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IMPERIAL INSTITUTE JOURNAL. 
NEW BOOKS, etc. 
The Canadian Government Printing Bureau, (Ottawa, 1902). 
The Statistical Year-Book of Canada for 1901. Seventeenth year of issue. 
Issued by the Department of Agriculture, Compiled in the Statistics Division. 
Cr. Svo., pp. 678. 
This valuable Year-Book contains an immense mass of statistical and other 
information, concisely arranged, respecting the dominion of Canada, and is an admirable 
record of the great progress made in almost every department during the past year. 
It is a model compilation, and, being derived from official sources, is most authentic 
and trustworthy. A glance at its contents will serve to show the immense develop- 
ment of the country. Its population, according to the census of 1901, was 5 , 37 i s o 5 1 » 
an increase of nearly nineteen per cent, in twenty years. As regards agriculture, 
Manitoba and the North-West Territories have become one of the largest wheat- 
growing centres of the world, a fact of immense importance to the mother-country, 
Canada being now termed Britain’s granary. The mineral production in 1901 was 
valued at §69,407,000, of which amount gold contributed §24,462,000 ; the 
Klondike has proved to be remarkably rich in the precious metal. The fisheries 
have been as valuable as in the previous year. Perhaps the greatest increase is shown 
in the trade and commerce of the Dominion, the total imports and exports during 
1901 being valued at §386,903,000, almost double the amount in 1885. A striking 
proof of the flourishing condition of the country is shown by the Savings Banks, 
in which on 30th June, 1901, the deposits amounted to §56,046,957. As a work of 
reference on Canadian questions, the Year-Book will be found most reliable and 
convenient ; the statistical tables possess the merit of being well set out and are clearly 
printed. 
Sampson Low, Marston and Co., Ltd. (London, 1902). . 
The Bond of Empire. By M. G. Jessett, F.R.G.S. Svo., pp. xvi -f 272. 
This volume deals with Imperial Federation and Imperial Trade and Defence, and is 
made up largely of quotations from many authorities who have written or spoken on the 
subject. In the introduction, the author says that we now not only recognise the vast 
importance of our Colonies, but begin to realise that reciprocity can alone render the 
relationship indissoluble ; that the policy of give and take must be mutual, lie strongly 
advocates the direct representation of the colonies in an Imperial Parliament, and 
considers that, as regards an Imperial Council, there can be no doubt that the colonies are 
anxious to be represented in such a council. With regard to Imperial Defence, 
Mr. Jessett says that the colonies are morally bound to appropriate a certain percentage 
of their revenues towards the cost of the navy. His views with regard to state-assisted 
emigration do not appear likely to be adopted, even though a new Cabinet Minister of 
Emigration were created. With regard to protection, he takes the popular view of the 
question, and concludes that the advantage of a Customs Union is obvious, though 
this is by no means such an easy problem to solve. He strongly urges the importance of 
Chambers of Commerce in the struggle for commercial supremacy, and the appointment 
of colonial commercial agents. The book contains much that is interesting, and is a 
useful contribution to the literature of the subject. It is well printed, and illustrated with 
photographs of statesmen whose ideas and opinions on Imperial questions are largely 
cited in its pages. 
India and Imperial Federation. ( Published i 88 g-igoo). With original articles , 
letters , and press comments since the first edition was published. Second Edition, revised 
and enlarged. 8vo., pp. 180. (Brice, paper cover, is.) 
This little book consists of a number of articles, letters, and press notices relating to 
the question of “ Imperial Federation,” and showing the growth of Federal principles 
in India from their first inception by Lord Beaconsfield more than 25 years ago. The 
most important of these articles are those written by the editor, Mr. McLaren 
Morrison, which appeared in the Calcutta Englishman in 1900. Mr. Morrison has 
been a strong advocate for Imperial ideas, and has largely aided in promoting loyalty to 
the Empire in India. In a pamphlet written in 18S9 he said : — “ Imperial Federation 
properly applied to India will open up careers for the native princes, their followers, and 
all the warlike population of this great land, will bind our fellow-subjects to us in a way 
that nothing else can, and secure for us the lasting friendship of the independent nations 
around us.” Lie strongly urged the formation of an “army of Imperial Federation, as 
the almost certain result of co-operation of Imperial and Colonial troops in South Africa 
would afford an opportunity of which the independent, as well as the feudal, native 
princes of India would hasten to avail themselves of if it were offered them.” The loyalty 
of the native princes has now been placed beyond all doubt, and the offer of assistance 
during the late war is a striking proof of their attachment to the British Empire. 
The British Australasian Consolidated Publishing Company, Ltd. (London.) 
The Year-Book of Australia for 1902. Twenty -first year of publication. Published 
under the auspices of the Governments of the Commonwealth of Australia. 8vo,, pp, 
Iviii + 832. (Price, 10s. 6d.) 
This may be regarded as a Government publication, the information it contains 
being derived from official sources. It gives an admirable review of the progress 
and condition of the six States forming the Commonwealth, with regard to art, 
science, and industries. The financial and banking statistics will be found most 
useful, and also the census results for 1891-1901. Reviews of land operations, 
and the land laws are given, and a mineral review of the past year. Section VI. 
contains postal and telegraphic information, and this is followed by reviews of the 
railway operations and progress in the Commonwealth. Sporting has a section to 
itself, and full particulars will lie found with regal'd to the administration and legislature, 
religious persuasions, education, law department, medical, military, naval, and 
commercial information. The book is a most reliable work of reference on questions 
relating to the Australian Commonwealth ; and with the accomplishment of Australian 
federation, it wilt become still more valuable as a record of the development and 
increasing wealth of the country. With a federal tariff and federal laws, this progress is 
now doubly assured. 
