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Total Revenue and Expenditure for the Five Years 1899-1903.

Revenue. Expenditure, Surplus. Deficit.

Year Revenue Expenditure Surplus Deficit 1899 $3,610,143.25 $4,213,893.22 $603,749.97 1900 $4,901,073.70 $5,238,857.88 $337,784.18 1901 $3,162,792.86 $3,162,792.86 $13,628,447.33 1902 $14,111,722.49 $5,009,548.51 $5,396,669.48 1903 $447,850.89 $374,140.27

(4)—Assets and Liabilities.

At the end of the year 1903, the Assets of the Colony amounted to $609,950.40, exclusive of arrears of revenue which with the sum just mentioned bring the total Assets up to $731,218.40 The total Liabilities were $672,661.86, so that the surplus of Assets over Liabilities amounted to $58,556.54.

(c)—Public Debt.

There is a public debt of £341,799. 15. 1 outstanding. The original debt was incurred in connection with the Praya Reclamation, the Central Market, and Water, Drainage and Sewerage Works.

Interest at 3%, is payable on the loan, which is being paid off by a Sinking Fund.

II. --Trade and Shipping, Industries, Fisheries, Agriculture and Land.

(a) Trade and Shipping.

The following table shows the principal articles of export in the year 1903 in vessels of European construction, compared with similar returns for 1902. The figures represent the tonnage:

Articles 1902 1903 Increase Decrease Beans 300 3,120 2,820 Bones Coal 1,010,006 1,186,686 176,680 Cotton Yarn and Cotton 11,498 20,795 9,297 Flour 107,826 120,430 12,604 Hemp 22,923 24,149 1,226 Kerosine (bulk) 54,461 40,607 13,854 Kerosine (case) 60,100 82,960 22,860 Lead 625 550 75 Liquid Fuel 6,200 1,000 5,200

The total tonnage entering and clearing during the year 1903 amounted to 24,039,862 tons, being an increase, compared with 1902, of 2,511,082 tons, and the same number in excess of any previous year.

There were 53,991 arrivals of 12,027,092 tons, and 54,009 departures of 12,012,770 tons.

Of British Ocean-going tonnage, 3,396,314 tons entered, and 3,382,121 tons cleared.

Of British River Steamers 2,237,249 tons entered, and 2,234,613 tons cleared.

Of Foreign Ocean-going tonnage, 3,667,871 tons entered, and 3,665,580 tons cleared.

Of Foreign River Steamers, 217,619 tons entered, and 216,744 tons cleared.

Of Steam Launches trading to ports outside the Colony 93,239 tons entered, and 93,239 tons cleared.

Of Junks in Foreign Trade, 1,347,001 tons entered, and 1,851,458 tons cleared.

Of Junks in Local Trade, 1,067,799 tons entered, and 1,068,715 tons cleared.

Type % British Ocean-going tonnage 28.20% British River 18.60% Foreign Ocean-going 30.51% Foreign River 1.81% Steam Launches in Foreign Trade 0.77% Junks in Foreign Trade 11.22% Junks in Local Trade 8.89%

For vessels under the British Flag, this Table shows an increase of 1,347 ships of 1,678,509 tons, an increase of 427 ships of 762,845 tons to Ocean-going, and an increase of 920 ships of 915,664 tons to River Trade.

The above increase in Ocean-going is principally due to the fact of some new lines having been established-the China Commercial Steamship Company, the British India Steamers now visiting the port, the addition of some new steamers to local firms, and lastly to an increase of Coal imported from Australia in Steamers new to the Port.

