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interest to the agricultural communities. These it will distribute 

 through the local committees provided for by the Act. 



The question of cotton-growing in West Africa is claiming 

 considerable attention in Europe. Liberia is well known to be a 

 cotton-producing country. The plant here is perennial. Some of 

 our citizens, 1 learn, are giving special attention to its culture. In 

 view of the depression in the coffee trade it will be to the interest 

 of our agricultural districts to extend the industry in the fertile 

 regions with which the republic abounds. The Government it is 

 needless to say, will give every assistance and afford every facility 



99. AMERICO-LIBKRIAN COFKEK PLANTATION 



for,»«t^e, extension and development of the growth of that and other 



valuable staples. 



Post Office 



The report of the Postmaster-General will show you that the 

 Postal Department continues to make satisfactory progress. The 

 money order office is of great public service and its advantages are 

 daily being utilised. The progressive development of the department 

 has entailed considerable outlay, and its revenues are insufficient to 

 meet its expenses. It ought to be remembered that this department 

 is maintained as a public agent, and that it cannot in this country, 

 at present, afford a surplus revenue. What' is maintained for the 

 service of the people of the State should be supported by the people. 



The revenue of the Post Office this year is returned at 

 $7,466.70. 



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