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CATTLE AND DAIRY FARMING. 

 Special statistics concerning cattle in Syria. 



There are no bams or sheds for housing cattle, &o. They are generally kept in 

 the yard of the owner. In spring and summer they are let oat to graze. In autnmn 

 fresh mulberry and vine leaves are given them for food. During winter they are fed 

 with wheat straw, &c. 



Topography and climate of Syria. 



^Mostly on sea-coast. 



subject sent in by the native dealers in mohair, who became alarmed at the rapid 

 development of the industry at the Cape,' which they supposed wasthe cause of the 

 depreciation in the value of mohair. The true cause of the depreciation has been 

 mentioned under the heading of ' Export and price of mohair.' 



"This prohibition had nominally been in force for many years, and was in reality 

 only renewed in 1880, but, like all other governmental tdicts in this country, it can 

 bo overcome and need not stand in the way of intending importers. Some small 

 outla,y may have to bo made to obtain a permit for exportation. Shortly after the 

 prohibition the writer had a permit of exportation ofl'ered to him for 2,000 goats. 

 The safest way, however, would be to apply for a permit through the minister of the 

 United States, who would no doubt obtain it." 



