The Portland daily press., 1889-10-09

ly invite an exchange of commodities with
other nations, and in the past its ships have
carried the American flag n every port visit
ed by the waters OF the sea. Inc presence
of these representatives OF great peoples.
imbued with the spirit OF nyins progress s
promise that these commercial relations, SO
advantageous to all parties, will be revived
and largely increased In the future. [Ap-
plause.l But, Mr.. Mayor, II Is not Ia It's
commercial aspect alone that this visit s y
significant and gratifying to the citizens OF
our town. 1t is the drst time In the history
OF Portland that we stand face to face with
so many representatives OF the other great
nations who occupy this continent We are
all Americans. and 1t Is our continent Its
marvellous progress, the triumphs of its
peoples over obstacles interpOsed by nature,
OF cold and heat, OF mighty mountains, OF
sterile plains, and the glories Of still greater
achievements still to come are the common
heritage OF yourselves and your children.
ty Of interests aud OF national achievements
which finds expression In the presence of
these distinguished visitors TO our people. IL
gives promise OF peace, OF the building up
Of great enterprises, of the education and
advancement Of nelghboring peoples and Of
that unity Of purpose which must compel
the respect OF the civilized world
But. added 10 this, we have the satlsfac-
tion of meeting these gentlemen In their un-
official capacity. They illustrate the proof
Of the old saying that there are men beyond
the mountains" We are cordially glad that
they have come, and only regret that they
cannot stay longer; and l have no doubt
t1Ss RSieh the teav same o., hearty ,r greetinEs
meet them wherever they may chance TO
go. Everywhere they will be. recognized as
the messengers Of new era OF closer rela-
ti0nship, OF better acquaintance, and OF a
more permanent and lasting relationship.
propose as sentiment nearest our hearts
friendship OF the nations OF the Three
Americas.
The Mayor then introduced In closing
Senior Carlos Martinez Silva. DIR. Sllya's
speech was in Spanish. but the substance Of
II was translated by an Interpreter. DIR.
Silva thanked the citizens for the very cor
dial manner in which the delegates from the
South American countries had been receiv-
ed. He said that the idea of an American
congress was not new one that II had been
broached In times past which were not
prOpitlous. but he thinks the times and cir
cumstances are most propitious for great re-
suits, and he feels under great obliga-
tions to the American government for taking
the initiative in this matter.
There were loud calls for Hon. G. A. Bou-
telle and Hon. Nelson Dingley. but the
Mayor announced that the time had arrived
for the departure of the delegates, aud he
wished them God speed on their journey.
Statistics.
A circular was laid before the guests az
the dinner giving these statistics, compiled
by secretaries Burgess and Rich of the City
Council and Board of Trade:
The city Of Portland is situated on Casco Bay,
In the State of Maine, and has population Of AZ
600, including with its Immediate enyirons, pop
dlation Of 10000.
other Atlantic port, and lies at the eastern eI-
ic coast. = -.
1t has fiue, capacous harbor, easy and safe of
access at all seasons Of the year. There Is
depth OF water allowing vessels up to 1000 tons
burden: TO come to the docks and wharves at any
stage OF the tide. No plot Is required.
1t Is the point of distribution frr the agrlcul-
tural State Of Maine. State which produces as
Vspea s al sIos aSs tons
potatoss, valued at s4,003, 1872.
Its central railroad system trayerses l29 towns,
by which the business Of a population OF 37S,437
has direct centre In Portland.
The deposits In the Savings Banks Of Maine
amount s, 20 $40 600, ,00o, principally invested
Portland has elevator capacity of 10000 bush
els Of grain.
Other warehouse capacity of 45o, 900 bushels Of
Elevator transfer capacity Of 10000 bushels Of
grain daily, and by means of its Marginal Rail.
city. ,5s-s. e'--.,-,a'--
Portland's banking capitals 90. 10000. ar
Deposits in city savings banks si1 297 ,Sl4,
Its manufacturing estabishmeuts " number
more than 800, ,insipdiag lOcomot se and car
works rollibg mi Is, tannrries. 5 boot aud shoe
manufactrnes IS machine shops and fcunderIes,
lead and color works. 16 canning establ sh.
ments, Is carriage manufactures, 25 wood work.
ing Establishments, L Kerosene oil refinery, 3
drain pipe ma Iufactories and So other leading
branches Of manufacturing industry. These EN-
py,1 ploy more snan so1o @ persons, TO whom are paid
y The annual product Is ss.5es,6 ,62s. on an invest
Located in P0rtland's immediate vicinity Is the
largest paper mandatory In the world.
IN Inc sales ot PSrtiand's merchandise is. per an
The valution Of the city is s34,s2oss5.
annual arrival OF vessels OF all classes. 1891,
Value OF imports by water, annually, $685.
OF this amount ss,oo5, ZIG is imported in trans
Atlantic steamers.
The average number of steamers arriving here
,s slxty-one monthly, including eleven different
Tue receipts and shipments Of grain are s75.-
40 barrels OF -four, 1.296, ,408 bushels OF wheat
2.5o .273 bushels Of corn. 432.497 bushels OF
oats. 1896 bushels OF rye, and b76,450 bushels
Of peas.
Ocean steamships bring annually 95 900 tons of
freight, and take out 10000 tons.
There are received from domestic sources BY
water, annually, 100000 tons OF coal
During the year ending July, 1889, the exports
TO SOUTH America were, lumber, 81, ,3I8 93l feet;
gopds. 6S 3l3 yards; coal oil. 90, 900 gallons; 10
carriages and harnesses; 240 ploughs 1900
pounds of cotton waste aud 200 ca ses uf hsh SO
sse> Underwood water.
The facilities nf this port for receiving, hand
ling aud dispatching freight to and from the West
indies, Central and South American ports, and to
The Pacific, are not excelled By any other city on
the Atlantic coast.