Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-10-25
International EXcurSioniStS Dazzled
by the Reception.
Many ToaStS Responded to by the
Visiting Delegates.

was Il floral ship ten feet long with the
word "ChiCago' on her bow. At the
other end of the table was a tram of flow
erS on each side of the name North and
South American railroad" On the wall
wdS map of the western hemisphere. the
oceans IN white lmmortclleS and the vari-
Gus national territories in tinted immor-
telleS. Opposing this huge piece, and
reaching from floor to ceiling was Il great
American shield cf flowers against
background of flags of
the nations represented Each of the dec
orationS were studded with incaudescrnt
lamps that produced a brilliant effect.
Beds of roses were everywhere. the light
ing brilliant, the dressing dazzling and the
arrangements for seating perfect For two
hours admiring citizens passed through
the hall and then the doors were shut. the
orchestra began its work. and ut : no the
guests We're seated. Senator ChaS. Is. Far
we'll presiding.
After the banquet had been disposed of
Senator Farwell spoke briefly in calling
the aSSembIage to order. Touching upon
the matter of the trade relations of the
Americas he said: We must offer To
you our exports rs cheaply aS others do,
and to that end, shall favor such lcgis-
latlon rs will bring about TINS result. even
to the extent of uninterrupted trade be
tween all countries of this hemisphere.
Gov. Fifer of Illinois. in brief speech
then welcomed the delegates on behalf Of
the people Of the state. Minister Romero
If Mexico, responded, speaking at some
length of the progress of this country. par
ticularly the state and the city of Chicago
He said the delegates had been greatly
aStounded at all they had seen and as re
CARDS Chicago if they had not it would bc
seen it would have been inclined to regard
It's history as a fairy tale and even to doubt
the possibility of what had been accom-
pHShed. Judge Lambert Tree. ex-minister
to Russia, spoke ON Closer friendly and
commercial relations, Senator J. Alfonso.
delegate from Chilli. responded to the
same toast and in the course of his
remarks, said, must with
entire sincerity and frankness
confess that everything we have seen dem
onstrateS that the reports contained in
books of the resources of the United
States convey but faint idea of the real
lty. An Almighty hand has treated this
country as loving mother would treat
her child ana this should not be lost sight
of by the other nations that seek inspira-
ton from the example of the United
States for when circumstances are dissim-
liar, limitations run the risk of be
ing 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 a great
degree the prosperity which seems more as
tonlshlng as we contemplate it more
closely Senor Alfonso concluded by pro-
posing the following toast: For the ma
ton that like this cements its prosperity
and ITS grandeur by proceeding always IN
arlghteous and honest manner.
Speaking of the Importance of the CON
ference to the merchants Of the United
States. Chas. r. Flint. one of the Amcri-
can delegates said that master minds in
this continent have always recognized the
natural alliance which should exist be
tween the governments of this hemisphere.
The dealings between the people of the
Americas should be direct without foreign
Intervention. Forwant of proper mechan-
ism of exchange our purchases from South
drafts on London bankers We
should establish our own standard
and if this congress formulates system of
inter-American exchange and provides for
the coinage of a silver dollar which shall
be standard for dealings between the coun-
tries whose representatives are here il will
accomplish IA practical result and place in
possession of the people a coin symb0lizing
the national fraternity of the Americans.
Referring to our efforts to extend the trade
between neighboring states Mr. Flint said
we have been met by the statement that
..T4 l.
wasting time endeayoring to extend the
trade until this country admits the South
American products free Of duty. In reply
call your attention to the fact that
the United States has already reduced its
tariff so that over eighty per cent. of the
produce coming from the countries repre-
sented in this congress Is admitted free Of
duty which leaves less than twenty per
cent: with which to trade for reciprocity.
We purchased last year from countries
south of us product TO the value of $751;
600 900 What is deporable is that ia
pay for that product we had to remit
Sll2. 900. 800 in cash TO Europe where Om
Southern neighbOrs purchased over s. pei
cent of the manufactured goods which they
required from abroad. Instead Of sending
their orders to Europe, we ask them 10
purchase from them. the manufactured
products and supplies which we are show
ing them. And in moving to extend
our commercial relations. let us proceed
by simultaneously developing the facIlitiei
in the many directions; by perfecting the
international system of exchange: by
showing that we can produce honest good
at fair prices; by creating a system o
banking; by reciprocity treaties; by i'm
proving our communications by mail anC
| cable: by recognizing the true value o
facilities for the transportation by sea anC
by rail.
Geo. r. Blanchard chairman Of tn,
| Central Traffic Association n his speech
sketched the development Of transporta
tiOn in this country. He advocated tn
union of our railways with those Of Soutl
America by subvention if requisite of in
ternational lines. He spoke Of the devel
opment of our commerce with Mexicl
since the completion Of railroad connection
with that country. and said we should pusl
onward TO greater results. Less than six
teen hundred miles will reach the Panama
railroad and four hundred more would unit
our states-The Mexican system witt
South American rails. Mr.. Blanchard
spoke at length Of the disparity Of our mer
chant marine. showing comparison witt
that Of England and the other nations. HI
aided: II when our nation assisted In
ternal transportation, it had adopted q
broad creed for aiding external transit
| thousands Of millions more would be IL
our treasury, we would have frmer hold
upon the worlds markets, would exercise
more power and command more legiti-
mate instrumentalitities of national
riches and securities, let dz
prudently but fearlessly award some oi
our unprecedented surplus to develop and
retain external commerce If the South
American states already have foreign pur-
chase markets which sell rival products
cheaper than we can it Is more our duty
than theirs to encourage. and equalIze,
but 50 far. be it to the credN of our guests
they have done more than we TO aid the
commercial union as witness the subsidies
they pay. We viii meet great difficulties
In recovering carrying trade needlessly
lost with the old world, but we should Sc
cure and hold fast the transit lines with