The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-03-11
THE FOREIGN CATTLE Trade.

Great Britain pays a handsome sum
annually for imported beeves, most of
which come from the United States and
Spain. Just here We are reminded
that Australia has lost itsgffp in send
ing canned beef to England. Juicy
steaks and roasts are preferred to the
preserved article, hence the demand
for our cattle. To show how the inn
portations Of cattle into the United
Kingdom have increased, we subjoin
figures:
In '76 the importations Of oxen and
bulls numbered 1Gs,5 sos at an average
price per head of s102. "a. In the year
following the number fell to 14S ole
head, and the average price rose to
sl08.S0. We cannot now give the ng-
ures to represent the amount of dressed
meat shipped from the United States
during these two years; but this was
the favorite method of exporting beef
In '76 and III. In 10 there was a sud-
den increase in the receipt of live cat
tie in England, owing to the consign-
ments from the United States; during
the year the number was 1871, 101, at
an average cost value, per head, of
S109.24. 1t should be remarked that
the prices, during the three years quot
ed, steadily appreciated, although the
supply was also growing greater. 1t is
estimated that in '7s 500, 615. s76,
were spent by the English for live
stock and dressed meat. 1t is inter-
esting to know that during last year
the United States contributed about
10000 head Of live cattle to England.
This year yer u better record will
he made by the cattle shippers in this
country. A new line Of freight steam
ers out from New York is already es-
tablished to transport cattle, and sew
eral existing lines propose making the
necessary changes in their vessels. to
compete for this carrying trade. New
firms, too, with plenty Of brains and
capital, are about to engage in the
lucrative business, thus fulfilling to
the last degree the conditions necessary
to an increased commerce.
While the disposition Of the British
privy council is not as assuring as could
be wished, there seems to be no menace
to the business. Under the construc-
ton OF the contagious disease act by
the privy council, all imported cattle
are presumed to be diseased, until it Is
proved otherwise. 1t is New
Jersey criminal law angliciced to
ct cattle. In the delightful prov
ince of New Jersey a prisoner or
accused person is usually presumed
guilty, until he proves himself inno-
cent, and if he is tardy about it, his
neck is in imminent danger Of becom-
ing entangled in the hangman's moose.
So in England cattle are in danger OF
confscation, until the prove
them to be healthy. This is a draw
back that will soon he overcome, how
ever, by importers, and it can scarcely
be considered at this time a serious
menace to the business.
Cattle breeders may, therefore. go on
producing tall the cattle possible to
their means, without fear of OVERRIDING
the market.
Johnny Bull is inordinately fond of
roast beef" and he will have it, If he
has to forego q linen collar or neck tie.
The prejudice against American beef
is fast fading away, and in a little
while the %geneology Of the roast will
not determine its rejection. A hun
dred thousand live cattle from the
United States are wanted in England
this year. Wyoming cattle ~raisers,
cannot you contribute heavily to this
demand?