The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-10-15
PAN.AMERICAN EXCURSION.
Mr.. Wiman's Sunday Banquet Criticised-A
Look at Buffalo and Lake Erie.

BUFFALO, n. Y, Oct. 14.-When the dele
gates to the international American con-
gress awoke this morning the heavy clouds
and raw iampness of yesterday had been
disipated by the rays of the sun. which was
shining with brilliancy and making rain
bows upon the veil of mist which rose in
clouds from the great cataract. During the
early breakfast at the hotel the members of
the party INDUCED in some gossip over the
proceedings at the Clifton House dinner
last night, and the South Americans ap-
peared to feel satisfied that their repre-
sentatives who had been called
upon to speak had responded with
dignity and had acquitted themselves
we'll from a diplomatic point of view. Mr..
William +. Curtis, the manager of the ex-
clfrSlOn, however, seemed to feel somewhat
sore, and after an animated conversation
with Mr.. Wiman, who had given the dim
ner, he made a statement to reporter to
the effect that Mr.. Wiman had violated the
wishes of Mr.. Blaine in giving a formal
dinner to the delegates on Sunday. and al
lowing it TO be transformed into a speech
making affair. Mr.. Curtis also said that he
had heard that Mr.. Wiman had given pre-
pared copies of his speech to the New York
papers, when he had promised him (Curtis)
there should be no speeches made.
The party left Niagara Falls about $50
o'clock, and at 9l5 the train drew up at
Buffalo. At the Niagara Hotel the dele
trip. Every effort had been made to give
tropical aspect to the entertainment The
delegates from the South saw with pleas
ure banana trees, and palms, and cactus
plants in the conservatory, while the flags
of the American republics were amid the
foliage. AT the luncheon, the menu card
was emblazoned, in cOlors, with the coats
Of-arms of the nations taking part in the
congress. and was printed IN Spanish
with the device, America Para Los Amer
icanOs."
After the luncheon the party were driven
to one of the highest buildings in the city,
where a grand view was had of Lake Erie,
Buffalo. .harbor and the suburbs. Going to
the city e-boat, which gave them an ex-
hIbitiOn of its powers as fire-quencher
by throwing three-inch stream 400 feet
The grain elevators were also seen in opera
was a reception at the Board of Trade
rooms, which was thoroughly enjoyed by
the delegates.
In the evening a banquet. more elaborate
than any given OH the trip, was rendered
by the citizens of Buffalo. Mayor Becker
welcomed the strangers.
Delegate Guzeman said: ''The idea of in
viting the South American delegates to this
congress was one worthy of the statesman
who conceived it,"
system of American railways, and said that
he felt the United States had created rev.
Olution by the education of women, some of
whom had so gracefully united with the
men of Buffalo during the day TO welcome
the visitors.
The scene of the evening came when the
Chilian Minister, Senior Varras, spoke
to Our Guests" He lamented his
imperfect use of the English
language, but would propose a
sentiment. thus: "A tribute of respect
to the great. industrious and free people of
the United States, represented in the pres
ent banquet-the freest in the whole world;
the first in peace. first in liberty and the
first in the American fraternity to be-
During tumultuous cheers that followed
as Minister Varras sat down. Minister
Zegarra. of Peru tChili's late foe,,
| who sat only three chairs from
| the Chilian, sprang from his seat, and, ap-
| preaching Minister Varras, extended his
hand and warmly congratulated him upon
! the sentiment that was at the moment be-
ngsowarmly appauded. Manycatching the
| significance of the scene, sprang also to
| their feet and cheered and wildly waved
| handkerchiefs. while others, with warm
| hand-shakings greeted Senor Zegara as he
| resumed his seat.