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Annual Report of the Colonies, Southern Nigeria, 1912 COLONIAL REPORTS—ANNUA t. No. 782. SOUTHERN NIGERIA. REPORT FOR 1912. (For Report for 1911, m No. 786,) Itotfleittrt to fortf> ftotttfttf of iatlfamwt 6» ©omman* of $t0 #Wafort». January, 1914. LONDON: PRINTED UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF HIS MAJESTY'S STATIONERY OFFICE ' By DARLING AND SON, LTD., BACON STREET, E. To be purchased, either directly or through any Bookseller, from WYMAN AND SONS, LIMITED, 29, BREAMS BUILDINGS, FETTER LANE, E.C., and 28. ABINGDON STRUCT, S.W., and 54, ST. MARY STREET, CARDIFF; or ' H.M. STATIONERY OFFICE (SCOTTISH BRANCH), 23, FORTH STREET, EDINBURGH; or E. PONSONBY, LIMITED, 116, GRAFTON STJU&BT, DUBLIN ; or from the Agencies in the British Colonies and Dependencies, the United States of America, the Continent of Europe and Abroad of T. FISHER UNWIN, LONDON, WCT 1914. [Cd, 7050-sa/J Price 4|d. CONTENTS. Page FINANCIAL ••• ••• ••• .» ••• ••• 5 TRADE ... ••• »»» <»• ••• ••• 7 FORESTRY ••• •*« ••« «»• ••• ••• »•» ••• ••• 10 AGRICULTURE ••« ••• ••• •«• ••• ••• *•« 17 SHIPPIHO. ... 18 LANDS •«• •»• «•» ••» ••• ••• •*• ••• 19 LEGISLATION ... ... ... «•• ... ... ... 21 EDUCATION ... «*• ... •». .»• ••• ••• ••• 21 POLICE ... ... ••• ••• ... ••• t*» ••• »•» ••• 24 CRIMINAL STATISTICS 25 PRISONS •»• «•» ••• »•• ••• ••• ••• ••• 25 GOVERNMENT INSTITUTIONS 2G VITAL STATISTICS 2G SANITATION ... ... ••» ... ••• •»• .«• •.» ••• 27 POSTAL ... ... »*• •*• •»• »•• ... ••• •** ••« 2 SAVINGS BANK •«• «*• ••• ••• ••* ••• ... ... ••• 28 TELEGRAPHS AND TELEPHONES 28 RAILWAY i»» ... •*• . .* ... *•• ... *•» ... .*• 30 !M[OTOR SERVICE ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ..* 30 WATER^VAYS ••• ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 31 MARINE SERVICES ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 31 ROADS AND WORKS <<• 32 CLIMATE ••• ••• ..» ..» ... ... >• ... 35 ^11 LIT AH Y . .• .I. ••• ••• ••• ••« ... ••• .«. • 35 IMPORTANT' EVENTS AND GENERAL CONDITION OP THE COUNTRY AND PEOPLE •»» »»• •*• ••• .. •». ... ... ... 35 APPENDICES. TABLE SHOWING THE IMPORTATION OP 8PIRITS, 1909-1912 37 WORK CONDUCTED AT THE IMPERIAL INSTITUTE DURING THE YEAR 1912 POR THE COLONY OP SOUTHERN NIGERIA ... 37 MAP OP SOUTHERN NIGERIA, 1912. OOLOKIAL B1POBT8—ANSUAL. 3 No. 782. SOUTHERN NIGERIA. (For Report for 1911, see No. 736.) THE GOVERNOR to THE SECRETARY OF STATE. Government House, Lagos, Southern Nigeria, 23rd October, 1913. SIR, I HAVE the honour to transmit the Blue Book lor the Colony and Protectorate of Southern Nigeria for the year 1912, together with a report upon it by the Acting Colonial Secretary, Mr. P. S. J-araes, C.M.G. 2. I arrived in Southern Nigeria myself and assumed the administration on October 3rd, proceeding to Northern Nigeria for the same purpose on the day following. The Eailways of Northern and Southern Nigeria were amalgamated on my arrival under Mr. Eaglesome, C.M.G. (who was appointed Director of Eailways and Works for Nigeria) and preparations were made for the amalgamation of the Marine and Customs in the Estimates of the following year, These Departments were actually amalga­ mated on 1st January, 1913, and the public debt of both Adminis­ trations was at the same time unified. These steps were taken in anticipation ot the complete amalgamation of the two Govern­ ments, for the carrying out of which ypu had instructed me to submit proposals to you. 3. The report that I have now the honour to transmit contains a record of substantial material progress due to the energy and ability of my predecessor, while the last sentence indicates an even mofe satisfactory advance in the relations between the Govern­ ment and the population of the Central Province. Since I was myself so short a time in the country during 1912 I do not propose to do more in this despatch than to invite your attention to a few salient figures indicative of the progress made in various directions. 4. The population of Southern* Nigeria is estimated at about 7| millions natives and 1,840 Europeans, of whom 1,080 are non- officials and 760 officials. There were 2p deaths among the former and 9 among the latter during the year (32 and 67 invalidings respectively). > (SS824-2.) Wt. 85104—6S8. 1376 A 90. 1/14, D&S. A3 4 COLONIAL BEPOBTft—ANNUAL. 5. The trade (exports and imports) of Nigeria by Southern Nigeria ports, exclusive of specie and of Government imports, amounted to £11,239,000. The revenue of Southern Nigeria exceeded all previous years and stood at £2,235,412, to which the Customs contributed £1,569,290. Of this latter sum 75 per cent, consisted of duties on spirits and tobacco of foreign origin and only 9 per cent, on cottons. The Reserve Funds showed on December 31st at £1,132,540, and the Debt at £8,267,565. Of the large increase in the imports 40 per cent, was in respect of 'cotton goods, and there was no increase in spirits. The exports suffered owing to a bad rainfall, but the great increase in the price of palm kernels on the European markets (double the price of 16 or 20 years ago) added to the prosperity of the country. The staple exports from Northern Nigeria, tin ore, skins, shea and ground nuts, and feathers, showed very large increases, as did cotton in both countries. 