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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-09-29
AMERICANS WIN
INVOICE RULING
Objectionable Features of Bra
lillian Law Changed After
O Fight.
EXPORTERS GAIN POINT
Chamber of Commerce at Rio
de Janeiro Active in Check
ing Anti-U. s. Propaganda.

That the American Chamber OF Com
merce in Rio de Janeiro has won its
fight against the Objectionable consular
invoice ruling which had been contem-
plated by the Brazilian Government
is the information conveyed by CABLE
gram Just received by Leslie e. Freeman,
New York representative of the organi-
zation.
This news will be welcomed by every
exporter who has any dealings with
Brazil Had the chamber not been sue
oessful in its campaign the requirement
of the new ruling would have created
serious obstacles in the development Of
our trade relations with Brazil
The Objectionable consular invoice
rule was known as Article 100 of the
Brazilian budget law and was scheduled
to go into effect on October l. 1t pro-
ylded that consular invoices must con-
tain a clear definition of goods shipped
instead of general terms used In the
past Upon the adoption Of the rule
general designations of merchandise,
such as cotton goods, chinaware not
specified, chemical products not specl-
fed, &C, would be prohibited. Penalties
we're established for failure to Insert
detailed specifications on merchandise
listed on Brazilian consular invoices
Tho exporter, in listing cotton goods.
for example, would be obliged to do
scribe the textile as white" stamped"
or dyed &o, giving weight and value
of each quality. In tho case Of china
ware It would be necessary to specify
whether the article is for table service,
Cor lavatory, &c.
In exporting chemicals II would BIS
necessary to specify each product by Its
scientific or commercial designation. II
was required that the materials CON-
/ posing the article or entering into IL
manufacture be specified. In the case
of textiles It would have been neces.
| sary to state the names of fbers or me
terials which entered into its fabrication
such as cotton silk, linen, sc. In short
the requirements of the proposed rulS
would have placed so great burden
on the American exporters that IL woulo
have discouraged firms in developing
their business with Brazil.
The American Chamber of Commerce,
for Brazil is making great strides anc
Its influence Is rapidly extending
throughout Brazil. Since its organization
lin 1916 it has been a great factor II
the betterment of trade relations be
Tween Brazil and the United States.
lchamber has been established in Sa'
IPaulo during the past year and othe
branches will be organized In the othe
lcities. These chambers are affiliated
with the Rio de Janelro chamber an.
work together in all their campaigns.
The secretary Of the Ri
lchamber, Paul c. Trimble, Is issuin:
weekly bulletins giving the members
continuous statement Of the activitie
of the chamber and is making plan
for the Brazilian-American Trade Re
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-09-29
TROPICS NO LONGER BAR
TO WHITE CIVILLZA TON
women Thrive and Rear Healthy Families in Climate
Once Thought Fatal to Caucasians-Canal
Zone an Eye Opener

points-higher temperature and differ
ent distribution Of rainfall. These lead
to minor corollary differences--high hui
mildly, abundance of insect life, higher
germ incidence and great vegetable VI
tally. But none of these are intrinsi-
cally destructive of the reproductive EN-
ergy OF the Caucasian race. The COM
bination of many unfavorable factors
political, hygienio, physiological and
others, has become responsible for the
slow progress of white colonization in
the tropics, and where, as on the Canal
Zone. these factors are reduced to a
minimum, 1t is probable that the Cau-
casian race may become permanently
aoolimated and flourish. Then, too,
there are high mountains everywhere
in the tropics close to the low lands to
which the whites might resort periodi-
cally while undergoing the orientation
to the new conditions. One OF these is
within twenty miles of Colon, and IL the
early Spaniards had built a road to II
and settled upon II, some of the factors
In the backwardness of Panama would
have been eliminated. generations ago,
and the history Of South America might
have been different Plans are under
way by the Americans to do this now.
When It Is done. the white colony there
may be able to enjoy the same climate
as that of Virginia in the autumn ard
the progress of the country will be i'm
mensely stimulated. There are more
than ten thousand square miles of such
cool uplands in the republic.
Once the business world begins tC
follow Gen. Cocktails example and to
make its tropical concessions and
properties safe, comfortable and attrac-
tive to women who could live with their
husbands there, there will ensue O
rapidity Of development that will as
tonish the world regard such a policy
as sine q,so son to business success In
those regionA
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-09-29
G0RGAs LEAVES ECUADOR.
Completes Work for yellow Fever
Prevention.

