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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.

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IV

10th  April,  1908.