The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-10-02
a NOTABLE GATHERING.
Iron and Steel Institute Holds Its First
Session in new York.

NEW YORK, Oct L-To-dly the first ses-
sion of the iron and steel institute was
opened in Chickering hall. Monday and
Tuesday the American institute of mining
engineers held their session, which was also
attended by scientific Englshmen aud Ger
mans who are now visiting this country.
The foreigners turned out bright and early
from their headquarters in the Park Ave
nue. hotel, and were in Chickering hall
promptly at 10 O'Clock. when the conven-
ton was opened.
Sir James Kilson, bart, president of the
British association, opened the meeting this
morning He said few words of congrat-
ulation to members of his society upon hpv-
ing an opportunity TO visit and see for
themselves the resources Of this country
WELCOMED BY CARNEGIE.
Andrew Carnegie then delivered an ad-
dress Of welcome He dwelt upon the close
friendship which has always existed between
the manufacturers of this country and those
OF England-a friendship that was increas-
ing year by year. The interest of one
country was the concern Of the other. The
United States was great consumer and a
great producer, and her superintendent
prosperity could not fail to reflect in like
manner upon all other countries. He was
glad TO have the honor of bidding the mem
welcome to America. you are welcome,
thrice welcome" d" he said, "to the shores of
the republic where the people appreciate
your efforts, 80 successful, in the cause of
progress and civilization"
Sir James Kilson responsed to Mr.. Car
negle's welcome ut is indeed an honor to
u.s." he said. ITO be welcomed here by Mr..
Carnegie, who is the largest manufacturer
of iron and steel in the world. The re-
markahle reception we have been given
here since we landed justifes us in believing
that we are welcomed as well by the vast
number Of people Of the United States"
HISTORY OF THE INSTITUTE.
Sir. James then went into history of the
Iron and Steel Institute. The first presi-
dent, he said, was the Duke of Devonshire,
whose acceptance of the position gained
prestige for an institute which obtained for
its head man of social position and high
intellectual attainments. 1t was iuter
esting to note the rapid progress
last year we're produced 2,2l2000
tons of iron. The Iron and Steel Institute,
he thought, had done something to warrant
the grand reception they were now receiv-
ing. He knew the treatment of the Ameri-
can iron trade in the past was stupid, if not
heartless. But Englishmen have grown
wise since then. There is room for all
countries and their manufacturers.
Gen. Sherman here came upon the plat
form and was introduced to the chairman.
The audience gave him an ovation
ExCUR sIoNs FOR THE VISITORS.
Arrangements for excursions of
members of the English and
German Institutes throughout the
country were then announced. The first
excursion would take place this afternoon
by steamer up the Hudson. The delegates
would all leave on Saturday morning for
Philadelphia
Copies of the presidential address, which
was to have been delivered by ex-Mayor
Hewitt, were distributed in the meeting
Mr.. Hewitt did not put in an appearance,
and the reading of the address was post
poned indefinitely.
Sir Lowthan Bell stated that he was the
guest of MIR. Hewitt while in this city, and
he was there to tell the meeting that
it was a physical lmpossibility for
him to be present. He regretted
this, because Mr. Hewitt was to have been
presented with the Bessemer gold medal by
the British Iron and Stel Institute.
Prof. Selwynn, the eminent Canadian
geologist, on behalf of the dominion gov
ernment, extended hearty invitation to
the members of the institute to visit Canada
before their return to England.
AMERICAN BLAST FURNACES.
James Gayley of Bessemer, Pa. then read
the paper on the Development of Ameri-
can blast furnaces, with special references TO
| large yields The development of blast
| furnaces in America in the direction Of
| large yields was, the paper said, mainly the
history Of working since 1880, when new
era in the manufacture of pig iron
began with the putting in blast
| of the Edgar Thompson furnaces,
of which the paper was mainly description
| Mr.. Gayley thought the day was not far
| distant when this country would be able to
show a record of 300,O tons from a furnace
in three years and on single living.
| Sir Lowthran Bell, commenting on Mr..
| Gayleys paper, said that two weeks ago
when he heard that blast furnace turned
out $500 tons of pig iron per week he did
uot believe 1t, but now such facts and fig
ures were put before him that he was fully
convinced Of this marvellous accomplish
| ment.
| The president announced that at this
| meeting his two years term of Office con-
cluded, and it was necessary to elect a
successor. He proposed Sir Frederick Abel
of Woolwich, England, who was unani-
mously elected.
The session then adjourned in order to
| take a trip up the Hudson river, arranged
| for them by toe committee of the American
Institute Of Mining Engineers. The steamer
Sandy Hook, ON board Of which were the
delegates and ladies Of their party, left West
Twenty-third street at l o'clock p. m.