New-York tribune., 1871-11-06
CHICAGO.
FOREIGN AID.

fFRoM THE SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT OF THE ThBUHAI
PARIS, Oct. ia large meeting of Ameri-
cana order consider the best Of sending aid
Chicago was held ON Saturday last at the Washington
Club In this city. Il was eonvoked by Minister Waah
burne, and wss It IL almost needless to say, largely st
tended BY American residents Of Paris there being
good sprinkng Of EngiiAh present well. The meet
ing was opened by Mr.. Washburne, who, In few well
chosen words spoke Of tho fearful destruction OF life
and property which had ruined Of the most prosper
ous Of American cities and had made hundred thou
sand people homeless at s the homo OF population"
continued Mr.. Washburne, distinguished the world
over for its energy its enterprise It's public spirit its
intelligence, and tts patrotism-a great people, but
greater than ever In the future for they shall se above
their msfortunes, and the waters Of the magnificent
hke that aves the shore OF the burning city shall
sing Its requiem, for 1t shall rise, pheuix Ike from its
ashes and challenge the wonder and admiration Of the
world. great calamity makes all nations kin. Our
suffering cOuntrymen viii have the sympathies Of the
people Of all nations Though the people Of Paris are
suffering from the disasters Of terrible war; we will
have their sympathy to be manifested according
70 the measure Of their ability In substantial way The
great generous heart Of England has roused and
large subscriptions have been made all the United
Kingdom"
On concluding his address, Mr.. Washburne proposed
Mr.. Elliott G, Cowdin OF Hew-York Chairman This
resolution was carried by acelsmation and then Mr..
January Of st. Louis appointed Chairman with
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Ryan editor Of The american Re0sterj secretaries
Mr. Cowdn on taking the chair after having commented
on the unparalleled magnitude Of tho calamity which
had befaen Chicago, reminded those present of what
had already done In London and elsewhere toward
relieving the distress In the burned city, and called on
all present TO contribute according to their means Dr.
Thomas w. Evans then moved the two following resou-
tions: a." ResoIred That the Americans resident and
temporarily soournng in Paris have learned with pro-
found regret the appalling calamity which has befaen
the City Of Chicago and that to-day assembled together
in distant land they desire to testify their deep sym
pahy with the unfortunate sufferers, and TO express
their belief that through the bOundless enterprise and
unconquerabe energy Of the people Of that great CITY,
the unparalleled disasters which have happened to them
will soon be surmounted and their city, phenixlike,
will rise splendid and prosperous than ever from
it's ashes g. Resolred That committee OF fifteen be
appointed by the Chair 70 raise subscriptions for the
relief Of the sufferers of Chicago" These resolutions
were carried by accamation 1t was then moved that
Messrs Monroe Co. be requested to act as bankers TO
the Committee.
The different American bankers In this city were re-
auested to receive subscriptions Mr.. Tucker Of Gecr
then and said that he was glad to be present as
"a representative Of the South, to take part in meet
ing which had for its object 30 praiseworihy purpose
He was sure that the South would be be ready 90 the
North in giving the suffering people OF Chicago. Gen.
Meredith Read the United States ConsuGeneral, spoke
next he called on all Americans resident in Paris to
give largely to the ruined inhabitants Of Chicago Mr.
Francis COrbin Of Virginia spoke next He approved
heartily OF Mr. fuckers words and said that he felt that
there would be common feeling through North ana
South as duty Of contributing to the relief CHI
cago. An English clergyman, the Rev. Mr. Forbes OF
Paris was the speaker He said that, although not
an American himself, he could not help saying few
words he had spent many happy days III the United
states which he could forget Mr.. Forbes con-
cuded by saying that he intended making collection
among his congregation. After speeches from Gen.
Banks Mr.. January, Mr. FOy. Judge Diddenhoher. and
Others the Chairman read long list Of subscriptions
Since the meeting understand that the subscriptions
have nearly reached 10000 $4,000 subscribed in
the room and there doubt that this sum wouI bave
been considerably exceeded had not been for an unfor
tunate Misunderstanding about the place IN which the
meeting be held 1t first stated that the meeting
was TO take place at the Grand Hotel People who went
to the Grand Hotel sent to the Hotel du Louvre,
and the meeting az have said really held at the
Washington Club, the Place de POpera. Before the
meeting broke up Messrs Monroe Co. were authorized
TO Telegraph to their banngbouEe in New York to open
q credit OF $4,000 In favor Of the Mayor OF Chicago. Tie
Mayor likewise informed by telegram of this action
have received o circular which was drawn up by n.
Cochin the Pretect Of the Department of the Seine ct
Oise NJ Cochin Is the author OF some excellent essays
ON subjects connected with the United States. During
the war in United States he was steady supporter
of the Northern The circular reads as follows;
After the misortunes OF France the Inhabitants or the
United States opened subscriptiolists and sent gener
gifts Of every kinds money, seeds utensils cothes
etc calamity without Gee eas sGeG ana
nters Of Americathe town Of Chcago all the public
SeS Sgq o FYSSsfb Ssb%n Wfoat home is Estimated at
than 100 OO France s poor but she woud wish to
what she has received and to 1Ve her across the sea
proof fratcrna syInpathles We ask " ali etOfs et
receive subscriptions for the victims OF the Chicago
fire has been formed A C0GHLE,
NJ E Laboulaye the wenknowu historian, author OF
history Of the United States in French is President OF
the Committee. N. Cochin Is himself Vicc-Prcsdent
Henri Martin, the eminent French historian also on this
Committee the other members Of whic hare NM Balm
Durenne GOupi, Haas Houetc, Lehideux, Mener, Mon
taRut E. de Prcssense, Yanly ymbycke Treasurer, "A.
Servant; Secretary, E. Delchet.
WHAT HAS BEEN DONE IN GERMANY-ACTIoN
OF THE AMERICANS AND GERMANS OF BER-
LIMA PROPOSITION MADE FOR CONCERT
FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE SUFFERERS.
rrpoN AN OCCASIONAL CORRESPONDENT oP THE TRIBUNKl
BERLIN Oct. 16.-The news Of the fearful
calamity which has befallen energetic Chicago excites
great sympathy this capital and the principal cities
OF the Empire The terrible accident s spoken Of In all
circles as though had happened to some near city OF
this realm No other occurrence, probably could nave
more thoroughly evoked the true nature OF the mutual
feelings exiSting between Germany and the United
States than the tragic fate Of the proud metropolis OF the
Northwest Every journal has good word to oner, and
every heart u heavy with for the afflicted Our
Consul Mr. Kreismann with his usual energy on hearing
what had come upon the city OF his home, Immediately
appealed to the Berlin public, who quickly and entnu'
saSticay responded. committee has been formed and
subscriptions are received The encouragement which
the object receives Is such that Mr.. Kreismann tele
graphed Mayor MasoR this morning, ss follows "a Ee
lief Committee is formed here. Hardt q Co. OF New
Arst tnstallment of Berlin contributions, 1000
thalerau The committee expect 70 be able
to forward another simlar amount very soon.
Te Jmuress out Of grateful remembrance for the ef