Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-04
We STILL IMPORT.
Continued from first maze

United States during the year 1859: SIG. al 81
and ditto from January to November n, 1880,
$23,856 49, Excess so far during the present
year, 81, ia e., and 1 understand. further par
early shipment to New York.
The general feelingin Gibraltar Is Indifferent
on the subject of McKineys bill, as its local IN
tel ests are unaffected by it. but, as generally
occurs in all matters relating to the financial or
commercial changes IN the United States, the
commercial community here is entirely CON-
posed of Foreigners, who generally follow the
opinions which prevail in the European press
and public sentiment.
Not Talking So Much Now.
William A. Rublee, United States Con-
sui at Prague, make some good points in
support of the bill. writing thus:
Before the Mckinley bill went into effect the
merchants engaged in the export trade to the
United States affected to believe that their
business would be ruined by tile new bill.
Since October, when the bill took effect, there
shas been little said. but the figures of the ship
mentS to the United states are very large and
there is no indication of falling of in trade.
AS compared with the same period last year
United States is approximately the same or, if
anything, somewhat increased. Exporters
generally appear to be reassured as 10 future
prospects and have been informed that new
orders are being contracted for ON favorable
terms and the Mckinley bill no longer is the
bugbear il was before they saw its practical
effects. It must be taken into Consideration in
comparing the exports Of the last two months
with the corresponding period last year, that
unusually large shipments were made prior to
October i, In order to be entered under the old
tariff. which would naturally cause a falling off
on exports.
James r. Danforth, United States Consul
at Liege, is disposed to be pessimistic. He
says:
The Mckinley bill has no. been followed by
~ in n<-r nr-fS tn Tf1n
gunnakers have adapted their guns to the ex-
igencles of the new tariff. The same is also
true of the woolcn cloth manufacturers. The
general feeling of business circles in this dis
trict of Eastern Belgium as to the ultimate
erect OF this measure is tha5 the same amounts
VIII be exported, only changes in method and
qualities must be made. The bill is not popu-
lar-as 1t was not expected to be.
Modified by the Election.
The Consul at Leipsic takes half.humor-
Gus, half philosophic vein of the situation,
thus:
In reply to your request, would say that, in
rect idea Of The a. af Ss 70 ges 2 IL
Europe. 1t is much too early for that, and, De-
Sides the effects of the late elections in the
United States are of the greatest importance
in forming an opinion on this matter.
However, will say in reply to your ques-
tions: The German business men In my
district take very sensible and philosophical
view VI Inc Dill. saying THAI II Lne American
people are satisfied they are. They all seem to
regret very much. however, that the German
press keeps up the howl about prohibition"
at the same time saying nothing about the
German prohibition on American imports to
to. which Uncle Sam has so good-naturedl y
submitted for 4 round dozen years or longer.
Many even admittha. the Mckinley bill may
teach nations to apply, in = measure, the
tions So far there has n t been the slightest
falling OFT of exports from this consular dis
trict.
Consul General Sweeney, at Constanti-
nople, replies categorically:
First, there has been an appreciable increase
In the exports from this place since the Nc
Kinley bill went into effect.
Second, the trade of this city is of such a ma
tnre as to call out neither a general approba-
tion nor disapprobation Of the business circles
in regard to the Mckinley bill.
United States Consul at Basle finds that
there is no falling off in exports from his
district and adds:
The measure will not affect exports to the
United States from this district since it does
not change the rate of duty on watches and
ribbons.
Charles F. johnson, United States Consul
at Hamburg writes:
In answer to your inquiries would state that
the Mckinley bill affects the exports from this
district but very slightly, and that do not
notice much feeling on that subject among the
merchants of this part
Some Non-Committal Consuls.
A number Of Consnls have not as yet been
heard from at all. Quite a number have re-
piled to the inquiries in very nen-com-
initial way, announcing their doubts of the
propriety of furnishing their opinions Tor
newspaper publication. For instance, Con-
sui General Julius Goldschmidt writes from
Vienna as follows:
Iregret being unable to comply with your re-
quest to answer some questions relating to the
as the United States Consular regulations ex-
pressly prohibit the forwarding of reports TO
outside parties. or for the purpose of publica-
tion: all such reports are to be made to the De-
partment of State exclusively.
One Consul located in Spain takes the
following view of the case:
A United States Consul would be guilty of
reprehensible indiscretion if he answer your
questions regarding the Mckinley bill without
permission from his Government. AS you evil
IDENTIFY have not obtained such permission for
me, am forced to forego the pleasure of giving
you the information that you desire.
However, no matter what the law in the
case is, enough replies have been received
and are given to the public above to furnish
both the friends and foes OF protection fresh
facts upon which to base their never-ending
arguments.