Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1885-01-15

that there should be a sufficient appro-
priation to pay the necessary expenses
of such valuable organizations.
COMMERCE.
international trade and commerce.
under the sharp composition now exist
ing among civilized nations. have ut no
time In the history of business re'a-
tions between nationalities, ever excited
so great interest rs at the present
period The commerce of foreign
countries In comparison with our own
| has reaped great advantages even in
our own carrying trade; to remedy
| which requires prompt action and wise
| statesmanship.
The tonnage of foreign vessels enter
ed a. sea-ports of the United States the
| past year amounted to 1l.GSS, a09 tons.
or about 50 per cent. Of the whole
amount. while that OF the United States
vessels was represented by only ASIA
6Sl tons. or 10 per cent. We are pay
ing an enormous tribute to England for
transportation for which we receive
but little consideration or recompense.
The statistics of the past two decades
/
shipping. and the fact stares rs in the
face that foreign ship owners are prac-
tically doing our carrying trade. This
is not consistent with the high position
the United States holds as leader II the
world. possessing rs 1t does superior
advantages ia extent of territory. VA
rietv of climate. fertility OF soil, quaint
~ Of pre- ductiuu. untquallcd harbors,
l,,s iFtsifi.yan.a
and the requirements of vast popuia-
ton.
The remedy can be found only in the
energy aud efficiency Of the American
shiphuiider. aided by proper national
protection. We desire that there may
he created commercial navy to be-
owned by our own capital and differed
1 by American captains. In 4 question
OF such vital Importance. the State OF
Maine should take great inter- st. for a
large portion of her former glory and
pride WAS her interest and triumph IN
commerce. Her national legislators
should continue foremost as they have
been heretofore Instrumental in direct
Ing public sentiment to this question.
to the end that all unnecessary burdens
NAV be removed. so that a portion Of
! our CdIltal atu lahhI may bt uthottu'
a. formerly, to the Crater develop
ment of one OF our most natural indus
tries.
In this Interest, Maine has been of
late years more favored than most
other States. Acc riding 10 the census
OF lSNp. the number of vessels of all
rigs. including steamers. owned in the
State WAS J14. having capacity OF
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