Oldalképek
PDF
ePub

Imports from the United States into Belgium, etc.—Continued.

[merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][ocr errors][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][ocr errors][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small]

The figures furnished in the report of importations for the first four months of the year 1897* were given as 45,307,997 pounds. The quantity for that period should have been 17,695,971 pounds, the figures as given in the report of the Minister of Finance having been inverted. Undoubtedly, the 45,307,997 pounds were imported from France, and not from the United States, as therein stated.

ANTWERP, June 21, 1899.

GEO. F. LINCOLN,
Consul-General.

* See CONSULAR REPORTS No. 227 (August, 1899), p. 647.

1

AMERICAN FRUIT IN NORWAY.

The importations of fruit into Norway in the year 1897 were as follows:

[blocks in formation]

Only some $25,000 worth was imported from the United States, the balance coming principally from Germany, Holland, Denmark, and southern Europe; canned fruit came from France.

The import duty on fruit is as follows, per kilogram (2.2 pounds):

[blocks in formation]

Reduction is made for the weight of outer packing or covering. The imports of fruit in 1898 were larger than in 1897, for the reason that the summer was cold and native fruit a general failure in consequence.

In

This year is remarkable for its late spring. On the high ground in central Norway and in the north it is still much like winter. many places, stock has had to be killed for want of food.

It will thus be seen that there is good reason to believe that the fruit crop in this country will again be a failure, and American shippers should make arrangements accordingly. I have seen very little, if any, high-grade American fruit in this market, and I am certain. that much more would be consumed if the goods offered were of a better quality. American apples in barrels very often arrive in such poor condition that the importers suffer loss.

From Spain, apples come in shallow baskets, each holding about I bushel. This fruit is nearly always sound, and, although the quality is poor, it brings a good price. Apples in barrels get bruised and spoil. I believe it would pay to have first-class fruit wrapped

in paper and packed in shallow boxes or baskets. If the fruit is of good quality, the increase in price would be no objection.

Of the dried fruit imported to Norway, but little comes from America, and an effort should be made to increase the trade. Among wholesale dealers in Christiania, I will name: Bisgaard & Heen, Skippergaden 28.

[blocks in formation]

AMERICAN FRUIT IN THE NETHERLANDS.*

Reports relating to the prospects for the general fruit crop are not very promising. A short crop would probably raise the prices of Dutch fruits and high prices might, as they did last year, curtail the consumption, especially of apples.

The season for importing fruits from the United States commences about October or November. Evaporated fruits are most in demand here and bring better prices than dried fruits. The goods

must be "wood dried," and a statement to that effect should be marked on the outside of the boxes and barrels. Many dealers here require also a certificate of inspection, setting forth that the goods are zinc free.

It is difficult to quote prices at present, as the season is over. There are, however, already offers in the market of prime evaporated ring-cut apples for fall shipments as follows: Boxes of 50 pounds. net, 39 to 40 Dutch guilders ($15.60 to $16) per 100 kilograms (220) pounds), costs, insurance, and freight paid to Rotterdam.

It is of great importance that the quality of packages of each lot should not differ, and that top, center, and bottom layers should be identically the same.

Parties or corporations desirous of exporting fruits to the Netherlands could make consignments to a bank here—for instance, to the

*This report was made in answer to inquiries by the Oregon State Board of Horticulture. Ad'ance Sheets have been sent the board.

Disconto Maatschappy-with the instruction to sell the goods on arrival through a commission merchant. (Messrs. Altona Bros., who kindly furnished me with this information, have stated to me that they would be willing to undertake the sale of the goods and would do their utmost to build up a regular business by selling American fruits at public auction in order to reach small buyers.)

Fancy apricots, primes, on the spot, packed in boxes of 25 pounds net, are offered at about 36 Dutch guilders ($14.40), import duty of 5 per cent paid, per 50 kilograms (110 pounds). New-crop fancy apricots, August or September shipments, are offered at 38 Dutch guilders ($15.20) per 50 kilograms (110 pounds).

ROTTERDAM, June 16, 1899.

S. LISTOE,

Consul.

AMERICAN BARBER CHAIRS IN GERMANY.

More American barber chairs should find their way into Germany. In the large cities, shops of the first class possess many chairs of American make. In the provincial towns, a comfortable barber chair is rarely seen. The ordinary chair in Germany has a cane

bottom with a wooden head rest.

In Germany, barbers shave customers to a certain extent in their own homes. Much time is spent each day in going from house to house. I think one reason may be the poor equipment of the shops.

The best way to introduce these chairs is for our manufacturers to secure membership in some one of our export associations which have established sample rooms in the large cities of Germany. The chairs should be put on exhibit, and I am sure some middleman would soon be found who would undertake the task of introducing them into the smaller towns and villages. I might further add that a few months' credit would greatly facilitate sales. Other barber supplies, such as razors, soaps, perfumed waters, mugs, brushes, etc., would, in my opinion, find a smaller market, as these articles are exported more or less from Germany to other countries.

EIBENSTOCK, May 22, 1899.

ERNEST L. HARRIS,
Consular Agent.

PATENT MEDICINES IN PORTUGAL.

Minister Townsend transmits from Lisbon, under date of May 17, 1899, copy of the revised regulations for granting licenses for the sale of medicines of secret composition. The substance of the regulations is given below:

ARTICLE I. Any person desiring a license for the sale of a patent medicine must apply either in person or through the medium of an attorney to the Minister of the Interior, giving a circumstantial statement of the effect and utility of the medicine, together with a sample of the same, accompanied by the formula for its preparation, signed and sealed by the applicant or his attorney, and by an acknowledgment of the deposit of 75 milreis ($81.50) in the public treasury.

ART. II. These requirements having been complied with, a member of the consulting board of health shall be appointed to inspect and test the aforesaid medicine and the formula for its preparation.

ART. III. Said inspector shall, as early as possible, request the attendance of the applicant or his attorney on the day, hour, and place of examination. The operation of testing shall be conducted in such a manner as to preserve the secrecy of the formula.

ART. IV. The inventor or his attorney shall provide all ingredients, apparatus, or utensils necessary for compounding the medicine. The operation may be extended beyond one session should any unavoidable impediment arise or if the age or nature of the preparation so demand, in which event all articles connected with. the examination shall be sealed with the private seal of the acting member of the board of health. If the impression of said seal shall not be found intact on the day of the second session, all operations previously begun shall be declared null and the examination shall be recommenced.

ART. V. The preparation obtained shall be placed in an appropriate receptacle, the mouth of which shall be secured by wax, signed and sealed by the inspector; also by the inventor or his attorney. Said receptacle shall be sent to the Minister of the Interior, with the formula of preparation and a confidential note declaring the circumstances of the examination.

ART. VI. The formula and preparation shall be confidentially submitted to the consulting board of public health, of which the inspector is a member. This board is empowered to grant the license, decide upon the selling price, manner of administration, and the doses, all of which it shall be obligatory to state on the label of the bottle; after which, the formula, properly sealed, together with the decision of the consulting board, will be filed in the archives of state and classified as an application for license.

ART. VII. The granting of a license shall be published in the official journal and the price in the official tariff of prices of medicines.

Clause I.-Licenses shall be personal and of limited duration; they may be renewed at the option of the board of health.

Clause II.-The minimum term for which a license may be granted shall be five years. The formula of the medicine shall be published in the official journal fifteen years after the grant.

Clause III.-License for the unexpired term of a patent medicine will be given to the heirs or executors, provided they prove their acquaintance with the formula and their ability to execute the same.

« ElőzőTovább »