The silver star., 1898-02-03
MARKET FOR HORSES.
Secretary Wilson Thinks Many May Be
Sold In Europe.

Secretary Wilson has inauguratcd an
inquiry to ascertain the demand for
horses in foreign countries. especially
with reference 10 the requirements of
European governments for horses for
their armies and has appointed Mr..
Charles Il. Stubbs of Denver as a spe-
cial commissioner to visit Europe and
assist in collecting data for bulletin
on the subject. Secretary Wilson
takes the position that with our cheap
grasses and grains the United States
should supply horses, as well as cattle,
Tor the rest of the world. and that we'll
directed efforts, as soon rs the foreign
demand Is known, will enable our
farmers and stockmcn to control the
foreign markets. While our diplomat
ic and consular representatives have
been instructed 10 cooperate with Sec
retary Wilson in an investigation Of
the worlds markets for agricultural
products. and although the secretary
OF agriculture has enlisted the assist
ancc of scientific societies and CONNER
cial organizations as well ms individ-
unls in foreign countries with view to
obtaining the latest and fullest infor-
nation available concerning agricul-
fural subjects, the results mp to date
,'''' NV p''h 'hiiT'lN ~dtiNii'AoIys IL
has been found necessary. whenever Il
thorough investigation is to be made
along any particular line. to select an
expert for that purpose and send him
abroad. The dependence of the agri-
cultural Industries upon voluntary as
sistnnce for Important Information con-
cerning foreign markets. and the in
ability OF the secretary to direct the
honorary agents Of his department In
an investigation Of any particular in
d'isiry. has caused him to recommend
mat graduates of agricultural colleges
ana other experts who are competent
To conduct scientific as well Ms COM
ncrcinl Inquiries In agricultural sub
lecfs he sent abroad as attaches NJ our
legations, especially those In Europe.
These attaches would no, only keep
the department informed of ngricul-
turhi developments and progress In
their respective countries. bui would
report upon the demands of the mar
kcfs. and would lee available for imme-
liiate service In amy Investigation which
ne secretary of agriculture should
neem Of value to our agricultural inter
ISIS. The proposition has received the
Endorsement OF the House committee
on agriculture. and may be embodied
|
winch VIII be reported soon after the
hoiidny recess.
Secretary Wilson has employed Mr..
Stubbs to collect all nvrilnble informn-
non concerning the pc, ,,,ilinrities OF the
different foreign horse markets, cspc-
cinlly the requirements and regiin-
lions controlling the purchase OF horses
Tor European armies. those thnt are
most In demnnd. the present source OF
supply and the prevailing prices. 1t
" his purpose to make the inquiry
Thorough In every particular and pre.
sent such Information to our breeders
ana farmers generally ny viii enable
them TO determine intclllgcntly where
II will he TO their advantage to com.
pch for foreign market European
governments send agents abroad every
year TO purchase horses for their cav
iIry nnd artillery service. Those
agents generally visit the United Stntes
but some have Of late years turned
Their attention 10 the Argentine Rcpub.
lie with Indifferent success. The com.
Tlnint generally henrd concerning thc
horses Of tho United States does moi
refer N their breed. size or price, but
10 The refusal or neglect or our stock. /.
] gsswsn 10 prepare for the Demands,