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The Cuatrman: Before going on to the next paper, I think 
we should pass a very hearty vote of thanks to Mr. Hewins 
for the extremely interesting paper he has given us this 
morning. 
PRESENTATION DES STATISTIQUES DU COMMERCE DES 
COLONIES FRANCAISES, ANNEES 1907-1911. 
Par Cu. VERGNES, 
Gouverneur des Colonies et Directeur de l Office Colonial, 
Paris. 
[No abstract supplied by the author. ] 
The CHatrman: Would any gentleman like to raise any 
point in connection with M. Vergnes’ paper? I may mention 
that the paper is accompanied by a number of tables and 
diagrams which will, I hope, be published, as they will add 
greatly to the interest of the paper. As there is no attempt 
at discussion, I will, on your behalf, offer a hearty vote of 
thanks to M. Vergnes for his kind contribution. 
SOME NEW OR LITTLE KNOWN PHILIPPINE PRODUCTS. 
By O. W. Barrett, 
Chief, Division of Horticulture, Bureau of Agriculture, 
Philippine Islands. 
[ABSTRACT. | 
A brief discussion of the geography, topography, climatic 
peculiarities, population, and agricultural status of the 
Philippines that prefaces an itemized list of the following : — 
Philippine Forest Products: Statistics as to the exports and 
discussion of the principal items. 
Palm Sugar: A discussion of the new Hines process for 
making high-grade sugar from various palm saps is given, 
and a brief discussion of the three principal palm species which 
may be important sugar producers in the near future. 
Almaciga: The methods of obtaining this resin are discussed 
and statistics given. 
Elemi: This resin is described and its production discussed. 
Wood Oils: Statistics and botanical classification of the trees 
producing this new crop. 
Dye Woods: Statistics given. 
Tan Barks: Statistics given. 
Rattan: A résumé of this industry with statistics. 
Gutta-percha: Methods of collecting and statistics. 
