Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-11-17
THE PARIS EXPOSITION.
Information Regarding the 3. md
Ing of Exhibits.

Ing of Exhibits.
The following has been received from
the Department of State, United States
Commission to the Paris Exposition OF
1889. New York Office /, Broadway:
1t may be we'll to call the attention OF
manufacturers and others who wish to
make exhibits at the Universal Exposi-
ton at Paris, next year, to the limited
time for preparation. The allotment OF
space took place on November Is, and
shipments by steamer begin in January.
The amount of space allotted to the
United States is being filed up by appli,
cants from all parts of the country. The
Commissioners are progressing with
their work on basis of absolute i'm
partiality. 1t is simply a case of first
come first served. From present indi-
cations, it is not unlikely that many
manufacturers who are now hesi-
tating will find themselves in the posi-
ton of the foolish virgins, unless they
make application for space without fur
ther delay. According to the provisions
of the French Government there is to be
no charge for space occupied by exhibit
ors. Moreover, as it is the intention of
the United States Government in partici-
pating in this exposition to demonstrate
the merit and comparative excellence of
our products and manufactures, the Com
missioners will forward, free of freight
between New York and the Exposition,
going and returning, all articles received
for exhibit.
The Exhibition is to be divided into
nine groups, viz: l, works of art 2,
education and processes used therein; 3,
plain and decorative house furniture; 4,
textile fabrics; 5, the law and manufac-
tured products of mining, forestry, chem
istry, etc.. 6, apparatus and methods OF
mechanical industries; 7, food products
8, agriculture, vine culture and fish cul-
ture; 8, horticulture.
In submitting the report from the
Committee on Foreign Affairs, Hon
Perry Belmont, in advocating an appro-
priation, stated that Gin nearly all OF
these branches of industry it is believed
that the United States has made great
Worlds Exposition held in Paris in
sented themselves, it would, therefore
commercial interests of the United States
that the invitation thus extended by the
French Republic should be accepted
But there are other reasons which can
properly be regarded by the Congress ol
the United States. This nation cannot
forget its obligations to France for the
assistance rendered in it's early struggles
for freedom. On many occasions since,
notably in the presentation by the French
people of the Statue Of Liberty which
now adorns New York harbor, the SYM
pathy and good will of the French ma
ton towards the United States and its
Government have been manifest. The
year 1889 will be the centennial
of events in France which gave
impetus to the establishment OF Republi-
can institutions throughout the world.
1t is clearly the duty of the Congress OF
the United States to promptly take action
upon the invitation extended and thus to
proclaim in the most emphatic manner
its approval of this most important pro.
ject." 1t will be remembered that in
consequence of this report the sum ol
$3.50, 900 was appropriated, to be used
under the direction of the Secretary o
State to defray all expenses. All com
munications must be addressed to the
Commissioner General, VIM. B. Frank
lin, or the Assistant Commissioner Gen
eral, Somerville P. Tuck, whose Offices
are in the Washington Building, No.
Broadway, New York. The French Com.
mission will not correspond with foreign
exhibitors.