Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-05-28
THE FIRST WHEAT EXPORTS.

cargo had reached its destination. Other bulky
articles, such as bacon, lard and meat of all de-
scr1ptions, were placed on the European markets
In similar manner. Agents and missionaries of
all descriptions were sent abroad by shrewd,
enterprising merchants, and the result is now a
large clientage for these specialties.
"Oh, yes! You are quite right. Many sacri-
fees were made, and whatever expenses the ex-
pOrters may have had am certain it has all
come back to them tenfold
"Now, while have recapitulated all this,
want to say that one Of the greatest problems
ever undertaken was the recent
INTRODUCTION OF INDIAN CORN TO NEEDY
EUROPE.
"The cereal, in itself so meritorious and eco
nomic, is being introduced at the most oppor
tune time. Previous to the Franco-German
war Europe was much divided on economic
questions. Then our country and its social and
particularly commercial system were not so
familiar to the business community of Europe,
and even less to the body polite. Our pioneers
in commerce we're equally unfamiliar with Eu-
ropes needs, customs and habits, consequently
many OF them foundered on the rocks of ignor-
ance.
Persistent efforts and the march of time
which usually overcome any difficulties. largely
influenced the political and social organization
Of Europe since 1871 and together with the in
crease in international courtesies have brought
us to the threshold Of new problems.
The first to see clearly and distinctly present
duties and future possibilities were such wise
men az Secretary Rusk. Mr.. 4. B. Thurber Of
New York, Senator Paddock, Representative
Hatch and few Others. who. taking the bull by
the horns-to use q national phrase on
what il destined to live in history as one of the
most patriotic measures-the introduction of
Indian corn to the people Of Europe.
CORN NEEDED IN GERMANY.
Gas matter Of fact Germany, for instance
cannot well do without it. admit that she. in
common with Austria, England and other
countries. still clings to antiquated notions and
habits. The former is particularly partial to
everything which has stood the test Of time, on
the principle let well enough alone Since
1872. however. she has changed in many re-
spects. The increase in her population, stag
nation in business and ever-growing taxes have
compelled her to look for buriness abroad Like
the Scandinavians. the Germans are a frugal,
industrious and modest people. not inventive
perhaps, but largely initiative. Once con-
WINGED Of good investment prejudices will
keep them from embracing the chance.
''Oh. yes; there are suspicious to be removed,
sectional jealousies, manifold objectionable
product OF different minds-&c, to be straight
ened out, and this can be accomplished without
difficulty by one who is familiar with their
habits, aspirations, resources and needs. Ger
many, as a matter of fact. needs annually not
less than one-fifth Of her cereal supplies from
somewhere.
Hitherto che has imported rye from Russia
and even from Canada Since the death of Alex
ander ii and William the relations between the
two countries have become very strained, and
of late largely aggravated, by Russia's domestic
and foreign policy. The political ascendancy
of Germany, the aspirations OF the Balkan prov
inces. the reformation Of the continent and
southern Europe generally has stirred the gall
of the Muskovite and as there are at present
no strong men At the helm of affairs in Russia,
and as the Germans, now powerful in political
organization, will not submit to coercion. the
commercial relations between these neighbors
must continue to drift further apart.
AT this particular time it was the most wise
and happy measure-the introduction of Indian
corn. BY this means united Germany is offered
a competitive article. which, even in prosperous
seasons, must continue to effect the economic
question, which is the cheapest in point of
price and nutrinent.
ALL WILL BE GOOD CUSTOMERS
although the army Of Germany, half mil
lion picked men with healthy bodies will I'M
doubtedly become o solid customer there vet
remains the far more important peasantry-
nearly three-quarters Of her population, some
81, 600 OOO-who are compelled to live on the
lowest possible wages, in some cases on ~ cents
q day, and to whose frugal and earne.t life a
piece of cornbread with o bowl Of milk will
be a most welcome meal.
''But the Germans are also q commercial peo-
ple and once convinced of its merits will carry
many we may well keep An eye on Bulgaria.
Roumania and Servia. as also on Tyrol-the
climate Of which, like that Of Scandinavia. is
well adapted to the heating qualities Of Indian
corn.
II can assure You from personal observation
that Scandinavia has often very poor harvests.
Wheat and corn Is not her forte As a matter
| Of fact Scandinavia imports one-third OF her
cereal supplies from England and Antwerp. OF
| late years small parcels also from our country.
Mr.. Jorgenson, very prominent merchant,
asked me what thought Of American -four.
| He had sold large quantities of American pork,
beef, &C., and had had many inquiries for
-four also, both corn and wheat. Similar ques-
tons were addressed to me at Stockholm apd
Copenhagen. The Scandinavian people, - You
| well know, are q very earnest, hardy and simple
| folk. Their diet is largely bread-composed OF
| barley oats with q small proportion Of rye. A
slice Of this with bowl Of milk and piece of
cheese frequently forms the PEASANTS meal.
snow, here - well h q large field worth cul-
tivating. Yes, it's almost duty to our farm
ers, who go on from year to year producing far
in excess Of tho immediate marhets
CHANCE FOE AMERICAN YLoUR.
''The agitation Of this cereal may lead to the
introduction Of American -four on the cont.
nent Hitherto Buda-Pesth-ths Minneapolis Of
Hungary-supplies all Europe with the Ane
grades Of -four. While stopping ct Konigsbere
on my return from 81. Petersburg recently was
surprised to find in that remote northern city
the question Of American -four. Said a large
confectioner to me: Il have had barred Of
patent st. Louis -four sent me by q friend. II
beats anything from Buda-Pesth- 1 wonder II ]
could get il at convenient fguresr Similax
questions have had asked ut Berlin, Cologne
and elsewhere. Willis ct lnsbruck not long ago
/ n large merchant Wnnted to know Ne ~
anything to compete with BudA-Pesth In Aoux,
i and thra I could cite many siuilax caaes