This is an OCR edition without illustrations or index. It may have numerous typos or missing text. However, purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original rare book from GeneralBooksClub.com. You can also preview excerpts from the book there. Purchasers are also entitled to a free trial membership in the General Books Club where they can select from more than a million books without charge. Original Published by: The Macmillan company in 1907 in 434 pages; Subjects: England Civil service; Telegraph; Government ownership; Business & Economics / Development / Economic Development; Business & Economics / Economics / General; Business & Economics / Government & Business; Technology & Engineering / Telecommunications;