The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-05-25
THE PARIS EXHIBITION.

MEETING OF MERCHANTS TO SECURE ANERI-
CAS- REPRESENTATION THEREIN SPEECHES
BY Mr.. SCHULTZ AND MR.. ABRAM q. Hxw-
rTT-A DELEGATION TO THE PRESIDENT.
An important meeting OF the merchants OF the city
was held yesterday afternoon, In room - Of the
Cooper Institute, for the purpose Of taking measures
TO forward American exhibit at the Paris Exhibition
Of 1873 There was very large attendance The
chair was taken by Mr.. Jackson S. Sch ultz who
stated that the meeting was called TO make good the
omission the general government not accepting
the invitation OF France 10 America to take part In the
Exposition OF 1878. He believed that IL was desr-
able work, aud that way would be found to do IL
Mr. Selgman said that ho had been asked to use his
influence in favor Of tho movement America stood
now almost at the head OF all manufacturing and in
dustria interests and only right that should
make fair showing at the industrial Exhibition OF
1879 There had been reports in the newspapers
that postponement Of the exhibition was favored by
France This however, was scarcely probable. He
would recommend that committee be appointed to
see President Hayes and Secretary Evarts to urge upon
. them The desirabty Of some official sanction beng
given to the present movement He had no DOUBT
That II the President would signify his approval, that
Congress- when 1t meets the 18th OF October, will
make the needui appropriation.
Mr. Nathan Appleton, OF Boston, referred to the
grea. success OF the Centennial Exhibition at Pha-
deiphia to The impetus that was then given TO the
features otAmerica and 10 the opportunity that would
DO gwen of exhibiting 20 ali nations in 1878 what
world IL was however, very requisite tina. the
mcn should receive the sanction OF the government;
tho authorities IN PARIS would not accept the proposals
OF any number OF private citizens unless they were in
dorsad by the government
THE NECESSITY REPRESENTATIONS
| Mr.. Abram S. Howit; commenced by referring to
his inability to speak clearly and ut length IN conse-
Of sore throat 10 tno oaa a.%os
| session Of Congress- He thou explained how, owing
protracted discussion Of the Presidential qucs
tion the ato Congress did not formally and officially,
BY resolution accept the invitation OF the French
eminent that America should be represented at the
Exposition OF 1873. Mr. Hewitt then went on TO show
that there been similar difficulty in reference TO
the PARIS exhibition Of 1867, and that when, eary
! in 1885, the invitation was received by President
Lincoln, ne, with .shat large ana catholic spirit
| that governed HIM IN everything ne did," voun-
tarily ana unoflicialy obtained tho cooperation
Of The Secretary Of State and the French Minister ut
Washington, SO as 20 give the necessary ohcia colorng
10 what done. This, with the acton OF Commis.
soner Beck WITH Paris aid It's subsequent approval
by Congress- mado the arrangements for the American
exhibit success. All this was done, Of course, In ad-
vance OF legislation, Dir. Hewitt said, and there were
all the necessary blanks Tor applications Tor space
at Washington, and there was every opportunity for
| rcmedying tho delay. Mr.. Hewitt then went on to
| show that the manufacturers OF America would not
have much TO learn 1878 as they aid IN 1857 He
herself OF every opportunity OF opening up
Tor her manufacture, because OF too large productive
powers OF the country. II would be quite dle how.
ever for the American people TO do mucn or expect
TO do much at this 1878 Exhibition at Paris unless
they prepared TO moderate the tarih. and thus
strike of the chains that have bound tho trade OF this
country salingly tApplausc.l Tint DONE the Sec
century this Republic would have history, as
| far trade concerned Tar more wonderful than
that which had distinguished the history Of the nrst
| century.
Mr.. William Herrck American merchant re-
siding in Paris but now visit 10 this country,
urged deslraby OF prompt action on the part Of
the merchants In Paris the people could not under
stand the delay Of the American government, cs-
peciaily az France Republic and almost tho
only republic in Europe England, the Old and vgor-
competitor OF American manufactures, was pre-.
| pariug do great things at tho PARIS Exhibition.
The Prince OF Wales, who Is the President VI the Eng
| sh Commission, had already applied for and had
granted him double the space originally allotted.
The original space was double that which was now
| awaiting the acceptance oil America
| After speeches from tho representatives, oil several
| American manufactures the following resolutions
| wero unanimously carried
THE PRESIDENTS
Whereas believe that proper exhibit OF the natural
resources and products o. the United States
the Paris Exposition Of 1915 will By in many ways OF
es,imable benefit people. and where's
vineed that is the general wish 81 Americans that their
country shall be seted al this Exposition In credit
| u. lie and commensurate with It's position
among the community Of nations anu whereas the tinc
Is short before tho opening o. the xposou that
exhibitors should
further delay in having the Commission from the United
States properly organized and set 10 work. therefore De IL
Resolved That respectfully and at the same time
earnestly the President OF the United tatcs
America through the Secretary Of state accept the
Invitation France aud such steps he deem
commission formed that VIII % oihciAly
recognized ny the french government and w carry cut
objects those Of who desire TO
| tic.pate In the Exposition.
| resolution was also passed authorizing the chair
man 10 appoint u committee oil three 10 proceed 10
| Washington and urge President Hayes and Secretary
Evarts take action In reference TO the invita-
| ton OF the French government
| subsequent resolution appointed MT Jackson 8.
Schultz, the chairman OF the meeting. an additional
| member oil the committee
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