i«/ m V * While, in order to preserve comparability with the English figures, the bulk of the statistics contained in the present volume refer to October, 1905, a separate section has been inserted, giving the results of supplementary inquiries as to the movement of wages and prices since that date in certain towns. I should add that the corresponding enquiry with regard to French towns is now practically complete, and the results will be ready for publication in a few months time. I am, &c., H. LLEWELLYN SMITH. S-S IV 10th April, 1908.