GuAYAoUIL. Ecuador, Sept. u.s.
Major-Gen. William c. Gorgas. former
Surgeon-General of the United States
Army, left here yesterday on board tho
Peruvian cruiser Lima for Panama, after
having with his associates on the Rookie
teller Commission been enga ged for sew
eral weeks in directing sanitation work
for the prevention of yellow fever in this
region.
On leaving members of the party said
they considered that yellow fever had
been eradicated in Guayaquil.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-09-29

vic,c, which win be n monthly pubii-
cation OF the organization to be dis
tributed in Brazil and the United State1
Mr.. Trimble has been very active In
combating any anti-American propa-
ganda which has sprung up and his
work is OF great Importance at thi5
time when competition is becoming keen
for Brazilian trade.
The chamber is doing great work to
establish confidence among the Brazil
ians in American business houses. The
fact that any American house has been
admitted to membership in the cham
Der Is sufficient proof to the Brazilian
merchant that he can be assured OF
fair treatment in any dealings he may
have with them
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-09-29
PARA FADES AWAY
AS RUBBER CENTRE
plantation Output of the East
indies Now Fill Bulk OF
Demand.
EXPORTERS ARE BLAMED
Methods Must Undergo Radical
Change Before Improve
ment Is Possible.
EXPORTERS ARE BLAMED
-, corr..pondencs to Tnr Sun.

,.,,-;o1 Correspondence TO The sun.
90, Brazil, Sept. 10.-The continued
...-.ss,on OF the rubber market Is hav-
80 had effect on business here, and
-. farmer important city Is seeing the
...u.., times that it has known since 1t
roa from the Jungle. To add to tho
imei tssion Is II generally becoming real
aep nat the days Of Para's predomi-
ueu IN the rubber world are ended and
nanos again will It be possible for this
I'.v 10 control rubber prices
sv ,ote as 1900 nearly halt OF the
A,as rubber output came from Brazil.
n that year the plantations OF the
~. indies commenced 10 enter the
-. .,ot and as q result Brazil to-day
u.i,o. only about one-ninth OF the
IupSa, consumption There Is no
rar that the Brazilian industry will
s.,seiv die out for Para rubber has
..ain sunerior qualities which make Its
W ~. essential in the manufacture of all
~ ~ articles. The plantation product,
s sa,aver. ia so much cheaper and comes
y ,Sa market 50 much cleaner that 1t Is
S.,nS used in all cases whore Para rub
- IL moi absolutely necessary.
~ r,ntortunately for Brazil, her produo-
,rs have failed TO read the signs OF che
fines and have not taken the steps neo-
.ssarv 10 meet the new competition,
bsra rubber still comes to the market
mi Of ashes, stones and other impurities,
"a in addition Is so poorly packed there
: a rreat loss In shipping. Tho greatest
Endrance to the industry Is to be found
X Ina unwillingness of the Brazilian ex-
,orter TO trust the sale of his product to
n American importer.
The rubber market Is subject to re-
rarkable fluctuations and the necessity
Al waiting three or four days for confir'
nation by the Brazilian owner Of the
proposed prices oftentimes prevents his
american representative from taking al
vantage Of a good opportunity for dis
posing of his stocks. AS a result the
rubber has to be stored at high prices
ne product itself suffers certain
smount Of deterioration, and eventually
A sale Is made at a considerable loss.
Unless the methods of the Brazilian
PRODUCER are radically changed in the
near future there Is no chance that Bra
Yilian rubber will ever approach Its for
mer position.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-09-29
STORAGE PLANTS FOR BRAZIL.
New System Will Encourage
Cattle Industry.

RIo De JArC1ERo, Sept 2S.-Brazil is
soon to have O system Of cold storage
plants that will extend to all parts
OF the country. These plants are now
nearing completion and It is expected
that they will be ready by this coming
fall.
The newspapers of this city declare
that the construction of this system of
cold storage plants is one of the most
practical steps taken for the purpose of
encouraging the cattle industry as well
us to aid in the movement to reduce
the high cost of living
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-09-29
AIMS AT CHECK FRAUDS.
Uruguay Adopts Law Dealing
with Syvindlers.

