Clje ManIj0usht0 0f (iraim 



By JOHN M. McCUERICH, M.A., A.M.I.C.E. 



Read before the Engin, Sect,, March 19, 1889. 



A S this country is deriving, in an increasing degree, its 

 •*--^ supplies of grain from abroad, the question of the best 

 methods for its removal from ships and its storage in gi^an- 

 aries is one of great importance. The following tables show 

 liow the importation of grain and flour is increasing : — 



Quantities of Grain and Flour Imported into the 

 United Kingdom in Cwts. 



Taking the average of the quantity of wheat imported for 

 the years 1883-1887, and calling the amount from the 

 United States 100, India would be represented by 40, Russia 

 by 31, Canada by 9, and Chili and German}'^ by about 7 each. 



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