Gilpin observer., 1915-06-10

Europe. AS a trade center 1t has
long eclipsed its ancient rival Venice,
and it now practically monopolizes
the business of this Mediterranean
coast. Despite its lack of a natural
harbor, the geographical location of
the city is so favorable and its enter
prise has been SO fruitful, that it has
developed into one of the first ports
upon all the inland sea.
Trieste is tremendously successful
business town, and, therefore, largely
a modern one. Its harbor facilities
are the best that modern technique
can devise. and many millions of dol
lars have been expended in carrying
their undertaking to conclusion. In
1910, nearly $4,000 vessels, represent
ing total tonnage of about 100000
entered and cleared at the Trieste har-
Dor. The value of the imports which
these ships brought was about $117,-
100000, while they carried exports
amounting in value to about $102 2,O0O,-
600. The chief imports are coffee,
rice, cotton, spices. ore, coal, olive
oil and Levantine fruits. Chief among
the exports are sugar, beer wool. tim
ber and many varieties of manufac-
tured goods.
Together with q surrounding area
OF about SO square miles, the city of
Trieste forms an Austrian crownland
The municipal council of the city con-
stitutes at the same time the diet of
the crownland, which is little more
than n mOuut inouo ohovl oroupd th>
immensely wealthy. life-crowded port
The population numbers 229.475, Of
whom about 10000 are of Italian de-
scent. $4,000 .Slovenes and II 900 Ger
mans. The old town is a series of
steps upon the hillsides, while the new
town lies on a fiat area that extends
around the bay in crescent form. The
new part Of the city has been built
largely upon land reclaimed from the
sea; its streeta are broad and straight
and its buildings are substantial and
modern In architecture. The old town.
on the other hand. consists OF narrow,
irregular. hill-scaling streets. and its
buildings preserve many quaint archi-
tectural conceptions.
Hungary's Outlet to the Sea.
Fiume Is the only outlet OF the Hun
garian kingdom to free water and the
Hungarians have spent millions of dol
lars in their endeavor to make II
model port. There are several ha,
bors; one for coasting vessels. one for
timber, and a general harbor. begun
in 1872. and capable Of accommodate.
ing about 200 large vessels. 1t is pro
tected by a breakwater more than
half mile in length. and is fianked
by a great, modern quay more than
two miles long. The wharves and ele-
vators are equipped in the most up-to-
date fashion for the handling Of huge
inflow and outflow of trade. The wa
ter front. as was the rest Of the city, H.
lighted by electricity.
Fiume is picturesquely situated at
the head OF the Gulf OF Quarnero, at
the southern base OF the Istrian tri-
angle. 40 miles southeast OF Trieste,
or about 20 miles away by the rail-
road through the mountainous coast
land. The city has more than $4,000
population. The Italians constitute
the largest part of the populace. and,
together with the Slavonians, COM
prise about 80 per cent Geographic.
ally, Fiume belongs to Croatia. In
1870, however 1t finally became part
OF the Hungarian kingdom. Fiume oc-
cupies seven square miles Of land
carved out of Croatia. Around its wa.
ter front there is narrow, level plain
upon which the new town Is built with
its convenient. modern groundplan,
fine business structures and generally
substantial architecture. The old
town climbs the hills back from the
shore, struggling In q quaint disorder
II irregular, narrow streets and hap
hazard houses. Views Of the city and
its surroundings from the deck Of an
approaching steamer are delightful,
and there are q number OF pleasant
tours to be made in the neighborhood.
The county of Trent is a fascinating,
bit OF country nesting in the southern,
hills and mountains Of Tyrol, linguis-
tically, culturally and geographically
at one with Italy over the border. The,
county embraces about 600 square
miles, a region rare in its scenic beau
ties, and one, within whose smiling,
valleys-often nearly mountain.locked
more than 100000 people house. A
large part of this population, about
25,o00. is concentrated In the capital
city. Trent, place that supports itself
more by Its relics and the charm of
its surroundings than by its com.
merce or industry. The city stands
on the Adige river. on the Brenner
railway. 81 miles north Of Verona,
Trent is powerfully fortified. Some
30s feet above its streets, the mod
ern redoubt. Doss Trento, looks out
over the city The other defenses
command the approaches to the town.
There are number of fine palaces in
Trent and many substantial houses.