The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-12-06
that he was forced to resign an3 to

that he was forced to resign ana to take refuge abroad
 In the above mentioned communica- ton of the secretary of state to the charge d'affaires of the Zelaya govern ment the opinion was expressed that the rev volution represented the wishes of the majority of the Nicaraguan peo- pie. This has now been proved beyond doubt by the fact that since the con- plete overthrow of the Madriz govern ment and the occupation of the capital by the forces of the revolution all fac. ttons ha S' united to maintain public or der. and as result of discussion with an agent of this government sent to Ma nagua at the request of the provisional government comprehensive plans are being made for the future welfare of Nicaragua. including the reha bilitation of public credit. The moderation and conciliatory spirit shown by the vari- ous factions give ground for the con- 6dent hope that Nicaragua will soon take its rightful place among the law abiding and progressive countries of the world.
 It gratifies me exceedingly to an nounce that the Argentine Republic some months ago placed with American manufacturers a contract for the con- structiOn of two battleships and certain additional naval equipment. The ex- tent of this work and it's importance to the Argentine Republic make the plSc- ing of the bid an earnest of friendly feeling toward the United States.
 Tariff Negotiations.
 The new tariff law in section 2 re- specting the maximum and minimum tariffs of the United States. which pro- visions came into effect on April L 1910. imposed upon the president the responsibility of determining prior to that date whether or not any undue discrimination existed against the Unit ed States and it's products in any coun- try of the world with which we sus- tained commercial relations.
 In the case of several countries in stances of apparent undue discrimina- tiOn against American commerce were found to exist. These discriminations
 
 to April 1. 1910. when the maximum tariff was to come into operation with respect to importations from all those countries in whose favor no proclama- tion applying the minimum tariff Fhould be issued by the president, 134 such prOelamatiOns were issued. This series of procIamations embraced the entire commercial world. and hence the minimum tariff of the United States has been given universal appli- cation. thus testifying to the satisfac- tory character of our trade relations with foreign countries.
 Marked advantages to the commerce of the United States were obtained through these tariff settlements. For eign nations are fully cognizant of the fact that dnder section ? of the tariff act the president is required. when ever he is satisfied that the treat ment accorded by them to thsf prod ucts of the United States is nit such as to entitle them to the benefits of the minimum tariff of the United States. to withdraw those benefits by procla- nation. giving ninety days notice. after which the maximum tariff will apply to their dutiable products enter ing the United States. In it's general ope ration this section of the tariff law has thus far proved guaranty of continued commercial peace. although there are. however. unrOrIunately tn- stances where foreign governments deal arbitrarily with American inter- ests within their jurisdiction in man. her injurious and negotiable.
 The policy of broader and closer trade relations with the Dominion of Csnada witch was initiated in the ad- justment of the maximum and mini mum provisions of the tariff act of August, 1909. has proved mutually benefi, ial. It justif1es further efforts for the readjustment of the commer- ciai relations of the two countries so that their commerce may follow the channels natural to contiguous coun- tries and be commensurate with the steady expansion of trade and indus try on both sides of the boundary line. The reciprocatiOn on the part of the Dominion government of the sentiment which was expressed by this govern ment was followed in October by the suggestion that it would be glad to have the negotiations which had been temporarily suspended during the sum- mer( resumed In accordance with this suggestion the secretary of state by my direction dispatched two represent. atives of the department of state as special commissioners to Ottawa to confer with representatives of the Do minion government. They were au- thoriEed to take such steps for fOrmu- lating reciprocal trade agreement az might be necessary and to receive anC consider any propositions which the Dominion government might care to submit
 Pursuant to the instructions issued conferences were held by these com missioners with officials of the Domin- ion government at Ottawa in the early part Of November.
 The negotiations were conducted on both sides in spirit of mutual accom- mediation The discussion of the com mon commercial interests of the two countries had for it's object satiSfac- tory basis for trade arrangement . which offers the prospect of freer in terchange for the products of the Unit