New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-09-07
cHINA,S RECENT CONCESSIONS
FOREIGNERS OBTAIN THE PRIVILEGE OF
CARRYING ON MANUFACTURES.
OPEN PORTS ALSO INCREASED IN NUMBER-AN
INTERESTING CONSULAR REPORT
Lay IELEGRAPR TO TIE rRIBUNEl

INTERESTING CONSULAR REPORT.
fsY TELEGRAPH rRIBuNE.1
Washington. Sept. s.-Several interesting reports
nave recently been received from Consul-Genera
Iernisan. OF Shanghai in regard 10 the probable
Irects of the recent and treaty between Japan
and China upon the commercial relations OF these
Countries as we'll between Japan and Corea
Tho matters discussed in these reports are OF con-
siderable interest to producers and manufacturers
IN the United States, well 10 American clti-
cans engaged in trade with Asatic countries
The commercial advantages gained by Japan in
.hs recent treaty with China will be shared TO a
large extent by other nations which improve them
nv the treaty the number of open ports is increased
from fifteen 10 twenty eight so far as Japan Is
concerned and from twenty-five to twenty Eight, so
Oar as other nations concerned. japanese MGR
chants abored under other disadvantages to which
the merchants Of other nations were not subject.
The latter free to trade in. the interior OF
china while the former compelled 10 conhne
their business operations within the limited bounds
~ the settlements at the open ports. and goods i'm
,,r,ed by Japanese merchants subjected TO
heavy lmposts when TO the interior. while the
goods OF Western merchants had simply TO pay
transit dues amounting 10 one-half the customs
duties BY the treaty. however the latter are
relieved from the heavy trans; dues that they were
formerly compelled 10 pay when they desired TO
,tore their goods in the interior
In the opinion OF Consul General Jernigan, the
most important provision OF the treaty Is that which
grants 10 foreigners the privilege OF establishing
and carrying manufacturing industries This
nroyison virtually opens China to new enterprises
and the kindred provision relating to the free I'M
nor. OF machinery may be accepted as fully eX-
n,anato-v OF the article contained in the CONNER
csl treaty between China and Western nations. be-
Ing the first definite statement as 10 machinery
which in the past has been imported under the
name OF commodities. Only few years ago. when
cotton gins from Japan TO Shanghai the
customs authorities objected on the ground that
china aid not allow foreigners 10 engage in manu-
featuring industries in the interior. and therefore
the importation OF machinery for manufacturing
,,rnoses could not be permitted About this ques-
ZION there can be no more doubt. and machinery as
well as other merchandise can be imported
The Consul-General gives an interesting sum-
-, ~ the views of Mr. Oteri. formerly Japanese
Minister 70 China and Corea. and now a member OF
tho pr,vy Council OF Japan. some OF which VIII De
as valuable TO Americans interested III the "due
with China as to those of his own country MT
Oteri advises his countrymen TO be careful IN Sc
,ac,,ng the proper districts for commercial trans
actions Southern China is regarded as OF more
importance commercially than Northern CHINA out
,ha former field is more generally covered by ior-
49,, merchants and Southern Cinnamon are
thought &c be more difficult to deal Wi'h' ou' III
Northern China the markets are comparatively uii-
touched and the inhabitants are simpler lien Isl"
and being
able localities for the introduction OF business
rha exercse OF patience, writes MT. Oteri VIII
hiring success The ostentation displayed IN japan
is not advised In dealing with Cinnamon ana DIS INC
Chinese are plain frugal and hard-work'hs pep
nile outward displays in newly opened shops are
looked upon signs OF speculauoh' WIZ" ''0 "
dency OF lettering customers
The system Of payment is also TO De consioereu
L. china pavments are made neutrality-suspicious.
the 5th OF May, the 10th Of July and the ehu Oh
December This custom Of meeting oohgauoiis
makes necessary conducting business on the creui
system and consequently requires more capi'a
nan when business is conducted on a cash basis
Mr Jernigan says:
To tho merchants OF the United States who con
,snniafe business with the three Asiatic nations
nameq ms M s5me interest Another subject they
may deem worthy OF consldera,ton u wa tm" mercan
no, ard Americans in either Of the nations
Ssmed The establishment Of bank IN en- SnhS -,S Us
ne noIor OF permanency TO American enterprise IN
Asia country Incompatible IN fes On tss
World the question may well be asked Why snOg ;
mo- american bs n1enson Of the trade relations Of their
country? Great Britain France and GERMANY nay :
,Sse nations are supported by the banking instu-
lions OF their own countries, anu my i'HNe -, ~
dividing the profits OF Asatic commerce, o;ra'a
lean merchants in Asia have no such sh9o 'nts
ment and compelled to transact ther ousn tbs
American interest was OF first consideration II
Shanghai and American commerce ,sbs1n Ind
although geographically the United sta,es snout1
dominate and supply with me oosrp Pbe swarmine
millions OF Asia
The Consu-General makes another observation
which merits careful consideration He says:
- L. Cor, that several American firms in China
and Japan have foreigners for their head agents
These firms are under the protection OF the amer
~ the Same are under the protection OF foreign
flag 1t not meant 10 disparage IN any se h ,e
y he
conAdence in the special capacity Of Americans re-
mains mistaken for developing our trade with these
countries.
In this relation II is pertinent to refer 10 recent
report from Consul Fowler OF Ningpo calling at
tention 10 an extract from The China Gazette OF
Shanghai Mr.. Fowler writes;
An ,ewsnaners Of the East entirely in the
hands of the English, and they never et an 0ppoa-
t,,tifv mass whereby they can make dlsparagihg re-
marks upon America, Americans and American
products $500 -
Tho extract spoken OF. which has been referred
10 the Secretary of Agriculture for his considera-
ton reads follows:
Some very narrowing details are 10 hand concern
ing the preparation and packing OF meat al Shcago
foI exnort II is stated on what appears 10 be good
authority that the precsution en9o sb tr %n g
sufering from actlnomycosis mat newy dsc1verea
and terrible funsod d,iease peTssSs IL is stated
ths: bill Is now before Congress 10 aneHu the Jaw
ey me PSt IL is useless 10 impose penalties I'M
less there be some guarantee OF their being enforced
Hysn sT4 ~ n w6c are 70 the
public in dainty jars. but are often mace rom the
csrning'rooms and cellars. The tanks Of this Eek
tract OF filth left open ana the poHles OIL aeaa
,ine RI time withdrawn before the delicious and
nourshing compound Is ladled INTO NE ua az Jars
inaion can be relied upon to reveal the anecedents
Of these extrscts no" 50 largely ''e1 - "