30 JANUARY 1904, Page 38

The Shipbuilding Industry of Germany, Compiled and Edited by G.

Lehmatua-Felskowski (Crosby Lockwood and Son, 10s. 6d. net), gives us a detailed account of a subject which, important always, has gained new prominence from the discussion of fiscal policy. German rivalry, while existing in many directions, is especially manifest in' the great ocean-going steamers. Much valuable information will be found about it here.