New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-02-08
THE MERCHANTS EXCURSION


MEXICO. Jan. 23.-The opening of the Mexican
and American Exhibition TO-DAY Is an auspicious
incident in the commercial relations of the sister
Republics. The display makes pretenson 10 be
numbered among the international exhibitions
which began with the Worlds Fair az London III
1851. This j. simply business exhibition. organ
lzcd by business men. 1t exists Independently OF
Government commissions national appropriations
and formal invitations II Is mainly the Ougrowth
of that Industrial expansion which impels American
manufacturers to assert their night to representa-
ton In the great markets of the world.
Ceremony and sightseeing soon gaze place 10
business among the Americans. The samples
which they brought II Vera Cruz were promptly
forwarded, free If charge, 10 this Capital Inc
Mexican Government readily placed az the disposal
of the deputation the School of Mines-a spacious
structure built in the Roman style Of architecture
and situated In central part Of the city. In a
short time the court covered with temporary
roof, benches erected. and the American goods
were PROMPTLY prepared for exhibition. Military
took charge OF the building and greatly promoted
the comfort Of the exhibitors, who were protected
thereby from needless intrusion. Meanwhile. the
Me1icans were active and had partly filed the
upper corridors with a modest collection of their
products, intended rather to bring moderate num-
Der of articles ltO notice than to represent the H.
dustrial resources Of the Republic.
When President Diaz entered the building this
aftern Don all was Ia order Under the general
supervision of Colonel Whiting, each exhibitor
had been provided with ample space to display
his goods or to receive orders If perchance he relied
on his trade lists alone The President was ac-
cOmpanied by several distinguished persons In
cudiug Mcssrs. Garay, an eminent engineer; Payne,
ex-Mnster OF Finance; Petro, poet and journal
list; Riyaa Palaclos, Minister of Public Works, and
DEPUTY Zamacona a brother of the Mexican Minis
ter at Washington The opening ceremony was
marked by republican simplicity. Although there
as a small military guard outside, no uniform was
in sight within the building. President Dlaz sat
behind long table with Governor Fisk on his night
and Minister Foster on his left. Among the Amerl-
can exhibitors and the general public who sat near
this republican throne were several Mexican ladies
whose handsome features and graceful ature i'm
parted pleasing diversity to the scene.
The formalites began with an address by Mr.. Fisk
which was distinctly heard throughout the building
After a graceful expression Of thanks tor the lib
erality and kindness which had been extended to
the visitors Mr. Fisk declared bis conviction that
the scene represented the real feeling, Of the Mexi
can Government and people toward the people and
Government of the United states, AID that an
eyentiul epoch had opened, an er- OF genuine and
lasting peace. Of successful commercial Intercourse
between the two Republics
At the conclusion Of this address, which was re-
ceived with much approval, President DIaz rose,
and IN accordance with Mexican etiquette every one
else. the ladies' excepted. rose also. The President
then read au address, which was repeated N Eng
Ish by Deputy AVON, who. educated IN California
speaks the English language with graceful huency.
The address was mo,tcordiai and frank IN Its tone
Replying TO the thanks expressed By MI Fisk, Pres
ident Diaz SAID;
Far from your havu1 70 thank the Government OF
Mexico for having coopeIaied ia the letter ~
your commission, by Offering you tlose attentions
and facilities which IL was due 10 We'd you, the Mex
lean yaton thankful to you ior having come on thl9
uobe mission Ru the olive " peace IN one hand ana
the torch OF civilization m the other encouuern2 the
troubles ana fatgae consequent upOn y0u journey anu
the dancers Of voyage 10 the Gull ~ Mexico ana OF
me storms prevail at thus season o. the year Ever
since she conqtrea iet . ] i6e
grand maxim II the great father Of your Independence
1baf honesty il inc best policy. must state 10 Won
mat although the sc4 g7 alton of this country stll
LABOR. part from the colonial system ana cannot De
considered a. the liberal In tue world. II has con
rlnuod ana continuing progressive march OF uDett
ify with the OF stimulating the Development o,
commerce the fountain Of the wealth aud prosperity or
nations.
The address continued with an expression of the
belief that the industrial petition would produce
among other good results, that Of dispelling some
Of the many errors entertained 10 the United States
concerning Mexico and that multitude of benefits
would follow increased commercial intercourse.
These addresses were long and apparently formal,
but have strongest reasons to believe that the re-
7Iy of President D.az is as candid and sincere as
that of SIR lsk, which is in perfect harmony with
the sentiments of the entire American deputatlon
speech-m4kng being over General Diaz walked
around the building, which IN a short time was
filed by the Mexican populace.whC. men and women,
inspected the exhibits with eager interest MI \.
Martinez. Of the firm of GarVulo x Co., Of New
York. accompanied President Diaz and explained TO
him. to Mr. Barron Mr. Guzman. and other Mexlca-
capitalists. the character and extent Of the indus
tries represented ia each department.
The Principal exhibit from New-York and the
largest and most attractive in the exhibition, Is
that Of the house of II. A. Rogers, no. 10 John-st.,
represented by Mr. F. c. Rogers. They display
samples of every kind Of railway, machir'sts' and
mining supplies, also two steam fire engines, or
dered by the Government Mint. Tbs exhibit 1t
tracted the special attention or President Disz,
who spent considerable time in personally examin-
ing the various tools and implements, for which
this house is so Justly celebrated amongst the man
ufacturing and mining industries of the States.
several large order, have already been given Mr..
Rogers by the Mexican Government, whose repre-
ssntatyes seem to have been well pleased at this
opportunity to examine these goods
M Henry Prouse Cooper, Of No. "a Broadway,
New-Yor1, exhibits choice selection Of samples Of
woouen goods for gentlemen's wear They are Of
various substances and textures suitable for all eli
mates and seasons. OF the clothing business in
Mexico. ready made or to orier, Mr. Cooper states
that with the present condition OF the tariff any
legitimate business wit, the United states, 10 any
extent. i, out Of the question. The duty 90 made
ND clothing il 1872 per cent so that a suit Of clothes
costing S7J in New-YOrk would cost at least $50
in Mexico, If imported in the -ular way. The fine
clothing trade here IL almost entirely in the hands
Of Frenchmen. who do toerabe work at prices
rnnnhnt lower than the average IN the States.