New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-12-07
THE PARIS EXPOSITION
MR.. TUCK,s VIEWS on BIG EXHIBITS.
no REASON WHY TIRE UNITED STATES SHOULD
NOT HAVE WORLDS FAIR IN 1892
COMPARING THO DISPLAYS OF
nIFFERFNT NATIONS.

DIFFERENT NATIONS.
somervIlle p Tuck. assistant commissionergen-
cral to the Paris Exposition, arrived In NewYork by
the steamer westernand on Thursday afternoon after
an absence OF almost eight months. When asked in
regard 10 his impressions Of the Exposition Mr. Tuck
said that It was impossible exaggerate the success
and beauty Of the Exposition, and that participation
In II was something TO be proud Of
There werr,' he continued. nfty-one foreign ma
tlons represented. The exhibitions numbered go 600,
one-half Of which were French. The United states
had about 1,50O exhibitions. Belgium was the only
foreign country that exceeded the United States in
That, and also the only country which received
greater number Of pszes. Many Of the 1028
pieces Of the United States grand prizes and
gold and silver medals. The percentage Of ewaris
to Americans was higher, however than that at any
previous exhibition. We had credaole art
exhibit but naturally the percentage of rewards was
smaller than in the other departments. In the de-
partment Of the liberal arts exceled France and
all other nations. Our industrial display was es-
pecally strong In Machinery Hall. In the branch Of
electricity there only eleven grand prizes given
out and received four OF them.
Great praise Is also due TO the exhibit
OF the Agricultural Department Of Washington.
Our wines considered worthy Of gold.
silver and bronze medals To understand the value
OF our awards. should state that we competed
against French exhibitors who were admitted TO the
exhibition only after careful examination and selection
We were also obliged do work in one year
With an appropriation OF $3.50 OOO while even Mexico
and the Argentine Republic had two years and more
than Slo00,OO0. II is. Of course, not possible to
avoid errors and omissions in giving the prizes
But so far as l could learn few people who were
present to attend their interests had reason 10
complain. Tho jury work done with great care,
and so fac as my observation went there was an
honest desire to be impartial. There were eighty
seven cassjuries nine group-jures composed OF the
officers Of the cassiuries superior jury for final
appeal. 1t will give idea of the work when
say that 700 contested came before the supreme
jury and were examined individuality
Mr.. Tuck said that France appreciated our par
tcipaton in the exhibition an act Of gratitude
for former services. lie had heard onHall sd's that
this participation had been great help 10 her az
time when help was needed. lie thought it pity
that the United States did not do more whom France
was so needful Of sympathy and support by reason
Of the attitude OF the monachca governments toward
the Exposition Those governments, however. bitterly
regretted their action, it had given France an
opportunity TO show hor wealth and strength in d
way that no one had expected.
Butt he continued, " it appears to me that the
Americans were treated with attention and
consideration than many other foreigners. General
Franklin unqucstonably had more honors showered
upon him than any other commissioners there. had
education and liberal arts, ~ receive from the hands
NJ President Canot the list OF prizes given to all
exhibitors in that class. and the only foreigner
representing any jury on that occasion. Our marin'
guard also the recipient, of atterng praise, and
Captain Cochrane and Lieutenant Murphy are d.
serving Of great credit
"Of course said Mr. Tuck, returning 10 the Elk
position proper, 81" did not occupy the space We
should have occupied or have many
exhibits "a We should have had. Yet our
brother commissiOners-gener thought that
we had accomplished wonderful result, considering
the time ard money at our disposal. our exhibition
eemed smaller than II really was from the iact lhI
Il in seven am rent places
As 10 the pros poets OF tie Worlds Fair NJ Iuck
took hOueful view. believe" he said, that there
days occur. ! consulted DirectOrGeneral bcrEcr, 81
he Paris Exposition. upon the subject. He + I'm
doubtcdly the highest authority cXpOSiuJns now
living lie thought that II all necessary egslaiil n
Wec end I'd. the organization completed and $1,000,
600 raised by April /, 1890, We might have an Tx
position worthy Of the event 10 be celebrated II
may be permitted ~ express nv opinion, see nothing
the OF the Paris Exposition which should DIS
mag IFS. The work must be- done upon cutirlY diHcr-
en lines. There would not he the slightest difficulty
In getting together focign exhibit which would equal
thai az Paris this year France would assist Us WITH
the greatest caccnts,. The foreigners all an re- "a 2
/ The fact that tter natural market !, I'm the Uni cl
states. After the experience Of IN" last eight months,
! am prepared say thai a successful ENpD,to on can
not fail TO benefit the country In which It is given