The Ravalli Republican. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1894-1899, 1894-10-31
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4 London Trade Paper Says the British
crs VIII Take Our Market.
We would specially urge our read
crs who lay themselves out for for
ciyn trade to turn their attention to
the new tariff bill just passed by the
United States, which has already
become operative. The fact that
McKinlcyism has hit British manu-
facturcEs and exporters very hard
indeed, and, in some instances,
where the United States has been
their only market, has virtually
ruined them, cannot be denied: but
this is no reason why manufacturers
who are still prepared to do consid-
cradle business with the States
should allow cold water to be thrown
upon their anticipations Of the fu-
turc. 1t has become the fashion Of
late for /; certain class Of critics to
dcride American business. and all
things American, presumably be-
cause we have been inflicted for a
time with McKinlcyism. Now Nc
I<inlcyism has completed it's reign Of
tinkcring, at least for the present,
there is an opportunity once more to
60 in and passcss the land. Disap-
pointmcnt exists. there is no doubt,
that the intentions Of the original
promoters Of the Wilson bill should
have been SO ruthlessly set on one
side, but Enylishmen trading with
the States will find it profitlcss task
to discuss the political morality Of
American legislators. On the prin-
ciplc, therefore, that half q lonf Is
better than none, we would advise
them to examine the tariff for them
selves, and see that they use every
opportunity in their power to secure
the business which undoubtedly
awaits them in certain branches Of
the trade. New markets are not
quite 50 easily discovered as they
were during the c;ssygoing days Of
our fathers, and we cannot afford tC
be SO independent Or impatient as
they were accustomed to be when OBJ
staclcs were thrown across their path.
1t should be borne in mind that,
after I'LL, the new tariff is somewhat
remarkable for such Il fu}i-DiOO0cd
protectionst country as America.
1t is noteworthy that the Wilson tariff
shows a reduction all around.
Few English firms will benefit
more from the new tariff than those
engaged in the Sheffield trades, and
although they have been under a
cloud for long time past in conncc-
tion with American trade, they are
preparing to rc-cStabliSll their rela-
tious with American houses WhC
were previously large buyers Of best
cutlery. We have every reason tC
hope that the advantages offered
under the Wilson tariff will cause 4
considerable squirt in this branch of
trade. Despite the severity with
which some OF the Sheffield houses
were smitten when Mckin)cyiSm
asserted it's sway, it may be conlidcnt-
~ asserted that the quality Of S,lcf-
field goods has not been allowed tG
suffer in consequence.
Speaking broadly it may be said
that nearly every branch Of English
m3nufacturc suitable for The Amcri-
can markets will either directly OF
| Indirectly receive a stimulus from
the new tariff, The metal trades
have already greatly improved since
the tariff bcca. law, and makers OF
tin plates, Of which America is oul
largest customer, arc looking for.
ward to q brisk business in the neal
future. London Fame.