Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-07-26
The Australian Expeditions.


Mr.. o. M. Spencer, U. S. consul general at
Melbourne, Australasia. transmits to the De-
paltment OF State vely full report of the pro-
posed exhibitions at Sydney and Melbourne.
The first opens on the 1st of September, 1s79
and will close on the 3lst OF March, 1880. The
Melbourne opens on the 1St of October, 1850 and
closes On the 31st OF March, 1851. This exhibit
ton will be held In the Carlton gardens, COM
prtslng an area of 65 acres. Nearly all the lead
intention OF being present by royal commissions
All the Australasian colonies have entered
heartily into the enterprise. The English gov
ernment has taken warm and decided interest
in It. The Prince OF Wales and others of the
royal family will visit the exhibition. The Duke
OF Genoa will come out In an Italian man-of-
In similar manner. The relation which exists
between the Sydney and Melbourne exhibitions
Is one OF generous rivalry and cordial co opera
tlon. The two cities will soon be connected by
railway. There are several lines Of steamships
now plying regularly between the two places,
with low rates OF freight. The expense OF trans
ferring goods from Sydney to Melbourne will be
received at the latter exhibition building on the
lSt Of June, 1880.
All the usual facilities accorded at previous In
ternat1Onal fairs In other countries will be ber-
ally afforded at Melbourne. The protection of
inventions capable or being patented Is fully
secured. Should the United States decide not
to send out man-of-Wa it Is advisable to ship
not later than February, 1850. Goods from the
Pacific slope, and parcels OF great value and
small bulk may be sent Via San Francisco per
the Pacific Mail S. Company, which runs a
monthly line OF steamers from San Francisco to
sydney. Showcases, shelving, betting &C.,
may he procured In Melbourne, at low rates, at
the cost OF the exhibitors.
Judging from the rapid increase OF the past,
the Australasian trade is destined to be some
thing enormous. The imports Of the colonies
in 1876 amounted to 1921 45O 4S5, and the exports
to some ten millions less-a trade equal to
nearly two-flths OF that OF the United States.
II is not denied that the present is q season OF
depression, but evidences OF reaction are
already visible, with a prospect that the colo
nies will soon re-eDter upon It's former career OF
prosperity. AS a result OF conference with
merchants dealing In American goods the consul
furnishes list OF articles adapted to the
Australasian markets.. The following are
included In his schedule: - Agricultural
tmplements--A large and increasing demand.
Cotton goods-Owing TO peculiar qualities,
great favorites in the market. Furnlturc-A
large business ness may arise; Firearms and glass,
hardware-The already good trade can be in
creased. Heating and cooking apparatus and
neutrality-suspicious. attention is invited to
all kinds OF labor saving machines Musical
the English instrument. Little has been done
to Introduce pianos from America-a favorable
opening. Lumber-An increasing demand for
Hoxoas WOODS from the Pacific coast. OILS lard and
goO0s america enjoys the preference and
may command the trade. Slate-The superior
quanty OF American is acknowledged. Silver
within three years past, during which time
American goods have grown In favor. Tohacco
encounters heavy protective duty. vehicles
and carriages are also hampered oy duty Of %
from the United States. Iron bedsteads, fire-
proof safes, mantels, clocks, Oil cloths, watches
and jewelry, canned fruits and meats, &C., &c.