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American concern which is familiar with Sou,l
American business 90 DO the work for him, fol-
lows up this business in precisely the same man
ner as he would u this country.
The manufacturers first objection is that he is
dong business outside thc country, and therefore
the surrounding conditions are different; but he
apparently does rot stop to- consider that. If he
has his own man OBJ the ground, or his repre-
sentative or direct agent am American concern
with all the facilities to do his work for HIM, this
objection is absolutely done away with. and in
doing business in this way he has as much pro-
lection as If he were doing business IN the United
States. he should furthermore not lose sight of
the fact that in South America the laws for the
protection Of creditors are in every instance as
adequate as, and in many cases even more strn-
gent than. those pa the United States.
Our American manufacturer should pause long
enough TO consider that our foreign competitors
have been doing business in these countries in
this way for many years These markets have
been exploited By European manufacturers, either
by their own men or by agents and representa-
tives, who occupy the same position in South
America as the manufacturer does al home The
South American looks upon the manufacturers
agent the manufacturer himself. II is to him
that they look for prompt and fair consideration
Of their claims and for protection in all their
transactions and any manufacturer conducting
his business in this manner should only deal with
his South American customers through his ac-
credited representative on the spot. 1t is only in
this that large and profitable business
can be built up through the establishment of
mutuel personal confidence, which is absolutely
essential in dealing with our friends in South
America This is me first step
Complete cooperation between the manu-
facturer and his representative is absolutely nee
essary but naturally cannot treat with this sub
jet in detail, inasmueh as the very great variety
o. lines of merchandise must be treated indi-
vidually and each its own merits e., 70
properly sell machinery of a highly developed
and more less complicated character it is nee
essary TO have statesmen who are especially quail
lied through their own familiarity with the goods
tsey are to sell This, however, is not an obstacle
70 the sale of such merchandise.
Will the manufacturers send their experts to
South America, either in their own employ or
that of their representative. but placing them
under the control Of thy representative, 20 that
while the expert is the ground he should CO.
operate in every way with the manufacturers rep
Icsentative for the benefit Of all concerned?
The determination Of credits is also something
which should rest with the manufacturers rep
r,sentative. Naturally, a man IN this country is
ia no position to pass upon the question Of credits
in South America, but II he has his own represer-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-08-23
By JULIO F. S0RZANO,

President of an-American Chamber OF Commerce.
THE South American countries will have to
buy North American goods whether they
\ like it or not, as long this war lasts.
when the real development Of South
America commenced the business men Of the
United States utterly failed to grasp the opportu-
mites which lay at their very doors At first they
practically ignored the new outlet for their mer-
chandise. When the awakening did come it was
late. but not too late If reasonable methods had
been followed Instead the merchants Of this
country tried 10 get and keep South American
business by the same methods which they had al
ways followed at home. They refused to see that
the South Americans are an intelligent race, with
business ideas Of their own. They looked on the
people as old-fashioned and inferior, and tried to
force their ways Of trade upon them.
Meantime Germany and England were ingratat-
ing themselves with the citizens Of the southern
republics by adopting their own style Of transact
ing business The result was inevitable, and it
failure the part Of North America 70
establish any important lasting amount OF trade
in South America. True, there are some great
trading companies dealing with the southern con-
tnent, but their business is trhng compared 70
what might come to this country. Their success
is Iue to the good sense they have showed
But IL not by their methods alone that the
manufacturers in this country sntagonized Latin
America. They were guilty OF much graver
fault. In almost every instance the goods which
shipped to South America were Of an nfe-
ror quality. Their producers were possessed with
a fa,uOus notion that anything was good enough
FOR this southern trade, and that the purchasers
didn't know whether the goods were Of standard
quality or not. No man who has ever spent TWEEN
ty-four hours in Buenos Ayres or Rio de Janeiro
would be go foolish TO think South Americans
not judges Of quality. IL this ever was trus
the excellence of the German, English and French
importations had educated buyers sufficiently 10
make them laugh al shoddy articles from the
Uniteu States South America not only demands
the best but will not buy anything else unless
compelled TO do so by unfortunate trade condi-
tions.
Fortune often seemed TO smile on the United
States. and she has many times achieved success
in spite OF herself, or so it would seem 20 An out
slider. Here is another example. The terrible ca
lamity which has fallen on the powers Of Europe
will take from those nations the trade in South
America which they have so patiently built up
and will hand il to the merchants and manufact-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-08-23
CHANGES IN EUROPEAN POLITICS SINCE
The SIGNING OF DOCUMENT

