[The Story of the Philippines and Our New Possessions, by Murat Halstead]@TWC D-Link bookThe Story of the Philippines and Our New Possessions, CHAPTER IX 17/84
in Spanish and 10 per cent.
in German. The value of the commerce with other countries in 1894 was as follows: In Millions of Dollars (Silver). Imports.
Exports. Spain 10.5 2.9 Great Britain 7.1 8.7 China 4.6 6.8 Germany 1.9 -- - Saigon .9 -- - United States .7 7.4 France .7 1.2 Singapore .4 1.7 Japan .2 1.2 Australia .1 2.6 Other Countries 1.5 .6 -- -- ---- 25.6 33.1 It is interesting to note that next to Great Britain we are the largest customers of the Philippines, and that they export to us nearly three times as much as to Spain.
On the other hand Spain sells to the Philippines fifteen times as much as we do. The articles of import and their value in 1894 were as follows: In Millions of Dollars (Silver). Spain.
Great China.Germany.United Other Total. Britain.
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