「化学世界」发刊到现在已届三卷一期,承各地化学同志的雅爱,有坦白批评短处的,亦有颂扬吾们的成绩的。不论说好说坏,我们一律诚意接受,并感谢各位同志的关切。可是在这样恶劣的环境下办出版事业,其艰难困苦,恐非读者所能完全了解,吾不得不向读者加以说明。惟因事涉繁琐,但能就其荦荦大者提出几点于后:本刊自从出版到今日,纸张排印工步步上涨,毫无止境。简直使吾们无法应付。多数人认为刊物的成本增高,吾们应当跟着涨价。所谓水涨船高, Since the publication of Chemical World, which has now reached the third phase of the first phase, it commends the achievements of chemists in all fields, with their frank criticisms and shortcomings. No matter what to say or say, we will accept everything in good faith and thank you for your concern. However, in such a harsh environment publishing business, its hardship, fear of readers can fully understand, I have to explain to the reader. However, because of the cumbersome thing involved, it is possible to make a few comments on the big ones: Since the publication of this journal, paper typographers have risen step by step and are endless. Simply can not cope with us. Most people think that the cost of publications, we should follow the price increases. The so-called surge,