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“...factories in the country and do not take into consideration what may be called sweated labour. But in spite of these low wages- and long hours, it is doubtful, in the opinion of competent observers, whether the amount of work got through does not cost more than in the United Kingdom or other countries where labour is far dearer. It must also be remembered that one of the chief characteristics of Japanese operatives is their love of variety of employment. Although, of course it occasionally happens in mills where the conditions are exceptionally good that there is a considerable number of old employes,, it is generally the case that hands do not stop more than two or three years in any one place, and thus while time is taken up with the con- tinual training of newcomers, there is no body of experienced work- men to fall back upon. Against these disadvantages must be set the * Since writing the above the duty on Corean rice has been abolished. This, may have some effect in reducing the cost of Japanese...”
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“...made, because owing to the high prices of Indian cotton, American middling was relatively cheaper throughout the year, even though the price showed a steady advance during the 12 months, opening at about 31. per picul (133£ lbs.) and closing at 4£. per picul. The principal causes which led to this large increase were firstly, that the stocks carried over from 1911 were comparatively small, and secondly, that the demand for cotton yarns and textiles both in Japan and China was so good that the mills were able to work full time and many new spindles and looms were installed, the advance in the number of working spindles being 280,000 or 15 per cent, and in looms 2,370 or 12-| per cent. The imports from Corea still remain quite trifling, only amounting to 35,0001. worth compared with 25,000Z. in 1911. Imports of cotton yams.—It is interesting to note that in spite of the increase in duty, cotton yarns were imported to the value of 64,0001., which is nearly double the amount which came in...”
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“...14 japan. s-' domestic production. It is to be feared that in the future there will only be little business done in grey shirtings and prints, but grey cambrics will probably continue to be imported for some time to come. The increased output of the Japanese mills accounts for a serious falling-off in cotton prints from 10,000,000 square yards in 1910 to 7,700,000 square yards in 1911, and 2,600,000 square yards in 1912. Apart from these two items, however, the business has not been so bad. In white shirtings, Victoria lawns and cotton satins the figures, although below those of 1911, are well over those of 1910, and in cotton velvets there has been a considerable increase. The growth in white shirtings and Victoria lawns is partly ascribable to the importations made for use in the drawn-work industry. It is not affected by the duty as a drawback is allowed on the export of the finished goods. Owing to the change in classification umbrella cloths are not separately mentioned and are...”
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“...however, changing, and instead of the bulk of the business passing through the hands of the large import firms it would appear that there are many Bradford travellers who now come out and place orders direct with Japanese dealers, and even with the large tailors. The result is, therefore, that the trade is beginning to partake more of the nature of retail business, and even the larger firms are now glad to book orders of even one case, while orders for 10 cases are exceptional. The Japanese mills are rapidly increasing their production, especially in the case of mousseline, in which the extensions planned have perhaps been on too large a scale unless an export business can be developed with China. It is interesting to note that some trial shipments of Japanese mousselines have even been made to the United Kingdom. At one time there were rumours of a possible combine of all the mousseline companies, but this scheme seems to have been knocked on the head. Another rumour which, however,...”
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“...lighting, traction and mills. The hydraulic machinery supplied to Japan in recent years for large undertakings is almost exclusively of German and Swiss manu- facture, and in one instance only of American. A Swedish firm has now entered the field, and the general tendency is towards a monopoly for the European firms, which are three in number. British makers are unrepresented in large plants. Pipe lines imported from abroad are practically confined to welded steel pipes. These pipes have been exclusively of German manufac- ture, and have so far been the product of two firms. Riveted steel piping, employed for plants of medium head, is manufactured in Japan, with, as a rule, imported materials. In addition to the large undertakings, there are a very great number of smaller plants, ranging from 100 to 5,000 brake horse-power, from which power is supplied electrically to the smaller towns for lighting purposes, &c., and direct to industrial undertakings such as pulp mills, electro-chemical...”
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“...foreign paints, now gives its custom mostly to the domestic companies, and all the railway bridges are painted with Japanese paints. Imports of rubber and rubber industry.—The imports of raw rubber remained stationary at about 900 tons, and in rubber manufactures there was also no great change. Conditions in this industry have been more normal than during the two previous years The cost of material has not fluctuated so violently during the year under review as was previously the case, and the mills consequently were not exposed to the same losses as they incurred when compelled to buy material at high prices to meet imme- diate requirements. The healthier state of the industry has been...”