Checking accounts and the using
Of checks for the payment of bills arc
not as common in certain parts of South
america as they are in the United
states Checks are looked upon with a
great deal Of suspicion in those parts
and only recently has legislation been
enacted to protect the public from bad
check" artists. The Republic of Uru-
quay has recently adopted a law aim
ing to make it harder to defraud through
the use Of checks. The law provides
mat a person drawing a check on q
oank where he has no funds will be SUE
!ect to Imprisonment of from two to
tour years unless he Is able to make the
check good within twenty-four hours.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-09-29
Urnguay to BuiId Roads.

MoNrEvIDTo, Sept. 2S.-The Govern
ment of Uruguay is preparing to spend
millions Of dollars In the construction
of roads and highways throughout the
republic. Recently a commission made
study of the needs of the country as
TO roads. This report was submitted TO
Congress, which Immediately passed
resolutions indorsing the campaign for
the development of Internal communion
ton in the country.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-09-29
CHILE SITUATION CLARIFIES
steps Taken for Organization oi
Liberal Convention.

SANTIAGO. Chile, Sept. 2S.-The politi-
cal situation is clarifying somewhat with
the taking of steps for the organization
Of great convention OF the Liberal
parties to nominate candidate for
President in next years elections Which
way the Liberal strength will be thrown,
however is not yet apparent. The ex-
pected Liberal coalition, II is pointed
out, may either unite with the Con-
servatlves to nominate a candidate OF
moderate tendencies, or with the RadI-
'als in choosing nominee or well
defined advanced Liberal type.
The Ministry recently named will con-
duct the Government as an administra-
live Government until the alignment of
the parties has been definitely decided,
which is expected to be within the next
few daya
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-09-29
NO CUT RATES FOR TOURISTS.
increase Is Considered by Steam
ship Lines to Cuba.

NO cutting OF steamship rates on the
passenger boats from New York to Cuba
u oeing planned during the approaching
winter season. and an increase in rates
Is oeing considered. according TO a stsf0-
nent made by the general passenger
agent Of one Of tho South American
steamship lines.
-, owing to the recent passage OF the
noeraI Cuban tourist law and to prohi-
Druon In the United States an influx OF
undesirable tourists is expected and is
oelhg discouraged by the Cuban immi-
eration authorities. who are endeavorlng
=, 70 secure share OF the exclusive Flor
iua tourist patronage for Havana
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-09-29
PERU TO USE THE AMAZON.
Vast Rubber Country VIII Be
Opened by Treaty.

LoREro, Peru. Sept 25.-News has
reached this centre of Peru's interior
that the long planned treaty for the
opening up to Peruvian ships of the
upper Amazon Is about to be signed by
Peru and Brazil. This treaty has been
virtually agreed upon since 1909 when
the boundary treaty was drawn up but
due to the various changes IN admins
tration in Peru and the postponements
necessitated by the European war moth
ing has been accomplished until re-
Gently.
This treaty is of vital Importance to
Peru for 1t will open an outlet by water
for the vast regions of rubber forest
lying to the east of the Peruvian Andes.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-09-29
Salvador Greeta Sailors.

Festivities took place in Salvador dur
ing the recent visit of the American
sailors OF the Chicago and the Rookie
Teller mission to that city. A banquet
was given in the palace of the President
in honor of Admiral Wood and the OFF,
GERS. The Minister of War touched on
the Hispano-American rapprochement
brought about by President Wilson, who
10 advocating the rights of the small
nations of the New World. Admiral
Wood replied in most cordial terms.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-09-29
PERUVIAN STRIKERS WIN.
Railway Workers Get Virtually
All They Demanded.

LIMA. Peru, Sept 2s.--After having
paralyzed traffic between the coast and
the Peruvian copper mines for eight
days the strike on the Central Railway
was settled last night The suIKers
won virtually all their demands. the
Government having agreed to permit nm
increase Of traffic rates to cover the ex-
ira disbursements that will be neces-
sary.
Other strikes here, involving 10000
men In cotton mills and other indus
tries, remain unsettled.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-09-29
TALKS ON SOUTH AMERICA.
Pan American Society Arrange,
Series of Lectures.

