Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-31
PROGRESS OF URUGUAY
MEDICAL CONGRESS TO BE HELD
AT MoNTEvIDEo IN 1907.
Scientists Desired in Impor-
tant Positions-Desire for Closer
Trade Relations With q. s.

The republic OF Mexico has accepted an
invitation from the republic of Uruguay
to participate in the Latin American medi-
cal congress which is to be held at Monte
video. Uruguay. in January, 1907. The con-
gress will consider questions of Importance
from sanitation standpoint of the first In
terest to the progressive medical officers of
the Latin American countries represented
In this connection the fact is of interest
that number Of scientists in the United
States are being considered for positions OF
the first Importance in the big national col
lege at Montevideo. Uruguay. Among these
may be mentioned DIR. Salmon. formerly
chief Of the bureau of animal industry of,
the Department Of Agriculture. who is be-
ing considered for the chair Of the veterin-
airy department, and DIR. George Shaw of
California and DR.. John Vernon of New
Mexico. who are being considered for places
in the department of agriculture. No for
NAL offers have yet been made to these gem
tlemen. but 1t is understood they will be
rendered the places in the near future.
Closer Relations Desired.
Uruguay is generally recognized as a pro-
gressive country and its leading citizens
would be glad to see the republic brought
into closer touch with the United States
Senior Pedro Requena Bermudez, charge
d'affaires of Uruguay, calls attention, in
proof of this statement. to the report of
Consul O'Hara Of Monteyideo to the Secre-
tary OF Commerce and Labor, in which he
tens OF conditions in Uruguay, and urges
that efforts be made to bring the two coun-
tres into closer commercial relations.
Tie furnishes reasons for the relatively
meager trade between the United States and
Uruguay. These reasons are in the main a
reteratlon OF what others have written on
the same subject, and can be embraced In
a very brief sentence-failure to study the
market conditions and absence of perma-
nent representatives. Mr.. O'Hara expresses
the opinion that direct steamship commune
cation between the two countries would
prove an active agency in the promotion OF
trade with the United State. Mr. .O'Hara
says that IF it be true, as often stated,
that the United States does not secure a
fair share of the trade of the South Ameri-
lean countries, the fault is due to lack Of
energy in this direction on the part of the
manufacturers and exporters.
Z am frequently asked by American in
qulrers, he says, whether or not there Is
any prejudice against American products
In this country. There is no prejudice
against them, but. on the contrary. they
are in favor, and rather preferred when
known But it must be remembered that
American manufactured goods of all classes.
III this country particularly, are offered for
sale by men not Americans-men who have
no interest in our country or in its products
except as they may obtain "a profit from the
sale of them.
Methods of Other Nations
1.-THE Englishman, the Frenchman the
German and the Italian are here represent
ing the products of their respective coun-
tries. They have brought capital from their
home countries. and they have competent
men here to manage it. They have estab-
lished large importing houses and have
learned the language of the people. their
manners and customs. They study and be-
come familiar with the peoples wants, and
adjust their orders for manufactured goods
accordingly.
They keep their home governments and
their producers constantly informed as to
the needs and demands Of their customers,
and they naturally give preference to the
products of their countries. They have
regular and well-equipped steamship lines
for passengers. freight and mails and keep
themselves In close touch with their own
countries. There is no country that can
with truth claim this trade The people Of
Uruguay have good business qualities and
Will buy where they can secure the best
products for the least money. / am con-
WINGED that Americans may have their
share Of this business If their claims are
properly presented"
Mr.. O'Hara further calls attention to the
tact that Uruguay exported to the United
States in the fiscal year ending June 80,
1905, So, 99S, 10 worth of goods not one dol
lars worth of which was carried In Amerl-
can bottoms OF the imports into Uruguay
from the United States, valued at 81 800
COO, only two unimportant cargoes were
carried in United States merchant ships
Mr.. O'Hara suggests as remedy that a
line of American steamships be established
between New York and the River Plata,
that good hustling American agents be
sent to Uruguay TO establish branch houses
and that a study be made of local condi-
tons and customs.