The star. (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1874-1875, 1875-06-15
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ourmanufacturer aud importers. We
refer to the approaching Chilli Interna-
tional Exposition, and to the proposed
opening OF tue mouth of the Mississippi.
Especially Is this OF Importance to the
Western states, in the direct conHuHi-
cation with the South American ports,
which by prompt and energetic meas
ures, may be secured on the opening OF
the gate between the rivers and the
gulf. The commerce Of South America,
\ already of vast Importance, is vet in its
infancy, and is but small proportion OF
that which it is destined to become.
Telegraphs, railroads, and educational
facilities, those three important factors
in the development of a country, are just
beginning their work in the great coun-
tries of South America. a t
Their influence is already percepti BILE
in the increased Intelligence OF the in
habitants, and the renewed interest
manifested in regard to their relations
with other parts Of the world. This is
illustrated by the energy displayed in
the Chill Exposition, and the prompt ac-
ton taken to secure to that country the
advantages Of an ample display in our
Centennial in 1716. 1t is, however, es-
pecially noticeable in the flourishing and
constantly improving condition of the
commerce OF South America. A recent
letter from England to this country
says:
cat the present moment there is no
part Of the foreign trade more animated
than that OF South America, whittier
from most of the metalliierous centers
OF England we are now sending extern
siye consignments of general hardware
goods. We all know that you are COM
peting with us in that market, and
thought it only reasonable that you
should have made up your minds to for
ward specimen goods 10 the Chilli inter-
national Exposition 70 come of at Sam
tiago on September 16; but we hardly
believed that you were going in for that
affair with so much spirit as you now
display. The information sent to Bir.
ming1am is that you, who in the letter
are called sour rivals" are making
great preparations FOL a grand show OF
| United States productions on that occa-
sion. have not heard OF more than ex-
ceptional preparations having been
made to exhibit English goods at San
tiago; but should not be surprised ii
this communication imparts additional
interest TO thai Exhibition throughout
this country."
Here is hint to our manufacturers
which should not be lost sight OF, but
rath er urge them to renewed efforts to
reap every advantage possible in this di-
rection. Oar manufacturing interests
are rapidly gaining in Importance, not
only viewed from our own standpoint,
but in relation to those of the other parts
of the world, aud this, coupled with the
prosperous condition of the comm cree OF
South America, consuming rather than
a manufacturing country, should cause
prompt movement to secure that inter-
change which is likely to prove Of COM
mercial interest to both countries, and
to strengthen the relations already ex-
listing between them. The productions
of SO vast country, with such variety
of climate and level, and with SO impor-
tant mining district, must in the fu-
ture be Of great commercial value and
Importance, and are, many of them, OF a
variety for which we shall, from our geo.
graphical position, he obliged to rely on
other countries. This being the case, an
exchange for them of those manufac-
lures and products which, from our ex-
perience and superior facilities we are
many reasons and must prove profitable
to all concerned.
This subject is of especial Importance
to the Western States from the fact that
they are rapidly assuming Importance in
the manufacturing work of the country,
and from the still more important con-
sideratioA that they will be in direct and
close communication with South Ameri-
can ports by the proposed opening of The
mouth of the Mississippi. They will not
only find an outlet for their own manu-.
factures and supply of needed articles
of consumption, but will also prove the
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try for those articles with which this
system will supply us. This matter is
one of much Importance to our county,
and should receive the prompt attention
Of our business community in order that
it may be secured with all it's advan-
tages. Steps have already been taken to
provide an international line of steam.
ships, and the Chambers of Commerce
and Boards of Trade Of the Valley States
have been appealed to. The business
men OF the West are certainly too wise
to allow this opportunity to pass un.
needed and should act promptly in sc.
curing the prize which is destined to be
OF untold Importance to the country at
large and this region in particular.
DR.. Hammond, President of the Neuro.
Ilopicai SOciety said in n recent address,