We desire to call the attention of British manufacturers to
a letter from Sir Maurice de Bunsen, which we publish elsewhere. The forthcoming exhibition at Rio de Janeiro ought to be a good opportunity for opening up new- markets. During the War the British manufacturer complained that his, markets were being stolen from him, by neutrals, and since the War he has com- plained that his former purchasers are too poor to buy. Brazil is- a oountry with a steadily, expanding trade and. is larger than the. United States without Alaska.. The rivals of British manufacturers have evidently recognized the im- portaneeof being represented at the International Exhibition at Rio. The United States Congress has appropriated a million
• dollars for the purpose, and private enterprise is quite likely to provide another million. France has appropriated over 5,000,000 francs, Belgium 6,000,000 francs, and Italy 8,000,000 lire.
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