So that. when our goods meet European products in the Mexican market. they will be burdened with the duties of the two highest protective tariffs in the world. while their competition will only have paid the Mexican tariff duties. The result. with all our advantages of locality and rapid commmication. cannot be doubtful. Sir. the commerce of Mexico is now small. but we have only to look around at our new States and Territories to see what it will be in thme near fnture under the stimulus of railroads and immigration and the influence of healthy American enterprise. It is the most magnilicent country in the ovrld. embracing every variety of climate. of soil. and of production. containing every element of wealth. awaiting only the hand of development. and when aroused. as it will be. from its centuries of Rip Van Winkle sleep. will. if we are wise enough to invite it. pour over our borders a golden stream of commerce. rho State I have the honor in part to represent is vitally interested in this greAt subject. for her cities on the Gulf coast present the nearest outlets to salt water. and together with those on the Rio Grande. and San Antonio. the great converging point of the railroad system now penetrating Mexico will be the entrepots and distributing points for this great commerce. he people of Mexico are a pastoral and agricultural people. and will never compete with ours in manufactures. Give us a low tariff. as low as the revenues required for the Government will permit. a nd we can then ask Mexico with propriety to reduce her tariff.
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The people of Mexico are described as a pastoral and agricultural people who will not compete in manufacturing.