The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-04-04
lii. Reds RETURN.
Our Minister to France Talks Of
Reciprocity and Protection.
TIE STABILITY OF THE REPUBLIC.

Minister Reid Says IL IL Constantly
Gaining In strength-His Views
on the Presidential Qnestion--Pa-
risians Treat the Dynamite Out
RACES Very Lightly.
NEW York, April Mr.. Whitelaw
Reid, United States minister TO France,
returned from Paris on the steamship
La Champagne yesterday. Mr.. Reid
was accompanied by his wife and two
children. Mr.. Reid talked freely con-
corning international affairs. He had
with him the reciprocity treaties be-
tween the United States and France. In
speaking of treaties Mr.. Reid said: The
signing Of these treaties completes IN
all but a few details every matter Of ne
gotiation pending between the two
countries. It only remains for the
United States senate and the French
chamber Of deputies to ratify them,
thus bringing to q successful issue these
questions that have been, In many re-
owing largely to the difference between
the United States. The reciprocity
treaty win doubtless be benefit to
both countries, although the trade IN
the articles affected BY it are not as
great as might be supposed. The
French do not get great deal of sugar
and molasses from us, much of their
supply coming direct from Martinique
and other West India stations"
Reciprocity and Protection.
HAS the lifting of the embargo from
American pork created an increase in
the quantity exportedY was asked Mr..
Reid.
1T has, doubtless he replied, "al-
though there have been some complaints
about the methods of inspection by
American shippers The fact is, there
was great prejudice against this ar
ticle, and the administration. IN raising
the embargo, had to encounter strong OPP
position. To placate this feeling they
made the inspection rules very strict.
This feeling is diminishing and the rules
win doubtless be relaxed. The duties
on pork are higher, being 200 per cent. !;
but whenever / preached the subject Of
them was met with the very reasonable
answer that they were only carrying out
the system of protection inaugurated by
my own government.
What is the sentiment in regard to
protection was asked.
There is q very strong protection
party in France, and the policy will,
believe, have favorable result on the
nations commerce. The trouble is that
the French government has made the
mistake of endeavoring to reach at one
leap what has gradually been building
in the United States for nearly CEN
fury. For instance, they have advanced
duties in some cases as high as 400 per
cent without moments warning, and
the result has been to disturb CONNER
cIal relations. This is especially true as
between France and Spain.
The Republic Growing Stronger.
What is your opinion Of the stability
of the present government?
From what can see it is constantly
gaining strength. 1t is certainly much
stronger than when l first visited
France, twelve years ago. The recent
attitude of the pope, advising Catholic
subjects of France to support the con-
stituted authorities has had the effect of
attaching the clerical party to the cause
of the republic, although hitherto they
have sympathized with the Monarchists
Parties in France are not as well defined
as in this country, but are divided into
numerous factions. Monarchists are a
party opposed to the present form of
government, and in this country would
be looked upon as were the tories in rev.
dictionary times, or would be considered
as traitors"
How do the Parisians regard the re-
cent dynamite explosions which have
taken place in that city?o
They have occasioned considerable
excitement, but have not succeeded in
creating such terror as has been re-
ported by the newspapers. It is gener-
ally understood that their object is to
brighten magistrates from doing their
duty In administering justice to an
take the matter rather lightly, and even
make q joke of it by sending their
friends imitation bombs for the purpose
of frightening them. It is often re-
marked that if M Constants were re-
stored to power his firm hand would do
much towards quelling the spirit of law
lessness that now exists. The French
people, as q rule, are contented with
their country and their government.
They are today the most prosperous peo-
pie in Europe
Minister Reid, in answer to further
questions, said he had no doubt of Re
publican success in the coming presi-
Dental campaign. He spoken terms of
praise of President Harrison's admins
tration and said he had seen his name men,
toned as presidential candidate. but
thought it more a mark Of friendli-
ness on the part Of newspapers than
anything else. ~ have come home
more for the sake Of resigning than to
seek Office, said Mr.. Reid.
But in case your name should be put
forward as candidate, in what way
would You view itY'
I'm the event of such d contingency /
can hardly conceive of any American
great enough to refuse such an honor.
! think, however. such a possibility is
very remote"
Death of . Wilkesbarre Leader.