The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-11-19
TRADE OF AUSTRIA-HUNGARY.
An Increase Reported in the Imports
From the Initcd stntea.

rom the nifcu states.
Imports into Austria Hungary FROM the
United States are increasing rapidly. ac-
cordiug to a letter just received az the
state Department from Carl Bailey Hurst
the American Consul General at Vienna
American exporters have not until re-
Gently" the Consul General says. given
general attention 20 this part Of Europe
which is considerably removed from the
closest ports in touch with trans Atlantic
commerce. Although the total amount ex-
ported from the United States during the
year 1900 to this monarchy amounted 20
some $50 500 600 the sum is nevertheless
capable Of being enlarged. This probability
is understood in Austria, and the prospect
IS not complacently regarded. Austrian
manufacturers and agriculturists are
making an organized effort to stem the
inflow Of American products, and within
the week an important conference has
gathered in Vienna TO take measures
against our competition.
The movement cannot be called deter
minative, it shows, however. the attitude
Of an influential and educated minority.
sumner who endeavOrs to place himself on
the defensive. Mention is often made
here Of a protective league comprising
Austria Hungary. Germany. Switzerland,
Holland, and Belgium, against the United
States, although it cannot De seriously
considered. At the assembly in question,
composed Of leading men discussing how
American imports can be enectually re-
strlcted, il was OPEN acknowledged that
the commercial policy Of the present time
IS dictated and controlled by the United
States.
Austria is threatened with formidable
shipments Of goods that tend to dwarf, If
not actually destroy. many Austr0-H Hun
Earlan Industries. Especially does the
Austro Hungarian aEriculturist cry out
against the imports from the United
States Of flour. corn. lard beef. bacon.
ham, and fresh fruiJs--srticIes that the
Argentine Republic, Russia, and the
Balkan States also ship 10 Austria Hun
gary Although. as yet. there has been
no extensive unloading of American coal
al either Trieste or Fiume. il is feared
that the United States will soon begin to
carry anthracite to the Austrian and 20
the Hungarian seapoTrs- Iron. steel and
machinery have already established them
selves on q commercially profitable basis.
Instances Of the gigantic strides of our
American manufacturing Industries are
cited, TO show our ability 10 forge ahead
OF all competitors in many fields Ameri-
can trusts are particularly mentioned as
a mortal peril 20 European manufactur-
ers, on account Of the powerful OrRaniza-
ttnu OF capital and business manipulation.
As means TO ward on encroaching
American competition in Austria Hungary
II is recommended, In view Of the com
mercial policy Of the United States and
the present customs movement Of the
German Empire. that there be an entire
reconstruction OF the AusJTo- Hungarian
tsrih system, 50 that sufficient and lasting
protection may be granted 20 manufac-
lures and agriculture At the same time.
~ is said. this rev tariff must be spe-
cialiZed in the most far-reaching manner.
II should contain sufficient concessions to
facilitate the conclusion Of favorable com
n rcial treaties and TO develop Austro-
Hungarian exports.
The usual most favored nation clause
in the new commercial treaties should no
longer be inserted. and on the other
hand certain paragraphs should be add
ed which VIII give reciprocal advantages
In view OF the rapid changes hat are
Ekely 20 occur IN the field Of co umerce.
the manufacturers and ag-icululrists con-
slider ii advisable 70 determine the dllra-
ton Of hfSireaties accoI ding 10 the pro-
ductive conditions Of the various States
with which they may be con, luCed. They
demand that treaties protecting domestic
industries IN a satisfactory manner and
stimulating export should b. subject 20
termination al long notice, but thar a
commercial treaty with z O United States
should be subject 20 shOr- notice "