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“...japan. 29 evidenced by the increase in the number of mills engaged in the manufacture of mechanical goods, two new mills of moderate size having been opened in the Tokio district. The mills in general have been working at their normal capacity, but there has apparently at no time been any brisk demand necessitating overtime in any of them. The nature of the goods produced has not varied. Although some of the mills have been experimenting in making motor tyres, there do not appear to be any of Japanese manufacture on the market as yet. In the electrical department of the industry no development has been witnessed, and, from recent reports, the mills appear to be complaining of a shortage of work. Imports of hides and leather.—There has been a considerable increase in the import of hides, which under the new tariff are duty free. If it is remembered also that about 75,0001. worth of hides are imported from Corea which do not appear in the returns for 1912, it will be seen that the total...”
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“...and with which her people have not been familiar, one would suppose that there might be a considerable opening for the weaving of silk goods other than habutae, yet the total export of sillcs such as kaiki, satins, taffetas, chiffon, crapes, ro, mills have been able to work full time, all restrictions being done away with ; nearly every company has paid increased dividends and the profits have been so large that, as will be shown further on, many new companies are being established and extensions of existing concerns being carried out. This is all the more remarkable inasmuch as towards the close of 1911 the spinning industry in this country "was in a very dejected condition on account of the troubles in China and Government assistance was...”
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“...Daily wage— Male ... Sen 46-06 48-01 Female... „ 29-70 31-25 The bulk of the yarn spun remains right twist 16's and left 20's, but Japan is gradually going finer. The increase in the Bpindle- age is rendering it more and more difficult to get cheap labour and consequently not only have mills had to increase the wages they pay, but in order to attract hands they have had to make the con- ditions of employment far better than they were in the past. Another feature of the development now taking place is that mills are being erected in those parts of the country where it is hoped a fresh supply of labour will be available. The following approximate list of the new mills and extensions of existing mills, which has been kindly supplied to me by a friend who is well acquainted with the industry, will doubtless be found of some interest :— Idzumi Spinning Company, Limited, Kitahahimori, Osaka-fu : 10,000 weft and 10,000 twist machines ; engine, 800 horse-power. Handa Cotton Spinning Company...”
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“...40 japan7. Settsu Spinning Company, Limited, Kidzugawa, Osaka : extension, 5,000 spindles for waste cotton; 500 kilowatts generator. Takada : 23,830 spindles. Ogaki, Nagoya : 23,800 spindles and 560 looms, now under construction ; hydro-electric power. Number. Mills and extensions ... 45 Spindles ............... 750,000 Sets of machines ... ... 10,000 Horse-power............... 7,400 Experts of cotton textiles.—Under the heading of imports it was shown that there had been an enormous increase, amounting to over 5,590,0002. in raw cotton, and a decrease of some 500,0002. in cotton piece-goods ; meanwhile, there has been an advance of 1,400,0002. in exports of cotton yarns, and 600,0002. in cotton textiles, or 2,000,0002. in all. It will be seen, therefore, that even allowing for the large quantities still in stock, the domestic demand has grown almost as rapidly as the export business, while Corea, which is not now included in the foreign trade returns, also accounted for part of...”
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“...JAPAN. 47 The export of paper has been disappointing. One would have expected the Japanese mills to make a great bid for the China trade, whereas the figures for printing paper are less than usual, and it is only in certain special classes of Japanese paper such as " renshi " that there has been any gain. The following figures, which are taken from the customs returns, are given in some details, as I have often been asked what Japan does with her cotton waste and wool waste :— Country. Cotton Waste. Wool Waste. Lbs. £ LIjs. £ United Kingdom 517,000 6,000 20,000 250 Franco 220,000 1,400 120,000 5,500 Belgium 1,190,000 10,000 United States 1,376,000 10,000 Other countries 2,770,000 26,600 330,000 2,750 Total 6,073,000 54,000 470,000 8,500 Distribution of trade amongst participating countries.—The following table gives the shares of the principal countries for 1912 as compared with 1911. This table includes the figures for Corea and Formosa, whereas Table 1 (A) and 2 (A), which...”
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“...japan. 59 profits of fire insurance companies to be few and far between. Yet a merciful Providence seems to watch over the large factories in which the big amounts are written, because fortunately there has been no very serious fire since the one in Osaka of 1909, and even then the section where all the big mills are was not affected. Of small fires there are plenty, but in a large number of cases the houses are un- insured. The new regulations also call for several changes in the conduct of fire insurance business. The language of the policy question has already been noted. The deposit for fire (as well as marine) insurance companies used to be 100,000 yen. Under the new regulations the minimum deposit remains the same, but if the premium income exceeds 200,000 yen half of the excess income has also to be deposited. There are several other changes, but they are too technical to be dealt with in a brief review like this. There are 18 Japanese fire in- surance companies who in 1911 received...”