The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-02-13
ONLY A BEGINNING.
Brazilian Treaty Merely Starts
Reciprocity Movement.
A TRUE REPUBLICAN ISSUE.
Similar Arrangements VIII Be Made
With All the Spanish Eepub-
lics and Canada.
Washington CITY Special. Feb. &

washington City special Feb &
The announcement of reciprocity
treaty with Brazil, which means an in
crease of our export trade at once of some
s25,0oo,0oo, is only the opening chapter in
TINS policy of the administration. When
1t IS completed there viii be treaties VITA
all OF the countries on this continent, in
Guiding Canada. 1t is not un-
reasonable to estimate this possible
increase IN our export trade
at $50. 10000 to SOC, 900 600. The
negotiations with Spain for trade
privileges with Cuba are progressing favor
ably. Undoubtedly concessions will be
made. Spain wiz be obliged to do some
thing in order 10 retain her hold upon this
most valuable property. The example of
Brill viii undoubtedly be followed by all of
the other South American countries. The
prompt recognition of the new republic es-
tabiished in that country brought
about most friendly relations be-
tween the two governments As
tries il was considered best TO have treaty
made first with her. All Of this has taken
place during the last six months. Cor
respondence and personal discussion with
representatives of the Brazilian govern
ment have been the means employed
SPAN dttd lhSAiCO lTe Tie TWO countries
&Aic1 are at present the most active in the
consideration of the questions involved
IN the reciprocity policy. The Cana
dian authorities have been stimulated by
the loss of their trade under the MCKINLEY
bill TO rush TO the front and ask 10 be taken
IN, so as to enjoy the privileges of reei-
procity IN the new tariff measure. 1t
is probable that the popular cleo
ton now invoked in Canada viii in
dorse this policy. Trade is ianguishing in
Canada through the restrictions of its
business relations with this country Be-
fore this administration reaches the close
OF Its term treaties will be completed with
all OF the important countries on this con-
tinent- twill be carrying out of the
original policy outlined by Henry Clay
The Republicans in congress are ready
to support with enthusiasm this policy. It
means something. Ii is not a policy OF
empty words. 1t is in glorious contrast
With the last Democratic administration Of
national affairs. Under Mr.. Cleveland
there was no encouragement given -
our foreign trade. and apparently the
policy of the administration Of that
period never reached any higher plane of
craftsmanship than that involved in the
vetoing of private pension bills The Re-
publicans will have for the coming
campaign solid material for asking
for a further vote of confidence.
They will be able To show how the trade
of this country with foreign nations has
been increased at least 100000. 600. They
will stand in contrast with the party which
Is ar present associated with an oaganiza-
ton known as the farmers Alliance
which has conducted campaigns in the
West based upon programme of repudi-
alton, and which has advocated financial
schemes which would absolutely ruin the
country