A. M. and J. Ferguson. (Colombo, Ceylon, 1902.) 
The Ceylon Handbook and Directory , and Compendium of Useful Information ; to 
which is prefixed a Statistical Summary for the Colony , and especially for the Planting 
Enterprise ; up to June, 1902. Complied and edited by J. Ferguson, Editor of The 
Ceylon Observer , Tropical Agriculturist, etc. Svo., pp. lxi + 1177. (Price ior.) 
This is an ad interim edition of The Ceylon Handbook and Directory , a most useful 
and compendious volume. It supplies all the purposes of a commercial and planting 
directory with even more fulness than its predecessor, several improvements having been 
introduced. Additional information is given in reference to the tea and cacao 
plantations, minor products, etc. New features are a full list of “ Charitable and Literary 
Institutions of Ceylon,” and a list of Civil Servants, arranged according to classes. The 
Road List is still incomplete, as the publication of a road itinerary by the Public Works 
Department is waited for. The detailed results of the recent Census will be found very 
useful and interesting. The usual agricultural and planting review has been omitted 
from this edition, as it is not considered necessary to supply this every year, but the chief 
statistics of the industry are given. A very clear and useful plan of the Colombo 
Harbour Works, now in progress, is placed as a frontispiece to the present volume. This 
plan presents an excellent idea of the magnitude and utility of an undertaking which 
will make Colombo one of the finest harbours in Eastern waters. A word of praise is 
due to the careful compilation of this valuable handbook, which has become indispensa- 
ble to all having business connections with the island. 
Stevens and Sons, Limited (London, 1902.) 
Handbook of Patent Law of All Countries. By W. P. Thompson, F.C.S., 
M.I.M.E., etc., Head of the International Patent Office, Liverpool ; Chartered Patent 
Agent, and Certified United States Patent Attorney. Twelfth Edition, completely 
revised, 1902. Sm. 8vo., pp. viii. + 207. This useful handbook has been carefully 
and thoroughly revised so as to be brought up to date. Its aim is to serve as a 
useful guide to patentees, manufacturers, and investors in patents. It is also written 
with a view of answering the numerous enquiries as to cost and law of patenting 
which the author’s firm, W. P. Thompson and Co., receives daily in the course of 
its business. As in former editions, the fees for procuring Patents at home and abroad 
Vol. VIII. No, 93. 
are inserted. These are only approximate, being the average charges usually made in 
the profession, and may be relied upon as fair rates for Patents of ordinary type. 
Besides the numerous alterations' entailed by the passing of new laws in the various 
countries, considerable matter has been inserted in this edition, and the longer 
chapters in the foreign section have been arranged with convenient fndex headings. 
The book is compactly arranged, and of a handy size for reference. It will be of 
genuine assistance to inventors, manufacturers, and those interested in patents generally. 
The Moorgate Publishing Co., Limited, have issued the 1902 edition of the West 
African Year-Book, a bulky volume of 560 pages, which contains a vast amount of 
interesting and useful information on every conceivable subject connected with West 
Africa. Practically, half the book is devoted to a directory of the companies connected 
with West African mining. It is a remarkable fact that, despite the apparently waning 
interest in Jungles during recent months, the aggregate nominal capital of West African 
companies, after allowing for defunct enterprises — is ^45,492,497, as against ^39,660,495 
in September, 1901. There are now 501 West African companies in existence. The 
number ol individual directors is 834, and there are 225 secretaries. All these 
companies are dealt with in the directory. Both the 1901 editions of the Year-Book 
have been out of print for some time. The work is admirably printed on good paper, and 
its price is 10s. 6d. net. The publishers’ address is Finsbury Pavement House, E.C. 
A'ussia is the title of a new sixpenny illustrated weekly to he published by Mr. Andrew Mel- 
rose, designed to develop commercial relations between Russia and Great Britain, and by 
articles on Russian literature, drama, and arts to make the people of the two countries 
better acquainted. The editor is Mr. Nicolas Notovitch, whose brother is the proprietor 
of the well-known Russian paper Novosti in St. Petersburg. 

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Countries are received and promptly dealt with. 
A News Room supplied with : — 
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many pamphlets (for free distribution) dealing with Canada, 
the Australian States, New Zealand and South Africa. 
(b) The chief trade papers of Great Britain, the Colonies and India. 
(c) Many commercial periodicals of the United States, Germany, 
France, Austria, etc. 
{ d ) Market reports, prices-current, official reports and statistics. 
The City Branch is in constant communication, by telephone and 
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times and by special appointment , to deal with enquiries and to assist in 
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Colonies and in India. 
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— 
Transvaal Trade. — The British Trade Commissioners, Messrs. Morgan and Jenkins, now 
at Johannesburg, state that large orders will shortly be going for electrical and mining plant in 
Johannesburg. The merchants wish to give British manufacturers preference, but British prices 
generally must be considerably reduced. Owing to excessive freights, the machinery must he 
made lighter, and quicker deliveries must be effected in order to enable British firms to meet 
American and German competition. The largest electrical tramway system in the world will 
shortly be laid down here, and merchants are emphatic in stating that it is only by attention to the 
above points that they can hope to secure for British manufacturers a fair share of the orders. 
American and German houses have been very active, and recently booked several orders at 
remarkably low prices in order to secure a firm footing in this market, English machinery is pre- 
erred, but prices and weights must be reduced, 
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