In case of loss of, or damage to goods carried by passenger train on the conditions of Tariffs Nos. 1 and 2, the Railways are responsible to the extent of 4 frs. per kilogramme (1s. 6d. per 1 lb.), and in respect of goods carried by goods train at the conditions of Tariff No. 3, 75 centimes per kilogramme (3½d. per 1 lb.) The goods can, however, be insured for their actual value, the premium for insurance against damage or loss being 50 centimes per 1,000 frs., the same as for insurance against delay. On payment of the two premiums the goods may be insured at the same time against delay, damage or loss, but the indemnity is in no case to exceed the actual loss sustained by the owner through the delay, damage or loss. The Railway Administration decline all liability for damage:-- (_a_) Unless it be stated at the time of delivery, or within 24 hours of advice of arrival of goods to order, or if the goods are refused by consignee. (_b_) If the case or packing shows no outward trace of breakage or wet. They decline all liability for chafage, waste or leakage, or for rust to iron, steel or zinc goods. Live animals, perishables and provisions of all kinds, chemical products, works of art (more especially pictures), goods not packed or imperfectly packed, are only carried at owner’s risk without any guarantee whatsoever on the part of the Railway. GERMANY. The Tariff of Rates for the conveyance of Goods Traffic in Germany is divided as follows:-- EILGUT.--Goods carried by Passenger Train. STÜCKGUT.--Goods carried in consignments of less quantities than Wagon loads. CLASS A1.--General Goods in Wagon loads of 5 tons. ” B.--General Goods in Wagon loads of 10 tons. SPECIAL TARIFF A2.--Goods in 5 ton lots included in Special Classes I., II. and III. Special Tariff I. } ” ” II. } Certain Goods specified in the Classification ” ” III. } in Wagon loads of 10 tons. The rates for conveyance are based on a mileage scale per 100 kilogrammes and per kilometre. In addition to the tariff rates a fixed charge called “Terminals” is also made per 100 kilogrammes. For local traffic carried over the Prussian State Railways or over the railways worked by the State, the following rates and terminals are charged:--