in the department of Agriculture, in the U.S. Government building, is one of the most interesting of all the exposition. There is a demonstration of what each country in the world produces, with statistics as to expense, and relative qualities. This country produces bros in quantity worth mentioning except animal fibres and cotton, Just enough is shown in flax and hemp to prove the possibilities of the country if the methods and effort are carried to the best advantage. Jute, ramie, Manila and sisal with some other fibres of American prediction are also shown in small quantities. It is also demonstrated that America cannot compete with the East Indies in the production of jute and ramie, on account of the cheapness of labour in the latter countries. There is however, no flaw in the soil or climate to
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