The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-25
CHINESE CORDIAL
TO UNITED STATES
Trade Commissioners Report
Relations Improving.

"Chinas boycott on American-made
goods has been lifted as a result Of the
visit OF the honorary commercial com
missioners Of the Associated Chambers of
Commerce Of the Pacific Coast" said c.
Herbert Moore former mayor of Spo-
kane, on returning home from stay OF
four months in the Orient
There is every reason 10 believe that
China viii become one of the best GUS
toners of the United States, he contin-
ued, and from now on the. volume Of
exports TO that country may be expected
TO Increase very rapidly and substan-
tally
I'm many places We found the intelli-
gent and progressive Chinese eager for
a representative form Of government
This desire is spreading with rapidly,
and there are many in the Orient who
believe that the advocates Of this reform
viii DE successful The plan 10 establish
parliamentary body is generally fav-
ored
Crusade Against Opium.
I'VE We're informed in many cities in
the empire that the prominent Chinese
regard the United States as their best
friend because of this country's firm
stand as to the integrity Of China and in
favor Of the open-door policy. Another
thing that has contributed largely TO our
relations with progressive, awakening
China is the fact that the effective cru
sade against the opium traffic originat-
ed ana Is being largely carried on by
Americans.
''Ihe progressive signs of China's ad-
Vancement toward modern Improvement
are in evidence on all sides Railroad
building is being carried on in many d.
recuons, and up-to-date methods and
equipment are employed in Jransporta-
ton.
"One Of the best signs is the almost
universal desire on the part OF the
younger generation for education upon
the American and European standards.
We were told that many of the older
families are preparing To send their sons
90 institutions Of learning in America.
and If only half Of the number promised
come to this country, the student bodies
at our universities and colleges viii be
largely increased during the next few
years,
We found the commercial Iaen and
bankers of China fully alive 10 the bene-
fits to be derived from trade with the
United States as a measure 10 encourage
peaceful relations and promote progress
siye and prosperous intercourse. Prog
ress in China Is exceedingly favorable
United States Good Friend.
we were received everywhere and
on every hand with great consideration
and politeness. and were entertained in
many cities. We had audiences with
the Prince Regent and the governors and
viceroys and commercial bodies were
lavish in their entertainment. They
made US feel that they regard the United
States as a good friend
We found that many American-made
goods are adapted 10 the Chinese needs
and that they viii use them in prefer
ence TO the articles manufactured in
Europe China already is importing con-
siderable flour and lumber from the Pa
cific and Northwestern States. and ar
engagements are under way TO provide
apples and fruits grown in the Pacific
country. We also were told there is a
growing demand for necessities and
iuXuries manufactured in Middle Western
and Eastern cities, and that this is bound
TO increase
The commissioners, who represented
the commercial organizations of San
Francisco, Los Angeles, Oakland, San
Diego, Seattle. Portland. Tacoma, and
Spokane also visited important points in
Hawaii, Japan. and the Philippines,
where they were received with signal
honors. The delegates are highly graft
fed with what was accomplished on the
trip and they believe that much good
will follow in future trade relations with
American houses.