Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-12-03
COMMERCIAL AGREEMENTS PRO.
CLAIMED.

NIlM mI4IkA AfaAA shN'A
CLAIMED,
Since my last communication TO the
rongress on this subject special com.
merclal agreements under t"e thlru
section Of the tariff act have been pro
claimed with the Portugal with ltaiy
and with Germany Commerclal con-
yeDtlons under the general limitations
NJ the fourth section OF the same act
have ben concluded with Nicaragua,
with Ecuador, with the Dominican Re.
publlca. with Great Britain on behalf
Of the island Of Trinidad, ana with Den
mark on behalf Of the island Of ST.
CroiY These viii be early c0mmunl-
Gated to the Senate. Negotiations with
our governments are In progress
for the Improvement and security four
commercial relations.
The policy Of reciprocity so mani
testify rests upon the principles OF IN
ternational equity and has been re-
peatedly approved by the people Of the
United states there ought 20 be no
hesitation In each branch Of Congress
in giving 20 It full effect
This government desires 10 preserve
the most Just and amicable commercial
relations with all foreign countries, un-
moved by the Industrial riyalries ncces-
sarlly developed In the expansion OF in
teruational trade II Is believed that
the foreign governments generally en-
tertain the same purpose although In
some instances there are clamorous de-
mands upon them for legislation spe-
officially hostile 20 American interests.
Should those demands prevail ! shall
communicate with Congress with a
view Of advising such legislation as
may be necessary to meet the emery
ency.
THE BUFFALO EXPOSITION
The exposition Of the resources and
products OF the western hemisphere 10
be held at Buffalo next year promises
important results not only for the
United States but for the other PARTED.
patng countries It is gratifying that
the Latin-Amerlcan states have eyinced
The livellest interest and the fact that
an international American congress
VIII be held in the city of Mexico while
the exposition is In progress encourages
the hope OF a larger display az Buffalo
than might otherwise be practicable
The work Of preparing an exhibit OF our
national resources is making sat.sfac.
tory progress under the direction OF
different officials OF the federal govern
ment and the various States Of the
Union have shown a disposition 10 take
participation In the enterprise
BUREAU OF AMERICAN REPUB.
Lies.
The bureau OF the American republic,
continues 90 discharge with the happi.
est results the important work Of pro.
noting cordial relations between the
United States and the LatIn-American
Countries, all OF which are now active
members OF the International union
The bureau has been instrumental Ia
bringing about the agreement for an.
other international American congress,
which Is 90 meet IN Mexico IN October
1901 The bureaus future for another
term OF ten years Is assured bv the in.
ternauonal compact but the Congress,
will doubtless have much To do with
shaping new lines Of work and "a gen
eral policy. It's usefulness To the I'M
terests OF Latin-Amercan trade Is wide
y appreciated and shows a crafty
ing development
THE CONSULAR SERVICE.
The practical utility of the c5nyu
lar service ia obtaining a wide range o.
line Industries and commerce of ofha
countries and the opportunities th.ra
BY Afforded for introducing the g4ls o.
our goods have kept steadily In a3
vance of the notable expansion of ON
foreign trade and abundant .yiI.nr
has been furnished. both az home ann
abroad, OF the fact that the ransula
reports including many from our 5ir
Iomato representatives. have 90 "a CON
siderable extent pointed out uays an
means OF disposiug OF "a great yariat
OF manufactured goods which ofhar,sis
might not have found sale abroad
Testimony of foreign observers to M
commercial efficiency OF the corsYf.
corps seems 90 be conclusive ana am
own manufacturers and ayrorts,
highly appreciate the value OF tba ss,
vices rendered not only I'm mo rrIrta
reports but also IN the Individual 81
'iorts OF consular officers DO promo.
American trade.
FOREIGN COMMERCE.
An Increasing part Of the work Of III