The Wichita daily eagle., 1901-06-27
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RUSSIA AND THE UNITED STATES.
NJ. M. MURDOCH. Editor.

RUSSIA AND THE UNITED STATES.
The misunderstanding between 8Ir. Secretary Gage
Of the United States treasury and NJ De Witt Russian
minister Of finance arising of the imposition by this
country OF countevaing duties certain Russian pro
ducts unfortunate this time many reasons and
it is to be sincerely hoped that the visit Of Count Cassna
Russian minister at Washington his native country viii
bring about better understanding in the commercial re-
ations Of the two governments NJ De Witt has already
commenced policy Of repsas against American products
and fears entertained higher commercial circles
Of the two countries that bitter trade war wiz be waged
both sides Of the controversy
The sentiment Of this country favors the most friendly
commercial and political relations with the government
Of the for although the nature and character OF the
governments Numerically opposite there are some
traditional Why the Eagle and the Bear should
be the friendly terms Russia proved to be the
friend Of the Republic in domestic quarrel forty years
and has been steadas its friendship for the re-
united country ever since.
From business standpoint IT would be serious error
the part Of the United States to give Russia cause to
withdraw its patronage from our markets It is vast
undeyeloped empire IN its formative period An i'm
mense system Of railroad is being constructed across its
Siberian territory this within few years viii afford
wonderful products Of American factories
especially structural supplies and agricultural machin-
cry. Not only viii lose large trade by failure to
concae Russia the manufacturing industries Of
Germany, where Russia viii naturally buy if she deserts
u.s. viii be built up strengthened to compete with US for
the other European nations We should resume our
commercial relations with Russia by all means as well for
the purpose Of keeping the growing industries Of Germany
down for the profits trade in the domnions Of
Nicholas
American goods in much favor in China and
Japan and American is expanding over these coun
tries with great rapdiy as can be seen by study Of con
suar reports is carried by way Of the Pacific and the
more tonnage be supplied to the transportation lines the
cheaper the ocean rates will become It is essential then
not only for the interests increasing trade in China
and Japan but for the better accommodation OF our Pacific
pOssessions-Hawaii and Phnippines-to keep tight
grasp the Russian trade great bulk of which must
find its way across the Pacific to the eastern terminus of
the trans-Siberian railway.
And then besides the government owes duty to the
American working man and his family An Increasing
foreign demand for the product Of his labor is the best
Of continuation Of his Job at steady if not at
increasing To sacrifice the trade Of Russia for
light reasons would be- in sense crime against him;
for would the bite that entitled to in the mouth
Of his German ryoL
None Of the principles Of the benefcient American
system Of protection can be sacrificed amicable set
uement Of the controversy between the United States and
Russia as we understand it. for in many cases when abso
utey infant industries not involved judcious
prooit is the strongest element in the protective idea
The devsion Of power in the commercial world is so
equally divided that the loss Of single customer nation
might defeat US in ambition place and for
this reason We believe that Secretary Gage is maintaining
attitude which is unfortunate
Considering the friendly sentiment Of the country to-
wards Russia and the desire continuation Of com
mercial relations with it. and the positive direct and in
direct advantage Of its trade Mr. Gage win be sustained by
the American people he yields point to NJ De Witt who
is friendly to the United States powerful force in the
Russian Empire.