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OUR MEXICAN RELATIONS.
RECIPROCITY SUGGESTED As A HELP
TO 1MERICiN TRADE
Some OF the Benefits Likely tn Foiiow-Ths
Results In Other Cases - Senior Zama-
conn Di.cournged-ARent Evans's Report.

Result. In Other Cases - senior Zama-
coma Discournged-ARent Evans's Report.
WASHINGTON, ID. c., Sept. 1.-Sehor Zama-
coma has repeatedly expressed his regret in
recent conversations and with friends here that
after ten months residence he had been unable
to gain from the State Department the negotia-
ton of Il commercial treaty. his chief object in
coming here. His time has been FILTERED away
in wrangle over dry recognition and protests
and counter protests in regard to border
troubles. That no reason whatever now exists
why treaty should not be negotiated il best
shown by the fact that in somewhat recent
despatch. Minister Foster called Secretary
Eyartss attention to the fact that the conciatory
attitude Of the Daz Government had now left
our Legation with no open course OF difference
with the Mexican Foreign ONCE. Few men,
either by political position ut home. intimate ac-
quaintance with the subject. or practical famil-
iafity with Mexican trade. are better calculated
for his position than Znmacona. but he has been
unable hitherto to persuade Evarts 10 begin the
necessary negotiations. Some unpublished por-
tons Of Special Agent Evans's report on this
subject show the necessity for such a treaty and
its advantage over warlko settlement. or un-
settlement. in strong light. He says
All our existing and former reciprocity trea-
ties have been with countries that afford us lit
joying full admission for their own. This con-
siderntion. | believe led to the termination OF
the Canadian treaty. The Hawaiian treaty. by
admitting free the sugar product OF the Sand
81 600 900 annually. which only benefits few
sugar produ GERS and importers. while our in
creused trnde with those islands yields profit
not exceeding 100000 per annum. We have
leen subsidized at u cost OF millions OF money.
hs ads with ohS Which my sE ~
| from her tea product. worthless and con-
With NJ 1co the conditions are entirely diff
| ferent. Perhaps the situation OF our own coun-
| try requires, more than at any past time. that
we seek to secure y market for our manufac:;
| lures. Mexicans still plough with stick. still
| drive tho ancient Roman cart with heavy
wooden wheels yet her duties on wagons and
ports hides. and taxes boots and shoes from 81
| to 1850 per dozen. Every Mexican uses arms
| s0c.nis per pound on powder. 49, She uses an-
| nually SluOO0 900 worth Of cotton goods and
| imposes duty Of from IL TO 81 cents per square
| yard. or more than ilrst cost. Doubtless she
| has vet 10 learn 10 look for revenue TO support
| her Government IN an enlarged market for her
| productions whch can be indefinitely ex-
| tended. rathcr than in heavy impesitions upon
| ncc'ssaries for her people. finding increased
| wealth in greater nctivity. nnd sounder Gov
| eminent in less oncrous burdens.
Have we reason, TO be satisfied with our pres.
| policy Of an attempt at enforcing our trade by
eonluerng = border peace been sufficiently
| quietly obtained possession OF the bulk OF the
| McNt'an trade. while the United States has been
| settling her border difficulties by correspond.
| ence. commissions. threats and armed encoun.
| ter These countries supply her with goods
| which this country can better furnish. We send
| to far-on Sicily for birthstone which Mexico
| yields, ana snip her supplies Of petroleum tE
| foreign waters Nv way Of Hamburg and Bremen.
| The fact that with all our incitics Of water COM
| munication our trade with Mexico Is so small
| proves that encourlgement is needed for the
sale OF our productions along her border. where
an Illicit trade has sprung NJ which needs only
10 be legitimatizrd T. be largely Increased. Our
| border system through IcNas fosters foreign
| trade for Mexico, uaying us but slight tax for
| transportation. while closing the market for our
| own manufactures. The reports Of the Bureau
| Of stat stl"s show that the bulk of our exports
| are raw produc It's and not manufactured articles.
| The profit that arises from a foreign market
| Tor raw cotton. petroleum. lumber minerals
| and cereals cannot compare with those arising
| from the sale OF manufactured articles. the
chief value Of which Is IN skilled labor employed
| In their prudu ton. nor does IL relieve the
| wants of suffering operatives now so keeny felt
Tho producing capacity OF the United States.
| especially Oi It's manufactures. is far in excess
| oi TIA" utmost requirement for domestic con-
| SIN ption. An enlarged market in foreign
| countries Tor this - the first necessity OF our
| IeCple. and the first duty OF our Government TO
| secure. Until this Is obtained. the people OF
| this country can have no assurance OF perma-
| nent prosperity; no full and profitable employ
| ment for capital and labor. II ever a nation
| products il is the United States. Reciprocity
| with Mexico is a peaceful measure to secure
| this market. 10 no mean extent and to heal the
| prior wounds and insur" permanent peace
| solving the problem of the revenue law morals
| and Of enmty with sister republic. What is
| wanted for our mnguishing commerce and
| silent MANUFACTURES IL practical measure OF
| relief. not theoretical craftsmanship.