New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-10-12

united in loyalty to the British or other foreign
flag The run consequen; upon unequal and IN
disahed American merchants and shipowner,
Encouraged our bankers and underwriters and pre-
r pgvexe oniy that subsidized spanish steam
or shall run between Mexico ana ire hltrd states.
right, but privilege "n,cnn bbe , are FOOLISH
10 grant, that a British snip shtiI D,'"3 cargo
f 2hh ba,one TO yhsscls Of Inc countries rsdIas
products with each other. a return 70 the Old
policy OF indirect arrvas ~ Da -, 81, o,y woaa
large our foreign markets ana Increase our CON-
mercial power
EXPORT PREMIUMS FAVORED.
To secure employment in export trade premium,
to merchants for froight.ng American vessels would
be effective pe-centage on the value OF the caro-
equivalent to insurance or commission might be
sufficient The annua. cos, OF thus protecting
American shipping could not exec. 10000
1900 900 for years to come; and the money would
all 20 not to transportation but TO production The
expenditure OF 5000 90, suggested. would yied
many more Fl enhanced prices 20 producers in the
United States; and save a, home annually tens
~ millions or gold row sent abroad 10 ba ance our
trade This discrimination would soon i'hew our
carving of wheat. a trade in which our ships had
"a sunsrIors for safety speed and cheapncss As
FOR the unfair treaty and its brood, no tine shoul!
be lost in giving the stipulated years nouce 4"
Having considered protection, for the carriage q
imports and exports we r, ~,. 3nr sbous
W. d,stinctfon between passengers and imm-
Grants the latter often being brought IN freighnz
vessels. From steamers OF 'oreBI pisssett,5e. "ne
protected. most OF them are ny suDsin'es, SUP
dltIon TO a special tonnage tax, might De coiectei
on arrival. such lines run indirect between ne
United States and foreign countries hgl tnt.T ovr
should be taxed out Of ports or prohibited from
landing passengers
RESTRICTING IMMIGRATION.
Immigration proper might well be restricted 10
American vessels and thus be controlled by our
solves II should be confined 20 the milder months
of the year, say May % october. inclusive as i
,s easiest then u get employment and least DIS
turblng to our labor market. The "sieerase, Win
ifs bad repute should be abolished
II IL complained that our Navy has nothing % CO.
Created for defence Of our rights at sea- since our
shipping decay 1t does seem to lack IN usefulness
The problem is TO Increase its usefulness. The d.
vision of the Navy embracing cruisers should os
large and strong, numerous 80 tOngfets can
he INDUCED to supply and always ready Tor instant
ali Government officers and officials. with specie and
express, when offered. iris policy wei planned
and executed. could not fail TO make the navy use
full increase its popularity and periect rs ann ~
Britain and other Powers IN subsidzny postaI
Underlying the problem Of rehabilitation IS his
broad truth: As an indep endert Nation We have a
right 10 our marine: 10 legislate FOR Us creation
and protection: 20 defend il against al riVas ana
enemies and enjoy It's potenti9.ites Tor an ume
sonable system Of ship protection, II is the oounfen
duty Of Congress TO break our bonds ana cast ther
fragments under foot Let Us noi longer daW1e
away time talking subsidy" and 'iFoe ships out
the Father CT his Country President George
Washington.