The Washington times., 1902-04-28
united STATES TRADE
With S0U'1lH 1 AMERICA
Exports to Eyery Country
Reported as Increasing.
SHIPPING FACILITIES NEEDED
Lack of Transportation and Banks Inter
feres With Proper Development-Open-
ing the Panama Canal a Factor for
Success.

| American tools and Implements. as we'll
as cotton goods, hats. shoes, and special
ties. are coming more and more into favor
in the Argentine Republic. A banker in
Rosario recently said that for the half
year ended June 30, 1901. the increase of
transactions between his house and the
inited States had been 131 per cent, and
he understood that other banks had had
a similar experience.
Despite the manner in which American
merchants and manufacturers are handi-
capped by the absence of regular lines of
steamships and of direct banking facili
ties. We are stlll. by reason of closer at
tention to the requirements Of the mar
ket. materially increasing the aggregate
of our trade with that country.
American milling machinery is coming
more and more into use. Several nations
to which Argentina bas been exporting
flour have recently shown a preference
for United States flour. largely due to the
latter being shipped in barrels. while the
Argentine product is put up in heavy pa
per bags. This has caused demand for
flour barrels in shocks that will probably
attract the attention OF coopers in the
United States.
Coal in Brazil.
Consul General Seager. Of Rio de jan
eiro. reports that in spite Of the deep
seated prejudices to be overcome, and the
antagonism of competitors. the export of
American coal to Brazil is steadily and
materially increasing. Our export trade
to that country. however. will never reach
its proper development as long as our
merchandise has to seek foreign bottoms.
II line of modern steamers were organ
lied between New York, the River Platte
and Brazil. there would be no lack of re-
turn freights. in coffee. rubber. etc.
Consul Kenneday. of Para, says that
American hardware has earned reputa-
ton for quality and finish which places
it beyond competition. We are also sup
plying dry goods to that district, to the
almost complete exclusion of certain lines
of English manufacture. Our typewriters,
too. are the favorites. The consul adds:
''It is a fact worthy of note that many
young Brazilians are now going to the
United States to complete their educa-
tion. Until recent years the young men
belonging to the better class OF Brazilians
were sent to Portugal. France. or Ger
many, to acquire their literary. profess !
sional, or scientific training; and II was
As rare to find Brazilian speaking En- |
zlish as it Is to discover an American |
speaking Portuguese. Now, English is |
Taught in some OF the higher schools in |
Brazil, and the young men are going to /
he United States to study engineering,
electricity, law, medicine, dentistry, etc.
Increasing Rapidly.
Consul Girimondi, of Santos. says that
rnited States trade with Brazil has in
reased heavily of late years. the growing
emand for our goods being most encour-
ging. Our sewing machines, clocks, and
-atches and electrical goods hold their
wn everywhere. and We are gaining
,othold in bicycles. locks. firearms. cut
cry. picture frames, etc.
Consul Mansfield. of Valparaiso, says
hat numbering is the chief industry of
he southern provinces OF Chile. and prac-
cally all OF the wood Is cut with Ameri-
an mills. All the machinery used in The ;
reduction of -four also comes from the ;
nited States. We rank third In the VOL
me of imports into Chile, being preceded .
y England and Germany
The consul at Colon, Mr.. Malmros. re- /,
orts that shipments from the United
tates to that district of Colombia have !
creased slightly. although on account
political disturbances, imports from
II other countries have remained sta
onary. The rising demand for our shoes
nd for negiige shirts collars. and cufs c
especially noted.
Consul General Gudger. of Panama. also ]
ports that our cloth and machinery are
I'D In general esteem.
Trade With Ecuador.
Consul General DeLeon. of Guayaquil.
ports that United States trade with
cuador shows a gratifying increase. due
purchases for the Guayaquil- Quito
abroad. better and quicker communica-
on, lower freight rates, and the advent
American commercial travellers Our I
'oducts in many lines are conceded to
the best; notably shoes. cotton goods, I
eel. ironware. etc. Our trade will stead !
/, advance. but an isthmian canal can
one give us the vantage ground we !
ould occupy. T
Consul Swain. of Montevideo, writes: e
1T is gratifying to note an enlarged S
ricty Of American manufactures ap- h
airing in the markets of Uruguay. Ma d
rally. the quantities are not yet OF i'm c
rtance. as competition is sharp. The I
4 and established lines from other coun- c
les are hard to displace. Communica- 5
IN with the competing countries is rapid. r
cap. and frst-class. while from our own c
irkcts transportation facilities are un-
usfactory. "
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