§ I note with satisfaction that the imports and exports of the country continue to show a steady and accelerating increase, and, together with the growing activity of trade at home, indicate that the industries of My people are, in general, in a sound and progressive condition.
§ The additions which have been made in recent years to the national expenditure and to the capital liabilities of the State are matters to which I invite your earnest attention.
§ The Estimates of charge which will be laid before you will be presented in as moderate a form as time and circumstances have allowed.