New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-11-04

Ot tnciI nuI'tS Oh cApcctutlohs- tho e'"'f'''' -
condition of operatives in England and In the
United States-in dress. in education, in
living, and in the prospects for the fu-
ture of their families. is most marked lnueeu
American operatives in their social POSITION, IN
their school privileges and in the future possible
ties open before them, are bundred-ioid petter OH
than are operatives of tins country. VI TINS you
can satisfy yourself in halt an hour by looking
about this city. America presents future TO OPP
eratives outside of the factory. England does moi
and in this radical difference lies the grand advan-
tage our operatives enjoy
Have there been many strikes in this district
latterly ~ | asked. "Yes several. II is bad
business this of striking among operatives here. Ii
causes much loss ard suffering. both TO the oper-
atives and the manufacturers The dull trade OF
the past year has been serious that the work
people have shown disposition to work under re-
auctions which earlier would have led to strike
The fact is that manufacturers not in position
now to be inundated by operatives. 1t Is hard
work, under the best management, to keep mills IN
notion and so reductions must come. or the SPIN
dies and looms must stop. Ii is question OF 10"
wages aud work. work or wages"
"What is the feeling in this section about emil
grafton f"-"There can be no doubt but that very
large emigration will soon take place, and now is
the time for discreet efforts TO be mace TO direct
this tide to our shores Agents are already here
working m the interest Of Canada, Australia and
New-Zealand, and. may be readily inferred. they
do not strengthen any productions IN ia'or OF
emgrating TO the United States"
What particular class have emigration in
view lr-"All classes. almost No end OF operatives
would at once start for America if they were as
snred OF work and fair wages. The farmers by
thousands have become convinced that il will be
better for them to engrate where land is cheap and
. ba oil 10 sing for grain raising
than il is in England. Many have already gone to
Canada and to Australia and New-Zealan VINO,
rightly influenced by full presentation of the adj
yantages the United States offer for them TO settle
there would have chosen 10 come to us. Among
intending emigrants are strong. capable and indus
trious people-in many cases with from $1,000 to
$40 900 Of capitalize right sort of men to de-
veop country, socially, morally and gencr-
aIly Those interested cannot too wake up to
the Importance of promptly establishing agencies
in proper places in England to furnish needed and
reliable information TO the attractions of various
sections of the United States
"What plan appears best 10 you, so far as Ameri-
can emigration agents are concerned p" In my
Judgment the selection Of men well acquainted with
English habits-and. if possible. with WIDE circle
OF friends in Encland-would be wise. One agent
might do for two or more States, rs the climate
and Conditions might seem unfavorabe or the re-
verse in any one, and thus general bureau for
furnishing trustworthy data could be kept up
Agents interested in the sale of particular lands
not wanted. These do not generally succeed, for
their interests do not always fay those of intend
ing emirrants'
How arc American fresh meats butter and
cheese regarded by English consumers f"-" Very
iavorably indeed The increase in the supply has
been enormous within the past TWO years. and a
result the price of English grown meat has fallen
from 2 to : cents pound. AT first there was a
great prejudice against American fresh meat but
this is largely dying out, owing TO the excellent
quality and condition of tho supply furnished
What is needed now better methods for plac-
ing meat sale over here. As ii
is. the English dealer gets the best of
fie taugain. ~ lvpnl..rs - su. i q e,ork
= cow y.fse te .-.Yl re - lo % ,ha o-i.."i-
/ pal anO towns III England, 49,. e. "a e.,.s
conld ne had at fair price. il would not take long
to establish much more lucrative trade than it is
at present Now retail dealers and middlemen
reap the richest harvest in handling meats
Aud so with our butter and cheese. l think if
proper attention paid to this matter that lead
ing dealers America could form connections with
influential houses in England. and 80 directly sup
ply their meats butter, cheese, etc. to the trade
here, and thus avoid expensive mlddemen and ire
| sponsihe agents in this country. This would re-
quire close attention and study, but it is point
well worthy of the careful investigation Of
| American exporters"
Then you believe that better system Of placing
American farm products on sale in England would
greatly benefit farmers P-"Most certainly i
do. There can be no question ut all about this.
Look at the facts At present consignment of but
ter cheese apples meats. ETC., is received say. at
Liverpool. The dealer TO whom it is consigned
offers il for sale in lots at auction. Notice is given
and on a specified day it is sold to the highest bid
der. Mind, there is guarantee specially given, as
rule There are the articles, aud purchasers must
take their chances. pressure OF business.
OF rain or one thing another prevents
intending buyers from being present. aud
the prices realized are often very low. 1t is
sort Of forced sale. and knowing this many take
advantage of the plan. and even combine together
often secure lots very cheap. The practical effect
of this system of sales is to lower the price of
sgnments made in this way. II. on the other hand,
shipments were made TO responsible houses inter
ested in the produce, where sales would be made
under their guarantee to quality and condition,
a great improvement would follow. No one
doubt this who has investigated this subject
fully. have known fifty packages of American
butter to he sold at auction at Liverpool, at 16
cents pound, forty packages of which week later
were resold by the purchasers for % cents pound
and the price of butter had not advanced in the
general market in the meantime. This dealer sent
the butter TO his warehouse, carefully assorted 1t.
branded it with his firms name, and made hand
some profit simply because he became responsible
for the quality of the same. This illustrates ex
actly what mean by improved methods Of selling
American farm products in England, for what is
true IN this one instance holds good IN general as
regards our trade The best articles only should be
sent over here. and then the best methods should
be employed to dispose of them after they arrive.
What is needed is good knowledge Of the tastes
and prejudices of the English people, an