The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-10-11
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manufactures Of iron and steel exceed
those of any other country
The growth of the railway systems of
the United States is phenomenal. From
thirty miles in 1890 we have gone to 49,, 600
miles in 1897 The system of reciprocal
agreement with foreign countries, provid-
ed by the tariff act of 1897 promises ben
eticial results in the increase of our trade
in foreign countries. Most of the conven-
tons already made await ratification be-
fore going into effect, but the first recip-
rocal arrangement under the third section
of the act has been in operation now over
a year.
Our shpbulding has been greatly in
creased. For the first time in all our his
tory the tonnage Of our steam vessels eX-
ceeded on June ! The tonnage Of all our
sailing vessels, barses and all other craft
Our shipDmldinS plants are being enlarS-
ed and new establishments projected.
There is no better time than the present
therefore with all these favorable condi-
tons. and others which will suggest them
selves to you for the development of d
powerful merchant marine.
Our relations to other nations by rea-
son of our new possessions. make this
duty even more commanding than 1t has
ever been. American shipping under the
American flag should be found in all couu-
tries and our trade must go wherever our
flag goes.
Our railroad commerce has even
exceeded the growth of our out
ward commerce. Our railroad trans
portation lines never were SO crowd
ed, while our builders of cars and engines
are unable to fill the pressing orders made
necessary by the increased traffic. We
have everything, gentlemen, to congratu-
late ourselves as to the present condition
of the country. The only fear / have
ever had is that we might overdo il; and
thet really we were not exercising that
conservatism which is so essential 10 sub
stantial business. You would doubtless
disagree with me as to this fear and say
it was groundless, butsthe boundless pros
perity we have had in the last year and
a half has made me fear that we might
be OVERRIDING the business of the country.
Il trust l am mistaken, and I am told
by business men everywhere that the
business of the country now rests on a
substantial basis, and that you are really
only making what there is a market for.
and as long as you do that of course you
are doing a safe business, aud our mar
kets are going to increase. applause
Our products are going into every port of
the world and the reason for it is that
we make the best products and we I'M
dersell anybody else in the world. That is
the only reason for it.
Il am glad TO welcome the representa-
tive of Mexico, and the representative of
the Canadian government, in this city and
in our country tonight. and l thank you
ALL
Following President Mckinley, Mr. Nc
Cormck introduced Vice President Maris-
cal of Mexico, who told of The good work
President Diaz has done for that country
Following Vice President Mariscal, Mr.
Mccormick introduced Secretary of State
Hay. Nearly every member of the cabi-
net present with Mr.. Mckinley had made
an address while in Chicago with the ex-
ception of the Secretary of State
He was greeted with great APP
pause. His speech dwelt entire
ly upon the welcome which Chicago
had extended to the visitors al the fall
festival and kindred topics.