Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-20

in volume, and a very large amount OF
credit for the result is due to the fact that,
in response to the appeal of the govern
ment of the United States. the nNt1ons OF
the world have agreed in the most unequlv-
ocal terms, to respect the integrity OF the
Chinese empire. While the menace of dis
memberment hung over China, there could
be neither commercial confidence Wlthm
nor faith in the security of investment from
without. The establishment of both marks
the opening of a new era In the history OF
China pregnant with momentOuS results
for the commerce of the world, and, not
least among the nations, for the commerce
of the United States
THAT careful study by competent men
o. the new conditions which mark the dawn
of the new day in China would bring out
facts of the highest value to the manufac-
tUrers and merchants of the United States,
and particularly to those engaged in the
production and distribution of cotton fab
rics. does not admit Of question. 1t is eight
years since any we'll equipped commercial
commission went through China, and the
reports of the Blackburn commission or
Lancashire cotton Spinners, and OF the
Lyons commission of French silk manufac-
turers remain the most authoritative guides
we have to the possibilities of trade with
the great UNEMPLOYED markets or the inter
Tor of the empire. 1t is the turn of Amer
lea to take up and continue the work which
was so well begun in 1897. and to see that
IL is placed in hands equally capable. The
field Is the most inviting one that the world
tending its thorough investigation may
prove Of untold value. and will certainly
have an interest for no people SO profound
and far-reaching as they have for our own.
Central and South America used s3,OO0.-
OOO Of our goods last year. They being our
nearby neighbors, our trade with them
should be largely increased. From CORE
Spondence ba sed on consular reports 1t VIII
be seen that the Mediterranean, Red sea
and Persian gulf regions are clamoring for
our goods and for reasons removable cannot
obtain them. Mr.. President, we believe
these markets can be so developed that
they will become large and regular users
os our goods.
A Commission Desired.
eve therefore respectfully request that
you obtain authority from Congress to ap
point to begin this work at once. a spe-
cial commission to take steps for the extern
sion of the export markets for cotton prod
ucts in China, Central and South America
the Persian gulf the Mediterranean and
Red sea regions
In closing the address called attention to
the fact that in half century from 1850
the value of cotton products has grown
from s12S 1884, 900. in 1850, to s721 ,949. 900 in
1900 and that If we add to these figures
the value of the products of the linen jute
hemp and bagging mills of the country
there is an additional product of s413. 022.-
600; making the total value of the products
Of our textile mills. when they finally
reach the market. $1.134971.7 7s. This, it
added, does not include our cottonseed in
dustry, which represents value of about
$50, 900. and which under the influence
of the Grout bill is selling its oil today at
cents a gallon under it's relative value to
other oils and greases."
The members of the committee are: John
Lowndes McLaurin. South Carolina; John
M. Parker, Louisiana: Erster Ashcraft.
Alabama: John c. Cary. South Carolina:
D. A. Tompkins. North Carolina: James L.
Orr, South Carolina: John Foard. New
York; Slas D. Webb. New York: V. NJ
Montgomery. L. c. Duncan. w. E. Lucas
T. e. Moore and r. T. Jewell. South Caro-
lima; s. B. Tanner. J. w. Cannon. ]. M.
Odell E. A. Smith. c. W. Johnson. L. B.
Holt. A. W. Hayward. W. A. Erwin. E. c.
Holt. Eugene Holt and Moses H. Cone
North Carolina; R. A. SchoolfieId H. l..
Norman and W.. 8. Farbes. Virginia; G.
G. Jordan. Thomas Barrett, jr.. E. F. Yer
derry. J. B. Verdery and c. A. Sweet
Georgia: 7. w. Pratt, Val Taylor, R. p
Hobson and J. B. Lowell, Alabama: o. A.
Robbins, North Carolina; S. S. Broadus and
r. A. Mitchell Alabama.