New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-10-25

most every day being added to by fresh chapters
of American triumphs abroad. Month by month
since the shadow Of 1fty-cent dollars, lower
wages, Reputation of debts and all the other
fantasies of the DemOpOpraCy lifted
from the country in 1896 developments have re-
hearsed the same tale of business activity, ex-
tended markets, general prosperity and in
creased opportunities for the wage Garner and
investor alike. One of the striking features IN
this history of progress is the supplying of ma
chiuery and tools for the world. The wise pro-
tective system which is maintained by the Re-
publican party enables the American workman
TO produce not only all that is required for do
nestle use and demands, but the impetus there
by given to home trade enables him also 10
successfully compete with Iofelgn WorhIleIi III
their own fields. The awarding TO this country
Of the contract 70 build a steel bridge acress
the Atbara River IS one or the proofs or TINS
wonderful progress. 1t will be recalled that in
the opening up of the SOudan to civilization,
which followed close upon General Kitcheners
march 10 Khartoum, a railroad was deemed
essential factor, and, in order that there might
be no reaction or recrudescence Of Mahdisn, it
was necessary that the road should be con-
structed at the earliest possible moment At the
crossing of the Atbara, the great Abysslnian
tributary of the Nile, long and high steel
bridge was required, such as could not be pro
vided by any artisans in Egypt. BIDS for build
ing the bridge We're solicited from the great en-
glneer1ng works OF Great Britain, ana IN view OF
the urgency of the case the plans were also sub
mitted 10 some American bridge makers. The
result was that the latter offered 10 build the
bridge more cheaply and TO do the work more
quickly than any British firm could do it, and
the contract was consequently awarded to
American firm, which built the bridge well
within the specified time and to the entire salts
faction of the Anglo Egyptian Government in
transaction in which the British competitors
were fairly beaten by their American rivals.
That, however, was only part of the business.
After the bridge and railroad the locomotives
and cars had to be provided, and these too, were
wanted at the earliest possible moment. For
these equipments both American and British
manufacturers were asked to bid. AS the Amer
lean firms had standard designs from which they
could supply orders very quickly, while the
British had such standard designs the re-
suit that the American competitors OBJ
tanned the contract, because they were able to
furnish the goods cheaply and certainly
much more promptly than the British.
AMERICAN TRIUMPHs IN AFRICA.
So. as a result of the American Industrial sys-
tenn which has been fostered by the protection
given to it by a Republican Government Amer
leans got both of the contracts, and to-day the
British railroad to Khartoum. important part
of the gigantic Cape TO Cairo road. that is to
traverse the Dark Continent from end end
passes over a huge bridge built Of American
steel by American engineers and workmen, ana
is equipped with American cars and locomotives
built in American shops by American Workinen
That is a brief but significant chapter in Amerl-
can industrial history under the operations or
the Dingley tariff, and in the Administration Oh
William Mckinley.
American locomotives cars and railroad
equipments now pushing their way INTO
many parts of the world. Not only have FIN
land France and other countries bought RAN
road engines manufactured here, but England
where locomotive manufacturers have always
considered themselves safe from competition IN
this branch Of mechanical construction. has beeh
invaded. English experts, in fact, VINO nav
examined the American engines sent to Great
Britain have pronounced them as being, VIM
perhaps not pretty to look at as the BriIlsn
product, more durable stronger, more service"
BILE and Of greater utility ,o
And not alone is American industry equipplhS
European railroads, but American capital ana
energy are being introduced 70 build new raiI-
way systems In the old country. Whiie tne
purchase by Charles T. Yerkes or the cnaI. 5
permitting the construction Of an underground
electric railroad in London. from Chartng cross
TO Fuston and Hampstead, ar nrst aroused soLIe
prejudice among English hnanciers. II Is no"
agreed that London VIII be the gamer as
result OF the business acumen which MI Herkes
has displayed. And. likewise. this country VIII
he benefited also, inasmuch the industrial
conditions which VIII prevail should President
Mckinley be elected will make IL advantageous
for Mr. Yerkes not only to buy his equipments
In this country but TO purchase his BUILDING