[45] The figures for looms are based upon a number of returns and estimates. Those for spindles are taken from the highly authoritative estimates of the International Federation of Master Cotton Spinners.
[46] Journal of Board of Trade, April 28th, 1904.
[47] The early history of the industry in the United States is summarized in one of the official bulletins of the state of Massachusetts, dated 1798. See W. R. Bagnall, Textile Industries of the U. S. (1893).
[48] See also the official report of J. P. Harris-Gastrell in 1873.
[49] Quoted by Schulze-Gaevernitz.
[50] Memorandum on British and foreign trade and industrial conditions.
[51] The method of calculating these percentages is discussed in the blue-book mentioned.
[52] Upon the above see Uttley’s report.
[53] The figures are those quoted by Mr T. M. Young and relate to the year 1902.
[54] See e.g. some passages upon this point in Uttley’s report.