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Goods in great variety are stored in bond, such as dry goods, gro 
ceries, etc., out the principal articles are spirits, such as alcohol, 
whisky, etc., and tobacco. Goods may remain in bonded warehouses 
for two years, but as a rule they are removed in about six months. 
At present Americans make use of the bonded warehouses to a very 
large extent. All nationalities are treated alike by administrators 
of warehouses. The facilities for the removal of goods from wharf 
or freight sheds to warehouses and vice versa are very good. Several 
large cartage companies are in business as agents for the railway 
companies. The owners of warehouses also have their own drays 
for hauling goods as occasion requires. The cost of hauling goods 
lrom wharves and freight sheds is from to 2 cents per 100 pounds. 
Beyond locking goods in the bonded rooms and delivering them 
from warehouse as required, the customs officials do not exercise any 
supervision over the warehouses. Stock is taken of their contents 
about once every three months under the direction of the customs 
officials. 
E. N. Gunsaulus, Consul. 
Toronto, Ontario, July 26, 190 If. 
PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND. 
CHARLOTTETOWN. 
(From United States Consul Vail, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island.) 
The general bonded warehouse at this port is estimated to be 34 by 
GO feet; it is privately owned and rented to the Dominion govern 
ment. Goods go in without the payment of duties, under the regular 
warehouse entries, and are taken out as required for home consump 
tion, for removing to other parts, or for exportation. 
The appraiser’s warehouse for unclaimed goods is also privately 
owned and rented by the government. Goods stored in this ware 
house are held until entered or otherwise disposed of. 
Storage charges are 3 cents per barrel, bulk. Goods stored consist 
mainly of liquors and dry goods. Americans make use of this ware 
house 'to a small extent, and all nationalities are treated exactly 
alike. Goods are removed from boat to warehouses and vice versa 
by drays at an expense of 25 cents per load. 
Delmar J. Vail, Consul. 
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, June 16, 190If. 
QUEBEC. 
MONTREAL. 
(From United States Consul-General Edwards, Montreal, Quebec.) 
There are no government bonded warehouses in Canada. Any firm 
or person may make application for the privilege of establishing 
warehouses, and a permit may be issued to the proprietor of the build-