Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-11-24


Ivy BILL
Mr.. Ryan. L. :. minister 10 Mexico. who hes
been in this country FOR a short while. left to-
day FOR New York TO take the steamer for Mex
leo. just before his departure he talked inter-
estingly with a STAR reporter about the re.A-
tions Of this government with Mexico. and incl
denially with all the nations south OF the United
States
Mr.. Ryan entered upon his duties in the
diplomatic service with the hope that . treaty
might be made with Mexico which would b.
to the advantage OF both countries. bringing
them into closer relations both commercially
and socially. The policy Of Congress has, how
ever undesigredly. thrown obstacles in the way
ana the chances are that treaty vii he made
at This time. Under the terms Of the reci-
procity clause in the Mckinley bill this country
might retallAte upon Mexico or do what
amounts To the same thing-place duties upon
goods now admitted free-n a reciprociiy treaty
similar 20 those that have been made with
other countries under the terms Of the Mckin-
ley blll we're not entered into. The conditions
are dhercnt, however. Mexico getting no
special advantage Out of the free liz, as IL
stands. and for that reason no proclamation re-
storing duties on such free importatious as
come from Mexico has been issued ana Mr..
Ryan thinks none will be.
PROTECTIVE PRINCIPLES DON'T APPLY
81 am an earnest protectiouist." said Mr..
RYAN to STAR reporter. but 1 do no, think
that the principles Of protection apply 10 our
intercourse with other countries on this conti-
nent. II there we're no customs houses he
tween this country and the republics south OF
rs. II would Toe worth hundreds ~ millions OF
dollars 60 US. Absolute free trade ON this
continent would be greatly TO our adv sntaee,
ana AZ the same time. to the advantages Of the
her republics participating in IL. This con-
dinon Is impracticable at this time however,
~ al NJ those other countries are in need of the
revenues derived from their customs duties. IL
Is practicable 20 so adjust the matter a. 20 give
Us an return for liberal concessions 10 thoss
countries an advantage which would be Of value
10 US and at the same time nCt materially reduce
the revenues Of the other CO lntrie- OF course
all things should be brought about by
reciprocity treaties. The basis Of our
reciprocity treaties with other countries Of this
continent should not be narrow and restricted.
IL was my ambition when I went TO Nexico 10
oflhg the two countries much closer together,
socially and commercially. I hoped TO bring
about reciprocal agreement which would be
of great advantage. and did not believe that
the same policy which would properly apply 10
our relations with European countries would
be applied there. The restricted character Of
the reciprocity clause in the Mckinley bill has.
however. operated to hamper us in coming 20
any agreement with Mexico, and the President
has not FELT that, since Congress has declared
specifically what should be the basis Of our re-
clprocity treaties, he could well depart from 10
and make broader treaties, though il might be
to the advantage of this country thus nv
hands have been practically tied Practically,
the reciprocity clause in the Mckinley bill
restricts the concessions we can make g. the
continuance Of coffee. sugar aud hides on the
free list Hides alone would count at all with
Mexico, and that does not amount TO enough to
AfIn a hzsl tsa~.
the part Of Mexico. The MeNicans are friendly
enough and willing enough to enter into some
sort OF reciprocal trade arrangements with the
United States. bat if the continuance of the
free admission OF hides L. all can offer we
cannot expect much IN return, especially when
We place duty on their silver lead ores. Thu.
the Mckinley bill. while proposing reciprocity.
has put limitations on IL winch preclude anV-
thing being accomplished in that lire with
Mexico. lnlntentonally Congress has tied
our hands"
MEXIoo's FEELING TowA~D THIS PEOPLE.
Speaking Of the feeling Of the people ~
Mexico toward the United States. Mr.. RYAN
said: Most of the people in Mexico are fairly
friendly toward u.s. They are not gushing over
us and, perhaps. do not think more Of Ne than
Of any other people. but they are friendly
There Is class violently antagonistic To the
nlted STATES Those composing IL are the i'm
perialists. who dislike the republican institu-
tlons an their own country and regard this
country the great champion OF republican,
ism. Others there are who regard this
country with the greatest admiration and are
earnest in their friendship. The majority-you
NAV say the government-fees neighborly and
friendly toward u. without any eKtrayagance
OF sentiment There is no sentiment in the
country which would make il dinicul; for u to
cultivate close social and commercial relations
and in dealing with Mexico and other countries
south of US We can afford 10 be very liberal aud
not require too much from them in return for
concessions we might make. for any foothold
our commerce gets in those countries will be 90
our lasting advantage well ms OF ultimate
benefit TO them