New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-02-14

age tho ,cnGmcnt that actuatcs the leading men OF
Mexico winch is manifcstly desire 10 cuiu'ao
the riost friendly relations between the TWO
countries, thus uniting them Ia trade ana
interest,", thereby increasing the strength Of both 80
that in unity of interests may be found Il DOhd OF
friendship enabling them TO MAINTAIN the true pm
Clples of Republican & vcrnmeut - the prevailing
sentiment on the American Contmont.N The report
is signed by abont sixty of the excurslonlSts.
PLEASURE AND BUSINESS IN MEXICO
nosrn>LnIrs or THE CAPIrAL-spCCrss or THE
INDUSTRIAL ExHIBIIION-A NLw EAKKET ST.
CURED.
IHeoH STAFF CORRESPONDENT or THB THBUSEl
MxCo. Jan 81. Since the opening Of the En-
hibition the American visitors have devoted their
time mainly to commercial inquiry and have ac-
ceptcd hospitality rather % individuals than as
deputatlou. Tho two receptions at the American
Legation have been very hrl liant. and have afforded
the visitors an opportunity 10 meet DISTINGUISHED
Mcxicans as well as the principal torcgn residents
The beauty grace and refinement of the Mexican
women were here seen TO advantage, and confirmed
the generous sentiments which the pubhc demon
stratinns had developed III the American heart.
American ladies' such as Mrs MarScal. the wife OF
the cx-Minl,ter TO tho United states, enjoyed
greatly this opportunity To greet larger humOor
of their own people than has assembled for many
years at this capital. BY her refined hospitality
Mrs Foster has conquered TIE Mexican disast" for
receptions and has thus partly AmeTcanlzed the
society Of this historic city.
The distribution of prizes to the students OF tho
Military College was likewise a pleasant incident.
II took place IN presence of President DIat and o
brilliant as,emblago. III the theatre which serves
Temporarily as the Chamber Of Deputies. The gal
leries and stage were profusey decorated with the
green, white aud red standard of Mexico, and the
company were entertained with eX client music.
On previous day the president distributed certlh-
Gates of merit to the pupils of the school Tor the
blind. when Senior Pietro the poet, read verses pre-
pared for the occasion. The private hospitality has
been generous, and has been both socially and com
mercialIyof great advantage the DeputdtlOn since
1t has enabled them to exchange opinions ana ac-
ouire Information with more facility than Gt formal
interviews. Senior RIyas Palacio entertained part
of the DcputatiOn AT ms splendid mansion. when
was thrown open TO the VISITORS who at liberty
TO examine every detail. including the peculaTtleS
of Mexican cookery Tho representatives OF the
American press with several members of the Depu-
tation. were entertained by Mr. Cunphdo, tIe Dean
of Mexican journalism, who conducts the leading
evening paper III this city, and haa one OF the largest
printing houses in the country. The Americans are
now considerably dispersed Some are about to
ascend Mount PopOcatepetl, while Others are ex-
aminIng tho Pachuca mines OF the sugar plantations
Of Cuernayaca. In each excursion the Mexican
Commission has made provision for the comfort and
security of the tourists. TO quote from the ITdtt
TUnioa tho Northern travellers are displaying
astonishing activity"
Each day the Exhibition Is crowded with people
reDresentipg every grade Of the pOpu sIon. In the
corridors the crowd is great that all have to move
in a continuous line. Tins betokeus the Industrial
90 avin md civ Sc
large exhibition now contemplated will bo e1-
trencly popular Not to be outdOne by tie Amerl-
cans tho Nexlcaus have added largely "a Their DC
partInent, rendering the general display very enec
tive. Tho additions include the coffee plaut with
some OF the berries produced at OrlEaha and Cor
down pcrfuInery and transparent soap lntedded to
superSedo tho French compounds, which are almost
the only kind used here and salt and carbonate OF
sod. from the GuadaOupe works. near this city
Olive oil fibres and fruit pastes are likewise sAo"n
all of which, under favorable conditions, would find
purchasers III the United States aud would take the
place of tho European or Aslatc products.
The reports from she exhibitors continue saIsfae-
tory. Colonel Whiting states that lie has received
some orders for cotton goods. which means more
work for the factory hands at CohOes ~ T., where
,art of the samples were made. He has also
answered many inquiries regarding these goods
md Mated ware from Aurora, H., winch may result
In further sales. British merchants who examined
the cotton goods declared that they must inevitably
take the place Of the English fabrics IN this market
5naamuch as the comparative nearuess of the Amer
lean ports together with the quality and cheapness
of the goods give tue American manufactures
greater advan ages than those of any other nation
Mr. Dickcu,on mas received orders for ploughs aud
cult,yators to be manufactured at Moline, Ill
Henry Prou,e Cooper has been favored with PR
yatc audience by President DIaz who ordered sew
oral suits Of clothe, from him. 10 be made III the
most correct Now-York styles-a compliment to
metropnitan taste which indicates that fashion as
well As empire Is making it's way westward MI.
Roger If New York continues to receive orders
for Engineers tools and expects 60 make some large
contracts. lilo presented u patent angular boring
machine a. President Dlaz, who understands ma
chInery thoroughly, and had examined ihls tool at
tbe Exhibition w.tn special interest On his part,
tL, President has acknowledged the GIFT of granite
iropvaIc Nv sending Mir. Canill, of -. LouIs, u
sn,euI; IA specimen Of Mexican industry IN the form
of y ,i!vI woven by hdld at the City OF Leon. MI
Kelly. of Chicago h4, sold all ms chromoo' and
\, about 10 return mere with large stock ana co.
tab,H frame factory, ~ winch he Wi use Amer
lean machinery. The duty on these pictures Is
about - cent, per pOund-wcight not vaiue Dcing
the hIsi, on which il Is assessed.
ia y,ntirs the principal incident has been the
atuo.pincut Of Miguel Ruclos rs Minister for
Forcl.i Affairs lie represents Vera Cruz III the