The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-07-07
The ExhiSlILon and IN. Conseauenccs.

The Exhibition and It's Consequences.
ST. PETERSBURG, June 49, 1870.
One OF the important results OF the Industrial
Exhibition Is conference at st. Petersburg of
manufacturers ana merchants from all parts OF
Russia. At this conference. which is 10 have re-
peated sessions during the time OF the Exhibition.
some Of the most vital questions OF Russian trade,
commerce and manufactures are SO be discussed by
men OF practical Information. There have been
similar conferences hitherto in particular sections OF
the country, mostly in Moscow and st. Petersburg
bnt this Is the first at which the whole empire is
represented.
NATIONAL INDUSTRY.
Among the many significant events OF the present
ytqame in Russia the activity OF the industrial ele-
mcnt deserves special attention. The GROWING
glory OF the present Emperor consists in his having
forces in motion which up 10 his time had either
been held in check or were lying dormant The
Russians, who are practical people, with natural
aptitude for business, understand very we'll what
the conditions Of success are in our time. AS re-
suit manufactures mining extension OF the railroad
system and improved farming have become the
questions OF the day. The variety OF experience and
information that may be broughs together at con-
ference OF the kind now taking place in ST. Peters
burg be easily imagined, II one but takes into
account the immense extent OF country and the di
versity of soil and climate In Russia.
l met yesterday at the Exhibition MOSCOW mer-
chant who showed me excellent samples OF cotton,
nom American Seed grown on his plantation on the
banks OF the Araxes not far from the Persian b0un
Diary. lie assured me that there are immense tracts
OF the finest cotton lands in the valleys OF
the Kura and the Araxes waiting only cultivation
Another merchant showed me samples of cotton
grown, from American seed also, on the banks OF
the Rion in Mingrea, and excellent specimens OF the
American varieties OF corn. The Rion is the Phass
OF the ancients the river which Jason assembled in
search OF the golden fleece. Half an hour later
met siberian miner who obtained gold last year
10 the amour, Of nifty pools, tnat Is two thousand
pounds in weight. There are exhibitors from the
extrene north VI Russia and from the extreme west.
Every opportunity Is thus Afforded Tor comparing
notes.
A BANQUET
TO commemorate the organization OF this conven-
non OF the representatives OF Russian industry
dinner has been given. The number Of guests was
about 100 Baron Delvig, Assistant Minister OF ways
the Mayor OF 81. Petersburg, Mr.. Pogrebon On
either side or the President sal General Perets Mr.
Kas,on, ol the British Museum, and other distln-
RisneG personages. on the Mayors side OF ;he
liable were Mr. SEakoosky, Secretary OF the Conven-
lion; General Tchernayen the hero OF Tashkent;
Counselor OF State Mr. Ship0n Mr.. Poetika one OF
the principal iron founders OF Russia; MIR. jeremiah
Curtin, late secretary oi the American Legation, ana
others.
ToAsTs AND SPEECHES.
When the time for toasts had arrived Baron De-
lvig aud proposed ''The Health OF the Emperor
and Imperial Family" which was received with
hearty and prolonged cheers.
short, but vigorous and pointed speech, explained
the importance OF taking measures TO develop the
various branches Of Russian manufactures, and re-
ferred 10 the different subjects 10 be discussed dur.
ing the session Of the convention; that the meeting
oil so many men rom different parts OF the country
would no doubt tend greatly TO enable all 10 come TO
a better understanding OF the proper course To be
pursued in furtherng the interests Of Russian indus
try, the success OF which must ne the earnest desire
OF every man sympathHing with the advance and
progress OF the Russian people. Mr.. Skalkoosky
concluded by proposing toast TO "rhe success OF
the Conyention.n
1t Is useless TO add that this toast was well re-
celvel.
Mr.. Poqrebon. Mayor or ST Petersburg, now arose,
and began by stating that although Russian indus.
compare what 1t is with what 1t ought u be, ana
win what IN time IT doubtless VIII be, still In look
ing back upon the last ten years mr. PogreboH has
been elected three times in succession; his ninth
year III ONCE Is now drawing To clOse)
ne could not s nnt re er,, AT the
had the honor or receiving the SURFACES Of his fellow
citizens. The progress made during the present
reign might he taken as pledge OF greater success
In fuiure that labor III Russia now being Tree has
q different significance from what II had twenty
years ago. and mat 1t reasonable to expect that
Tree labor would succeed In developing The almost
boundess resources OF Russia, which hitherto had,
@ M civ os S I part n IAN AS IN Se :" e
ria progress or the country, ana. with pleasure,
proposed toast to the success Of Russian industry
IN all It's forms. The Mayors toast wa, received
with great applause many leaving their seats, came
TO touch glasses with Linn.
IRON AND MUSCLE
Mr.. Poletika, who Is the owner OF great iron
foundry, now rose to propose a toast which, he SAID,
present namely, TOAST to the workingmen Of Rus.
ga. Mr.. Poetika said that IN his career a manu-
factnrer he had had ample opportunity to become
acquainted with the character of the Russian
workman, 10 whose endurance and ability 10
learn he felt 1t his duty to pay q just tr-
butte, and hoped that further measures would be
taken 10 improve the condition OF the aoorng
classes. After relating one or two incidents
from his own experience Illustrative OF the charac-
n M -
who do the work and heht the battles OF tins EN-
pire. Their well being and development con-
Germs every one OF us. | therefore propose 10 you
"The Workngmen OF Russia
Mr.. Poetikas toast was received with the applause
and sympathy 1t deserved
THE TARIFF.
Next In order came Mr.. Shlpon, whose speech was
OF more special and technical character, ana was
devoted TO showing the necessity o adlerlng TO The
policy OF protecting Russian industry The exam
pie, said he OF that great and friendly Power, the
United States should not be lost sight OF by Russia.
Here he paid-as he stated-a just tribute 10 The
genius aud industry OF that eminent American pO-
litica economist, Mr.. Carey, whose works are now
translated into Russian by Prince Shakovskol. Mr..
Shipon ended by saying that he trusted every person
Interested in the development Of Russia would look
to the encouragement OF Russian industry.
FOREIGNERS
Among the guests at the dinner were two for
American Legation at ST. Petersburg, and MIR. VIII
liam RastoD, OF the British Museum, learned Eng
lsbman, well known as an able writer and as a
student and translator OF Russian literature.
AMERICAN SPEECH.
After Mr.. ship0n Mr.. Curtin rose and spoke Is fol-
lows In the Ru ssian language
GENTLEMEN-The eminent French writer, De
Tocqucvilie, concludes his work on Democracy IN
Amer lea with the following statement--"There
exist to-day two great nations which, starting from
different points seem. to advance toward u common
goal. These TWO nations are Russia and America.
Both grew up in obscurlty, and while the attention
OF men occupied elsewhere they at one bound
took The first place among nations and the world be
came aware almost at the same time OF their birth
and their greatness Other nations seem to have
nearly attained the limits assigned them by nature
These are ever growing. Other nations have either
These alone advance with a free and rapid step IN
career OF which the eye cannot measure the limits
The American has 10 struggle with nature, the Rus
sian with man; the American, therefore, conquers
with the plough, the Russian with the sword. The
points OF departure OF these two nations are diler.
ent their paths are not parallel but each one OF
them seems destined by Providence TO nod in its
hand one day the destinies OF half the world" The
French thinker In his estimate Of the historical
sln ullcance of Eussia and Amerlca IS lust and