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Total Revenue and Expenditure for the Five Years 1899-1903. Revenue. Expenditure, Surplus. Deficit. Year Revenue Expenditure Surplus Deficit 1899 $3,610,143.25 $4,213,893.22 $603,749.97 1900 $4,901,073.70 $5,238,857.88 $337,784.18 1901 $3,162,792.86 $3,162,792.86 $13,628,447.33 1902 $14,111,722.49 $5,009,548.51 $5,396,669.48 1903 $447,850.89 $374,140.27 (4)—Assets and Liabilities. At the end of the year 1903, the Assets of the Colony amounted to $609,950.40, exclusive of arrears of revenue which with the sum just mentioned bring the total Assets up to $731,218.40 The total Liabilities were $672,661.86, so that the surplus of Assets over Liabilities amounted to $58,556.54. (c)—Public Debt. There is a public debt of £341,799. 15. 1 outstanding. The original debt was incurred in connection with the Praya Reclamation, the Central Market, and Water, Drainage and Sewerage Works. Interest at 3%, is payable on the loan, which is being paid off by a Sinking Fund. II. --Trade and Shipping, Industries, Fisheries, Agriculture and Land. (a) Trade and Shipping. The following table shows the principal articles of export in the year 1903 in vessels of European construction, compared with similar returns for 1902. The figures represent the tonnage: Articles 1902 1903 Increase Decrease Beans 300 3,120 2,820 Bones Coal 1,010,006 1,186,686 176,680 Cotton Yarn and Cotton 11,498 20,795 9,297 Flour 107,826 120,430 12,604 Hemp 22,923 24,149 1,226 Kerosine (bulk) 54,461 40,607 13,854 Kerosine (case) 60,100 82,960 22,860 Lead 625 550 75 Liquid Fuel 6,200 1,000 5,200 The total tonnage entering and clearing during the year 1903 amounted to 24,039,862 tons, being an increase, compared with 1902, of 2,511,082 tons, and the same number in excess of any previous year. There were 53,991 arrivals of 12,027,092 tons, and 54,009 departures of 12,012,770 tons. Of British Ocean-going tonnage, 3,396,314 tons entered, and 3,382,121 tons cleared. Of British River Steamers 2,237,249 tons entered, and 2,234,613 tons cleared. Of Foreign Ocean-going tonnage, 3,667,871 tons entered, and 3,665,580 tons cleared. Of Foreign River Steamers, 217,619 tons entered, and 216,744 tons cleared. Of Steam Launches trading to ports outside the Colony 93,239 tons entered, and 93,239 tons cleared. Of Junks in Foreign Trade, 1,347,001 tons entered, and 1,851,458 tons cleared. Of Junks in Local Trade, 1,067,799 tons entered, and 1,068,715 tons cleared. Type % British Ocean-going tonnage 28.20% British River 18.60% Foreign Ocean-going 30.51% Foreign River 1.81% Steam Launches in Foreign Trade 0.77% Junks in Foreign Trade 11.22% Junks in Local Trade 8.89% For vessels under the British Flag, this Table shows an increase of 1,347 ships of 1,678,509 tons, an increase of 427 ships of 762,845 tons to Ocean-going, and an increase of 920 ships of 915,664 tons to River Trade. The above increase in Ocean-going is principally due to the fact of some new lines having been established-the China Commercial Steamship Company, the British India Steamers now visiting the port, the addition of some new steamers to local firms, and lastly to an increase of Coal imported from Australia in Steamers new to the Port.

