The New York herald., 1878-12-02

grooming under their burdens. and they ask for
relief IN the name of common Justice too long dc.
layed. These heavy tariff rates not
only ruinous to consumers, but have led
10 oyerproduction in manufactures and extensive
sinuseiing-two widespread evils and disturbing
forces to trade. This villanous practice of Snug
CLING has not only seriously disturbed the business
OF honest importers, driving msny OF them out of
trade but has curtailed for long series of years the
revenues OF the government from customs. venture
to that millions upon millions of dollars have
been lost to the Treasury by smuggling frauds that
would have been collected if the temptation
OF large profits TO smnggers, consequent
upon high tariff rates. did not exist. ann
not quite certain that reduction in the tariff would
materially reduce the revenues many assert, be-
cause il may be said that reduction in rates would
diminish smuggling and augment the importations;
But II 1t should reduce the revenue little we should
not regard it an unmxed financial misfortune as
such result might have the happy effect OF stnu-
lating the people to demand greater economy in the
administration of government to balance accounts
= consummaton long deferred, but step essential,
think, for "A renewal of national prosperity.
OUTLINES OF A NEW TREATI.
But to the treaty. do not pretend to say that the
project agreed upon. some printed copies OF which
mailed from Paris to Mr.. President Miller, is perfect
in all its provisions ON the contrary, am inclined
to believe that when the two governments shall have
construct treaty itself they may discover defects in
our project which escaped our notice and
may bring to light some points OF inprac. rae,
work was conventional and suggestive only:
we simply formulated, leaving to diplomacy and
legislation the completion of what had begun.
Now, looking around MS at home, what do we per-
ceive? Why. this conspicuous fact. that our manu-
featuring capacity mas outgrown the ccnsunptive de-
OF almost every variety OF manufactured goods ana
we have the of producing with short prepara-
sumption. If we would obtain relief we must
Iuake more foreign outlets for our surplus
productions l think that without that there can
be no sharp revival of our national prosperity.
Ex-Governor Seymour has well said that the real
question of the day is. What we do to sell
what we have and what we can produce That is
indeed the real question of the and how to solve
it is worthy Of the highest efforts OF statesmanshp
We have vast country and in it great people. and
our lawmakers should begin to realize the loftiness
of their duty and the grandeur OF their
mission, and proceed with the gravity Of states
to become the great Power of the world
We have county with cotton growing lands OF
per annum, and we have the means of raising wool
and hemp and silk to an almost unlimited extent
We have unparalleled water power cheap fuel skilled
labor in abundance and all the elements of national
power ana wealth, sustained by an individual cnerey
and enterprise such as the world has never
seen exceled at any period of it's history.
Yet. with all these clements at work for u.s. handi-
capped as they are by an oppressive tariff, what do
we in the marts of trade Plethora and stagna.
ton? What combination as basis of hard times
And yet that is our condition to-day
MUST CREATE NEW CHANNELS EXPORT.
Now, need q remedy for this, and think
it can be primarily found by creating new
outlets for our surplus productions, aud the
negotiation. OF treaty Of commerce with
The movement in France in favor of such treaty is
one of no ordinary strength and respectabty. The
conte fdacais for the Treaty OF Commerce Franco
American, which originated and is directing the
movement, embraces within its large membership
five Senators. among them Count Fourher de Cartel
and the Marquis de Lafayette, and some prominent
members of the Chamber OF Deputies, among them
Messrs Menier and Daniel Wilson, public men
OF unlimited wealth and influence, besides the
presidents of the Paris and Bordeaux Chambers of
Commerce, all of whose combined efforts in behalf
of the treaty will be powerfully supplemented by the
aid and official influence of M. Teisseruc de Bort.
Minister of Agriculture and Commerce. After the
adjournment OF the conference the American dele,
gates called upon that distinguished official
TO tender their respects and were received
by him with an address which 1 deem
to be of sufficient importance in iis bearing upon
it in my report to the Board. will remark that it is
the only report of tho address extant and now sub
NIT it to the public for the first time.
will add that the delegation introduced to the
Minister with brief address by NJ. Armand Lalands,
President OF the Bordeaux Chamber of Commerce.
Vice President of the Conference and one OF the most
attractive and interesting men met in France.
WHAT NJ. DE BORT SAID
The Minister said
gates to whom orer = most cordial welcome: have
Congress or rather the object thereof and il win
send the reports win not give them the brief consider
lively, for do not hesitate 10 say thai strong par
san q osr srch time ho% tia.
affairs commercially should eSiss between tho two
together by ties Of unity which have existed for many
our opponents bonds of friendship
with u.s. chiefly By ,re.es ~ Is ~
which certainly be Of wssn M ls ss
countries and although Of say, without
careful investigation whether the terms proposed by your
epe am strongly with ot e only
States o aur conssnti"na ara ana for one do not
dcrsand how such treaty exist wthous enhancing the
In rist Of the whole question for
SUPPOSE we make treaty TO-DAY WIN n nc'
rev treaty With Switzerland admitting her half
treaty would he nero moekery and no treaty a, all
Indeed ~ Mr. Lasnds has jass Observed rye no'e prrs@ %
thosc alone really opposed all
think this objection stand against of The treaties
ws IN the United States where
Of protection Is 80 generally -uIared bnt a. the same
as yon propose and with tho support aud o
the Chamber Of Commerce the I neressy or saate
The Minister further said that would afford him great
pleasure suey carefully thc proceedings Of the confer
and give then hs s m M !" hs ~ G
appointed by the two governments
FRANCE WANTS TREATY.
As have before indicated. the movement in France
In favor of treaty amounts to national interest.
The French desire to establish closer commercial re-
lations with this country, with whose people they
sentiment Of political fellowship. Shall we cncour-
age them? Tomorrow a great meeting in favor Of
cadero Palace. and Senator Oscar du Lafayette will
preside and Count Fvuchor de Careil and MN. Reuben
Fcnton and Edward Labou,ayc, distinguished sena-
tors of France. and Lion Chotteau will address the
meeting II will be n success Thus, you perceive.
the Copsix Francdis mean business, and arc mp aud
doing.
Now, Mr.. President. have attempted in the brief
address have made to give You my reasons as your
delegate tu tho Paris Conference for fayoriny
ciproca treaty OF commerce between France and the
United States. trust they may b. satisfactory.
While wod bc pleased. of course. to have my Judg
mcnt indorscd by the approval of the Board. am
conscious that assumed the risk of its dsapproyal
when agreed to act its delegate without it's in
siructons and submit my action to ts decision.
promising not to complain. whatever it may be. This
decision will be indicated 10y the vote of approval
dsapprovsl which the Comits Frdncdts has called
upon this Board to giyc.
BILLIARDS.