Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1830-02-23
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Report Of the Committee of Commerce.
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We mus, ADOPT prompt measures to save sur ravigs-
ton. Our wises course would he to repeal every tax
levied upon hemp, iron, and sscloh since 1907 But
your Committee are aware that elamorous oproion
would be raised here, as in England, by CAPT ai..
who would rather sacrifice the Navy of the United
States than part with any portion Of what they ina inc
10 be the profits OF monopoly. We i.norant
here OF our true interest the capitalists in Great Bri
tain were in 1919 Someih must, howe err be done
and that speedily too. We must repeal our tonnage
duties reduce our taxes ship building, allow draw
back equivalent TO the duty the materials extend
our debenture system exported manufactures to the
extent OF the iRpost the articles consumed in the
manufacture, and enlarge intercourse with foreign
nations, by abolishng prohibory duties and securing
the reciprocal admission OF produce aud manufacture.
at q ma ximum rate, compatible with the mutual inter-
ssts and modified TO suit the peculiar necessities Of
countries. Our policy must be changed; the public
good must no longer be sacrificed 10 speculative no
tons OF private profit We must emulate the lotier
and wiser ambition OF Great Britain, who never aacri.
hces the POWER ane honor of the nation TO the
considera ions Of speculative wealth. She never per-
mits any conflicting interest TO interfere with the stea-
dy growth OF her commercial marine. The controlling
motive in all her colonial and commercial re yul atoms
the enlargement and encouragement OF her naviga
ton. Our marine be too small a inter.
est an American statesman but escapes tn. vi
gilant observation Of the British ministry They view
power with jealousy and their concessions TO u,
are made generally with reluctance, and sometime.
with apprehension. They see US avs struggling TO
make the best OF the few channels Of trade our
own GoverDme nj has lett They know that the
buoyan and enterprising spirit Of mariners, though
shackled with restrictions bids defiance to the conpe-
tioR OF the world in every free channel of commerce
They feel so sensbly and fear much the inherent
commercial propensiiiet Of countryman that they
allow themselves TO be influenced at times by an un.
profitable jealousy, and even induced to treat us
more as maritime rival, than a. commercial Fri nd.
Through all the past changes Of her regulations OF
tTale, she has been consistent in emitting on
ancient modern, check the progress OF her rivals
for Naval power. Change her mini stors you may,
This IL her permanent policy Ii truly stated in
Parliament, that her former laws made mere
w Tor" encouraging her own commerce, but also 10
weaker the powerful marine OF Holland" This is now
the policy OF Great Britain towards us, and, by a
strange uaiion, aiding her In ccompishing
the purpose OF her ambition. Rather than afford the
UHi;ed Stat, opportunity enlarge their
cisl marine she sacrifces the vital interests Of her
West India colonies, by refu'ing them all intercourse
with the only country whose commerce il essential 10
their prosperity. Her aOuSy Of our marine, induce
her TO except these eoones in general enancipAt on
Of her colonial domnions, and TO subject them grad.
nal but certain cline; while the islands OF Sweden
Denmark, France, and Span, comparatively rising
in importance, through II Ell unrestricted CONNIE
with the United States. The very minister who f. am.
ed the acts OF June and July 1928, for hberating The
colonies. told after the limitation in those acts had
expired that, with view TO the Interests Of her
vigaio, he could not say that he regretted the course
which the policy Of the American Government had
forced them 10 sdop;" adding. that IL wa. the fret
and paramount law feyery Stac" TO "provide for s
own safety and defence" II was the refore their mo-
ey he tells us TO inlefdict the commerce of tle e.,
India colonies with the United States and 10 allow
them intercourse emily " with States less ,alous Of
her maritime a.cendancy in time Of war; e. 6not look.
10 the Interior Otect Oi dpJtinR with
the dominion Of the ocean Great Britain il is tue,
has violated treaty; iniringed rule Of public law;
but yet, have the right TO ask her, by what rule of
national couresy, lbefay, and justice, she continue,
to reuge va an intercourse with portion Of her en-.
pire, which she has voluntarily opened 10 oiher A.
tons. She cannot assursdly complain, II, yielding Ia
the same FIRST and paramount Law OF every State !,
SHOULD adopt prompt and efficient measures to avoid
cling eouDtervailed by her Ubfrendly POLICY, o
all our maritime strength. She stands in the ygoflt
with vast colonial donnions and fearful naval ascen
dancy. She cannot but expect that other nations, par
tieulsrly those without extensive colonial
will consult their great political interests and enlarg,
their intercourse with each o her. for the purpoe o
fos ring a. cir commercial marine, and taxing meI,
measures TO balance her Tremendous e. prs III The n
resn France, Holland, Rnssia, nay, all Eurone an,
America, feel the weight OF this gigantic Power: and
approaching rcal enterprise and natural all
vansEes look 10 rising Republic Tor additions
guarantee Of the marine rights Of nations. II G,ea
Britain continues TO derive any peculiar sdvaniags
forn the possession o. hor colonies in the four quarter
OF the globe, u will be cause the Daional concern
OF Europe and America directed by narrow an
shoTt sighted counsels II she denies her colonies m
privilege Of commerce with other naGons, they remit
charge Instead ofbscomng an ally; while Nv such
policy, she dminisbes The sggfeg Is amount of hs
tonnage and materially Injuries Der whole empire. L,