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PAPER IN FOREIGN COUNTRIES. 



Steamship ocean freights on paper from Hamburg to Christiania 

 and from New York to Christiania are reported to me as follows: 

 From Hamburg to Christiania, 40 kroner ($10.72) per ton; from 

 New York to Christiania, 45 kroner ($12.06) per ton. 



The foregoing transportation rates I have obtained from reliable 

 >, and I believe they are correct. 



sources, 



OUTLOOK FOR AMERICAN TRADE. 



In conclusion, I would state that in my opinion the prospects for 

 sales of American paper in this market are rather poor, but that an 

 increased trade in the best grades of writing and in blotting paper 

 might be established by proper effort. Some of this paper, direct 

 from America, is now being sold here. 



As for American pulp, there is, of course, no opening in Norway; 

 but both in pulp and paper, the United States should be able to meet 

 Norwegian competition in the European markets. 



LIST OF PAPER AND PULP MILLS. 



I attach hereto lists of the principal paper and pulp mills in my 

 district. I regret that I have no way of learning their capacity. 



Wood-pulp mills in the Christiania consular district, in accordance with S. M. Brydes- 

 Norges Handels-Kalender for i8gg. 



