-----
The present paper purports to give a fairly accurate estimate of the population of the Philippine Islands up to January 1, 1916. And estimates both in the manner in which it has been compiled and in the character and arrangement Of the statistics. It is the purpose Of this introduction to give in brief form the data necessary for deter mining the degree Of accuracy that can be attached to the information, and for a proper understanding of the statistical tables that form the body Of the paper.
{{comment.content}}