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of 1897 and 1898 are found in the tables for exports and imports for 

 those two years, and following are the corresponding values for many 

 of the articles, from 1881 to 1896, so that the changes since the former 

 date can be readily seen. For example, i quintal of vegetable rags 

 imported in 1881 was valued at 35 lire ($6.75) and in 1898 at 14 lire 

 ($2.75); and i quintal exported in 1881 was valued at 45 lire ($8.68) 

 and in 1898 at 35 lire ($6.75). 



