COTTON TEXTILES IN FOREIGN COUNTRIES. 



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Where lengths or widths are given in table, goods must conform 

 thereto, if manufacturers expect to sell in these markets. 



I transmit (in a separate envelope) twenty-seven samples of " prints" 

 and a sample of white goods ; prices are marked on these samples, which 

 also show the quality, width, and designs in demand. 



The usual credit given in England is six months from date of invoice, 

 in special cases, nine months. A discount of 1 per cent, is allowed on 

 prices quoted herein, and a further discount of 2.J per cent, for cash. 



No data concerning net weight per yard are kept. I therefore 

 weighed several pieces, and place the weight of such pieces in the table. 

 Considerable weight is added by filling the goods with foreign sub- 

 stances; the weights would be less after washing the goods. 



Judging from my experience, during a residence of nearly twenty-two 

 years. American prints would soon control the South American mar- 

 kets, if the manufacturers would cut their pieces to the lengths required, 

 and pack their goods properly. American shirtings and sheetings are 

 much preferred, but no trade can be built up until the manufacturers 

 make their pieces of the lengths in demand. 8-8, 10-8, and 12-8 wide 

 domestics are especially liked. 



W. B. MACMASTER, 



Consul. 



UNITED STATES CONSULATE, 



Carthagena, August 1, 1889. 



Statement* showing Ihe imports of cotton goods at Carthagena for the fiscal year 1889. 



A. DESCRIPTION. 



