The following table shows the development of the clearing-house business in the two largest centres:—
| First Half-Year of |
Total of Checks and Bills Cleared. | |
|---|---|---|
| Tōkyō Yen. |
Ōsaka. Yen. |
|
| 1895 | 131,600,000 | 34,500,000 |
| 1896 | 184,800,000 | 65,700,000 |
| 1897 | 250,300,000 | 72,200,000 |
| 1898 | 383,400,000 | 97,300,000 |
| 1899 | 433,800,000 | 161,600,000 |
| 1900 | 675,400,000 | 255,500,000 |
| 1901 | 565,000,000 | 263,700,000 |
| 1902 | 614,700,000 | 298,700,000 |
| 1903 | 756,100,000 | 395,900,000 |
| 1908 (whole year) | 2,962,973,000 | 1,418,941,000 |
| 1910 (whole year) | 3,841,380,000 | 2,028,605,000 |