. The earth and its inhabitants .. . 75'15 West oF. Greenwich 75*5' Depths. 0to5 Fathoms. 5 Fathoms and upwards. 6 Miles. at least sixfold since the beginning of the last century. Enforced immigration of whites, negroes, Chinese, and Mayas has ceased, and free immigration is now encouraged by grants of land. But independently of this movement, there is a considerable natural increase by the excess of births over deaths. In time of peace, the annual increase may be estimated at from 15,000 to 20,000, a rate

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