The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1890-12-04


trade concessions 10 we'll established aud
DOS not impair either the comfy duo to
other powers or what Ia known ~ the
favored nation clause" so generally
found In commercial treaties. What 10
given to one for an adequate agreed
consideration cannot be claimed by an
othei freely.
Developing Larger Markets.
From the time OF my induction into
Office the duty Of using every power and
Influence given by law to the executive
markets for our products, especially our
farm products. has been kept constantly
In mind, and no effort has been or will be
spared TO promote that end. We are un-
der no disadvantage in any foreign
market, except that we pay our workmen
are paid elsewhere - better abstractly,
better relatively to the cost Of the neces-
stiles Of life. Ido not doubt that n very
largely increased foreign trade il access
ible to us without bartering for it, either
our home market for such products of the
farm and shop as our owa people can sup
ply or the wages Of working people.
Experience has shown that some treaties
looking to reciprocal traIie have failed to
secure two-thirds vote in the senate for
ratification, and others having passed that
stage have for years awaited the concur
renee OF the hole aud senate in such
notifications OF our revenue laws As were
necessary to give effect to their provisions.
We row have the concurrence OF both
houses In advance in distinct and defin-
ito offer OF frce entry 10 our ports Of speci-
fic articles. The executive Is not required
TO deal In conjecture as to what congress
will accept. 1ndeel, this reciprocity pro-
vision is more Sam an offer. Or part Of
the bargain is complete, delivery has been
m ada and ty hen fhA n ri p vzyht lob
we receive sugar, coffee, tea and hides
have placed on their FREQ lists such of our
products as shall be agreed upon as an
equivalent for our concession, proclama-
ton Of that fat completes the transao-
ton.
In the meantime our own people have
free sugar, tea, coffee and hides The in
dications thus far given are very hopeful
Of early and favorable action by the coun-
tries from which we receive our large i'm
ports OF coffee and sugar, and it is conf
IDENTIFY believed that II steam communities
tion with these countries can be promptly
improved ami enlarged the next year will
export Of breadstuffs and provisions, as
we'll as some important lines Of manu-
featured goods.
Unfinished Liquidation.
In addition to the important bills that
became laws before the adjournment Of
the last session, some other bills OF the
highest Importance were we'll advanced
toward a final vote and now stand upon
the calendars Of the two houses in IA
vored positions. The present session has
q fixed limit, and IL these measures are
not now brought to . final vote. all the
" ork that has been done upon them bv
this congress IL lost.
The proper consideration of these, of an
bill and Of the annual ap-
bills will require not only that
no working day OF the session shall be lost,
but that measures of minor and local in
terest shall not be allowed to interrupt or
retard the progress of those that arc Of uni
versal interest. In view Of these condi-
tions refrain from bringing before you 1t
this time some suggestions that would
otherwise be made and most earnestly in
yoke your attention to the duty OF perfect
ing the important legislation now we'll adj
vanced To some Of these measures which
seem to me most important now briefly
call your attention. / desire to repeat
with added urgency the recommendations
in my last annual message In re-
lation to the development of American
steamship lines.
The reciprocity clause of the tariff bill
will be largely limited and its benefits re-
tarded and diminished il provision is not
coptemperaneOusly made to encourage
the establishment of first class steam
between our ports and the
ports Of such nations as may meet our
overtures for enlarged commercial az
changes. The steamships carrying the
mail steadily and frequently, and Offering
to passengers comfortable, safe and
speedy transit, is the first condition Of
foreign trade. 1t carries the order or the
buyer, but not all that is ordered or
bought. 1t gives TO the sailing vessels
such cargoes as are not urgent or perisha-
lilo nj tIv At Al
important adjunct Of commerce.
There is both In this country and In tho
nations Of Central and South America Q
state Of expectation and confidence a. to
increased trade that will give = double
value to your prompt action upon this
question. The present situation OF our
mail communication with Australia illus
trates the Importance Of early action by
The Oceanic Steamship COM
pAny maintains u line OF steamers bet weep
San Francisco, Sydney and Auckland, con-
sistin0 OF three vessels. two Of which ase
81 United States registry and one of for
sign registry. For the service done by
his line In carrying the maths we pay
the sum Of "a, 900, being az estl-
mated the full sea and United States in
land postage. which IL the limit fixed BY
law.
The South Atlantic and gulf ports o.
,upy very favored position towards the
new and important commerce which the
reciprocity clause Of the tariff act and the
postal shipping bill arc designed to pro
mote. Steamer lines from these ports to
ZONE northern part Of South America will
almost certainly effect = connection be-
;ween the railroad systems Of the conti-
1ents before a continuous line OF railways
AN he put into operation.
The very largo appropriation made at
The last session for the harbor Of Calves
was justified, ~ It seemed to me. by these
.onsiderations. Tho great northwest will
eel the advantages Of trunk lines
% the south as we'll a. to the
vast, and Of tho new markets opened for
heir surplus food products, aud for
many of their manufactured products. Il
,ad occasion in May last to transmit to
congress- = report adopted by the Inter
American conference upon the
Iulject OF the Incorporation Of an inter-
national American bank with a view to
money exchange between the
'tates represented in that conference.
New Zealand have been paying annually
% thess lines A37,OOO for carrying the
nails from Sydney and Auckland 70 San
Francisco. Tho contract under which
his payment has been made Is now about
10 expire, ANIL those colonies have refused
20 renew the contract unless the United
States shall pay more equitable proper
ain the service. / am advised by the post
master. general that the United States rs-
,eivee Tor carrying the Australian mails
brought to San Francisco In these steam
srs by rail to Vancouver An estimated an
lual income Of Nm, 0oe. while. ~ I have
stated, w arc paying out for the support
Y the steamship line that briugs this mail
,u. - resulting from sSis s.o M 80 as.
tn. trade Of the United States With
Australia, which Is In . considerable part
carried BY these steamer, and the whole
II which 10 practically dependent On the
nail communication which they main
tain. Il largely IN oar favor. Our total
ports during tie fiscal year ending June
70, 1900, wefs Oil ms 484, while the TEAL
Imports of merchandise from these ports
wore only N.277, 676. II We are mot will
ing to see this important steamship line
or continued with Vancouver
substituted for Saa Francisco q the
Il In the power Of the postmaster general
10 make a liberal increase in the amount
paid for the transportation Of this impor>
tant mail
Such an institution would greatly pro
mote the trade w are seeking to develop.
! renew the recon- mendation that care
full and weil-regulalel charter Be granted.
l do not think the powers granted should
Include those ordinary exercised By trus4,
guaranty and safe deposit companies, o.
that more branches In the United Statas
should be authorised than are strictly
necessary to accomplish the object pd-
mArily In view. namely, convenient for
that prompt aetion should b taken in
this matter in order that any appropria-
lions for better communicated With
these countries and any agreements that
may BE- made for reciprocal trade may mot
be hindered BY the incoavenisncs Of max.
centers or burdened BY the tribute which
10 An incident Of that method Of business.
The saprsne Court
court has. after many years OF discussion,
reached q position WherA anal action 4