"The report under review is of very great interest to those connected with the manufacturing branch of engineering in this country, many of whom will have to relinquish their preconceived notions regarding American methods, if Mr. Foster's conclusions are to be accepted."--_Electrical Review_. "The book altogether is very readable, and one we can heartily recommend to all interested in the economics of engineering."--_The Practical Engineer_. "Mr. Foster's observation of facts is fresh and interesting ... the technical side of his report exhibits much care."--_Manchester Guardian_. "The book is well worth reading."--_Iron and Coal Trades Review_. "There is much in the book which will be new to English readers, even to those who have studied the reports of the Moseley and other recent 'commissions.'"--_Belfast News Letter_. No. V. THE RATING OF LAND VALUES. By J. D. CHORLTON, M.Sc. Demy 8vo, pp. viii. 177. 3s. 6d. net. (Publication No. 23, 1907.) "A timely and temperate treatise on a subject of growing interest."--_Pall Mall Gazette_. "The writer is learned, intelligent, progressive, fair and lucid."--_Progress_. "The facts and deductions are well put."--_Western Mail_. "Chapters upon the scheme of the Royal Commission (minority report)--'Building Land,' 'The Future Increase of Land Values,' 'The Municipal Bill,' and others ... set forth with clearness and detail some of the many interesting and difficult subjects in connection with valuation, rates and rating."--_Estates Gazette_. "Mr. Chorlton has made a contribution to this interesting controversy which is worthy of the serious attention of all persons interested in the subject."--_Local Government Chronicle_. "The arguments for and against this proposed reform in the taxation of land have never been more fairly and freely stated."--_Liverpool Daily Post and Mercury_. "Mr. Chorlton deals clearly and concisely with the whole subject of rating and land values."--_The Standard_. "The impartiality and candour of Mr. Chorlton's method are beyond dispute, and his book will repay careful study by all who are interested in the question, from whatever motive."--_Westminster Gazette_. "The first half of this book deserves to become a classic ... is one of the best books on a practical economic question that has appeared for many years. It is not only scientifically valuable, but so well written as to be interesting to a novice on the subject."--_The Nation_. "This thoughtful and judicially expressed treatise."--_Manchester City News_. "A very businesslike and serviceable collection of essays and notes on this intricate question."--_Manchester Guardian_. (GARTSIDE REPORT, No. 4.) No. VI. DYEING IN GERMANY AND AMERICA. By SYDNEY H. HIGGINS, M.Sc., Gartside Scholar. Demy 8vo, pp. xiii. 112. 1s. net. (Publication No. 24, 1907.)