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J TOTAL REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE FOR THE FIVE YEARS 1899-1903. Revenue. Expenditure, Surplus. Deficit. 1899. 1900. 1901. 1902. t'. 1903. C. 3.610.143.254,202,587.40 | 4,213,893.22 4,901,073,705,238,857.88 3,162,792,86 13,628,447.33 14,111,722.49 : 5,009,548.51 | 5,396,669.48 447.850.89 374,140.27 102,170.73 (4)—ÅSSETS AND LIABILITIES. 1,008,474.81 157,81160 At the end of the year 1903, the Assets of the Colony amounted to $609,950.40, exclusive of arrears of revenue which with the sum just mentioned bring the total Assets up to $731,218,40 The total Liabilities were $672,661 86, so that the surplus of Assets over Liabilities amounted to $58,556.54. (c)--PUBLIC Debt, There is a public debt of £341,799. 15. 1 outstanding. The original debt was incurred in connection with the Praya Reclamation, the Central Market, and Water, Drainage and Sewerage Works. Interest at 35, is payable on the loau, which is being paid off by a Sinking Fund. II. --TRADE AND SHIPPING, INDUSTRIES, FISHERIES, AGRICULTURE AND LAND. (a) TRADE AND SUDPPING. The following table shows the principal articlos of export in the year 1903 in vessels of European contruction, compared with similar returns for 1902. The figures represent the tonnage :--- 3 The total tonnage entering and clearing during the year 1903 amounted to 24,039,862 tons, being an increase, compared with 1902, of 2,511,082 tons, and the same number in excess of any previous year. There were 53,991 arrivals of 12,027,092 tons, and 54,009 departures of 12,012,770 tons. Of British Ocean-going tonnage, 3,396,314 tons entered, and 3,382,121 tons cleared. Of British River Steamers 2,237,249 tons entered, and 2,234,613 tous cleared. Of Foreign Ocean-going tonnage, 3,667,871 tons entered, and 3,665,580 tous cleared. Of Foreign River Steamers, 217,619 tons entered, and 216,744 tons cleared. Of Steam Launches trading to ports outside the Colony 93,239 tons entered, and 93,239 tons cleared. Of Junks in Foreign Trade, 1.347,001 tous entered, and 1,851,458 tons cleared, Of Junks in Local Trade, 1,067,799 tous entered, and 1,068,715 tons cleared. Thus British Ocean-going tonnage represented 28.20% River 18.60% Foreign Ocean-going 31 30.51% River 51 11 1.81% Steam Launches in Foreign Trado Junks 0.77% 15 94 ** 11.22% Local Trade 8.89% 100.00% 35 77 692 Articles. 1002. 1903. Increase. Decrease. Beans,... 300 3.120 2,820 Bones,. A comparison between the years 1902 and 1903 is given in the following Table; Steam Launches are not included. Comparative Shipping Return for the Years 1902 and 1903, Coal, 1,010,006 1,186,686 Cotton Yarn and Cotton, 11,498 20,795 145,780 9.297 1002. 1903. Increase. Decrease. Flour, 107,826 120,430 12,604 Hemp, 22,923 24,149 1,220 Kerosine (bulk), 54.461 40,607 13,854 (case), 60.100 82,960 British,... 22,500 Lead, Foreign, 625 550 75 Liquid Fuel, 6.200 1,000 5.299 Ships. Tonnage. Ships. Tounage, Ships. Tonnage. Ships. Tonuage. 7,102 0,571,787 8,409 11,250,294 1,347 1.678.509 $,659 6.701.211 6,040 7,768.115 681 1,063,904 Junks in Foreign 36,215 3.238.239 81,766| 2,698,489 Tracie, 1.479 589.780 Opium, 4.871 4.997 126 Tutal,..... Pitch, 1,000 1,900 Rattan, 4,742 1,020 722 Rice, $19,919 597,730 222,189 Sandalwood... 5,374 4,713 661 48,706 19.514.27 46.255 | 21,716,870 2,028 2,712,413 4,479 539,780 Janks in Lo al 50,743* 1,819,329 58,216 2,136,414, 7.472 317,185 Trade,...! Grand Total.... 99,449 | 21,338,566 | 104,170 | 23,853,384 9,508) 3,059,598) 4,479 539,780 Sulphur, 961 961 Sagar... 268,268 Tea..... Timber,. General, 25 75,023 1,480,003 1.594,600 229,946 1,746 64,400 38,322 NET..... 6,021 2,419,818 1,721 10,623 114,597 * Including 17,210 Conservancy and Dust Boats of 637.052 LouE. † Including 25,582 Conservancy and Dust Boats of 932,078 tons. bobat Total, Transit, 3,963,463 3,985,310 2,372,397 2,874,950 313,592 291,745 502,553 гіз Grand Total, 6,335,860 6,860,260 816,143 291.745 Nett.. 524,400 stran For vessels under the British Flag, this Table shows a increase of 1.347 ships of 1,678,509 tons, an increase of 427 ships of 762,845 lons to Ocean-going, and an increase of 920 ships of 915,664 tons to River Trade. The above increase in Ocean-going is principally due to the fact of some new lines having been established-the China Commercial Steamship Company, the British India Stearners now visiting the port, the addition of some new steamers to local firms, and lastly to an increase of Coal imported from Australia in Steamers new to the Port. }

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TOTAL REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE FOR THE FIVE YEARS 1899-1903.

Revenue. Expenditure,

Surplus.

Deficit.

1899.

1900.

1901.

1902.

t'.

1903.

3.610.143.254,202,587.40 | 4,213,893.22 4,901,073,705,238,857.88 3,162,792,86 13,628,447.33 14,111,722.49 : 5,009,548.51 | 5,396,669.48

447.850.89 374,140.27 102,170.73

(4)—ÅSSETS AND LIABILITIES.

1,008,474.81 157,81160

At the end of the year 1903, the Assets of the Colony amounted to $609,950.40, exclusive of arrears of revenue which with the sum just mentioned bring the total Assets up to $731,218,40 The total Liabilities were $672,661 86, so that the surplus of Assets over Liabilities amounted to $58,556.54.

(c)--PUBLIC Debt,

There is a public debt of £341,799. 15. 1 outstanding. The original debt was incurred in connection with the Praya Reclamation, the Central Market, and Water, Drainage and Sewerage Works.

