The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-02-26
UNITED STATES
LOSING TRADE
Russia Irritaied Over the Ac-
ton of This Government.
CANCELS ORDERS FOR GOODS
REPORT RECEIVED FROM CON
SUI GENERAL WATTS,

st. Petersburg, Feb. 25.AThe irrita-
ton against the United states on ac-
count Of the supposed unfriendly atti-
tude Of that country toward Russia,
which was slightly noticeable through
out the negotiations, seems to have be-
come daily more pronounced, and since
the Vicksburg incident at Chemulpo
(Whsn the commander of this American
gUnboat Is said TO have refused to unite
with the commanders of other foreign
warsilips at Chemulpo TO protest
against the fighting which resulted IN
the loss of Russian WaTships. the Va
RAG and kOrietz. and the fact that the
Yieksburg did not take On board sur
viyors Of the Russian shipsl American
business men here are really concerned
about the possible effect on American
trade.
Orders Countermanded.
Within the last few days orders for
American goods have been counter
manded, the only explanation given
being that prospective purchasers did
not desire 10 buy American goods under
the present circumstances. United
States Consul General Watts has been
appealed to in the case of an American
firm, which had a large contract for
school supplies, the contract having
been peremptorily. cancelled.
Orders for the importation Of q big
consignment of wood pulp have also
been countermanded, the intending pur-
chaser saying in his letter that he could
not be expected to do business with
America after the Vicksburg incident.
Mr.. Watts has felt it to be his duty
to write to the state department point
ing out the state of public feeling here
and the great prospective damage TO
American trade unless measures were
taken to allay the irritation.
Explanation in Order.
Americans here believe that an Off
cial explanation of the Nicksburg incl
dent would be oppOrtune and have an
excellent effect. The government, Off
cialiy, has not taken notice of the in
cident. being without direct official ad-
vices from the far east on the subject.
In government circles, however, it is
seen plainly that Russian susceptible
ties have been wounded, and the fear
is expressed that should Washington
now disregard Russia and procure ex~
eQuateurs for the newly appointed
American consults at Afukden and An
tung from Peking and attempt to send
those officials to their posts, really
unpleasant incident might be created.
Due to the War.
Russia does not want to be placed in
the position of refusing To allow these
ccnsuls to enter upon their duties,
but, with a state of war existing and
commerce at a standstill, military con-
sideratiOns are paramount, and Rus
STA might consider herself warranted
in interpreting such a course on the
part Of the United States to be po-
litical rather than commercial.
The refusal OF Russia to allow AIR.
Morgan, the newly appointed American
consul at Port Daluy, TO go to his post
at present is based solely on the militia
~ situation, which may compel all
foreigners to leave Port Dalny.
The sincere hope is expressed that
the United States will not embarrass
Russia further by pressing the ques-
ton of consular representation at this
time