and the
not only added immensely to the cost, but in the then state of Japan, being badly placed for supplies & materials it because
to make the institution. recessary complète in itse
itself following additions were required. "by: A Foundry with large work. shops for Enquieers, capable of Constructing the requisite machinery.
A cenies of Cake Ovens for thes production of
Coke.
Gas works and mains. Refineries
eries on as
on a very large scale for Gold, silver and copper.
Chemical laboratories wonk's for the production sulphidive, nitric and mundial acids. He le
and mutatio
A second complete Ming- had to be erected, larger than The original one Correage..
&
- for the copper
A costly residence was built fully appoiled for the reception of the mitado, aled other officer of thate, during occasional,
visit
$
8940
77
410
шеле
visit to Quaka.
Furnished, exidences provided for all the Emopened officials Sapanese houses
for the native officials, cleiks
p...
't worthieu-
Barracks for 100 soldiers.
School houses to ale tended to & well the outlay.
I mention these matters to shew that the cost. that establish
ment forces
la v
quide in re rotinalling the recessary coop a Mint only, evected where The requiremula
le requirements could be readily procured and not.
the spot. produces on
The bullion for comage dis not reach the Mint in the usual state, much of the Gold & silver required parting and refining, and the copper purifying before it was suitable for Comage;
Not with a banding the excessive. outlay for the purpover refered to the entire cost including Salavies ko, during the period. of preparation and all other expenses.
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