Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-12-07

IA longer than ever before. II
deuls with a multiplicity Of
matters, the chief features OF which are
herewith presented I'm fun
The president reviews at the outset the
work q the Hague commission in the settle
ment OF the fisheries dispute with Great
Britain. and points out the usefulness Of
The tribunal lie also recites the relations
between the United States and the other
powers Of the world. and finds that Ameri-
can interests are being well looked after
everywhere The Latin American govern
ments get considerable attention especially
relating TO the difficulties in Nicaragua and
Honduras. where American interests we're
seriously involved
Taking up affairs at home. the president
begins with the tariff, and says:
The new tariff law, In section respecting
the maximum and minimum tariffs Of the
United States. which provisions came into
effect on April 1, 1910 imposed upon the
president the responsibility of determining
prior 90 that date whether or not any UNI
due discrimination existed against the
United States and its products in any
country OF the world with which we sus-
talned commercial relations.
In the case OF several countries instances
Of apparent undue discrimination against
These determinations were removed by
negotiation. Prior to April, 1, 1910, when
the maximum tariff was to come into opera
ton with respect to importatlous from all
those countries in whose favor no prociama-
ton applying the minimum tariff should be
issued by the president, 1874 such proclama-
tons we're Issued This series OF procla-
nations embraced the entire commercial
world, and hence The minimum tariff Of the
United States has been given universal
application. thus testifying to the satisfac-
tory character Of our trade relations with
foreign countries
United states Gains Advantage.
Marked advantages TO the commerce Of
the United States were obtained through
these tariff settlements. Foreign nations
are fully cognizant of the fact that under
section OF the tariff act the president is
required, whenever he is satisfied that the
treatment accorded by them to the products
Of the United states is not such as to en-
title them to the benefits Of the minimum
tariff Of The United States, 10 withdraw
those benefits by proclamation, giving
ninety days notice, after which the maxi
mum tariff will apply to their dutiable
products entering the United States. In
its general operation this section OF the
tariff law has thus far proved a guaranty
of continued commercial peace, although
there are. however, unfortunately, instances
where foreign governments deal arbitrarily
with American interests within their jur-
4sdiction in a manner Injurious and in
equitable.
The policy of broader and closer trade
relations with the Dominion of Canada
which was initiated in the adjustment of
the maximum and minimum provisions OF
the tariff act Of August, 1909. has proved
mutually beneficial
The negotiations were conducted on both
sides I'm a spirit of mutual accommodation
The discussion OF the common commercial
interests OF the two countries had for rs
object a satisfactory basis for a trade ar
rangement which offers the prospect OF 9
freer interchange for the products OF the
United States and OF Canada. The confer
ences we're adjourned to be resumed II
Washington IN January, when II is hoped
that the aspiration OF both government,
for a mutually advantageous measure o.
reciprocity will be realized.
All these tariff negotiations so vital TO oui
commerce and industry, and the duty o.
jealousy guarding the equitable and jus
treatment OF our products, capital. and in
dustry abroad devolve upon the Department
Of state.
Important Contracts secured.
The Argentine battleship contracts, lik,
the subsequent important one for Argentine
railway equipment, and those for Cubal
government vessels. were secured for GU
manufacturers largely through the goo,
offices Of the Department OF State
Tho efforts OF that department to secur
foF citizens OF the United States equal op
portuniues in the markets Of the worl,
and to expand American commerce hay
been most successful.
The volume NJ business obtained In new
fields Of competition ana upon new line
Is already very great and congress is urge,
TO continue 20 support the Department o
State In its endeavors for further trade ex
pansion.
Our foreign trade merits the best sup
port OF the government and the mos
earnest endeavor of our manufacturers an,
merchants, who, II they do not already II
all cases need a foreign market, are Ger
tain soon to become dependent on il
Therefore, now is the time to secure
strong position in this field.
can not leave this subject without EN-
phasizing the necessity OF such Legislation
as will make possible and convenient IN
establishment OF American banks an
branches Of American banks in foreIg
NNAANAANar oAAAg hA huNu means can on
foreign trade be favorably financed nee
essary credits be arranged and proper ava
be made Of commercial opportunities
foreign countries, and most especially /
Latin America.
ship suhsidy Commended.
Another instrumentahty ind spensabIe {
the unhampered and natural development
OF American commerce. is merchant marin,
All maritime ana commercial nations re,
ognize the importance OF this factor. tn
greatest commercial nations, our compel
itors. jealousy foster their merchant ms
rine Perhaps nowhere IS the need 10
rapid and direct mail. passenger an
freight communication quite so urgent a
between the United States aud Lati
America, We can secure IN no other qual
len Of the world such immediate benefit
IN friendship and commerce as would flo
from the establishment OF direct lines ,
commun cation with the countries OF Lat
America adequate 20 meet the requirement
OF RAPIDLY Increasing appreciation OF a
reciprocal dependence OF the countries I
tire western hemisphere upon each other
products. sympathies and assistance.