Ever kaleidoscope, the politics Of Europe has
materially changed since the first signatures were
affixed to the Dreibund In 1882 Italy was hurt
b. the "cncroachment" Of France on what she
claimed TO be neutral territory The powers up
held her northern neghbor, and fatty ntimated
taat 20 defend herself Italy should join the
stronger duality of Germany and Austria. To-
day the two Latin countries are in perfect &C
cord and the interest retained by Italy in the al
lance has been weakened
Although Italy has had little 10 gain from her
adherence to her pledge, she has given no Official
signs Of disafection; but in the present crisis she
Is firmly resolved TO bark back to King Humberts
good sense. that Italy must be mistress Of her
own house"
There is still another reason-a personal one
foi the hostility Of Italy against the present
regime Of the alliance. Queen Helene Of Italy IL
a Montenegriu. She is one Of the most charming
and most powerful first ladies of Europe Queen
Helene inherited the force Of character and the
viii, as well the strength Of muscle and brain.
o. her good father; and she has suffered much
for the wrongs inflicted upon her people across
tie sea. Where the hands Of her husband-King
we're tied, hers were outstretct ed 70 help and
succor her kinspeople in Cettinje When. By res-
son of his allegiance TO the Triple Alliance, King
Ictor Emmanuel was obliged 70 follow. not the
dictates Of his heart. but the will Of mis- co-work-
ers TO the detriment Of his friends over in the
Montenegrn mountains. the gentle Queen righteG
the wrongs and placated the rugged simple
pded fighters Of her old home In many ways
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prestige was enhanced and her relations with
Austria improved.
In 1902 the alliance was again renewed for
twelve years. but public opinion was no longer
in favor Of it, Austrias petty persecution of
Italian subjects and her active propaganda in the
Balkans incompatible with ltaly's interests di0
not serve 10 weld the two countries any closer
together Vienna gave it out boldly that me
only reason for the alliance as far as Italy was
concerned was go prevent war between them
Dr. spite of protests Austria continued her ag-
erayaung police provocation toward Italians iu
the Adriatc littoral and the Trentno encourag-
inG the Slav element in the former and the Ger
man ia the latter She refused Italy unives-
sty for the Italians giving her season that
she feared l would become hotbed for "irrc-
dentsm" the name given to the party formed
ia 1873 by Italians to secure the incorporation
with the home country Of regions Italian ID
speech and race. but subject to other govern
mentsl. Italians were therefore obliged TO 20 10
an Austrian university.
Then came the trouble with Albania and the
crimes committed by the Turks in Macedonia and
the grabbing of Bosnia and Herzegovina This
last afront TO Italy like bomb at the Zee.
of King Victor Emmanuel. Credits for the army
and navy were voted without d dissenting voice:
new batncships were laid; The army was in
creased and the defences on the eastern 5ou1-
darles strengthened. 1t became clear that 80
long as Austria, brbed by Germany could act
in a way opposed to the interests OF Italy and
the Balkans the Triple Alliance was a mockery
and Italy could meet the situation only by Dens
prepared for any emergency
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tatiye on the spot. in whom ne has confidence ne
SHOULD rely on him to handle this matter, and II
advised that certain terms Of credit are neees-
sary in order to obtain the best results, they
should be given. The representative is bound TO
look after the other end. If the representative
advises that a certain amount of goods should be
carried in stock, these goods should be carried
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-08-23
Expert Asks Question of
Great Interest at
This Time.
Nv r. 6. SKERRETT.

