New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-09-09
EAGER FOR RECIPROCITY.
THE PRODUCE MERCHANTS OF NETWORK
WANT 1T.
DEMOCRATS AND REPUBLICANS IN HARMONY
on THIS IMPORTANT QUESTION
OF COMMERCE.

4 proportion
interests OF the country as we'll as OF Its domestic and
foreign commerce. declared with unanimous voice yes
teray in favor OF such reciprocal relations with other
nations as would result in the extension Of foreign
trede and the broadening Of foreign markets for
American products.
The subject OF holding meeting Of members OF the
Produce Exchange to take action the question OF
reciprocity was first agitated by those who are In
terested In the manufacture and export Of lard and
other pork products. Members Of that department
Of trade met and appointed committee to draw up
resolutions to be presented to the Board OF Managers
Of the Exchange vOicing the sentiments OF the
members generally The Board OF Managers. desiring
to give every member an opportunity OF expressing
his opinions. decided to call full meeting at which.
should the members favor II. some positive action
might be taken.
The meeting was held Yesterday in the ral room
the Exchange and willie large number Of prominent
merchants was present. the attendance would have
been st larger had il not been that the meeting was
called for Just afr the closing hour when many 81
the dealers are kept busy winding up the affairs OF
the day. As it was. however. those who at'ende'i
represented largely the export trade Of the country As
we'll both of the graf political parties. II was
significant that the meeting presided over ny a
Democrat. president of the Business Mems pemocatc
Association and president Of the Produce Exchange.
Evan Thomas.
Not one SYLLABLE was uttered in opposition. by
promulgated by the Republicans in Congress Among
tho members OF the Exchange present were Thomas
r. White W. II. r. Hughes. Of the Ward Line o'
steamers trading with West Indian and South Ameri-
can ports: John Gledhill. Anderson Fowler. J. A..
Chamberlain. Henry T. Kneeland. F.. D. Newstadt.
Frederick Dare. Charles Rahafan T.. II. Dou-hertv.
J. b. Carbcrrv. F.. PUG. exM1vor Franklin Edison,
F. W. Commi>kev. II. +. Claudius, J. LrDnc, Daniel
Barnes. benjamin Odo. A. ". SexaS. and Alexander
Fleming. Of Il. CroiX West Indies.
President Thomas called the meeting to order at
60 and said that the members had been called to-
gether in response apparently general desire that
the Exchince should express its views officially on
tho subject OF reciprocity.
TIIE RESOLUTIONS.
John \. Hecker the secretary read the cal, issued
bv the BOARD Of Managers. and when he had finished
c W. McCutchen Offered the following concise but
comprehensive resolutions
"WhereaS. Congress is considering the pro
prictv Of ADVOCATING the import duty on German and
French b""t root sugar. we'll as upon the cane
of Brazil and Of the British. Danish Domni.
can, French. Hayten and Spanish West Indies: and
Whereas. the members Of the Produce Exchange
espe tally those interested in lari. -four and provisions
desire the adoption NJ such measures BY the United
state, Congress will best promote the commercial
agricultural. industrial and shipping interests Of the
country. and extend trade with foreign nations,
therefore
Resolved, That the Ncw-York Produce Exchange
respectfully soCitS Congress and the Honorable Sec.
retary of state 10 urge snch acts Of legislation
diplomatic negotiation will insure the enlargement
Of those foreign markets to American products; and
be it likewise
Resolved That copy Of these resolutions be for.
wardcd by the president Of this Exchange each of
the Honorable Senators and Representatives in Con
greS for the state Of cwYor. and also TO the Hon
Orahle secretary of State Of the United staes'
There a burst Of applause when Mr.. McCutchen
finished reading the resolutions which were promptly
seconded by John Gledhin Mr.. Thomas said that
the United States Consul-Cieneral to Havana. r. O.
Williams was present. and might have something Of
interest tn to the members. Mr.. Williams. tall
gray hard. gay bearded and intellertuaooking was
app,auced he took his place on the platform lie
realized. he said. that his audience composed OF
business men. and therefore he would say all that
ne had 10 say briefly. The question Of the hour he
continued was that of commercial reciprocity. 1t
was simple question. indeed and could be narrowed
20 pointed significance by putting II in the form OF
pucr. to be asked by each merchant of himself
That query would be- is the extension Of COM
merce something TO be regarded as highly desirable
or something 10 be deplored'" If it is good thing
It should be adopted. and if bad thing II must DO
rejected Mr.. Williams thought there was little doubt
ss to tho way each business would answer the
question for himself Commerce. he went on. was
what the Nation lived bv, and to 1t America owed
its discovery. II was with the idea Of finding new
the support that enabled him to equip himself for
his voyage OF discovery. 1t was commerce that 10
veloped the countrrSin It's early years. and brought
to the rich prosperity Of the present The benefits
Of commerce shared by all. for 1t was
simply the exchange Of the products OF human
labor Labor produced the materials handled carried
and consumed the products lie hoped the resoiu
tons would be adopted and that the legislation soughe
for would be obtained for the result would be increased
prosperity Mr.. Williams said that he HAD not come
Rs had s to listen 70 one. and in closing ne
hoped TO hear some Of the msmbeTs express their
He was warmly applsuded as he resumed Ids seat
uNANIMTY OF SENTIMENT.
W. II. T. Hughes said that he would like TO second
the resolution for purely business reasons. Such
reciprocity was proposed he said would DO OF great
benefit TO the people Of the entire country. II would
open up for products the great markes south OF u.s.
Including those Of South America. 1t would give en-.
coursgement TO shipping interests and once more
we would have mercantile navy. The products OF
our farms would 10 carried to foreign markets In
American built ships. and the plsinest Of economic
principles waSnted any scuoh t"@t would proouoe
There seemed 70 b such a unanmity Of sentiment
response to calls for the question, President Thomas
sSs 'Ss pr rs: an: ana
man. pressed for time moved for adjournment. The
AFTER hsyns een IN Session.
than quarter OF hour.
This prompt action showed that the members OF
The Exchange hsd thoroughly studied ne subject and
sasn one knew before coming to the meeting Just what
sdoued much : they would carry on the ordinary
tn, sns Co., tsn;sstion: Of ever.sy lfe wasting no
Tho secretary rwardad report ~ The meeting and
copies OF the resolutions by telegraph to the senators
and REPRESENTATIVE In Congress for New-York |
number OF members Of the Exchange sad that the |
s snopom u, tne MsomI u9ds waa practically IN
commercial relations Of the United States With OTHER
patiOns ~ WV
OPPOSITION no THE M'KINLEY BILL.
The Tobacco Leaf Board Of Trade met Yesterday at
No. 17s Pearlst. and passed q resolution protesting
against the passage Of the Mckinley bill, which thew
said would be injurious 10 their business The noard
decided petition Congress change the hill that
in Of It's passage the leaf importers will NOT have
to pay duty on the goods until they are takcn nom
the bonding stores.