,348 | 128,730 | 146,000 | 155,000 |
| British Colonies | 4,629 | 3,105 | 49,000 | 54,000 |
| Turkey | 107,842 | 328,965 | 340,000 | 305,000 |
| Austria-Hungary | 92,244 | 83,840 | 114,000 | 126,000 |
| Russia | 96,038 | 97,000 | 108,000 | 110,000 |
| Germany | 87,308 | 68,615 | 74,000 | 80,000 |
| France | 64,773 | 103,000 | 112,000 | 84,000 |
| Egypt | 69,445 | 58,095 | 70,000 | 61,000 |
| Belgium | 39,635 | 49,185 | 60,000 | 54,000 |
| Italy | 25,232 | 24,940 | 16,000 | 5,000 |
| United States | 13,483 | 10,400 | 25,000 | 12,000 |
| Roumania | 10,565 | — | 22,000 | 17,000 |
| Netherlands | 10,555 | 10,141 | 8,000 | 7,000 |
| Bulgaria | — | 11,950 | 15,000 | 8,000 |
| Other Countries | 9,848 | 24,485 | 10,910 | 12,000 |
| 973,143 | 1,002,450 | 1,169,910 | 1,090,000 |
| Country. | 1909. £ | 1910. £ | 1911. £ | 1912. £ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 158,090 | 173,085 | 185,000 | 190,000 |
| British Colonies | 77 | 698 | 9,000 | 10,500 |
| Turkey | 56,850 | 83,015 | 78,000 | 95,000 |
| Austria-Hungary | 19,630 | 12,103 | 21,000 | 24,500 |
| Russia | 18,370 | 29,589 | 33,000 | 45,000 |
| Germany | 7,325 | 8,384 | 17,000 | 21,000 |
| France | 15,080 | 22,255 | 46,000 | 50,000 |
| Egypt | 255,215 | 277,328 | 270,000 | 290,000 |
| Belgium | 1,863 | 1,101 | 15,000 | 12,000 |
| Italy | 10,337 | 15,332 | 12,000 | 6,000 |
| United States | 3,765 | 4,272 | 10,000 | 1,000 |
| Roumania | 1,375 | — | 2,000 | 2,500 |
| Netherlands | 418 | 1,192 | 1,000 | 2,000 |
| Bulgaria | — | 5,221 | 6,000 | 4,500 |
| Other Countries | 12,630 | 2,575 | 5,660 | 10,162 |
| 506,935 | 636,145 | 710,660 | 774,162 |
Hindrances to the Prosperity of Palestine
(From the British Diplomatic and Consular Reports, No. 4850. Annual Series: Turkey. Report for the Year 1911. London, 1912):—
“The principal causes which impede a rapid increase in the prosperity of Palestine are three, viz.:—
“1. The lack of a harbour in Jaffa.—This is greatly needed. Owing to the fact that Jaffa is an open roadstead subject to sudden and dangerous storms—it should be noted that a British steamer was wrecked in February, 1911—much delay is experienced in loading and unloading steamers with consequent loss and inconvenience. Many tourists and pilgrims are also deterred from visiting the country owing to the uncertainty as to whether disembarkation will be possible.
“2. The tithe.—The levying of a tax of 12½ per cent. ad valorem on products of the soil has greatly impeded the extension of the orange plantations. Recently a petition has been submitted to the authorities by agriculturists asking that this tax may be replaced by a fixed tax of 30 pias. (5s.) per dunum (about ¼ acre) on land planted with orange and other fruit trees. If this change were made, there would be an immediate increase in the number of orange plantations, with consequent benefit both to the Government and to the population. There are thousands of acres of light soil in the vicinity of Jaffa, which, although not suited for cereals or sesame, are well fitted for the cultivation of oranges.
“3. The existence of large plots of undivided (musho’a) land belonging to several owners jointly who are, however, unable to determine their respective shares.—The natural result is that, there being no inducements to carry out improvements, the land is neglected. If measures were taken to effect the division of the land, the results would be beneficial both to the Government and to the owners.”