50) to the German-Australian line for each call to and from
Australia, the maximum subvention limited to thirty-nine thousand francs
($7527). A Danish steamship concern is also exempted from lighterage
and harbor dues and granted other facilities, but receives no money
premiums.[DB] Belgium tonnage in 1910 comprised only 165 steam and
sailing ships for a total of 299,638 tons.[DC]
FOOTNOTES:
[Footnote CZ: Meeker.]
[Footnote DA: Lloyd's Register, 1910-11.]
[Footnote DB: Meeker.]
[Footnote DC: Lloyd's Register, 1910-11.]
CHAPTER VI
AUSTRIA-HUNGARY
The Imperial Government of Austria-Hungary spurred by the action of
Germany, instituted a direct subsidy system, also modelled after that of
France, in 1893, when the Austrian merchant marine was languishing.[DD]
A postal subsidy had long been in operation, the subsidies being all
awarded to a single steamship company--the Austrian Lloyd, earlier the
Austro-Hungarian Lloyd. They were practically mileage and speed
bounties,[DE] increasing with the extension of service. Ten-years'
contracts were at first made with this company. The contracts, executed
in 1888, particularly guarded domestic interests. In the purchase of
materials it was required that preference be given to Austro-Hungarian
industries.
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