The industrial resources of Ireland / By Robert Kane.

  • Robert John Kane
Date:
1845
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Credit: The industrial resources of Ireland / By Robert Kane. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    question of our industry. In all such cases, the first step, though the most. difficult and the least ac- credited, is still the most essential. ; In other countries it has been the most anxious care of Government, and of those intrusted with the superintendence of education, to ascertain the na- ture and amount of their means of promoting indus- try, and extending the employment of the people. It is thus that every year sees the Continental na- tions making such giant strides in manufacturing activity. It is thus that the physical disadvantages, which had so long kept them back, are gradually being lessened in importance. If similar zeal and intelligence were manifested in developing the resources of this country, there would be no fear of the result. As circumstances, however, do not admit of this being done, the pub- lication of even the short and imperfect sketch, which alone could be drawn up by an unaided in- dividual, may be useful in awakening the attention of those practically engaged upon such subjects, and may lead to more extensive observation, and more detailed inquiry. R. K. June 1, 1844.