CONTENTS
| INTRODUCTORY TABLES. | |
| I.—THE BRITISH EMPIRE, 1897-98. | xxvi |
| II.—FINANCE AND COMMERCE OF VARIOUS COUNTRIES. | xxvi |
| III.—THE WORLD'S PRODUCTION OF GOLD AND SILVER. | xxx |
| LIST OF MAPS. | |
| I.—Map of Hong Kong, showing Recent Additions on the Mainland. | |
| II.—Map of Newfoundland, illustrating the French Shore Question. | |
| III.—Map of Africa, showing Railways Constructed and Projected, and Navigable River Routes. | |
| IV.—Map of Africa, showing Telegraphs Constructed and Projected. |
