Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-23
The ALL-AMERICA CONGRESS-
Chicago Banquets the Delegates at
the Grand Pacific.
TRADE RELATIONS DISCUSSED.
EarweIi Would, if Necessary, Favor
Free Commerce Between New
World Nations--Bianchardo on In-
tcrnationaI tion.
A Bri,,,snu Recep,,ou.

cursionists occupied to-day in tour OF in
spcction OF the board OF trade, several largo
commercial houses, the Auditorium, and the
Dunham Stock farm.
t5p IN. the doors of the Grand Pacific
banquetting hall were thrown open that the
people might come in and view the appoint
ments made by the citizens for the banquet
this evening in honor Of tho excursionists
The room was decorated in q most beautiful
manner with tropical vegetation, ETC., under
which glowed tiny incandescent electric
lights. At one ond Of the banaueting table
was Il floral ship ten feet long, with the word
"Chicago" on her bow. AT the other end OF
the table was a train of flowers and on each
side the name North and South American
ralroad.n On one wall was map Of the
western hemisphere, with the oceans in
white mmorteles, and the various national
territories in tinted immortelles Opposite
this huge piece, and reaching from
floor to ceiling, was great American shield
OF flowers against background of the flags
of all the nations represented. Each OF the
decorations was studded with incandescent
lamps that produced brilliant effect. Reds
of roses were everywhere, the lighting was
brilliant, the table dressing dazzling, and the
arrangements for seating perfect. For TWO
hours the admiring citizens passed through
the hall, then the doors were shut, the or
chestra began its work, and at 7;3O the
guests were seated Senator Charles b. Far
well presiding.
After the banquet had been disposed of
Senator Farwell spoke briefly in calling the
assemblage to order. Touching upon the
matter of the trade relations of the Amerl-
cans he said: 1--WE must offer to you our eX
ports as cheaply rs others do, and to that
end | shall favor such legislation rs will
bring about this result, even to the extent of
uninterrupted trade between all the coun-
tries on this HEMISPHERE
Governor Fifer, of Illinois, in q brief
speech then welcomed the delegates on be-
half of the state Minister Romero, of Mex
leo, responded speaking at some length of
the progress of this country, particularly the
state of Illinois and the city of Chicago He
said the delegates had been greatly as
founded at all they had seen, and as regards
Chicago, if they had not seen it they would
have been inclined to regard Its history as n
fairy tale and even to doubt the possibility
of what had been accomplished
Judge Lambert Tree, ex-minister TO Rus
sia, spoke on 'Closer friendly and CONNER.
cal relations" Senior j. Alfonso, the dele
gate from Chill. responded to the same toast,
and in the course of his remarks said: II
must, With entire sincerity and frankness,
confess that everything we have seen DEM
onstrates that the reports contained in the
books of the resources of the United States
convey but IA FAINT idea of the reality. An
Almighty hand has treated this country as u
loving mother would treat her child, and this
should not be lost sight of by other nations
that seek inspiration from the example of the
United States, for when circumstances are
dissimilar imitation runs the risk of being IL
lusionary and ineffective, If not absolutely
dangerous. The honesty and good will of
the people OF the United States toward man
KIND is owing in great measure to the pros
perity which seems more astonishing as we
contemplate it more closely" Senor Alfonso
concluded by proposing the following toast:
40 the nation that, like this, cementS its
prosperity and its grandeur by proceeding
always in righteous and honest manner"
Speaking of the inheritance of the con-
ference to the merchants of the United
States, Charles X. Flint, one of the Ameri-
can delegates, said: 1.-THE master minds of
this continent have always recognized the
natural alliance which should exist between
the Independent governments OF this hemis-
phere. The dealings between the people of
the three Americas should be direct, without
intervention For want of the proper
mechanism of exchange our purchases from
South America are paid Tor by drafts on
London bankers. We should establish our
own standard and if this congress formu-
lates system of inter American exchange
and provides for the coinage of a dollar
which shall be the standard for dealings be-
tween the countries whose representatives
are here. it will accomplish practi-
cal result and place in possession
of the people a. coin symbolzlng
the national fraternity OF the Americas. VI
Referring to our efforts to extend trade be-
tween neighboring states. Mr.. Flint said
HWe have been met by the statement that
the members of the international congress
are wasting time in endeavoring to extend
trade until this country admits South Amer
ican products free. In reply call your at
tention 10 the fact that the United States has
already reduced Its tariff so that 50 per cen
of the products coming from the countrie.
represented in this congress are admitted
n dntV winch lpnVpS lpsS ~
cent with which to trade for reciprocity. We
purchased last year from the countries soutf
OF us produce TO the value of SlSl, 200, 0OO
What is deplorable is that to pay for tha
where our southern neighbors purchased
over S5 per cent of the manufactured goods
which they require from abroad. Instead o
sending their orders to Europe we ask then
TO purchase of US, IN exchange for what W,
purchase: from them, the manufactured
products aud supplies which we are show
ing them, and in moving to extend our com
mercal relations, let us proceed by slmulta
neously developing facilities in many direc
tions, by perfecting an international system
of exchange, by showing we can produc
honest goods at fair prices, by creating
system of banking by reciprocity treaties
by improving communication, by mail an
cable. by recognizing the true value of tn
facilities for transportation by sea and b
rail"
George r. Blanchard, chairman of tn
Central Traffic association, in his speec
sketche the development of transportatio
in this country. Ho advocated the union @
our railways with those of South Americ
by the subvention of the requisite interna
tional lines. He spoke Of the development
of our commerce with Mexico upon the com
pletion of rail connection with that countr
and says we should push onward TO create
results. Less than sixteen hundred mile
will reach the Panama railroad, and fou
hundred miles would unite our state
through the Mexican system, with Sout
American rails. MIR. Blanchard spoke ;
length of the disparity of our merchal
marine in comparison with that OF Englan
and other nations. he said;
''If, when our nation assisted intern
transportation, IL had adopted broad cree
for aiding external transit, thousands
millions more would now be in the treasur.
We would have frmer hold upon u
worlds market, would exercise more powt
and command more legitimate instrumental
ties of national riches and securities. l.
us prudently but fearlessly award some
our unprecedented surplus TO develop and
retain our external commerce. III the Sou
American states already have foreign pu
chase markets which sell rival produc
cheaper than we can, IL is more our du
than theirs TO encourage and equalze; b
30 far, be 1t TO the credit of our guests, tn,
have done more than we TO and commerci
union, as witness the subsidies they pa
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