yILL the military defences at Panama
M suffice to protect the entrances to
Wv the canal n trouble should arise :.
Have our military ordnance experts
provided US with batteries strong enough TO hold
an enemy At arms length without playing second
fiddle TO our Dreadnought souadrons? With ia
pans ultimstur TO Germany the question is OF
immediate interest
In the last report OF the chief OF ordnance OF
the War Department there is the following brief
paragraph:
The issues OF l4-inch guns on disappearing
carriages; Pinch mortars and carriages OF the
lates; tyne. and 6-inch guns on disappearing car
riages will begin shortly for the coast defences
Of the Panama Canal II is expected that a large
rar, OF The equipment will be installed in the
near future" Since this report was made some
Of this work has been done.
The military solons long ago adopted an axiom
which declares. "Thc defensive can only avoid
defeat: il cannot win victory That is TO say,
the sea coast batteries arc designed primarily 10
hold q hostile feet afar, and even TO do this the
land guns must be more powerful and OF longer
range then tho riaes aboard the hostile squad
rons Should wo have trouble in the Pacific the
integrity Of the canal would play an important
part. for the bulk Of our injured ships would
have 90 return 10 the Atlantic Coast for rehttns'
and. 900. Atlantic SCaDoarO as wei as our
Western coast would have to be properly defend
ed b, O. sufficient mobile force. II anything hap
rcneG TO the .ntcrocean waterway, think OF the
thousands Of miles that would be added to the
runs Of ships speeding from this coast to the re
lief and likewise the dangerously proloneed
journey for our wounded craft limpins hOmewara
for rehabilitation
WITH PACIFIC DIFFICULTIES, THE CANAL
ASSUMES GREATER IMPORTANCE.
Unquesuorably. the army has got heavy
burden TO bcar al Panama More than S2,5Oo0OO
mas been spent for guns and carriages alone. Do
the available facts bear out the claim that the
approaches 10 The canal are mpregnsble? Are
tho guns and mortars that have been built espe-
cislly for those batteries capable Of lettering
resourceful ana determined foe?
Great Britain has equipped some Of her Dread
rouchts with l5-nch guns. She already has 1875.
inch weapons aAoat She has provided kindred
rifles for vessels built for Japan. Indeed the ID
inch gun appears among these craft for foreign
services The Krupps have made for the kaiser's
navy and also for alien powers weapons of IA
inch and l5-inch calibre, and even the l2-inch
gun, for the Dresdroughts Of tho Fathersnd are
OF the finest character measured calibre for cali
bre with either our own naval weapons or the
less effective guns Of similar size for our coast
defence batteries.
Every one knows that the modern battleship -
wonderfully coated with defensive srmor. and this
face hardened and toughcned steel is quite able Of
vithstarding the attack Of the heaviest projectile
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-08-23

helene no less conscious Of mastery than me-
lord and king The four children, Prinesssss
Iolande. Malfalda and Giovanni and Grown
Prince Humb.rt, who will attain to his tenth year
IN the 18th Of next month all are strong believers
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-08-23

in character, in politics, in attanments in ca.
pacty King and Queen are one. The passionate
human quality is strong in both; earnest AMI
rainstaking ia their erdeavor to rule righteously
and kindly. each is helped by the other Queen
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-08-23
T4LYS NATIONAL CONSCIENCE AGAINST SWORD OF THE X

In the rights of the Montenegrins and tEsir
cousins the Serbs, and thsir aid has been adeed
70 the Queen Mothers in furthering the eaussoi
the old home and that Of the great Balkan cues
tion.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-08-23
THE TRIPLE ALLIANCE DESIGNED FOR DL
FENCE ONLY.

A. . matter OF fact. Italy is well within ner
rights. The Triple Alliance-so far we out
sders know-deals simply with demands Of the
tain powers. II Italy believed that her ally, Ger
many. had been attacked by France or by Russia,
the provisions % the treaties. which were orig
nSlly signed by her in 1882 and have since beer
ratified would bind her 20 80 TO the Kaiser's res
cue But she plainly takes the ground that, in
asmueh Germany the first 10 force tn
quarrel she has nothing 10 do with il. When the
third renewal Of the alliance was made in Berlin
June 2S 1902 this phrase leaked on, and wsg
widely quoted: THAT the parties hereto are Herer
10 girc any aggressive tendency whatsoever to
their purely dCf0sirc agreement" Although it's
express terms were directed against possible
attack by Russia, it was really designed 70 fore
stall any French policy Of revenge for the losses
OF 1871
There seems 10 have been an expressed under
standing among the parties 10 the agreement that
only special powers were meant against whom
this defensive agreement was applicable. II was
certainly 50 construed by Austria who since the
d,feetion-if II may be so ealled-.of Italy has
refused 10 20 to war with England. claiming that
that quarrel was one between Germany and Great
Britain and not a common cause for common de-
fence.
But there is more than this behind the refusal
more than a desire 10 stand upon their rights
A. q stGte-Inore than the wish 10 do the right
and the proper thing 10 themselves FIRST II is
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"a ican German and an Italian sat din
"a ing al an uptown Broadway restaurant
Il ~ The two foreigners were nsturalized
citizens. and the three had been friends for years
Discussing the ever present European psychology
cal upheayal they reached one Of it's later phases
the announced neutrality of Italy-as their
waiter cleared the table and brought their coffee
and cognsc.
"A pretty stiff blow for Germany suggested
the American.
1.-THE Italians were always a perfdious race
replied the German.
The Neapolitan smoked in silence Reaching
into mis- coat pocket he pulled out two torn clip
pings.
81 came across these the other day" he said.
zone is in Italian. the other in German. The
first is a quotation from King Humbert's speech
at the time Of Bismarck first attempt to force
Italy into an alliance with the two powers in the
ncrth; the other. Bismarck's summary of the
prerequisites and requisites Of international
treaties. Humbert says: Italy IN this instance,
a. always. must be the mistress OF her own house
and Bismarck graciously adds: international
politics is a fluid element which under certain cir
cumstsnces will soidify, but in change Of at
mosphere, must revert 10 It's original condition
No nation is expected to commit political suicide
for the sake OF an ally is she? The old phrase
Ultra posse memo obhgstur is still guiding
principle Of every government No. Look up
the terms Of the alliance. and you will that
Italy is well within her rights
Let's take stroll" suggested the German.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-08-23
THE DECADE OF RESISTANCE" ITALY THE
RELUCTANT.

