Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-03
BENEFITS TO COME,
What the Pan-American Con.
greSS Will Accomplish.
1T WILL HELP PITTSBURG.
Commercial and Political Effects
Pointed Out By Citizens.
INTERVIEWS ON THIS SUBJECT.
Arrangements Made to Receive the Dele
gates on Wednesday.
1T WILL HELP PITTSBURG.
ON THIS SUBJECT.
THE GAS DISPLAY WILL BE PROVIDED

The citizens from South America art
scheduled to arrive in Pittsburg mex
Wednesday afternoon. The General Recep
ton Committee on the entertainment of the
delegates held its final meeting yesterda y
afternoon, with W. E. Schmertz in the
chair. The reports of the various sub-com-
mittees showed that their work has all been
done, and they are now simply waiting the
arrival of the distinguished delegates.
Captain j. j. Vandergrilt. who had been
appointed on the committee to go to Steuben-
vile, declined, and Mr.. George A. Kelly
was substituted. The only business re-
manning unfinished is the appointment
of two committees to look after the comfort
of the delegates on Thursday and Friday,
and this has been LEFT to Mr.. James B.
Scott Mr.. Scott, who is Chairman of the
Entertainment Committee, reported the de-
tails Of his programme. A special train
will leave the Union depot in charge of
General Superintendent McCrea, of the
PENNSYLVANIA Companv'S lines, on Wednes-
daY bearing the Committee of Fifteen. 1t
is the intention to meet the delegates at
Steubenville at 4:30 and arrive with them
in this city at 6 o'clock. The delegates will
take dinner at the Monongahela House at
O'Clock and will be given the reception at
o'clock. Thursday morning they will be
taken in carriages through the mills and
glass houses of the Southside, and in the
evening they will visit mechanical hall.
Friday the points of interest along the AL
legheny will be visited and mechanical hall
visited again in the evening.
D. c. Ripley stated in this connection
that the gas display would take place. Ar
rangements have been made with Thomas
4. Gillespie, General Superintendent of the
Philadelphia Company. Stand pipes will
be erected along the wharf and another dis
play will be made from the middle of the
river. Over 5000 have been spent for chem
icaIs for the exhibit.
THEY ARE LATE RISERS.
A telegram was read from w. E. Curtis,
asking that no appointments for sightseeing
be made for earlier than 10 o'clock in the
mornings, as the delegates were not early
riser. Hon. Morrison Foster submitted
brief, statistical sketches of the various
countries of South America, which will be
printed for the use of the committee in IA
miliarizing the members on the affairs of
the Southern countries. Mr.. W. D. Wood
brought up the matter of giving the dele
gates general public reception one even
ing, either at the Monongahela House or at
mechanical hall, but this was not thought
advisable. 1t is probable, however, that
the exhibit at mechanical hall will be ex-
tended Saturday and Saturday evening for
the benefit of the public. Mr.. Schmertz
said he would like to impress upon the
minds of the citizens of the city, who did
not receive invitation to meet the South
Americans that no slight has been intended,
but after all things had been considered, it
was really necessary to limit the number.
For the past month or more the country
has witnessed the spectacle of South Ameri-
can delegates swinging around the circle,
visiting the large cities, seeing new sights
and becoming acquainted with a great
country. Pittsburg has been reserved
among the number of cities last to be seen,
and it is safe to say the delegates will be
surprised here as they haven't been any,
where else in the States. To find
out what results the Pan-Ameri-
can Congress will produce CONNER
cially, politically, socially and otherwise
3 number of Pittsburg's citizens represent
ing various industries and professions were
interviewed yesterday by DISPATCH re-
porters. A variety of views are presented
In what follows, but all agree that event
ualiy the United States and South America
will be mutually benefited and that Pitts
burg manufacturers will reap their share of
the good results.
VIEWS OF LEADING MEN.
Chairman W. E. Schmertz-I think it will
show to these representative people of the
Southern countries what we have and what we
are; our great interests and industries. James
G. Blaine, the originator of this great scheme,
will never rest until he sees our merchant
marine revived. These delegates are coming
here to see what we are able to produce and
what we can give them in exchange for their
commodities. 1t will open up to our country
place to send our surplus product The future
in this cannot be grasped, and therein lies the
great spirit of Mr. Blaine, who is able to see
what future generations will rise up and bless
him for.
James B. Scott-The conference couId have
been made of more value TO Pittsburg if more
time had been allowed. 1t is impossible to
show in two days what it would take two weeks
70 examine thoroughly and inuelligently The
delegates Will see in Pittsburg staple articles
needed in all countries-iron, steel rails and
railway equipments, glass of all kinds-manu-
1actured on such an extensive scale that these
gentlemen are sure to be impressed
George A. kelly-The establishment of large
and intimate commercial relations with these
countries will in itself be large factor in the
accomplishment of the objects of the confer
ence. Closer relations between the countries
will naturally lead to uniform currency, a
peaceful settlement Of all questions that NAV
arise between the GOYernments-uniformity in
port charges and Custom House regulations
The cordial welcome and attention that has
been extended toward these representatives
and the knowledge they will carry with them of
the industries and resources of this country
will prepare the way for reciprocal trade.
The difficulty we have now to contend with,
as q country, is the present condition of our
merchant marine, which has been almost lit |
orally driven from the seas for the reason that
foreign countries are protecting their vessels
by SUBSIDIES. L cannot understand how trade
can be largely cultivated with these countries
unless we have facilities for carrying our prod
nets in our vessels We will require rapid
steam communication SO as TO be placed on
equal grounds with England and GERMANY
VINO are reaping the benefits of the trade at
present
REVIVE AMERICAN SHIPPING
The question Of a revival of American ship
ping interests is attracting the attention of the
entire country, and must necessarily come
prominently before this conference. President
Harrison, IN his inaugural address, spoke of the |
necessity Of protecting this great interest and |
later at Bath, Me-, said in an address there:
In every way that can. whether as a citizen |
or public officer, shall endeavor to promote |
the rebuilding of the American merchant ma |
rine and the restoration of that great carving |
trade which we once possessed in every sea :"
The international maritime exhibition to be |
opened in Boston on Monday and to continue |
for three months, Will fully demonstrate the |
ability of American artisans to construct and |
equip ships equal if not superior to any in the |
world. The interest Of President Harrison. |
the effects of the present conference and the |
Boston exhibit will impress upon the coming /
Congress the necessity for prompt action fof /
the relief of our merchant marine. Pittsburg |
being regarded as the greatest manufacturing |
city in the country, would be especially bene-
fitted by having added new and more exten- /
sive field for the distribution of her products
Hon. John H. Dalzeu-Aside from giving
those people an opportunity of seeing our won
derful advantages and natural resources, they /
viii learn that we are able TO furnish many
things they were not aware Of before, and that |
they, the representatives of such vest coun-
try, nnd need for. They will ind new mar
ket in which they can buy TO an advantage,
This conference will be the mesus of enlisting /
their interests in the endeaxor to get North |