And that is perfectly natural.

Lacking the capital and knowledge all these small leather producers are not able to raise their product to the proper standard, and, at the same time, to reduce the price.

Their goods are extremely bad and dear.

And they are all to blame for having spoiled Russia's reputation as manufacturer of the best leather.

In general, the petty producer, lacking the technical knowledge and capital, is consequently placed in a position where he is unable to improve his products in proportion to the development of the technical side.