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portant. The largest decrease is sake, due doubtless to the return
of Japanese troops from Manchuria. Tinned goods show a small
decrease from the figures for 1905 but are considerably above the
five years' average, and will probably gradually increase with the
expansion of the industry.
The exports of clothing and accessories advanced considerably, clothing and
from 569,303Z. to 986,8581. Increases were shown in all items, accessories,
while higher prices were obtained. The principal items not
enumerated in Annex II included Japanese clogs or sandals
(49,243/.), European clothing (88,507L), and shoes and boots
(44,170/.).
In drugs, &c., the principal export is camphor, the supply of Drugs,
which in the markets of the world is so largely controlled chemicals,
by Japan. There was a marked increase in the quantity exported paints"'
over the previous year, but there was a still greater advance
in value, and the growth in price may be gauged from the fact -that
while the exports...”
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“...(22,6952.),
tissues of gassed yarn (19,8212.), twilled shirtings (19,4462.), cotton
handkerchiefs (25.2782.), and embroidered tissues (10,09 62.).
Tobacco. The export of tobacco fell off very considerably. It should be
noted, however, that this is a Government monopoly and can
hardly be considered a matter of general trade. These exports
compete with British and American tobaccos in China and Corea ;
the decrease is probably due in a large measure to the repatriation
of Japanese troops from Manchuria and Corea.
Miscel- In the miscellaneous section there was an increase of over
laneous. 2,000,0002. in the value of goods exported. This increase was,
however, spread over a large number of articles, and individual
items did not show any unusual advances. Several of them are,
nevertheless, very suggestive of the expansion of Japanese manu-
facturing industries. These include Portland cement (from
40,3632. to 144,3482.), waste cotton yarns (7,4862. to 54,7982.),
brushes (91,6552. to 121,8592...”
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“...were :—
Articles. Value
Cotton yarns ........ £ . 3,371,000
Sugar, l'efined ........ 1,012,000
Coal ............ 975,000
Timber ............ 650,000
Matches ............ 509,000
Copper 455,000
Shirtings ............ 310,000
Seaweed 179,000
Beer and sake 177,000
Glass manufactures 149,000
Sheetings ............ 144,000
Umbrellas .... 115,000
Towels ............ 112,000
Machinery............ 104,000
Porcelain and earthenware 93,000
Included in the figures for China are the returns for Manchuria
{i.e., Manchuria and Shingching-Shiang), from which the imports
during 1906 were set down as valued at 1,302,682/. (against 645,086/.
during 1905), and to which the exports amounted to 2,581,384/.
(against 1,777,682/. in 1905). Amongst the exports the most
important group was that of cotton goods, especially cotton yarns,
grey shirtings and sheetings, which show a steady expansion;
these are followed by timber, cigarettes, sugar, sake, marine pro-
ducts, copper, porcelain and earthenware, and iron and...”
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“...Japan simultaneously
with or before the arrival of the goods. Prior to October 1,1906, time
was allowed for the production of these certificates, but this rule
has now been abolished, and the certificates are required at the
moment when the goods pass the customs. In the case of important
shipments it would be advisable to send duplicate certificates by
different mails to avoid any possibility of delay.
The conventional tariff rates are applied to goods coming from
the leased territory in Manchuria, which thus enjoys the benefit of
most-favoured-nation treatment.
Shipping. During 1906 there was a large increase in the shipping, steam
and sailing, entered at Japanese ports. The number of steamers
entered was 10,653 of 18,956,596 tons against 7,833 vessels of
14,259,537 tons in 1905, an advance of 2,820 vessels and 4,697,059
tons or nearly 33 per cent.; 2,407 sailing vessels of 126,858 tons
also entered against 2,217 vessels of 113,546 tons during the previous
year, an increase of 190...”
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JAPAN.
Railways, harbours and industries at home, railways and mines in
Corea and Manchuria, shipping and trade are all receiving attention,
and demand money, making the question of capital one of vital
importance for the country. The matter is one of interest to British
trade, because the main avenue of commercial expansion for Japan
is in the direction of China and Corea. Her high tariff will, whenever
necessary, secure to Japan much of the control of her own markets,
and will place her in a favourable position to secure the major share
of increased trade in those countries. Her geographical proximity,
natural concentration of attention on Far Eastern trade, numerous
subjects resident in Far Eastern ports, Government encouragement,
and, perhaps, in time, control of capital, will all contribute to give
her traders very considerable advantages, and render specially
necessary the conservation of such advantages of position, know-
ledge and reputation as British traders already possess...”
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