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PAPER IN FOREIGN COUNTRIES. 



daily papers with a circulation of 30,000. The English, German, 

 Italian, and Spanish colonies publish weekly papers. 



In Valparaiso, there are 6 principal printers and over 20 of minor 

 importance ; in Santiago, 10 principal and over 50 of little importance. 



The chief articles made from paper are bags for grocers, confec- 

 tioners, boot and shoe makers. .The consumption of paper is likely 

 to increase. 



PRICES. 



Exchange rules the prices. On March 24, 1899, the value cf the 

 Chilean paper peso, or dollar, was 27 cents in American gold. At 

 present, all sales are made for cash, due to the constant fluctuation 

 of exchange. 



IMPORTS AND DUTY. 



The following table is taken from the Chilean statistics of 1897, 

 none later having yet been published : 



Importation of paper into Chile in i8gj. 



* Of 8 meters length the usual length of imported paper. 



