Java and other Dutch Possessions in the Indian_ Seas—50,088 United States of America—4,118,141 Rhodesia 199,628 7 Transvaal 2,462,630 British India 629,250 Straits Settlements 6605 Other Countries 9618 3,711 3,459,484 4,171,994
3,459,618 4,171,903
Tue Conpition or SILver.
The condition of the market at the present time is somewhat remarkable. After the heavy fall seread over. the last six months, in the course of which the value of silver has been reduced by about half, some return of confidence in. the future of the metal would not nave awakened surprise, especially when we reflect that the average pre-war price was about 27d.
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