Live Stock. 



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[Nov. 1906, 



fore be continued, and I see no reason why its extent should be limited in any- 

 way. The provision of an immediate market is absolutely essential. Any cessation 

 or reduction of our efforts in this direction would inevitably result in the collapse 

 of all interest in the matter. In time, when a constant supply of cocoons can be 

 relied upon, private enterprise will supply a natural market. Until then, it will 

 be necessary for the Society or the Government to provide the market. The 

 Society has, so far, been able to dispose of their purchases locally. But should 

 this local market fail, it will still be possible to send the material to Europe. 

 Even should this result in a loss, such loss would be well repaid by the establishment 

 of an important industry of direct benefit to the poorer population of the Island. 