Interest at 35, is payable on the loau, which is being paid off by a Sinking Fund.

II. --TRADE AND SHIPPING, INDUSTRIES, FISHERIES,

AGRICULTURE AND LAND.

(a) TRADE AND SUDPPING.

The following table shows the principal articlos of export in the

year 1903 in vessels of European contruction, compared with similar returns for 1902. The figures represent the tonnage :---

The total tonnage entering and clearing during the year 1903 amounted to 24,039,862 tons, being an increase, compared with 1902, of 2,511,082 tons, and the same number in excess of any previous year.

There were 53,991 arrivals of 12,027,092 tons, and 54,009 departures of 12,012,770 tons.

Of British Ocean-going tonnage, 3,396,314 tons entered, and 3,382,121 tons cleared.

Of British River Steamers 2,237,249 tons entered, and 2,234,613 tous cleared.

Of Foreign Ocean-going tonnage, 3,667,871 tons entered, and 3,665,580 tous cleared.

Of Foreign River Steamers, 217,619 tons entered, and 216,744 tons cleared.

Of Steam Launches trading to ports outside the Colony 93,239 tons entered, and 93,239 tons cleared.

Of Junks in Foreign Trade, 1.347,001 tous entered, and 1,851,458 tons cleared,

Of Junks in Local Trade, 1,067,799 tous entered, and 1,068,715 tons cleared.

Thus

British Ocean-going tonnage represented

28.20%

River

18.60%

Foreign Ocean-going

30.51%

River

1.81%

Steam Launches in Foreign Trado Junks

0.77%

11.22%

Local Trade

8.89%

100.00%

692

Articles.

1002.

1903.

Increase.

Decrease.

Beans,...

300

3.120

2,820

Bones,.

A comparison between the years 1902 and 1903 is given in the following Table; Steam Launches are not included.

Comparative Shipping Return for the Years 1902 and 1903,

Coal,

1,010,006

1,186,686

Cotton Yarn and Cotton,

11,498

20,795

145,780 9.297

1002.

1903.

Increase.

Decrease.

Flour,

107,826

120,430

12,604

Hemp,

22,923

24,149

1,220

Kerosine (bulk),

54.461

40,607

13,854

(case),

60.100

82,960

British,...

22,500

Lead,

Foreign,

625

550

Liquid Fuel,

6.200

1,000

5.299

Ships. Tonnage. Ships. Tounage, Ships. Tonnage. Ships. Tonuage.

7,102 0,571,787 8,409 11,250,294 1,347 1.678.509 $,659 6.701.211 6,040 7,768.115 681 1,063,904 Junks in Foreign 36,215 3.238.239 81,766| 2,698,489

Tracie,

1.479 589.780

Opium,

4.871

4.997

126

Tutal,.....

Pitch,

1,000

1,900

Rattan,

4,742

1,020

722

Rice,

$19,919

597,730

222,189

Sandalwood...

5,374

4,713

661

48,706 19.514.27 46.255 | 21,716,870 2,028 2,712,413 4,479 539,780

Janks in Lo al 50,743* 1,819,329 58,216 2,136,414, 7.472 317,185

Trade,...!

Grand Total.... 99,449 | 21,338,566 | 104,170 | 23,853,384 9,508) 3,059,598) 4,479 539,780

Sulphur,

961

Sagar...

268,268

Tea.....

Timber,.

General,

25 75,023 1,480,003 1.594,600

229,946 1,746 64,400

38,322

NET.....

6,021 2,419,818

1,721

10,623

114,597

* Including 17,210 Conservancy and Dust Boats of 637.052 LouE.

† Including 25,582 Conservancy and Dust Boats of 932,078 tons.

bobat

Total,

Transit,

3,963,463 3,985,310

2,372,397 2,874,950

313,592

291,745

502,553

гіз

Grand Total,

6,335,860 6,860,260

816,143

291.745

Nett..

524,400

stran

For vessels under the British Flag, this Table shows a increase of 1.347 ships of 1,678,509 tons, an increase of 427 ships of 762,845 lons to Ocean-going, and an increase of 920 ships of 915,664 tons to River Trade.

The above increase in Ocean-going is principally due to the fact of some new lines having been established-the China Commercial Steamship Company, the British India Stearners now visiting the port, the addition of some new steamers to local firms, and lastly to an increase of Coal imported from Australia in Steamers new to the Port.

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