New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-12
r,rrrru PERSONS GO DOWN WITH LAUNCH
THE ELECTRICAL CONVENTION OVER.
suFFALo THE NEXT PLACE OF MEETlNG-Thl
DINNER TO TIE DELEGATES

suFFALo THE NEXT PLACE OF MEEIINI-IhA l.
DINNER TO TIE DELEGATES.
Mor+real Sent. 1.-THE International Electrical
conventon closed today After the reading OF seVersi
naners the convention went into executive session lor
lbe election of officers and TO decloe upon 'e n0N'
place Of meeting. Sir william Dawson PROFESSOR boVeS
and F. r. Redpath Of Montreal were elected honorary
members of the association. F. Nichols, toronto
N d. Low. schenectady, n. Y. and n NJ. houng'
wa4erbnrv Conn., were elected TO the Board OF Direc-
,o-s After short discussion Buffalo, n. Y, was de-
cded 1pon as the next place OF meeting, ana the coh
venton adjourned to meet in that city next spring.
A dinner i'm honor of the delegates to the convention
was given last night at the Windsor Hotel oy the
citizens, committee Nearly 500 guests sat down 10
s,nnsr The chair was occupied by Sir Donald A.
Smith president of the Bank of Montreal and chan
ceor Of McGiI University. He had on his right LORD
stanley GovernorGeneral of Canada and on his left
e A. Huntlev OF Buffalo, president Of the association
The Mayor of Montreal and most of the prominent
citizens were present. After the toast to "The Queen
Sir Donald A. Smith, in proposing "The President Oh
the United Statess said Here and on every occa-
sion where Canadians and Englshmen meet they honor
this toast from the very bottom of their hearts" Inc
chairman's remarks were received with cheers.
After reply from United States Consul-General
Knapp the toast of The GOvernor-General" was pro-
posed and was hOnored with great enthusiasm LORD
stanley who responded to this toast made the speech
on behalf of the Government and said that he was
deeply grated that they had been enabled to extend
the sphere Of their operations into the border of very
friendly state He expressed the hope tat the nag OF
ne United M a states M Gas aHG Se aDtg Great APPLAUSE
The Governor General was frequently l1terInpte9 by
applause The toast Of The National EleGteaI AS
ISOLATION" was responded to by President Huntey IN
an eloquent speech.
BARON HIRsCH's HEBREW COLONIZATION PLAN.
md Tho Jewish Colonization ASlo-
claton has been registered In London under the
Companies act with permission to dispense with the
use Of the word limited" although its liability Is
limited. The capital is G2,OOOOO0 in e1OO shares.
There are eight sgnatories Baron Hirch has 10 900
shares; and Baron Rothschlld, Julian Goldsmld
Ernest Cassel f. D. Mocatta 5. II. Goldschmidt and
Solomon Reinach, Of Paris, and Benjamin Cohen, of
London, have one share each The objects of the
association, which are set out at great length. may
be briefly stated to be the promotion Of vast
emigration of Hebrews from Europe and Asia to any
other ports of the world and the establishment Of
colonies in North and South America and elsewhere
for farming, commercial and other purposes. The
maintenance Of public works of all lnds-roads rail
ways, bridges, harbors. water courses, teleTaphs,
factories and even forts provided for as well as
synagogues, clubs and everything conducive to the
religious and social welfare Of the colonists. The
association also reserves the right Of great trading
corporation 1t may procure mining concessions loan
eolonists money and equipment for industries act
bankers. and carry on any lawful commerce, trade
or business.
"The Times" says: "Thls colossal scheme is the
most remarkable one Of the kind ever launched by
practical men. II Is impossible, however not to
entertain missivings as to its future The fitness Of
II is worked large scale the Car might refuse
TO let his people go. Finally, the very magnitude
OF the scheme exposes 1t to innumera0le risks"