[8] The chief breeds of horses are the Boulonnais (heavy draught), the Percheron (light and heavy draught), the Anglo-Norman (light draught and heavy cavalry) and the Tarbais of the western Pyrenees (saddle horses and light cavalry). Of cattle besides the breeds named the Norman (beef and milk), the Limousin (beef), the Montbéliard, the Bazadais, the Flamand, the Breton and the Parthenais breeds may be mentioned.
[9] The department is also entrusted with surveillance over river-fishing, pisciculture and the amelioration of pasture.
[10] The metric ton = 1000 kilogrammes or 2204 ℔.
[11] Includes manufactories of glue, tallow, soap, perfumery, fertilizers, soda, &c.
[12] See the Guide officiel de la navigation intérieure issued by the ministry of public works (Paris, 1903).
[13] Includes horses, mules and asses.
[14] Except certain manufactures which come under the category of articles of food.
[15] Includes small fancy wares, toys, also wooden wares and furniture, brushes, &c.
[16] Decrease largely due to Spanish-American War (1898).
[17] The administration of posts, telegraphs and telephones is assigned to the ministry of commerce and industry or to that of public works.