The secretary of the Pan-American
Society has announced a series of lee
lures on South America to be held dur
ing the coming winter. The first leo
ture is scheduled for October 10 and Is
to be on Brazil. B. Il. Hunnicut, VINO
has for years been In charge of an
Agricultural school in Minas Gereas
Brazil, will illustrate his lecture with
some unusual films taken under the su-
pervlsion of the Brazilian Government.
The society is planning to feature the
social side OF these gatherings and Il
large attendance Is expected.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-09-29
Paraguay wants Immigrants.

AscUNcIoN, Sept. 2S.-The necessity
of encouraging immigration for the pur-
pose of developing the country was en-
phasized by the Minister of Foreign
Relations in an address to the Chamber
OF Deputies here. The Minister urged
the passage Of legislation that would
encourage people from other countries
TO como here and saJcy the riches
offered by Paraguay.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-09-29

C0LoMBIA-The Colombian Govern
ment Is sending TO Chile n commercial
delegation for the purpose of developing
commerce with that country.
BRAZIL-The new Minister of War,
Matias Calogeras, appointed to that post
by President Pessoa, has declared that
1t is unnecessary to increase tho standing
army of the republic, but absolutely NEG
essary to better the communication SER
vice so that concentration of troops could
be expedited. He asserted that the Bra
Eilian army was organised for the pur-
pose of repelling invasions and for other
defensive measures. It was not an Of
fensive mcahine. Mr.. Calogeras was .
delegate to the peace conference.
CHILE-The Chilean Congress IL con-
sidering programme of labor legisla-
ton that is aimed to relieve the present
situation in this country. Congress Is at
present debating over law establishing
a minimum wage. the regulate of work
by women and children and workmen's
compensation. This Is the most impor-
tant legislation to be submitted to the
Chilean Congress in many years.
PERU-For the purpose of reducing
the high cost of living. the Government
OF F'eru has issued decree abolishing
licenses imposed on merchants In the
provinces Of Lima and Callao. The mu-
nicipal councils are authorized to estab-
lish new markets free Of all licenses. The
councils have been requested to show
preference to those who sell direct and
at the lowest prices. In order to recon-
pense municipal governments for the
loss of their revenue from these licenses
the Government has imposed q tax of 10
per cent on all motion picture tickets
Within three months the municipal gov
ernments will be requested to make a re-
port to the Government concerning the
results of these measures to cut the high
cost of living.
GUATEMALA-Ane exposition Of paint
ing under the patronage of the Govern
ment has been opened here. Many paint
ere from this country are exhibiting theii
canvases-
misunderstanding to advices from
Monterey, the Government has given q
favorable concession to a German syndi
cate for the exploitation of the mahog.
any forests of the States of Cameche
Tabasco and the territory of Quintans
Roo. The German syndicate in many in
stances will take over concessions aban
doned by American and British interests
ARGENTINA-TheC Conservative part!
has launched q campaign to compel tn,
Government to make recount of tn
population in order to readjust the repre-
sentation of the provinces in the Nationa
Congress. 1t Is declared that many pro
| vinces have the same number of Sena
| tors and Representatives that they ha,
many years ago, In spite Of the fact tina
| the population In some cases has beel
doubled, and in others tripled.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-09-29
ArEentinn Bun Brings 800. 900.

buENos AYREs, Sept 2s.-The high
esl price paid for a bull in this country
IN recent years was recorded here when
QUIZ OF the shorthorn breed was sold
20 an Argentine farmer for the sum OF
tIOo.ooo (Argentine), The bull had won
ule blue ribbon at the Agricultural ex-
position in this city.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-09-29
Leguia's Decree. Legaii.ed.

LIMA. Peru, Sept 2s.-The new Peru
Wan Congress yesterday unanimously
passed bill legalzing all the acts of
the provisional Government and giving
all of President Leguias DEGREES the
foroe Of law.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-09-29

ing to Committeeman Robertson.
The Financial Committee of the Cham
Der Of Deputies Of Montevideo has decided
to ask the Minister OF Foreign Relations
what measures have been taken for the
what II had resolved to do with respect
to the ownership Of the German steam
ers informed In uruguayan waters during
the war, some OF which are now operat-
ing under contract under the nag OF an
American company. number OF Dspu-
turned over to Uruguay, but in any case
they are willing to abide by the decision
OF the United States and the Allies with
respect to their disposition,
The Uruguayan Government has spent
considerable money in keeping the ships
In good condition, and II is believed II
will be reimbursed for these expenditures
BY the country which finally takes pos
session OF these ships.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-09-29
South American
Shipping Notes

The port OF Buenos Ayres is at present
overcrowded with sailing vessels, accord
ing to Committeeman Robertson.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-09-29

Peruvian Minister Resigns.
MoNTEv1DEo, Sept. 2S.-owing to poor
health the Peruvian Minister to this
country has sent in his resignation to
his Government.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-09-29
NEWS NOTES FROM
LATIN COUNTRIES
Recent Happenings Through
out South America.

