The Washington times., 1902-10-22
ORGANIZED FIGHT FOR
CUBAN RECIPROCITY
American Business Men to
Take a Hand.
AGENT TO VISIT THE ISLAND
In Interest of Merchants Association
Mr.. Dumont Will Ex-
anime Conditions.
AGENT TO VISIT THE ISLAND

When Congress reconvenes in December
O new emphasis is likely to be placed
upon Cuban reciprocity by the efforts
of a large association of American bust
ness men. who believe there is great
future for the island If its resources
are properly handled. To this end they
have determined upon a campaign Of
education as soon as Congress gets TO
work, and between now and December
/ they intend to gather all the infor-
nation necessary to support their views.
President Roosevelt was informed yes
terday by two of his callers that the
commercial possibilities and Industrial
needs of Cuba are to be made the sub
ject of a thorough investigation By the
Merchants, Association of New York. H.
d. Dumont, who is to make tour OF
the island, called at the temporary
White House with S. Christy Mead, the
associations assistant secretary, who is
to direct the ca5ni....yn from headquar-
tiers in New York city.
Purpose of Trip.
The main reason for the tour is the be-
lief that Cuba offers unusual opportu-
mites for the immediate exploitation of
its own resources and for building
up a large trade with the United
States in return. The association has
1000 members in New York city alone.
and has $4,000 firms throughout the
country on its rolls. The capital in
vested in trade by its members is
roughly estimated at 5000. 100000.
Mr.. Dumont expects to travel through
every part of the island to gather data
upon the sugar industry from an eco
romic standpoint. On his return to New
York this information will be tabulated
and submitted to the members of the
association for consideration, and on
the basis of the replies made will be
based the representations to Congress
for legislative action. Full reports will
be in the hands of all the members of
the association some time before Con-
gress meets.
Trade Development.
Regarding his coming trip, Mr.. Du-
mont said:
at is my intention to make months
tour of the island to secure concise in
formation at first hands. The merchants
wish to know what markets the island
affords now and what possibilities there
are for development of trade with this
country.
Cuban reciprocity will naturally be
one Of the questions into which 1 will
specially inquire. The Merchants As
sociation wishes to have the facts at
hand for taking whatever action is
deemed wise toward securing the mar
kets of the island for this country
What representation will be made to
Congress will deend entirely upon the
result of my trip"
Called on President.
The Commissioner General Of Immi-
grafton, Frank P Sargent, saw the
President and had a half hours con-
ference yesterday.
Commissioner Mcfarland came in at
noon to see Secretary Cortelyou, and
Judge Stanton ]. Peelle made a short
missioners are busily occupied now with
the annual estimates and that this work
is expedited by conferences with vari-
pus public officials.
The consul general to Cairo, Egypt,
John G. Long, saw the President early
in the day. He is also the Republican
national committeeman for Florida, and
Baid the party in that State is rapidly
growing and increasing its effectiveness.
Miss ]. n. Strong, private secretary to
ez-Representative Hawley. of Texas,
who is the Republican national commit
teeman from that State. was another
caller. Miss Strong resides here and
keeps track of Lone Star State politics
and interests at the National Capital.
Carolina Politics.
South Carolina will send a solid Dem
pcratic delegation to Congress this fall,
as usual. according TO Representative
Henphill, OF the Palmetto State. who |
was a caller at the White House yes
terday.
The lily whites are not factor in |
South Carolina" said Judge Hemphill !
"Jchn G. capers, district attorney for
the district comprising the entire State,
Is the spokesman for the Republicans. |
The President has stated lately that IL |
was not the desire of the party leaders |
to crowd the darby out, and District At |
tcrney Capers is following that princi-
pie"
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