New-York tribune., 1875-02-26
THE CENTENNIAL EXHIBITION.

INTEREST OF EUROPEAN MANUFACTURERS IN THE
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. FOR MORE SPACE
THAN CAN BE GRANTED-ARTICLEs THAT WILL BE
SENT BY THE DIFFERENT NATIONS.
[PRoM THE REGULAR CORRESPONDENT OF THE TRlDUNE.l
PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 20-Those who knew
Of the interest taken Worlds Fairs in Europe, and
that these vast assemblages OF the people
and the products Of all nations had come TO be looked
upon there powerful agencies in advancing civiliza-
ton doubted that the international features OF
the Centennial Exhibition would be successful 1t will
not surprise them but II will both astonish and crafty
those who from want OF information, were skeptcal
upon this point to learn that the question now troubling
General Goshorn and his assistants is not how
to persuade foreign countries to send their hthe
but how to find space for such are freely offered
Every day brings fresh evidence that the foreign de-
partments will be crowded, and that there will not be
room for all tho articles which exhibitors will
want to display. The Commissioners OF
several countries have already requested more
space than has been assigned them on the preliminary
chart OF the main building. On Saturday letter was
received from the Commissioners OF the Netherands-a
country which put down for 1916 square feet OF
floor space conformity with Denmark-objecting to this
partnership arrap cement and saying that the Neither
lands would want the whole amount Of room allowed for
the two countries Although the Dutch are not manu-
featuring people, they will bring many goods because
included their department. will be the products and
fabrics Of their rich East India coses letter from
Of the Spanish Commissioners which came the same
day says that Spain will Ill twice the space occupied by
her at the Vienna Exposition She made there display
that was considered very credtabe in view OF her civil
wars and unstable Government but Cuba and her other
West Indian possessions scarcely represented at
ALL On account Of the close commercial relations OF
the United States with the spanish-Amercan col
onies they win it is believed, send more
articles to the Exhibition than tho mother
country. The greatest display made by any European
country will doubt be that of the German Empire.
The Government sufficiently paternal In its
character organize Its department thoroughly and
make sure that not single creditabe industry OF the
German people is omitted. Besides is exceedingly am-
bilious of enlargng German commerce. and introducing
German manufactures everywhere, and understands
the great value OF worlds fair as an instrument to
forward these objects. At Vienna the German Govern
ment finding the space allotted 1t in the exhibition
buildings insufficient. erected at Its own expense three
immense structures for the display Of Its educational
methods mining industry, toys leather goods musical
Instruments and other articles crowded out Of their de-
partmcnt in the Industrial palace.
Following close after Germany in the extent OF her
display will be the Empire Of Austria, which, under the
liberal policy Of the Audrassy ministry is making great
efforts extend her commercial relations aud intro
duce her manufactures abroad The advice and aid Of
Baron General Director Of the Vienna
Exhibition and now the Minister OF Austria to this
country will make this department. OF great interest
aud value. All the countless dainty articles for
mcnt and which the sklful Vienna artisans
mako OF leather. ivory, amber, meerschaum and
motherofpearl will be displayed. together with the
cloths Of Moravia, the exquisite glassware Of
Bohemia and the iron products Of Syria and
Carinthia. Hungary will probably insist upon
separate department. although the Commission in their
diagram. put her in the Austrian department. The
HungarIans are very sensitive about the recognition OF
their recently regained nationality At Vienna they had
their own Commission, aud walled their department off
that of Austria with their tricolored flags OF red
white, and 1t may be- however that as the two
countries present united front their relations with
nations under tho name of the Austroun garan
Empire there will be separation of their exhibits at
the Centennial. Hungary is agricultural country,
rich in aud wine and In the partially developed
mineral OF the Carpathlan Mountains but her
manufactures In their infancy having scarcely had
time to gain foothod since the abandonment Of the
repressive policy by Austria The prosperous capital OF
Buda Pesh whose growth during the past eight years
has surpassed that Of cities In the Western States
will send articles, and the kindly feeling of most
Hupgarians toward the United States account Of the
reception given Kossuth in this country, will have its
effect in bringing TO Philadelphia the hest manufac
lures OF people having so little trade Intercourse
with US.
From the Scandinavian countries interesting exhibits
fully assured. Norway has asked not 10 be
founded with Sweden, and wants q separate depart
meut Sweden will show her excellent iron, her furs
the matches makes for all Europe, and specimens OF
the porcelain and silk industries lately introduced
within her borders. Norway will send the products OF
her and fisheries; ana Denmark promises besides
good display of the manufactures Of Copenhagen,
lections illustrating the manners customs, indus
tres OF Iceland and Greenland.
France will crowd the space assigned her. and her de-
partmen will no doubt be the most orderly and system
acay arranged of any and at the same time the most
brilliant It's abundance OF articles OF display, jewery,
bronzes, silks yelvei and aces, will for 1t the
latter distinction, while the French bureau system that
works like clock amid political turmoil and changing
governments will produce an exhibit which for com
peteness and perfect classification viii be a lesson to
unme hOdca Americans.
Russia there is to fear Will not be represented,
unless by the voluntary contributions Of her people
unaided by their Government The Car 1t is asserted,
does not forget the alleged lack OF courtesy shown by
President Grant to the Grand Duke Alexis when the lat
visited Washington, and Is disposed to punish the
managers OF the Centennial for the sins Of the President
Italy has not vet appointed Commission, but tue
Centennial authorities are informed this will
be done. and that the collections OF mOsacs cameos
other beautiful articles which were the wonder OF all
nations at the Vienna and Paris fairs, will be displayed
in Philadelphia Switzerland will show her exquisite
laces watches and mathematical Instruments and
the curious wood carvings for which she is famous,
Exhibits from Greece and Portugal are expected
though, believe. not yet definitely promised.
There has never been much question as to Great
Forneys Visit to London appears to have stimulated in
creased interest among the leading English nanufac
separate exhibits and been awarded liberal space.
Mr. j. Perroult Secretary Of the Canadian Commission
count of the preparations making in the Dominion for
full display of the products OF that region. The Do
expenses Of the Commission. British India Australia
NewZealand, and the Cape OF Good Hope will be fully
represented. AN the South American countries have
applied for space several have their Commissions
already organized. Brazil and Chill will take the lead
in the OF their exhibits but all will surpass their
rather contributions TO previous worlds fairs
The may be said Of Mexico and the Central Amer
can States while the little Hawaiian Kingdom, whose
monarch lately the nations guest, will send her
tropical agricultural products In great abundance
The managers not certain OF as full display
from the Oriental countries desirable. Egypt and
Japan mold out the best prospect The ruler
ha m a a = nf
American officers, will unquestonably give good deal
Of attention to the exhibition, and Japan will assuredy
ha wall wi be dOn by Turkey