Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-19

what these latter points are simply distrib-
uting centers for the great American trust
article. II that credited to Germany orisi.
mated IN the Russian fields 1t would still be
American-owned oil.
Paints, oils and varnishes were imported
In the amount Of 1883 kilos; 81 163 kilos
came from the United States, England and
Germany supplying the greater part Of the
rest Here Is great field for American
goods.
The fact that the Philippines do not come
anywhere near raising a necessary amount
of rice for their own consumption is eyi.
denced by imports from Japan and China
Al. 1876 kilos.
The United States is entirely left out on
the tinware proposition. but there were
1891 kilos imported. 1t is not likely that
Uncle Sam will attempt to compete with
Europe in this trade unless enabled to do
so by some favoring clause OF tariff which
may be adopted along with other tariff re-
quirements for the Philippines.
Strange as it may seem, tobacco cigars
ana cigarettes We're imported to the extent
or *, 1do kflos. But 5,a3S kilos of these
came from the states, although the whole
amount may be classed as American goods
England and Germany were quickest to
realize the demand for this product so
they got the trade. Jointly they exported
it,eV kflos to appease the demands of the
American soldier and sailor in the Philip
pines. This trade certainly should be ours
1t is evidently not much of job to trans
port fresh vegetables across the Pacific.
article
to the credit of the United States China
sent in 1,3IS.421 kilos, showing q large de-
mand. and this not at all on the part Of
the army or navy, as their wants are sup
piled almost entirely from American goods.
The figures for goods imported this ac-
count do not enter the custom house re-
port.
Where FflfpinOs Get Their DrinknbIes
Liquors are next on the list. In August,
Spain exported 1850 1iters "a liter is equal
to 1.0567 quarts. liquid measure), and Ger
| many 2,1oo liters of cognac. Spain 6.3o6
| liters), England 4,905 liters) and France
| 600 liters) are the exporters in Septem-
| Der. but in October the United States came
| in with 325 liters-an experiment. evidently:
2,3f0 liters in November. and then dropped
| to &c liters in December. Too bad, The
| total importation was %. 12S liters, all Of
| which Uncle Sam should have supplied.
! The trade here does not demand a standard
| label.
| Spain exported for the Philippines 1T.3G3
| liters of gin. against Germany's Cner only
competitor, practically 1o,1S3 liters. II
Srain could do this the United States can
certainly do likewise in cognac, gin, whisky,
! beer, champagne, claret and sherry.
| Even in whisky Spains figures are 16232
| liters against the United States 12.GSS
liters and England's 1886 liters. Spain evil
IDENTIFY knew wherein was money.
| The stuff that made Milwaukee famous was
| well handled. Here is the one place where
| lUciS sam CAME nowhere near DelIlS peat
| en- out; 51f.1i0 liters of beer are the fig
| ures that show to her creditor discredit,
| through W. c. T L. eyes. Germany. the
! only competitor in this line worthy our
| Steel shows but 4I,34S liters. Just to show
| that Spain not to be left out even on
| the beer question. the figures show 81. 800
liters from Spain. The total Importation of
| beer for the period we are dealing with
| was 591 233 literS valued at $1.0,0o0. Tn
| der the Spanish regime great quantity
| of beer was consumed, the one brewery Of
| Manila being capable of supplying the res
ident demand.
| In champagne the United States take
| their proper position at the head of the list
| with 1891 liters Spain follows with 300
| liters, and then France, beaten at her own
| game, with 2,Sl3 liters, England close be-
| hind her with =, 424 liters.
Spain evidently intends to fight for the
! claret market, as she brought in Dish
| liters in August and II, SS4 liters in Septem-
| Der. In October Uncle Sa N enters with 40
| liters against SPANS 136 liters, bat in No
vember the tables again turned by
Spain with 126, 225 liters to our 90 G64 literS-
| Spain again increases her lead in Deem
| Der with 254, 400 lters to Americas 7,493
| liters Who will win out? These are prac-
| tically the only two nations competing.
| In sherry Uncle Sam won out. but did
| not enter the market until November. Spain
had already to her credit 3.717 liters For
| the whole period the figures are: United
| States, 1920 liters; Spain. 1887 liters.
| Practically other competitors.
| Eggs are consumed in enormous Quanti-
! ties in the Philippines. Their own produce
| ton rot equal to the demand. China has
come to her aid with 2SS,3o0 eggs in these
| five months.
| Here will be found a great market for
slightly damaged or out Of date hats. Our
new membranes. as we will certainly
| learn to call them in time. do wear hats
| on Sundays at the Gallara paseo-
| and so long as they bear a foreign stamp or
| look they will hold a steady demand.
Where did you get that hat could be
! here and elicit raYliec
every point of hat production in this wide,
| wide world. Spain and Germany and China
are evidently the only ones fully appreciat-
| Ing this state of affairs. Complete figures
| are as follows: Spain. 1925; Germany. g.
| 74s: China, 2,236; England, u.s. and France,
| II. or $40 old, damaged and out of style
| hats that could hardly find an open mar
ket elsewhere.
| Our boot and shoe manufacturers are no
doubt waiting TO- the civilization of tic Fill
| ipino to reach the point of his wearing
shoes before trying the market, not
boot or shoe was exported to the Philippines
by Uncle Sam. However I Will say for the
benefits of these manufactures that our
| new, if obstreperous, citizens not all
shoeless. There were 80, 123 pairs imported
in the time l write Of Spain got the bene-
fit of most of this trade. with the cheap
and worthless production of China close
second. 1t would seem a good field for an
| ticpation of demand for some enterprisiug
Yankee to enter
Umbrellas are in great and growing de-
mana, ana SPAN succeeded in getting rid
of 6,7S0. Her only competitor was England,
with 400.
We have reached the end of the present
available list of Filipino imports. 1t can
plainly be seen that Uncle Sam has como
| nowhere near holding up his end for enter
prise. Not a demand, except that of
liquors. was anticipated by it was by
other nations. 1t is hardly justice to the
United States that cold figures should show
that this traffic holds the palm for enter
prise, but such they do show. In every one
Of the articles l have mentioned. except
possibly joss sticks and Standard oil, there
Is plenty of room for enterprising Ameri-
cans to get the market and hold ii. In the
pacification and permanent occupation of
these Islands our trade enterprise mus take
hand as well as the army and navy. 9th
erwise We will be paying the expenses while
the nations of Europe collect the rents
He Knew His Business.
From the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
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