New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-07-21
Would Cement Trade Re-
lations with u. S., Vice
Consul Tells Rotary Club.
CHANCE TO OBTAIN
IMMENSE BUSINESS
Credit Conditions Improved by
National City Bank Branch
In Rio de Janeiro.

Fast passenger steamers plying be-
tween New York and Rio de Jsneiro
would be of inestimable value to the
United States in cementing trade rela-
ions with Brazil. Richard p. Momsen,
United States Vice-Consul at Rio de
Janeiro, told members Of the Rotary
Club yesterday at a luncheon at the
Hotel McAlpin. Brazilans and North
Americans were miles apart in tempera-
ment and tastes as well as in distance,
Mr. Momsen said, and whatever tended
to bring them closer together would be
a boon to both nations.
AS an instance of the fundamental
differences between the two peoples.
Mr.. Momsen said that the movies of
the United States were not in favor
with Brazilian audiences. The North
ern fiji - lack the SNAP" that the Bra
zilians found in Spanish and French
productions. he said
About 1875 members of the club at
tended the luncheon, as nearly 100 are
at the national convention in Cincln-
natl. kilograms from scores of the lat
ter, expressing good wishes for the
Rotarics at home, were read by W. j.
Karnes, who presided.
Vice Consul Momsen spoke briefly, but
at the close OF his address said ne was
ready 70 answer questions about Brazil.
The rapid fire of questions and an
swers which followed showed the inter-
est Of the club members in business con-
ditions in South America.
Fast Ship Line Needed.
Wouldn't a fast passenger steam
ship service between New York and Rlo
de Janero be of great advantage IN
establishing large trade interests 2?
asked Phil NJ. Rose.
That's the thing we need most" re-
piled the vice-consul. "The leading men
Of Brazil would welcome such a line
with open arms, and an immense busi:.
ness is awaiting the establishment of
such line
"How about expenses of the repre-
sentative of commercial house
there?" inquired a member.
IL should say about double his ex-
penses in the United States" was the
reply. "You pay fifty cents apiece for
collars, for instance. You pay about Sl2
a pair for shoes. Hotel expenses are
about double those in New York.
paid sl20 for seat at series OF
ten operas"
"How is labor in the clothing trade
paid there" was a question.
Poorly; do not see how some OF
the workers live. They get about sl.50
a day. II is easier for the common
laborers. They do not wear shoes and
have practically no expense for cloth
ing"
citizens of Brazil toward the United
States?"
Every friendly as a whole. All the
best citizens of the country Will well
come any man from this country who
comes on a business mission"
"What is the language chiefly used!"
Portuguese. That's one reason we
are so far behind Germany and France
in our business dealings with Brazil"
Germans Lead in Printing.
How about printed matter and lith-
ographing?" ,u
in Brazil chiefly under German inhu-
ences. Most OF the matter imported
comes from Germany or France
"Any wood pulp in sight down
there?"
II do not think there is much. Most
tropical woods are noted for their
hardness"
"What is the general climate!"
81 have never known the temperature
to fall below So degrees. One day my
thermometer, which was in the shade.
registered 1876 degrees and then burst
The vice-consul said that men from
the United States planning trade ex-
tensions in Brazil should plan for
liberal line of credit. There is no
risk in this credit, he said and condi-
tons have improved greatly since the
establishment of branch in Rio de
Janeiro by the National City Bank.
The speaker told Of the establish