The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-07-01

6cotch manufactures oro dcmo aiding
improvements n the Dritish service.
II II shown by recent statements that
the British service Is inadequate; that
the reports conveyed by the govern
ment's representatives In other lands
are wanting In technical information
and details which are so seryiceable 10
the home exporters who desire to place
their wares in new markets. 1t Is
claimed that the greater part of the re-
ports made by British consuls is made
up Of complaints about the tendency of
the British exporters to cling to their
own ways OF doing. rather than furnish
ing to the home producers the informa-
tion which II is supposed they require
in order TO make them better prepared
TO capture distant markets.
In connection with these criticisms of
British consular methods the nuthori-
ties in that country do not hesitate TO
complimentin very high terms the serv-
ice rendered by American consuIs In
sending TO their home government de-
tails OF value to exporters in re-
spect TO the wants of consumers in q
given country, the character of the
goods best suited TO the people OF a
| given country. the facts and points of
value as to packing. marking, transpor-
tation, and other technical details that
are OF so much service 70 the home pro-
ducers in preparing 10 enter distant
market with their goods. While II is
doubtless true that there is much room
for improvement in the American con-
sular service, IL is noteworthy that the
work the United States representatives
are doing has challenged the attention
of foreigners. This fact win tend TO
make our government more watchful
and attentive TO the affairs of our con-
sular agents and representatives. This
cannot fail TO make for the good of the
service, and increase the importance OF
| the American nation abroad, and at the
same time improve the facilities for ex,
| tending our export trade in many lands.
The German government is not be-
hind in these matters. That govern.
incnt is about to increase it's consular
force in several countries, and thou
sands of dollars will be expended in
this direction. The German govern.
ment will shortly send number of ag-
ricultural experts TO its legation in Rus.
STA for the purpose of investigating the
prospective increased agricultural adj
vantages in the Siberian regions. New
consular agencies will be established in
a number of countries, and additional
agents and representatives will be sent
by the Germans 10 the legations and
consular offices in the United States
This activity by the Germans, and the
indications OF restlessness on the part
of the British people, are a warning tc
the United States government thai
there must be no relaxation of effort
on our part to improve the service OF
our consular agents and representa-.
tives. This must be done on lines which
will tend 10 give the best service in
promoting trade and commerce. The
! American manufacturers are reaching
| out for markets. They should have ev
cry possible assistance consistent with
our form OF government and the duties
| OF our officials abroad.
/ This Is n golden time for American
manufacturers. Trade is good. prices
and wages are improving, and there Il
a steady increase in the foreign demand
for American products. All this under
| protection.