The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-06-28


outlay without any proportionate return Them
anu winch unless existing regulations are altered they
DO not feel justified In sustaining apart from their CON-
me,cai interests Tor the mere qualification Of national
ana individual emulation.
MEETING
opened at ten minutes past three p n. by the calling
OF Mr. Henry Doulton, Of Lambeth Pottery Works,
LONDON, 10 the chair and the selection OF Il. II. Ed
wards, OF Belfast. Ireland, as secretary.
w pouiion, as chairman, inquired IL all the groups
had been formed, and suggested they had that thcy
appoint committee of one which could form COM
miltce 10 act upon the matters before them
the room, which Tor the number was very limited,
was crowded 10 Its utmost capacity, and the hot
weather acting upon the blood OF those present. pre-
senied as a consequence scene OF excitement which,
al one time, gave indications Of trouble. The
nationalities represented-French. German, Italian.
Spanish, Swiss, American, British and oihcrs-were
talking loudly and gestcuHtng TO enforce their argu
ments.
Alter some delay the groups sent TO the Chair and
MI Doulton announced the committee as follows
France, H. Boucheron; Canada, Mr. Frazer; italy Sig
Gulcnaulti; Russia, N. +. Grimvast; Switzerland NJ
Theo. Grbe; Ireland Mr.. Gibson England, Mr. Crouch
Sweden, II. Bergsroom; Austria, NJ Hess.
Dir. Doulton tchairman) requested that the committee
retire and consider the resolutions which had been
submitted, TO whirh no one was pledged.
tlhe resolutions are given abovc.l
Shortly after the committee retired
DISTURBANCE
took place between couple OF those IN the room, who
were, however, In no interested in the meeting.
Mr.. Doultun called for .order - and said II there
they VIII kinay retire and leave ourselves; wc
VIII leave them 10 themselves; cannot have this
meeting compromised by any such conduct The CON-
mec VIII return shortly and then We will be through;
let US remember that attending international
exhibition, and let us be international possible
Alter absence of about half an hour during which
there some coniuson the committee returned and
handed their report to the Chairman, who said his
duties would be light lie then read the following as
the decision OF the committee, II beng translated
into the different languages by the interpreter OF the
meeting. The report was considered scridtm, and
Adopted
/. That 1t Is the opinion OF this meeting that the
present
STRINGENT CUSTOMS REGULATIONS
with regard tho sale OF goods by foreign exhibitors
at the Centennial Exhibition injurious to their in
terests and also TO the revenue Of the country.
That deputation consisting OF representatives or
the different countries exhibiting shall proceed forth
with TO Washington and present tho grievances OF the
foreign exhibitors and confer with the Secretary Of tho
Treasury.
B. That this deputaion shall prepare memorial set
ting forth the grievances OF the foreign exhibitors their
respective commissions being requested 10 ndorso the
same.
Mr. Douon stated that tho various commissions who
represent the nations should be respected gone
against IN the matter
Mr. Frazer said that the depntaiion should prepare
the memorial and proceed with II 10 Washington he
ccnld speak from personal experience and say that he
had no doubt they would the end for which the
meeting had been called together.
Mr. Douton, from the chair. said that at had been
suggested that the gentlemen named the committee
should, with the Chairman and Secretary OF the meet
ing be the depntaon prepare and present tho Same
at Washington The suggestion adopted
Mr. Doulton said he had been pleased at the
in which they had met When divided thew did no,
haze half the strength which they would have II they
went together He was glad that the customs sirin.
gcncy had not been advcfted to. Calm. quiet and
unanimous action would have the desired effect.
ARRIVAL or THE WEST POINT CADETS.
the arrival Of the West Point cadets and their encamp
ment on tho grounds. Tho cadets go in num-
Der, comprsn g the entire roster OF the
Mary Powell reached Jersey City at about half past
one o'clock T. N. Here they we're transferred TO a
special train on the Pennsylvania Railroad and
unl
depot opposite 10 the entrance TO the
grounds e,,a A. the .. time they aligh.ed from
mp and there delay until halfpast four o'clock
before they entered the grounds.
into the grounds and they had scarcely formed inside
the gates when another heavy shower came
down upon them Notwithstanding the rain the
appearance Of the cadets was signal for mmedl-
ate rush OF the crowd about the grounds 10 the
course about the depot, and tho police had little
difficulty in keeping the multitude back
as to permit line be formed.
This, however, was finally accomplished, and
headed by the West Point band OF fifty pieces the
military guests marched Elm avenue TO tho wide
cato between the main building and Machinery Hall,
and thence by direct , route 70 their encamp-
vision had been made Tor their accommodation.
The cadets were in charge OF General Neil, Com
Lieutenant Stretch OF the Tenth infantry Lieutenant
Davis, Of the FIRST artillery; Lieutenant Morie. OF
The Fun Ar arefy h,sunenant Hem Of The First
Of the Tenth infantry Lieutenant S ".
Miller Of the Fnh Artillery. Treasurer; Lieutenant O.
r. Miller, OF the Fourth Artillery, quartcrmastcr and
sergeant IN charge b. ]. ~ Erwin, accompanied the
cadets The tents are pitched on tho beautiful elcva
ton of lawn between the Catholic Temperance Fountain
and the boundary limo 0! the grounds Georges Hill.
TIIH roURTn or JULY oBsERvANcEs
The following was to-day officially promulgated
the programme OF the grand ceremonies to be held
the Fourth Of July
The 70 be observed under the direction
United states Centennial Commission In alton
Of the tooth anniversary Of the declaration Of the indie
ten a. W.. thereafter, conclusion Of tho mil
it.ry review The following order will be observed -
the national mir. Hai Columbia and ged the
easion by the composer, George Brstow Of Now York.
THE President Of the commission will call the assembly
order and the President OF the United states
3-Prayer by the Right Row. William B. Stevens. d. D.
4-llymn. Welcome TO All Sntions;" words by oliver
Wendell Holmes. of Massachusetts, music. kcllcrs Hymn
5Reading OF the Declaration OF fndcpen dencc by Rich
ard Henry Lee. Of Virginia The original manuscript will
Of Phiadeph 20 whose care IL has been ntruscd by the
President 81 the United States
Of Braz the request of Ills Majesty Dom Pedro H.
7.Poern Tho National ODE by Bayard Taylor Of
PennyIvana introduced by the President Of the cencn
s-trand Triun,phal March with cnorus Our National
Hammer" Words BY Dexter Smith Of Massachusetts Mu
a--OtatIcn. by William N. Evarts of New York
io-iIalleuiah chorus from Iandels Messiah" orchcs
ii Doxolory Tho Old Hundrcdth psalm, in which all
present will BE- requested 10 join.
y ''''' JOSEPH X. HAwLEy. President.
JonS r. CAMPBELL. Secretary
THE CENTENNIAL YACHT RACE.