Arizona republican., 1906-09-10
SOUTH AMERICAS PUSH.
Kansas cityan Tells Of Arsentin,
 Republic.

Joseph Kellogg. of 293O Forest ave- nue has been in every country in the i world outside of Asia, and one or two | contiguous Oriental states. He is a young man yet, but was early afflicted i with the irrepressible wanderlust, and gratified it with almost continual trav el
 In talking of his impressions of the Argentine Republic. he said
 "We North Americans little realize what a commercial power the Argen- tine Republic is becoming through the investment of foreign capital Wheat, corn and grain of various kinds are loaded daily for European ports. Hay is shipped to South American ports, while cattle goes to South Africa, and zuelrachie wood. used for the purpose of tanning. is sent to the United States.
 "As I left the port of Borghi about 225 miles up the La Plata river. aboard a cargo ship. in the capacity of passen- ger, good insight into the rapidly ad- vancing commercial power of the Ar genuine Republic was obtained.
 Rosario. one of the principal ports of the La Plata river is always busy loading cargo ships for England. Ger many and Norway; but that port and all the principal ports of the La Plata river are put to a very great disadvan- tage in the way of discharging cargo, as the cliff on the west bank is so steep and high that trolleys have to be used. This cliff has it's advantage in loading grain. A chute is arranged from the top of the cliff to the hatch of the ship, and stevedorers drop their sacks of grain on the chute and it runs into the hold. where it is caught and placed. Tn this manner a ship is load ed in a surprisingly short time with little trouble.
 Another disadvantage which has to be contended with is the corruptness of the revenue officials who demand of the captains of all ships, whether steam or sail a complete survey of the ships stores, which is called a stores mani l fest If one little article is not men toned, these officials report it unless 1 they receive five or six sovereigns to compensate them. 1 have personally heard of many indignities to which these officials have subjected captains. Before leaving Buenos Ayres, the great southern metropolis, I wish to mention some of the interesting things I came in contact with. Although BuenOs Ayres is an interesting city. it has few attractions for an American. Its narrow streets and Spanish style soon become monotonous. One has to keep his eyes wide open while walk ing on the principal thoroughfares, with the exception of CaHe Victoria, which is a wide and beautiful street. as the sidewalks are very narrow, and if by chance you should make a mis- step you are most likely to collide with tram which runs barely a foot from the walk.
 "The shops are all busy, and if you are a fOreigner-especialIy an Amer i jean or English-they will most un- doubtedly favor you with a much high CT price mark than a native. Even in the most popular stores this is the GUS
 tom, and I saved many a peso by be- 1 ing forewarned. But after you con l clude the deal Cat whatever price)' the ! clerk shakes your hand. smiles, and | bids you Buenos dios: and you stop and wonder if. after all, you have not i been done
 ''There are many coffee houses wherB
 cafe con leche' and drinks mild and strong are served. Here the business men have their noon-day lunch. and in the evening while away their time lis- | tening to the music which the majority
 of these cafes provide.
 "Buenos Ayres has recently installed l it's first electric trans. The horse cars are still used to a great extent, but it pals on one to ride in them. as the
 cruelty with which the driver beats his overloaded horses is disgraceful. I took ] particular pains to see how the women took this abuse to the poor beasts. and noticed that every lash was greeted by
 a smile. or comments were made on
 the slow progress of the cars. The Association for the Prevention ot Cruelty to Animals is a mere farce But we must give the fair sex theil dues. and l must say. in the limited amount of travelling I have done. never before have seen such gorgeous ma- terials and dresses worn by the most beautiful women.
 Arriving at MOntevideo on the 5tf
 of June, the captain and disembarked and having discharged the necessary
 business. we proceeded to see the city
 It is most undoubtedly far superior tC
 any South American city I have ye seen. The people are more sociable anC do not stare and make uncompliment-
 ary remarks about strangers. It is alsC lwen laid out. having roomy sidewalk, and broad streets, and many smaI
 parks where the weary shopper or lab
 Orer can rest. The buildings are nic, in appearance and have more of al Americanized style about them. I alst
 noticed that excavation was in progress for an electric line.
 "Of course our stay was limited al we were there only to take coal anC
 engage few more seamen. So tn following morning at 10 o'clock launch took us to the ship
 ''The most interesting island of tn
 trip from Argentine was Martinique well known since the eruption of Mon
 Pelee, in the year 1902.
 "One of the ships officers held con
 versation with a priest who had het
 during the eruption to Trinidad. ant
 was soliciting help for the sufferers
 This was the priests account Thos who remember, the date of the erup tion took place on Ascension day
 Shortly before the fatal day a pig ha, ! been hurned in efTigv of Christ A hal