(Years 1906 to 1910)
INTERNAL DEBT.
| Branch. | 1906. | 1907. | 1908. | 1909. | 1910. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Consolidated 3 per cent. stock[14] | 1,299,448 | 2,175,210 | 2,354,300 | 2,389,668 | 2,399,309 |
| Other | 1,744,242 | 551,240 | 279,885 | 165,784 | 119,156 |
| Totals | 3,043,690 | 2,726,050 | 2,634,185 | 2,555,452 | 2,518,465 |
FOREIGN DEBT.
| Branch. | 1906. | 1907. | 1908. | 1909. | 1910. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| National 3 per cent. bonds by diplomatic agreements | 483,169 | 466,919 | 453,295 | 433,309 | 417,414 |
| Provisional (Spanish) certificates | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 |
| Diplomatic 3 per cent. debt | 4,993,627 | 4,868,978 | 4,735,958 | 4,604,572 | 4,418,987[15] |
| Claims awarded by Hague Tribunal, 1903 | 883,799 | 777,514 | 647,344 | 518,409 | 359,562 |
| Totals | 6,360,657 | 6,113,473 | 5,836,659 | 5,556,352 | 5,196,025 |
[1] This lake has recently been drained by an English syndicate, who have already found some evidence which tends to show that the story is substantially correct.
[2] “Another fourth part was discovered ... by Amerigo Vespucci: wherefore I do not see why it should not be justly permissible to name it after Amerigo the discoverer ... Amerigē, the land of Americus, or America.”
[3] “Most magnificent Sir,—Among other papers of your worship’s found in this city, there was a letter addressed to me, with more offers and preambles than there are stars in the sky.”
[4] “Our Lord protect the most magnificent person of your worship,
“Your servant,
“Lope de Aguirre.”
[5] As usual, the second part of the original title was the name, or supposed name, of the local Indians.
[6] The word Guacharo connotes crying or lamenting in Spanish.
[7] Includes the municipality of Independencia. See Zulia.
[8] Does not include the municipality of Independencia. See Mérida.
[9] Omitting coal and coined gold, the totals for the four leading countries are as follows: U.S.A., £585,953; Great Britain, £581,559; Germany, £420,868; Holland, £152,501.
[10] Includes coined gold, £317 from Holland; £143,700 from U.S.A.
[11] Principally stearin.
[12] Very scattered.
[13] Includes postage stamps, for which allowance should be made under “Public Services.”
[14] Created in 1906 and increased by conversion of other branches in 1907.
[15] Great Britain, Italy, and Germany were paid in full before 1908; Belgium, France, Mexico, United States, Spain, Holland, Sweden, and Norway are still creditors.