Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1889-10-23
EAST OF TEE ROCKIES.
Chicago Gives a Grand Banquet to The
international Congress.
CLOSER RELATIONS ADVOCATED.
A Jury in the Cronin Case Sc.
cured-Harvard Seniors
Hoaxed-Etc.
(sPEc1AL DISPATCHES TO THE REcoRD-UNoN.l
lsPEc1AL DISPATCHES TO THE REcoRD-UN1oN.l
INrERNATIoNAL CONGRESS.
Chicago Tenders Magnificent Banqu
and Racenfinn.

large commercial houses, the Auditorium
and Dunham Stock Farm. At o'clock
this afternoon the doors of the Grand Pa
cific banqueting hall were thrown open that
the people might come in and view the APP
pointments made By the citizens for the
banquet given this evening in honor of the
excursionists. The room was decorated in
most beautiful manner, with tropical
vegetation, etc., under which glowed tiny
incandescent electric lights. AT one end of
the banqueting table was floral ship ten feet
long with the word Chicago" on her bow.
At the other end of the table was train of
flowers, and on each side the name North
and South American Railroad" On one wall
was map of the western hemisphere, the
oceans in white immortelles, and the vari-
GUS national territories in tinted immor-
telles. Opposing this huge piece, and reach
ing from the floor to the ceiling, was
great American shield of flowers against
background of flags of the nations repre-
sented. Each of the decorations were
studded with incandescent lamps that pro-
duced brilliant effect. Beds of roses were
everywhere. The lighting was brilliant,
the table dressing dazzling. and the ar
rangements for seating perfect. For two
hours the admiring citizens passed through
the hall. Then the doors were shut, the
orchestra began its work, and at 7:30
o'clock the guests were seated, Senator
Charles B. Farwell presiding.
After the banquet had been disposed of
Senator Farwell spoke briefly in calling the
assemblage to order. Touching the matter
of the trade relations of the Americas he
said We must offer you our exports as
cheaply as others do, and to that end shall
favor such legislation as will bring about
this result, even to the extent of uninter-
rupted trade between all countries of this
hemisphere"
Governor Fifer of Illinois, in brief
speech, then welcomed the delegates on be-
half of the people of the State.
Minister Romero of Mexico responded,
speaking at some length of the progress of
this country, particularly the State of Illi-
nois and the city of Chicago. He said the
delegates had been greatly astounded 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 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 Com,
mercial Relations"
Senior J. Alfonso delegate from Chile, re-
his remarks said: II must, with entire
sincerity and frankness, confess that every
thing we have seen demonstrates that the
reports contained in the books of the re-
sources of the United States convey but a
faint idea of the reality. An Almighty
hand has treated this country as loving
mother would treat her child, and this
should not be lost sight of by other na-
tions that seek inspiration from the exam
pie of the United States, for when circum-
stances are dissimilar limitations run the
risk of being illusionary and ineffective if
not absolutely dangerous. To the honesty
and good will of the people of the United
States toward mankind is owing, in great
degree, the prosperity which seems more
astonishing as we contemplate it more
closely"
In speaking of the importance of the
conference to the merchants of the United
States, Charles r. Flint, one of the A Ameri-
can delegates said that the master minds
of this continent have always recognized the
natural alliance which should exist be-
tween the independent Governments of this
hemisphere. Dealings between the people
of the Americas should be direct and with
out foreign intervention. "For want of
proper mechanism Of exchange our pur-
chases from South America are paid for by
drafts on London bankers. We should es-
tablish our own standard, and if this Con-
gress formulates system of inter-
American exchange and provides for
the coinage of a dollar which shall
be the standard for dealing between
the countries whose representatives are
here, it will accomplish a practical result
and place in the possession of the people a
coin symboliZiDg a national fraternity of
| A ~ Rofarrir,u tn aff tf,
tend trade between neighboriDg States,
Mr.. Flint said: We have been met by
the statement that members of the Inter-
state Congress are wasting time endeavor-
ing to extend trade until this country ad-
mits South American products free of duty.
In reply, | call your attention to the fact
that the United States has already re-
duced its tariff so that over 80 per cent
of the products coming from the countries
represented in this Congress is admitted
free of duty, which leaves less than 20 per
cent. with which to trade for reciprocity.
We purchased last year from the countries
south OF US produce to the value of $751;
100000. What is deplorable is, that to pay
for that produce we had to remit Sl12,000,-
600 to Europe, where our, southern neigh
bors purchased over so per cent. of the
manufactured goods which they required
lIOlu dUEUdQ. lllSttdQ Vi SSDuiHS lD6lT Or
ders to Europe we ask them to purchase of
Us in exchange for what we purchase from
them, the manufactured products and sup
plies which we are showing them, and in
moving to extend our commercial relations
let US proceed by simultaneously develop
ing facilities in many directions, by per-
fecting an international system of ex-
change, by showing that we can produce
honest goods at fair prices, by creating a
system of banking, by reciprocity treaties,
by improving communication by mail and
cable, by recognizing the true value of facil-
tiles for transportation by sea and by rail"
George r. Blanchard, Chairman of the
Central Traffic Association, in his speech
sketched the development of transporta-
ton in this country. He advocated the
union of railways with those of South
America by subyention if requisite of inter-
national lines. He spoke of the develop
ment of our commerce with Mexico since
the completion of rail connection with that
country, and added: 1--WE should push
inward TO greater results. Less than 800
miles will reach Panama, and 400 more to
South America"
Mr.. Blanchard spoke at length of the dis
parity of our merchant marine in compar
ison with that of England and other ma
tions. He added: IF, when our nation
assisted internal transportation, it had
adopted broad creed for aiding external
transit, thousands of millions more would
now be in our treasury. We would have
firmer hold upon the worlds markets.
and would exercise more power. Let
us prudentiy, but fearlessly award
some of our unprecedented surplus to de.
velop and maintain an external commerce
If the South American States already
have foreign purchase markets which
sell rival products cheaper than we can
il is more our duty to encourage and equal
ize, but so far, be it TO the credit OF our
guests, they have done more than we to
aid commercial union, as witness the sub
sides they pay. We will find great diff
culties in recovering our carrying trade,
needlessly lost, with the Old World, but
we should secure and hold fast the transit
lines with the lower half of our own world.
Canada gives vast bounties to the Canadian
Pacific Railroad partly to divert our trade.
Why should not this rich nation give
richly to divert British trades and eslab-
lish new ones? England's shibboleth is
Free Trade. but no nation so well pro-
tects its ships. Oar tocsin has been Pro-
lection, but no nation 50 neglected her
ships. We spend vast annual sums for
rivers and harbors, some OF which money
is charged TO dry creeks with apochryphal