There are now nine railway lines in the country, with a total mileage of one thousand five hundred and eighty-four, but half of which is broad gauge.

As the distance between Pau and either Eaux Bonnes or Eaux Chaudes is 271/2 miles, and the distance of the one watering-place from the other 61/4 miles, the actual mileage from Pau and back again is 611/4 miles, to perform which in one day, and see the two towns as well, is a featthough often donehardly to be recommended.

These places are connected by plenty of roads (often paved) and canals, and by quite an average mileage of railways.

This snug little bonus was called "constructive mileage.

On Jan. 1, 1903, the exact mileage under operation was 26,563, with 1,190 miles under construction.

* "PAROCHIAL" POLITICS INDEED!Making over to a handful of Colonists that would not fill many an English parish the "mighty mileage" of Western Australia!