Publisher's Synopsis
Excerpt from Bulletin of the Department of Labor, Vol. 2: January, 1896
The ancient system of household labor is being rapidly overturned by the introduction Of modern methods and machinery; The older artisans are Offering a vain resistance and can not be drawn from their antique looms and forges by any inducement that has yet been offered, but the younger generations are rapidly acquiring a knowledge of the use and value of labor-saving machinery and factories are being built in all, parts Of the Empire. The greatest progress thus far has been made in cotton spinning and weaving, but several iron mills have been established and machine shops are springing up all over the Empire. In four years the new treaties go into effect, when foreigners will be, allowed to engage openly in manufacturing enterprises. Then their capital and experience will give a decided stimulus to mechanical industry and the increase in the productive power of Japan will be even more rapid than now.
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