Austria was ever Zoe md despiscd ono.
During the ten years Of ls49-'59. called by Che
Italians the decade OF resistance they made
m Austrians feel that although they were IN
conquered country they could have no inter
course with their conquered subjects, for no s'i'
respecting Lombard or Venetian would even spea@
10 an Austrian. Cavour, who dominated the la
ia Cabinet, and after the resignation of DAzc-
Clio. in 1852 was made Prime Minister, was pay
ticularly strong in his 'nunciation Of ine
"usurpers"; and all along the line down to the
Berlin Congress, to which Count Cort was as
patched with instructions to support the interests
o. the Balkans and was forced reluctantly to iom
in ssnctoning Austras occupation OF Bosnia and
Herzegovina, Italy has ever maintained an aloof-
from her old enemy. It was the force OF
outside influences that spread the conviction
throughout Italy that the only way TO escape $50
laton was to accept an alliance that would bring
her into closer agreement with Austria and Ger
many
There also tacit understanding between
Bismarck and Emperor Franz Joseph TO prom, ~
ltsly's resentment against France to draw her
ltay) into the Austrian German net
Bismarck caused his German press 20 plan
campaign against the King and in favor Of an
international guarantee for the independence Of
the Papscy; he re-estabshed his Prussian Lcgs-
tion az the Vatican and caused it to be circu-
lated in diplomatic circles that Italy "a KING
dom lettering the verge Of revolution
The fall Of Gsmbetts in the beginning of 1ss2
removed the fear OF any immediate European
complications and the cabinets Of Berlin ana
Vienna were again Indifferent to Italy.
The first period Of the allanee-the five years
lSs2-'s7-failed 70 insure the cordiality OF 'hc
contracting parties. It's renewal March l.,
1887. bettered things for Italy bit-the better
ment being due 70 the efforts Of Robilant who
all through the Bulgarian crisis OF 1886 de-
ened 10 be drawn into any act beyond the stric.
requirements Of the treaty and the protection Of
It4ly's interests in the Balkans BY reason OF
the additions and alterations then made, ltaly's
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-08-23
By FREDERIC DEAN.

FEW evenings ago three men-an Amer
ican. d German and an Italian sat din
ing a. an uptown Broadway restaurant.
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TlLL the military defenees at Panama
M suffice TO protect the entrances TO
wv the canal n trouble should arise
Hsvc our military ordnance experts
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CITY ORDINANCES
Grade Ordinance No. i4e-c
By HOP

An Ordinance fixing and establishing, the. grade of Princeton avenue and the ourbs on both sides thereof. from the east curb line of Owenton road to the west curb line of Green street.
 BE IT ORDAINED, by the Board of Commissioners of the City of Birming- ham, that the grade of Princeton ave nue and the curbs on both sides thereof from the east curb line of Owenton road to the west curb line of Green street be, and the same are hereby fixed and established as shown on profile sheet No. 220, heretofore exhibited to this Board and now on file in the City Hall In the office of the City Engineer
 Approved March II. 1914.
 GEO. B. WARD, President
 Board of Commissioners
 A. o. LANE, Commissioner.
 JAMES WEATHERLY, Com. Attest: H. S. RYALL., City Clerk
 Age Herald. March IA 1914
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Grade Ordinance No. 147-C

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 Approved March Il, 1914.
 GEO. B. WARD, President,
 Board of Commissioners.
 A. O. LANE. Commissioner,
 JAMES WEATHERLY
 Commissioner. Age-Herald March IA, 1914.
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