New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-10-03
NETWORK. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8, IssD-TWELvE PAGES.

minstratOn between American nations and in American
nations.
no these subjects and which are cognate thereto
the attention Of this conference Is earnestly and
daily invited by the Government Of United States
1t VIII be great gain when shall acquire that
mon confidence which all international friendship must
rest 1t will be greater when we shall be able 70
draw the people Of all American nations into closer
quainance with each otheran end to be facilitated by
more frequent and more rapid intercommuneatlon. 1t
VIII be the greatest gain when the personal
mercia relations OF the American States North
shall be developed ana regulated that each shall
acquire the highest possible advantage from the enght
ened and enlarged intercourse Of all.
Before the conference shall formally upon the
discussion OF the subjects be submitted it am
stuoed by the President invite all delegates
the guests Of the Government during proposed visit
various sections Of the country with the double view
showing to friends from abroad the condition OF
United States and Of giving people, in their
homes the privilege and pleasure of extending the
welcome OF Americans to Americans
AT the conclusion of the address, Secretary
Blaine retired. Resolutions were then adopted
naming ex-senator Henderson as president pro
tempore of the Congress, and providing for the
appointment Of the Committee on Organization
already alluded to.
Mr.. Henderson, upon taking the chair. made an
eloquent address. He spoke of the importance of
the present gathering, and in the honor he felt
liberations of the Congress would doubtless be
scrutinized as closely as those of any body of
men that ever assembled, and that the eyes of the
world were upon it. lie dwelt at some length on
the farreaching possibilities of the doings of the
Congress. In referring 20 the excursion to which
the delegates had been invited. Mr.. Henderson
said that it was intended to give them an oppor
tunity not only 10 see the places of interest in
the various parts of the country to be visited,
but to study the commercial and industrial feat
ures of the United States, and to give the citizens
the privilege and pleasure of making their ac.
quaintance. lie was that the delegates
would receive hospitable welcome at every place
they visited. The itinerary had been arranged
with great care, in order TO give them as great a
variety of entertainments as possible. and differ
ent parts of the country had striven In attempts
to exceed each other in hospitality.
The chairman then announced the following
Committee on Organization, Senor Romero, the
Mexican Minister Councillor La Fayette Rodri-
guez Pereira, of Brazil; Dr. Alberto Min, of
Uruguay DR.. IIoratio Guzman, of Nicaragua;
and Dr Jose NJ Uurtado of Colombia The
committee retired, and in few moments returned
with recommendation, which was Immediately
adopted that Secretary Blaine be named as prcsi-
dent of the Congress- Another committee was
then appointed, consisting of SenOr Hurtado, Mr..
Bliss. Senor Velarde, of Bolivia; DR.. Aragon, of
Costa Rica and Senor Xegarra, of Peru, TO
advise Secretary Blaine of his election. Mean
while a resolution was adopted providing for the
appointment of a committee of seven TO draw
I'D parliamentary rules for the government OF the
Congress The committee will be appointed here
after further resolution was adopted proVld-
ing that in the absence of the president the
chair shall be occupied by one of the delegates
of each of the nations represented in the Congress-
by turn, selected by lot. Another resolution
was adopted for the appointment of committee
10 distribute the work of the Congress among
subcommittee. This committee will also be
appointed by the chairman hereafter. On motion
of one of the South American delegates, the
following resolution was adopted
Resolved, That the members Of the International
American Congress accept with pleasure the invita-
ton of the President of the United States of
America TO BE- the guests of his Government III
an excursion through the territory of the United
States, and that we express our thanks for SAID
invitation.
At this moment Secretary Blaine entered the
room, and escorted to the presidents chair A
recess Of fifteen minutes was taken, and at its
expiration on motion Of Mr.. Henderson, the Con-
gress adjourned until November s. After the
adjournment the delegates were escorted TO the
White House by Secretary Blaine, pausing for a
few moments at the eastern entrance of the State
Department to have their pictures taken in a
group.
The President gave "a special reception TO the
delegates, o1e of the features of which in
formal luncheon served in the state dining-rOom
at 2 o'clock. The Blue, Red and Green parlors
and the East Room had been specially prepared
for the occasion, and literally decorated with
tropical plants and rare exotics. The Marine
Band was stationed in the main veStibule, and
played almost continuously during the reception and
luncheon. The programme included the national
and patriotic airs of each of the countries repre-
sented.
The reception took place in the Blue Parlor,
where the President and Mrs. Harrison and all the
members of the Cabinet were assembled Upon
being ushered into the Blue ParlOr the delegates
were individually presented by Mr.. Blaine TO the
President, then TO Mrs Harrison, and subsequently
to the members of the Cabinet. After short
time spent in social conversation Mrs. Harrison
retired, and the entire party, upon invitation of
The President, went to the state dlning-room,
whare luncheon was served while the delegates
stood about the room. The centrepiece of the
table was a large floral representation of the
Western Hemisphere, fianked with other APP
proprate floral devices Inc menu included
soup fish, oysters, salads, etc, with sherry, claret
and champa gne. South American dishes and South
American cigarettes were served and everything |
WAS done TO show honor TO the different countries
few of the delegates were III full |
court costume, but the majority wore plain |
civilian dress. The reception lasted about two
hours and was altogether informal.
THE DELEGATES AT A DINNER.