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Foreword

'N THE AMERICAS it is hoped to create a medium which will be of assistance in bring

ing the business men of the United States and South America closer together, and to provide an instrument for the interchange of ideas regarding the aims and projects of Pan American commerce. For this purpose, it is essentral to have the co-operation of all those interested in the upbuilding of reciprocal trade relations. A free exposition of views as to how trade relations may best be promoted and specific suggestions as to what banking and commercial services will be most helpful are earnestly invited. Much valuable work of this nature has been done and is being done by the United States Government, by the Governments of our Sister Republics of South America, by the PanAmerican Union and by other institutions and organizations. Much is yet to be done. There must be full co-operation and a definite co-ordination of these activities. It is hoped that THE AMERICAS can be of assistance in this important work. Its services are freely offered.