()3G TJ. S. Consul McDougaWs Iteimrt on Oils and Jute at Dundee. 



dock accommodation wliicli has been opened up in late years have had a pow- 

 erful influence in fostering the direct importation of jute, which took a sudden 

 start in 1863, the effect indubitablj^ of the healthy state of the trade in that 

 year. I may mention here that all the American vessels that come into this port 



bring jute cargoes : 



Jute vessels arrived in Dundee. 



As showing how much the harbor revenue has increased by the wise policy 

 referred to adopted by the commissioners, I submit this list : 



Harbor dues of Dundee, Scotland. 



Ill 1821 £6,000 



Iul841 18,443 



Iul858 25,420 



In 1868 32,321 



In 1873. 44,000 



Iul875 45,234 



The next two statements show the increase in population and value rent of 

 real property in Duudee in the years given, chiefly the result of the great develoj)- 

 meut of the jute trade: 



