The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1910-12-06

ton of the secretary of state to the |
charge d'affaires OF the Zeiaya govern |
ment the opinion was expressed that |
the revolution represented the wishes +.
OF the majority Of the Nicaraguan peo- !
pie. This has now been proved beyond
doubt by the fact that since the COM
plete overthrow OF the Madriz govern (
ment and the occupation OF the capital
by the forces of the revolution all fac
lions have united 10 maintain public or
der, and as II result of discussion with an
agent of this government sent 10 Ma
magma 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
concIlatory spirit shown by the varl-
Gus factions give ground for the con-
fident hope that Nicaragua will soon
take its rightful place among the law
abiding aud progressive countries OF
the world
II Gratifies me exceedingly to an
nounce that the Argentine Republic
some months ago placed with American
manufacturers contract for the con-
strrction of two battleships and certain
additional naval equipment. The eX-
tent of this work and its Importance to
the Argentine Republic make the piac
ing Of the bid an earnest Of friendly
feeling toward the United States.
Tariff Negotiations.
The new tariff law in section . re-
speeding the maximum and minimum
tariffs of the United States, which pro-
visions came into effect on April !.
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 its products In any coun
try Of the world with which we sus-
tanned commercial relations.
In the case of several countries in
stances of apparent undue discrimina-
ton against American commerce were
found to exist. These Determinations
| were removed by negotiation. Prior
| to Apri. l, 1910. when the maximum
| tariff was to come into operation with
| respect to importations from all those
countries in whose favor no proclama-
| ton applying the minimum tariff
| should be issued by the president. 1874
such proclamations were issued. This
series of proclamations 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 under section 2 Of the tariff
act the president is required, when
ever he is satisfied that the treat
ment accorded by them to the prod
ucts of the United States is not 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
operation this section of the tariff law
has thus far proved a guaranty of
continued commercial peace, although
there are, however. unfortunately in
stances where foreign governments
deal arbitrarily with American inter
ests within their jurisdiction in a man,
ner injurious and inequitable.
The policy of broader and closer
trade relations with the Dominion OF
Canada which was initiated in the adj
justment OF the maximum and mini
mum provisions of the tariff act OF
August. 1909, has proved mutually
beneficial. 1t justifies further efforts
for the REIMBURSEMENT Of the CONNER
cial relations of the two countries sc
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 1t would be glad tc
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 tC
confer with representatives Of the Do
minion government. They were au
thorized to take such steps for formu
Iating a reciprocal trade agreement as
might be necessary and to receive and
consider any propositions which the
| Dominion government might care tc
| 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 negotia tons were conducted or
both sides in a spirit of mutual accom-
mediation. The discussion of the com
mon commercial interests of the two
countries had for its object a satisfac
tory basis for n trade arrangement
which offers the prospect Of a freer in
terchange for the products of the Unit
ed States and OF Canada. The confer
ences were adjourned to be resumed ir
Washington In January. when it is
hoped that the aspiration of both gov
ernments for a mutually advantageou:
measure Of reciprocity will be realized