New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-01-22
The MERCHANTS EXCURSION
ARRIVAL OF THE Party AT VERA CECZ-PRoSpECTS
OF rHApE-,N ATTRACTIVE PROGRAMME or
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OF rHApE-,N ATTRACTIVE PROGRAMME OF
FESTIVITIES.
FROM 4 STAFF CORRESPONDENT OF THE tribune
VERA Chrz, Jan. 13.-Thc City Of Mexico, with
the American dcputation on board, sighted the
coast of the sister Republic yesterday. after three
and a half divs' sail from New Orleans. The cloud
capaed peal. of O.izaba doomed proudly ia the dis
lance 9cd homes were cherished that the party
would soon enter this historic port Bat IL the
afternoon % mort aer' sprung ip. and detained the
str9mcrncarly another day at sea. This morning,
as the party were preparing TO land, Carlo Me1la
and Ventura Ncrrlcca came on board and rendered
the dcputatiou the inequalities of the city. MIR.
Richards secretary Of the American Legation, and
cx-Consul Sl..lton were also promptly az hand, and
lcftuolmug uudonc to promote the comfort of their
couatrymcn
ON landing. the dputation repaired 10 the rooms
of The Commercial club. which were Hospitality
placed az their li-Dosql. Here Trey were visited by
several prominent citizens. who welcomed them
with great cordalty. Al noon thc Governor OF Vera
Cruz ard other state officials conducted som" mem
Der, OF the deputation through tine public iusttu-
lions. In the afternoon ie deputatlon partook Of
nuchcon rs the guest of on. city. The weather Is
dchahtfully warm. People who set ont with heavy
clothing are Row at;ir,d a. they would d. during
the Summer months in Ncw-Gotk.
The first impressions of thi> city are favorable,
and some members WHO lave devoted the few
hours stay which i, being made here 20 inspecting
the public markets and stores are convinced that
large market may he found here for American goods,
and that trade with Ncw-YorE aud New-Oreans
may he largely increased. American scales are pre-
ferred to any other while Connecticut clocks and
Nev-York soap, meet the eye at the smaller stores.
In general the merchants cvnce friendly senti-
ments and seem disposed 20 adapt themselves 10 the
Now era IN the commercial relations Of Mexico and
tLrT Emitted States rather than follow III the beaten
ultLs Of restricted traffic. The German and French
traders. who have derived great profits from the
Mexican trade. however, view this movement with
unconcaalcd alarm, and are disposed TO countcract
il as much as they possibly can.
series of festivities has been planned which
VII, form agreeable interludcs to more serious buSl-
ness. The programme, rs now arranged, Is as fol-
lows:
FIRST WEEK.
1stdav.-VIsits TO the President, Cabinet Minis
ters and Government officers.-In the evening to
the theatre y grand concert IN the Zocalo IN
front of the National Palace.
"a dav.-Visit 70 the Art Gallery 'San Carlos
and to Tacubaya site os the Military Academy.
"a dov-Vists to the Mint and several schools
n thc afternoon. Grand Paseo. IN the evening to
the theatre
4tb dav.-visit 20 Cuautitlan, Tolnca or some
other ncIghboIing town.
9Th day.-Oficial banquet 10 the visitors.
9Th day.-V,its to the National Montepio and to
other noteworthy establishments.
9TH day.-VIsit to the Castle OF Chapult'pec
where an elegant breakfast Is to be provided.
SECOND WELk.
Trips to the noteworthy and picturesque sur
roundings Of the capital, and to the lakes.
THIRD WEEK.
Trips 10 various parts of the country, as to Cuer-
Davaca PachucI, etc.
The party have received as>idn0us attention rom
Consul Trowbridoc, who has greatly aided them III
acouiriup a know ledge of commercial usagcs.