C0LoMBIA-The Colombian Govern
ment is sending TO Chile n commercial
delegation for the purpose of developing
commerce with that country.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-09-29

Tropical territories differ climatically
from temperate only in two fundamental
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-09-29

GUATEMALA-Ane exposition Of paint
ing under the patronage of the Govern
ment has been opened here. Many paint.
ere from this country are exhibiting theii
canvases.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-05-04
|OMAHANS WILL
| DEVOTE TODAY
| TO EMPLOYMENT
Sunday Set Apart by Request
to Constellation Of Way to
Furnish Work for
Soldiers.

1.-THE best welcome for the return
ing soldier is a job" is the slogan
of Employment Sunday" which is
being observed today throughout
the country.
All churches and church organiza-
tons have been requested to coop
crate in a campaign to, assist the
United States Employment service
of the Department Of Labor and 9TH
er agencies in finding Jobs for the
soldiers, sailors and war workers.
As part of its efforts to help the
home coming fighting men to en-
ployment, The Bee appeals to this
city to make Employment Sunday,
and the work it will inaugurate, a
success, and il urges employers to
keep their openings listed with the
various local bureaus which have
been established for this purpose.
The cooperative employment bu-
reau in the court house, the soldiers
and sailors employment bureau oil
the Omaha Chamber of Commerce
and the Knights of Columbus bu,
reau in the Farnam building, are all
cooperating to make Employment
Sunday success.
President Wilson has issued the
following proclamation:
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-05-04
Many Pre-NuptiaI Affairs
in Honor of Miss Keeley

! Many pre-nuptial affairs are be-
ing given in honor of Miss Helen
Kelley, daughter of Mrs. J. ].
. Kelley, whose marriage to Arthur
Gentlemen will take place in the
near future.
. Miss Kelley was hostess at a
linen shower Thursday at her home,
1910 ] street.
Mrs. Carl Kalhorn and Miss
Josephine Curtis entertained at a
! miscellaneous shower at the home
of Mrs. Kalhorn, Twenty-fourth and
CASTELAR, streets, Friday. Among
those present were:
! josephine Curtis. Bertha Molliner.
/ Gertrude Curtis Hazel Auer.
Title Rubel. Vera Auer.
Bertha Wrede josephine Kelly.
Florence Malay Mrs f. j. Murray.
Gertrude Wehner. Mrs. j. T. Murray.
Luella Kalhorn., -
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-05-04

his plea of guilty to the charge OF
Pauline Minded last Monday.
School Head to Talk-Superintend-
emit ]. III. Beveridge of the public
schools will make an address on
What the Parents Can Do to Help
Teachers" at the West of Benson
Improvement club in the Benson city
hall next Tuesday evening.
Ad Selling League to Meet-The
Advertising and Selling league will
hold its weekly meeting at the Hotel
Fontenelle Monday evening at g..
Thi ~ called the mystery meeting"
inasmuch as neither speaker nor
subject has been Announced.
Reduce Wire Rate. F. Fer
ciot, manager of the local office of
the Western Union Telegraph COM
pany, has been notified that the
rate on cAblegrams to Porto Rico
has been reduced. 10 cents a word.
The rate now is As cents a word.
r Burgess-Nash Bond Record-The
Burgess Nash company and it's en-
ployes have subscribed altogether
$46,600 to the, Victory loan. The
subscriptions have been made in
smaller sums and at various times
since the drive begun. but they have
totaled $4,000 in the gross.
Mrs. Militz to Speak-Mrs. Annie
Rix Militz will address the Interna-
tional New Thought alliance at 8
o'clock Sunday afternoon at the
Unitarian church, Thirty first and
Harvey streets. The subjectsof her
address will BIZ, f"How True Thought
Prepares for the New Era of World
reconstruction"
Bank to Remain Open-The Vic
tory Loan sbank, maintained in the
lobby Of the court house by the