Rice was bought from Indo-China and India and sold at controlled rates through native shopkeepers. A commission on sales was given. The Government held a stock of Rice on December 31st of 59,823 bags = 5,695.47 tons.

REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE.

10. The net revenue collected by the Department during the year was $8,164,300.74 as against $9,950,429.08 in 1918 showing a decrease of $1,786,128.34.

The actual expenditure of this Department for the year was $809,627.24 as against $747,263.87 in 1918 showing an increase of $62,363.37.

10th March, 1920.

C. W. BECKWITH, Superintendent of Imports and Exports.

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