New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-09-26
CENTENNIAL NOTES.
@. W. 8.

ppoposvn CONVENTION OF NATIONAL BANKs-A
CENTENNIAL oRCHEsTRA-FRANCR, VENEZUELA
AND LIBERIA APPLY FOR SPACE IN THE EAHibi
TIoN-ovER 1900 APPLICATIONS FROM AMERICAN
EXHIBITORS.
tFRoM THE REGULAR CORRESPONDENT OF THE IRisuSA'I
PHILADELPHIA. Sept. ga movement Is on
foot here for Convention the representatives OF tne
National banks OF the whole country to meet cary ~
November The chief object urged by the promoters o
the movement is the formation OF an organization W
secure proper representation Of the banking interest
at the Centennial Exhibition 1t is proposed to erect
builng for special exhibit OF specimens OF the paper
currency Of the country from the earliest colonial oay
10 the present time. II the Convention should DC heu
and should be largely attended Is believed thae so
action will be taken the financial questions Vi 'no
day. with view to enlighenng Congress In regard 70
and princples concerning currency Of which
that body in the opinion OF most bankers, displays
lamentable degree OF ignorance.
The Women's Centennial Commission, an important
auxiliary organization, has determined 10 orRapi@o
fine orchestra aud send II upon concert tours W i
funds to help make up the million OF dollars wheh S
have determined 10 raise In AID OF the hAniO'o e
Thew will be equipped in Continental uniform ana unuei
the lead of Mr. Carl Seniz an accomplished musician
and director The orchestra will be sure to attract AT
tenton and draw full houses.
cable dispatch yesterday received Oy Direo'oi
General Goshorn at No. 9O4 Walnutst ANNOUNCING 'na
the French Government had accepted the lhNhuoh W
nar,icinae in the Centennial Exposition. and hal ap
pojnted commission to represent it properly al tha'
time and 10 attend 10 the work of preparation.
Edward LaAculaye the eminent French author anu
liberal leader mas written letter 10 Col '" f0rueS
copcratulating him on presence in Europe as Co
missioner for The Centennial After referring 10 Tue
prosperity Of tie United States, he says;
Rejoice in your grandeur; but In the midst OF your
festivities do not forget that the great Work OF
hrnneht 10 the Old World by Benjamin franklin CAV
10 Won our France ally and friend DO not iore
that France never profered PlaOnle TegiIu IN nj
nations OF Europe. the best OF her noOles anu
her armies on the walls OF your great E&pOsou SOu
will display your own honorDd banner h0thns nior d
inst But remember the um" when Washington anu
Rochambeau Hamilton aud Lafayette, batted side Dy
side for the same cause aud from tnat era alu iI az
time the French ana American standaruH VII NC IL.
seneraby Joined We cannot forget TINS eventIul past
and your eebraon Will be the great occasion 10 rene"
our ancient and eternal friendship
The little Republic Of Liberia will make display OF
her products and has appointed as her Commis-
si1ner Mr. Edward o. Morris, colored gentleman oi
Philadelphia who has taken prominent part ID the
colonization movement.
Mr. Russell United states Minister 10 Nenezlela, mas
transmitted to the State Department at Washington
comics of correspondence with President Blaneo Wuo
has accepted on behalf OF that Republic the invitation
to participate in the Exhibition
several members Of the Centennial Board OF Finance
and number of the Centennial Commissioners Iei the
city tonight TO visit the exhibitions now beng heId lh
CiTcinnafi Chicago, and -. Louis. Baron SrlWaIz-
senborp the Austro Hun garan Minister, Will JON the
PARTY Cincinnati -, c.--,-,
over 200 applications for space in the Centennial
buildiug ba We already He'd by intending Ameri
can hipitors All the space which il is proposed 10
assign to American Department VIII pFoDaoiy DC
applied for 10y the lst OF January .. 81,
Keni6 prorTess Is making with the Exhibition build
iBgs. The contractor has 300 men employed.