Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1898-12-10

view to the increase of tnde between the
two countries to their mutual advantage.
Negotiations with other governments,
in part interrupted by the war with Spain,
are in progress under both sections OF the
tariff act. | hope to be able to announce
some of the results of these negotiations
during the present session OF congress.
Negotiations to the same end with Ger
many have been set ON foot. Meanwhile,
no effort has been relaxed to convince the
imperial government of the thoroughness
of our inspection OF pork products for eX-
portation and it is trusted that the eff
ficient administration of this measure by
the department of agriculture Will be rec
opnized as a guarantee of the healthful-
ness of the food staples we send abroad
to countries where their use Is large and
necessary.
transmitted to the senate, on February
10 last, information touching the prohibit
ton against the importation OF fresh
fruits from this country, which had been
recently decreed by Germany on the
ground of danger of disseminating the
San Jose scale insect. This precautionary
measure was justified by Germany on the
score of the drastic steps taken in several
states of the union against the spread of
the pest, and elaborate reports OF the de
vastation to German fruit growing inter
ests should the scale obtain a Judgment
in that country. Temporary relief was
afforded in the case of large conslgn-
ments of fruits then ON the way, by in
spection and admission when found non
infected. Later the prohibition was cN-
tended to dried fruits OF every kind, but
was relaxed so as to apply only TO I'M
peeled fruit waste.
As was to be expected the alarm reach
ed to other countries and Switzerland has
adopted a similar inhibition. Efforts are
in progress to induce the German and
Swiss governments to relax the prohibit
ton in favor of dried fruits shown TO
have been cured under circumstances rem
derine the existence of animal life i'm
possible.
Friendship of Great Britain.
Our relations with Great Britain have
continued on the most friendly footing.
Asserting to our request the protection CT
Americans and their interests i'll Spanish
jurisdiction was assured by the diplo-
matte and consular representatives OF
Great Britain who fulfilled their delicate
and arduous trust with tact and zeal, ellie
itine high commendation. | may be al
lowed to make fitting allu,ion to the in
stance of Mr.. Ramsden, her majesty
consul at Santiago de Cuba, whose uh-
timely death after distinguished service
and untiring efforts during the siege oi
that city, was sincerely lanented.
In the early part of April last pursuant
to a request made Mt the instance OF the
secretary OF state to the British ambas-
sador at this capital, the Canadian gov
eminent granted facilities for the pass
age for United States revenue cutters
IRON the lakes TO the Atlantic coast Ly
way of the Canadian canal and the 81.
Lawrence river The vessels had reached
Lake Ontario and We're there awaiting the
opening OF navigation when war was de
clared between the United States and
Spain. Her majestya government there
upon by communication Of the latter
part OF April stated that the permission
granted before the outbreak OF hostlIltles
would not be Withdrawn, provided the
United States government gave assurance
the Vessels in question would proceed 10
ii United States port without engaging IN
any hostile operation This government
promptly agreed TO the stipulated condl-
ton, it being understood that the vessels
would not be prohibited from resenting
any hostile attack.
1t will give me special satisfaction II
| shall be authorized to communicate to
YOU Il favorable conclusion OF the pending
negotiations with Great Britain i'll re-
spect TO the Dominion OF Canada. 1t is the
earnest wish OF this government to re
move all sources of discord and irlIta-
ton in relations with the neighboring do
minon The trade between the two coun-
tries is constantly increasing, and it Is
important to both countries that all rea-
sonable facilities should be granted ior
its development.
Maintain the Gold Standard.
The provision made for strengthening
the resources OF the treasury In connection
with the war has given increased conf
dence in the purpose and power of the gov
eminent to maintain the present standard
and has established more firmly than ever
the national credit at home and abroad.
Currency Legislation.
1t is not to be inferred that other lcgis-
lation relating TO our currency Is not re
quired. On the contrary, there is an OBJ
vious demand for it. The Importance OF
adequate provision which will insure to
our future money standard, related a.
our money standard now is to that Of
our commercial rivals, is generally recog-
nized.
The companion proposition that our do