New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-28
SENATOR PAYNE on THE FAIR.
JEWELLERS IN SOUTH AMERICA SHOULD BE
ESPECIALLY SOLICITED TO VISIT 1T.

JEWELLERS IN SOUTH AMERICA SHOULD BE
ESPECIALLY SOLICITED TO VISIT IT.
Cleveland, Ohio, Aug ~ speciaD.-" The Worlds
Fair Of 1892 said Senator Henry b. Payne TO a
Tribune correspondent the other day. viii afford this
country the greatest opportunity II will ever enjoy
10 promote trade relations with that part OF the
world in which our trade most probably be
extended-the republics Of Central and South Amer
ica and the Empire Of Brazil They will all be
represented, undoubtedly, in great exposition
commemorative of the discovery Of America 400 years
ago. and Will have direct interest IN the celebration
beyond what European nations except Italy and
Spain, can feel.
Some Of these nations TO the south Of us are
undergoing a splendid development especially Mex
leo, the Argentine Confederation and Brazil. Their
resources are Of marvellous extent and variety
immigration from Europe Is tending in their direction
and their possibilities for industrial and commercial
development almost without limit IN that direction
rather than toward the overpopulated nations of
Europe efforts for foreign trade should tend
Representatives of the political and commercial life
of these sister nations in the South will attend the
great fair In considerable numbers, and they would
In far greater numbers were the means of COM
munication better The opportunity to cultivate their
acquaintance and to establish closer relations with
them should not be neglected. But all that can
he done in that way will be largely in vain unless
Congress does something to encourage and promote
communication between them and the United States.
We cannot trade TO any great extent with South
America, especially, IL the principal and only reliable
of transportation, now, is by way of England.
We want direct, regular and frequent communication
Will all the accessible nations of South and Central
America, and they want ii just much do and
have frequently offered TO do their share toward es
tablishing such Communications. The only regular
steamship lines plying TO South American ports are
owned and subsidized in Europe. / have always been
in favor Of and have advocated and supported subsidies
large enough TO rapid and prompt steamship
service between United States and South American
ports. few millions expended in this way would
be returned tenfold in few years I'm the way of in
creased trade. II is the only way in which we can
meet European composition for that trade. Tho Ques
ton whether the United states Europe shall
the greater part of that trade in the future depends
upon the action Of Congress yin regard 20 substituting
South American steamship lines II Is that policy which
is building up European trade with southern lg-
hOIs, and must adopt or do without that trgle
The holding Of tho great fair should be preceded by
Con gcs sional action that win certain and swift
means of communication with our American neighbOrs.
or very great part OF the possible value Of such
exposition, in the commercial sense, will be lost IN
advance"
" 1t is reflection upon the enterprise and common
of the people and Government OF the United states
that I'm tending invitation to the people OF South
America to visit the great fair Offer them
better transportation route than 10 como by way OF
Liverpool. We must greatly improve Oh that or
abandon hopes Of immediate or great increase in our
trade with them"