New Britain herald., 1928-12-10

mier of Spain. has given the United Press an exclusive stateemnt out lining tho effect of his country's new tariff program on foreign trade and explaaning tho economic develop- ment of Spain during the last hve years.)
 By JEAN DE GANDT
 United Press Stan CorrespondenD Copyright 1923. by the United Press
 Madrid, Spain, Dec. 10. (UP)- Spain's new tariff schedules are not intended to lessen imports from for eign countries, but if necessary will be revised to grant special tariff privileges to those countries which VI reciprocate by purchasing Span ish products. General Primo de Ri- vera, premier of Spain. told the United Press in m exclusive state ment.
 With . few justified exceptions, the schedules shortly to % into ef- feet will 'be made to protect home industries which cannot be protected without excessive rates. de Rivera said.
 The premier said that it Is spain's wish to balance its exports and im- ports, but that 1t desires to accom- plish this by increasing its exports and not by reducing its purchases from other countries.
 Wants Visitors
  tries to visit tho industrial exposi- tions at Barcelona and Seville in 1929 to see for themselves Spain's economic development during the last i've years, de Rivera outlined that development with pride. He also invited tourists to take advan- tate of facilities for touring the country. and assured an affectionate welcome wherever they might choose to go.
 De Rivera was saluted by the United Press correspondent as he was entering the office of the sec- retary of foreign affairs after visit to the royal palace. He expressed himself as glad to talk to America again through the United Press which. he said. always is informing America with amplitude and im- partiality of the latest palpitations of Spanish life"
 Written Statement Dc Rivera suggested that instead Of | verbal interview he prepared a written statement lon the spot" He took . pencil-which he always pre- fers to . pen-and rapidly wrote his statement, ordering it mimeosraph- cd immediately.
 Discussing the new tariff. the premier said he had discovered certain excessive rates among the proposed schedules which he would revise so as to reserve for foreign industries the market in those com- modities which Spain could not pro- drce without excessive protection. This means that Spain's eco- homie policy in connection with for eiSn trade will be ono of limited increase in tariffs. with the excep- ton Of few justified instances" de Rievra said. Spain also will be ready to grant special tariff privi- leges to those countries which will reciprocate by purchasing Spanish products.
 T find 1t necessary to make these declarations because know that malignant propaganda abroad is trying to exaggerats tho principles of national economy which inspires Spain's commercial laws. thus cast ing an unfavorable atmosphere around our products and even re- sulting in violent campaigns against our export trade.
 "A fact which disproves these charges is that Spain's imports are larger than her exports, by more that 800. 100000 pesetas a year. No impartial and right thinking person would deem 1t unjustified for Spain to attempt to balance her imports and exports. although we would al- ways prefer to increase our exports rather than decrease our imports. The latter largely consist of ma chinery and materials to be devoted to tho development of our own re- sources.
 1 See Awakening Foreigners visiting Spain during the Seville and Barcelona interna- tional expositions early next, year vii have . chance to zee the awak- enins of Spain and will be able to study not only the artistic and his- toric aspects of the country but also its commercial possibilities. to which the government ts giving increased attention every day.
 Visitors to the expeditions will find a most aftectionate welcome and extensive facilities for touring tho entire country over modern motor roads. At Seville they will meet with all tho glamor of south- ern Spain. its picturesque customs, its gardens blooming the entire year. its popular hestas. In Barcelona they will see tho results of spain's industrial efforts. Barcelona having all the characteristics of the great industrial centers of the world. l Spain ts anxious that in this mo- ment when her rehabilitation and development arc at their climax. foreign observers should study her possibilities. because she founds on this the hope of winning the esteem and respect of the whole world, through her civic virtues and hos pitality."
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 De Rivera cited Spanish Morocco as an example of improvement in his country's provinces during the last live years. He said he hoped foreign visitors coming to Spain for ihe fWo infAenAfional AYnnsifiAns .