JSSISI: 1885 to 1893, Vol. IX, Parts LXIV to LXXIII : Recent submissions
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Irish intellect, and its geographical distribution
(Statistical and Social Inquiry Society of Ireland, 1889)It is difficult in a paper of this nature to estimate who shall be deemed worthy of being included in a list of those who have contributed to Ireland's roll of fame; and I have undertaken the task of making an analysis ... -
A suggestion on coinage
(Statistical and Social Inquiry Society of Ireland, 1889)The work of the British Mint is done gratuitously; the expense of coining gold into sovereigns is borne, not by the merchant or banker, or other person who sends the gold to the mint, but by the payers of taxes. It is ... -
Recent statistics of French rural economy
(Statistical and Social Inquiry Society of Ireland, 1889)It is the practice in France to have, in addition to annual returns, a general agricultural enquiry or census every ten years. The last began in 1882, but its results were only published this year. This delay, due to ... -
Forestry in Ireland
(Statistical and Social Inquiry Society of Ireland, 1889)In view of the proposed extension of the Land Purchase Acts, the question of the protection and development of Forestry in Ireland is one of very great importance and interest to the entire community. The effect of ... -
Note on the operations of some Swiss land banks
(Statistical and Social Inquiry Society of Ireland, 1888)IN connection with two papers published in this Journal on Continental Land Banks, the editors permit me to add a note as to the operations of some of these banks for the year 1887. -
Proceedings of the Statistical and Social Inquiry Society of Ireland: forty-first session 1887/1888
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The drought of 1887, and some of its effects on Irish agriculture: maps
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Emigration and immigration
(Statistical and Social Inquiry Society of Ireland, 1888)Alike in old and new countries there has been, during the last few years, a remarkable revival of interest in the long debated and apparently exhausted problems of emigration and colonization. Many important European ... -
Decimal money
(Statistical and Social Inquiry Society of Ireland, 1888)Nearly every civilized country has already adopted decimalisation, and it is strange to say, that the United Kingdom, and some of its colonies and dependencies, enjoy, with the Ottoman Empire, the proud distinction of ... -
Homestead laws
(Statistical and Social Inquiry Society of Ireland, 1888)The present paper aims at giving a concise account of the origin and development of the Homestead Laws of the United States, with notices of similar legislation to be found elsewhere. It next considers the practical ... -
The present position of the national finances
(Statistical and Social Inquiry Society of Ireland, 1888)The expenditure and revenue of the United Kingdom have been equalised for the past few years by variations of the income tax. But this simple process can be continued no longer. The growth of expenditure, the adjustment ... -
The story of the North American fisheries
(Statistical and Social Inquiry Society of Ireland, 1888)Without doubt, and beyond comparison, the fisheries of British North America are the most extensive and the most profitable in the world. The mighty lakes and noble rivers abound with almost every description of freshwater ... -
On fiscal relations of the United Kingdom and Ireland, with special reference to the state purchase of land
(Statistical and Social Inquiry Society of Ireland, 1886)A scheme was put forward some short time ago, which promised to effect a radical and sweeping change in the ownership of the land, without imposing any great hardship or additional burden on any class in the State. Mr. ... -
Amalgamation: being some considerations on proposed changes in the relations of the legal professions in Ireland
(Statistical and Social Inquiry Society of Ireland, 1886)Not seldom are complaints made of the unwillingness of a legislature to enact reforms until compelled to do so by agitation. In some cases this procrastination has its advantages. Instances indeed are not unknown in ... -
Proceedings of the Statistical and Social Inquiry Society of Ireland: thirty-ninth session 1885/1886
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The drought of 1887, and some of its effects on Irish agriculture
(Statistical and Social Inquiry Society of Ireland, 1888)The exceptional character of the summer of the year 1887, and its marked influence on the crops on my farm at Fassaroe, Bray, Co. Wicklow, induced me two months ago to make enquiries, and collect information from other ... -
Notes on some continental prisons
(Statistical and Social Inquiry Society of Ireland, 1886)In bringing before this society the subject of prisons, I feel that no apology is required. It is one well suited for full and serious consideration before a society founded for the purpose of discussing social questions. ... -
American railways
(Statistical and Social Inquiry Society of Ireland, 1886)It will be my aim in this paper, first to exhibit a summary view of the railways as a whole; second, to show from an examination of the accounts of some leading lines, the peculiarities of the financial circumstances ... -
Monetary reform
(Statistical and Social Inquiry Society of Ireland, 1886)A noteworthy feature at the present time, is the disposition to neglect minor reforms, and to seek for great and almost instantaneous results by wide and sweeping measures, which, unfortunately, rarely produce the effects ... -
The law and the lunatic
(Statistical and Social Inquiry Society of Ireland, 1886)Dr. Sigerson, having given an historical sketch of the subject, noted recent cases of abuse under the present system, and made a detailed analysis of the Lord Chancellor's Bill, proceeded as follows :? It must be borne ...