6. The examination of the coalfield near Udi was steadily undertaken, and drills for boring were ordered with a view to ascertaining whether there were any coal measures within a 25 mile radius of Onitsha, on the Niger. The Government Schools showed an average attendance of 3,984 and the Assisted Schools of 11,732, via., 15,716 in all, an increase of 1,744 over 1911, and it is estimated that there are some 30,000 pupils in other schools. 7. Large sums were spent on sanitation, especially at Lagos, and great progress was made. The Postal and Savings Bank Departments showed large increases, while the revenue from tele* graphs increased by 35 per cent. There were 2,144 pole miles of telegraphs in Southern Nigeria, a total of 4,328 in Nigeria, with 5,167 wire miles (8,700 in Nigeria) and 138 offices. The Railway revenue reached £394,919, the working expenses being £236,280, exclusive of interest on capital Cost. The Public Works Department carried out a very extensive programme and much work was done by the Marine Department in clearing and opening up waterways,, especially in freeing the Niger from snags. 8. The Colony had to regret the departure during the year of Sir W. Egerton, who had been Governor for eight years, and during whose tenure of office such great strides in commercial development have been made and the revenue more than doubled. I have, &c, P. D. LlTGARD, Governor, The Right Honourable, Lewis Harcourt, M.P., Secretary of State for the Colonies, 4c, &c, % Ac SotrtHiBN NIGEBIA, 1912. 6 ANNUAL REPORT ON THE BLUE BOOK FOR THE YEAR 1912. FINANCIAL. The total actual revenue collected during the year amounted to £2,235,412. This figure is the largest on record, exceeding the anticipated income as finally revised by the sum of £36,489, and showing an increase of £279,236 over the revenue for the year 1911. The details are as follows; — Head of Revenue. 1912. 1911. Increase. Decrease. £ £ £ & Customs Duties 1,569,290 1,439,386 129,904 Harbour and Lighting Dues ... 2,340 2,423 Licences, &c* ••• ... ... 20,172 19,911 261 Fees of Court, &e> 103,460 93,940 9,520 Postal Revenue . 16,675 14,196 2,479 83 Rent of Government Properties 2,962 2,470 492 Interest ... »»• ••• ... 126,061 53,178 72,883 Miscallaneoua ... 6,884 22,532 Railway and Tramway 387,311 307,912 79,399 Total 2,235,155 1,955,948 294,938 15,7315\6418 Land Sales ... ... ... 257 228 29 Total ... ... 2,235,412 1,956,176 294,967 15,731 Loan Expenditure Adjustments 449,691 449,691 * 2,235,412 2,405,867 294,967 465,422 The percentage of contribution of main revenue heads to total revenue was as follows: — 1912. 1011. Customs Duties «. i 70-2 736 Railway i • a 17'3 15-8 Fees of Court, &c. ... 46 4-8 Licences, &c. 09 10 Postal I . 4 0'7 07 An analysis of Customs revenue gives the following result: — 1912. 1011. £ £ Specific Duties 1,379,484 1,276,601 Ad valorem Duties 189,806 163,786 1,569,290 1,430,386 The principal articles yielding duty were: — 6 COLONIAL ftSfrOBtft—AXVVkl, * Per cent, to — total Customs 1912. 1911. Duties. £ £ Spirit... ... ... 64-6 1,013,808 975,557 Cotton Goods... ... ... 9*1 143,024 117,007 Tobacco ... ... ... 10-6 166,144 141,155 The following figures show total revenue and expenditure for the past five years: — Revenue. Expenditure. £ £ 1008 1,387,075 1,357,763 1909 1,361,891 1,648,681 1910 1,933,235 1,692,282 1911 1,966,176 1,717,259 1912 2,235,412 2,110,408 Exclusive of the public debt, the assets of the Colony exceeded the liabilities on 31st December, 1912, by £1,132,540, compared with a balance in 1911 of £1,007,625. The balance of calls on the 1911 loan of £5,000,000 were received during the year, bringing the total receipts in respect of this loan to £4,875,035. From this sum £1,893,246 has been utilised for the services of the redemption of the outstanding 4 per cent, debentures of the 1908 loan, leaving £2,081,780 avail­ able for expenditure, of which sum £1,204,570 had been expended on 31st December, 1012. The total public debt of the Colony now amounts to £8,267,565. The total expenditure on all heads of service, exclusive of expenditure from loan funds on certain specific undertakings, amounted to £2,110,408, of which the following are the details: — Head of Expenditure. Decrease. £ £ £ Charge on Account of Public Debt 228,042 343,440 115,398 Pensions and Gratuities ... 16,438 19,841 3,403 Governor's Office ... ... 9,127 7,638 1,489 Colonial Secretariat 16,499 16,352 147 Political and Administrative 83,239 85,659 2,420 Judicial ..
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