The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-08-10

WARRINGTON, AUG a.--Off1cials of the
Pan American Union have begun the COM
pilation of exhaustive data which will
show in great detail the extent Of the
commercial and financial dependence OF
South American countries upon Europe,
from intercourse with which they are now
cut off
The data will be distributed as fast
as compiled among manufacturers, ex-
porters. importers. trade associations and
commercial bodies Of oil kinds for the
purpose OF reinforcing the appeal which
Director Barrett has already made to
American business interests TO grasp the
remarkable opportunities which the Eu-
ropean situation affords.
The information to be disseminated will
be prepared with Wow 10 showing
Americans just what the opportunities
are and also TO indicate how they may
be grasped by this country.
At the State Depa rtment likewise
measures are under consideration looking
to the relief OF South America In its
threatened distress owing TO the stop
page Of shipping TO Europe by the war.
The Government officials are keenly
aware of the opportunities IN the pres
ent situation.
II Ia urged, however, that the steps
taken must be on the basis of assisting
the South American countries and rem
dering them all possible service rather
than on the principle Of taking from Eu-
rope what she has been enjoying until
the moment OF her going to war.
Director Barrett's Appeal.
At the Pan American Union there was
made public to-day text of an appeal
which Director Barrett has made to
business interests in the United states
regarding the opportunities in South
America. The letter follows:
AS the executive officer Of the Pan
American Union. the organization OF the
American republics devoted to the dey EEL
opment Of commerce, friendship. inter
course and good will among them all, |
appeal to the banking. shipping, manu-
featuring exporting and importing In
terests OF tine United states to give at
this moment every possible aid and at
tention to the critical South American
situation brought on by the European
war.
81 also ask the newspapers In both
their editorials and news columns 10 give
all publicity possible to this matter. so
that their constituents interested In this
situation may be informed of their re-
sponsibiity and opportunity.
greet that condition OF war and the
sufferngs of European nations engaged
| In "A great conflict should in any way be
| exploited for the selfish gain of the
United States, its business interests have
duty and responsibility in this crisis
which must be met even If IT may bring
| them vast ma terial benefits.
| Looking at the situation in a thor
oughly unsefsh way 1t presents demands
upon the United States from South Amer
| lea which cannot be neglected, but which
| II responded to in the right spirit will
be enormously beneficial 10 South Amer.
lea and the United States alike.
Four Features of Problem.
THE problem divides itself into -four
heads---imports, exports. shipping and
! oans.
South American Imports--Au South
America is n purchaser of manufactures
products OF Europe A large proportion
o: this supply will be shut off durni
the next six months and possibly durinl
the next year or two years II the wal
continues.
As many South American countrie!
depend largely upon Europe for absolute
necessities and = major part OF thes'
orders are placed but short time aheat
because OF the excellence of the regula
shipping facilities they are now face Il
face with an immediate famine in thu
articles which they most generally i'm
port,
According to the latest available hg
ures colated IN the Pan American Unioi
the ten South American countries-Ar
gentina. BOLIVIA, Brazil, Chile, Colombia
Ecuador. Paraguay. Peru, Uruguay ant
overwhelmingly import product
valued at $4,000. 900. OF this Their
come from Europe products valued clos
to $3.50. O0o. 900.
while Great Britain supplies product
of this total to the value OF approximate.
sara, 100000 Germany, which Is completed,