The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-10-23
THE GUESTS OF THE NATION
All-American Delegates Shown the
Sights and B~anqueted at Chicago.
Cordial Sentiments Expressed by the Gentle
men from the ~South-They Are by No
Means Weary of Their Excursion.

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national Congress. Promptly at 10 o'clock
the members of the citizers' reception CON-
mittee were on hand at the hotel, and as
fast as the members of the party came
from the breakfast tables they were
placed in the care of a committeeman and
taken to see the objects of interest near by.
The first visit was paid to the gigantic es-
Enlistment of Marshall Field, where 1000
clerks are employed, and, after looking
over the goods on the counters, and partic-
ularly scrutinizing the American silk bro
cades, the delegates were escorted
to the Board of Trade build
ing. Here they were received by
President Seaverns and taken upon
the floor of the Exchange. the busy brokers
and employees meanwhile pausing long
enough In the rush of trade to allow the
visitors to pass through the room. Before
they reached the gallery, however, business
was again in full swing, and the foreigners
gazed In bewilderment upon the scene of
apparently meaningless confusion and up
roar. The auditorium was the next stop
ping place. The delegates were packed in
the elevators and hoisted up to the tenth
story OF the massive building They
peered into the dining-rOom, had a
good long view of the lake, passed down
again into the theater, looked behind
the iron curtain, inspected with inter-
est the machinery for shifting and placing
mire IL this building. A brief visit was
next paid the Studebaker carriage reposi-
tory. next door, which had been tastefully
decorated for the occasion with flags of all
nations and a banner similar to that dis
played at South Bend, and about noon the
party was taken to the Northwestern sta.
ton, where they were placed on the cars
and conveyed to the Dunbar stock farm,
twelve miles distant.
Early this evening Minister Romero, of
Mexico, received a telegram from Secretary
of State Blaine stating that rumors had
reached him that the visitors were so weary
they would prefer to abandon the trip. and
asked If this were 80. A meeting of the
visitors was held this evening. and q tele-
gram was sent to Mr.. Bldine stating that
the rumOrs referred to in his message were
without foundations; that the enthusiasm
of the receptions was increasing and was
equaled only by the appreciation of the
guests.
At 5 o'clock this afternoon the doors of
the Grand Pacific banquet hall were thrown
open. that Chicago people might come in
citizens of this city for the banquet given zen
this evening in honor of the All-Americas
excursionists. A single table, seating
ninety persons, extended from the entrance
10 u Ddnk OF TROPICAL vegetation at the
other end. Under the leaves of a huge
bed of ferns in the tables center
tiny incandescen electric lights glowed
softly. At one end of the table was a floral
ship. ten feet long, with the word Chi
table was a train of flowers, and on each
side the name of the line, North and
South American Railroad" Each window
was filled with a bed of ferns. On one
side-wall was a map of the Western Henri
Gnhar 00nn1 h,4 go,
mortelles, and the various ma
tional territories in tinted immortelles.
Opposing this huge piece, reaching
from floor to ceiling. was a great American
flags of the nations represented. Each of
these decorations was studded with incan-
descent lamps that produced q mellow, yet
brilliant effect. Beds of roses were every
where. the lighting was brilliant, the table
dressing dazzling, and the arrangements
for seating perfect. Two rows of square
tables traversed this entire length of the
room on each side of the central table.
For two hours the citizens trailed through
the hall admiring. then the doors were
shut. the orchestra began it's work. the
four hundred guests began gathering in
the 1ag-decorated corridors, and at 7:30
the doors again rolled open. and the guests
were seated, Senator FarwelI presiding.
Governor Fffer near him, and the guests
from the South on either hand at the GEN.
trail table.
When eight courses of food had been
served, and five glasses of varying size had
been drained of as many kinds OF fluids.
Hon. Charles b. Farwell proposed a health
TO the Presidents of the American republics
and the Emperor of Brazil. 1t was drunk
~standing. and was the first toast of the
journey to the President of the United
States. Between each toast was q mu-
next arose and addressed a welcome to
the visitors. The Mexican minister, Matias
Romero. responded for the guests. His
praises of America, Illinois and Chicago.
duced. were 81 of the highest. Touching
upon the Importance of the international
conference to the merchants of the United
States. United States Delegate Charles X.
Blanchard. chairman of the Central Traffic
Association, followed, speaking of inter-
ternatiOnal communication, in which he
appealed strongly for steamship subsidies.
Closer Friendly and Commercial Rela-
the sentiment assigned for response to ex-
Minister to Russia Lambert Tree. and he
elaborated upon 1t eloquently. Response
to the same toast IN behalf of the visitors
was made BY. Hon. Justice Alfonso, dele
gate from Chilli, who has not before during
the trip made speech. He said:
Icome, gentlemen, from a far-of land in the
western part OF the South American continent
and stretching TO the south as far as it goes, a
ON.e cuu shuoh, OOb idpiuiy ucNtlOplus,
and 1mbued with the spirit of energy and enter
prise. With these common points of resemb-
lance. II can easily be c0mprehended that Chill
contemplates with the deepest interest the
career OF the United States, a nation that has
progressed with gigantic strides. 1t IL not
easy to f0resee the measure OF prosperity
which the future holds in store for her. The field
Tor study Is interesting from its variable condi-
tons. The plan OF unity and fraternity which
has been Initiated by the government at Wash
ington IN bringing together the international
American congress has been a very happy
one. and the delegates appreciate the offer
which has enabled them 10 contemplate so many
Things, and among others, this great city OF
Chicago-the most incontestible proof OF the
great results that can be realized by the labor,
energy and activity of man. i must, with en-
tire sincerity and frankness, confess that every
thing that We have seen demonstrates that the
reports contained III books of the resources OF
the United states convey but a faint idea OF the
reanty; nevertheless IL Is only Just to acknowl-
edge that many causes have contributed 10 bring
about the result. Some are natural causes; an
almighty hand has treated this country as a
loving mother would treat her child. and this
should not be lost sight of by those of other ma
lions that seek inspiration from the example of
the United States, for when circumstances are
dissimilar. Imitation runs the risk OF being illu-
sionary and ineffective, IL not absolutely danger
Gus. The other causes have their origin and
basis in honesty and the good will of the people
or the United states towards man
great degree, the prosperity which
seems more astonishing as we it
more closely. Examining the subject very close
ly and not specifically. my attention was called
particularly 10 one point, which L consider Of the
most vital importance. i refer to the correct