Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-07-26
A WORLDS FAIR BOOM.
The Successful Mission of Mrs. Potter
Palmer in Europe.
LADIES OF TITLE INTERESTED
In the Chicago Exposition, in England,
France and Austria.
SOME NOTABLE MEETINGS ARE HELD
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPATcH.l

ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPATcH.1
NEW YORK, July 25.-Among the pas
sengers to arrive by the Normannia to-day
were Mr.. and Mrs. Potter Palmer, who have
spent the last three months in Europe. 1t
is already known in New York that Mrs.
Palmer met with very cordial reception
abroad as President of the Board of Lady
Managers of the Worlds Fair. She said
to-day:
'When 1 reached London, through the
kindness OF our Minister, Mr.. Lincoln, 1
was presented to many persons, who took
great interest in the work of the Board of
Lady Managers. Among them were the
Princess Christian, Lady Salisbury and
Baroness Burdett-Cout The Princess
Christian is notable for her active work for
the women of England. She suggested at
once that a committee should be formed,
but as We wished this to come from
the Government we were obliged to wait
until the appointment of the Royal Com
mission. When 1 reached Vienna 1 found
that Austria had not yet accepted the invi-
tation of our Government, as they felt
little sore over the Mckinley bill, which
has caused much distress among their pearl
button makers. They will undoubtedly ac-
cept later, but at present we could only try
and awaken the interest of the women.
Titled Ladies Much Interested.
"Princess Metternich, the Archduchess
Marie Theresa, the Duchess of Cumberland
and the Baroness Langenau are all ready to
ask for the recognition of a committee of
women as soon as the proper moment ar
rives. The Princess Metternich is to have
musical exposition in Vienna in 1892,
which will represent the history of music
in all the countries of Europe. 1t is quite
probable that this will be brought to Chi
cago, as it will make an important and in
teresting feature, and the largest part of
the expense has already been undergone.
"When L returned to Paris the women
who had been recognized by the Govern
ment in connection with the congress of
feminine works and institutions at the ex-
position of 1885, hearing of my being there,
asked for an interview, and day was ap-
pointed for them to call on me. L expected
10 or IL, but AZ came, as well as many Sem
ators and, Deputies. They represented all
the prominent charities and institutions of
France.
A Notable Gathering
"Among those present were NJ. Jules
Simon, who has been made Senator for
life; NJ. and Madame Jules Siegfried,
Madame De Moiser, Madame Bogelot, who
represented France at the International
Council of Women at Washington two
years ago; Madame Yves Guyot, wife of the
Minister OF Public Works; Mime Julie Mar
tin, and many Others The members of our
own board present were: Mrs. Russell
Harrison, one of our Vice Presidents; Mrs.
General Logan, of Washington; Miss Sarah
Hallowell, of Chicago, and Miss Lillian
Brown, of Missouri.
1--WE had full discussion of the posi-
bilities of recognition by France, and it was
decided to form at once a provisional COM
mittee, that should make an official request
for recognition by the Government. 1t was
most fortunate that I happened to be there
at that time, because it was neces-
sary that the initiative should come from
recognition of a committee of French
women. NJ. Jules Simon, NJ Siegfried and
other Deputies were to be the means of COM
munication between the Government and
the women. Next morning 1 was presented
by NJ. Antoine Proust, who has been ap-
pointed by the French Government Fine
Art Director at the Chicago Exposition, and
whose experience as Minister of Fine Arts
at the recent Paris Exposition makes that
department an assured success, to NJ. Jules
Roche, the Minister of Commerce, in whose
department the work of the Exposition
falls.
A Talk With Mime. Carnot.
'T had long and delightful interview
with Nine. Carnot. She is a lovely, SYM
pathetic and charming woman, and very
kind and courteous in every way. For
reasons of State Nine. Carnot has never
been at the head of any committee in
France, so she was doubtful about the pro-
priety of being at the head of committee |
to take part in affairs of foreign country. |
She, however, will help the committee in |
every way in her power. 1 also saw Mme
Ribot, wife of the Minister of Foreign At |
fairs, lady who was born in Chicago.
"When 1 returned to England found |
that a Royal Commission had been ap- |
pointed. The Council for the Society of |
Arts is recognized as the Royal Commission. |
The Prince of Wales is its President and |
Sir Phillip Owen, Director Of the South
Museum, Sir Henry Wood, Sir
Richard Webster, the Attorney General, |
and Mr.. James Dredge are all important |
members of it.
"When those ladies who are permanently |
known in work for their sex knew of nv
being in England they sought the help that
I could give them. Lady Aberdeen, who
is doing much to aid the peasants of Ireland
TO sell their work in England, was very
much interested, as she wants full repre-
sentation of all the Irish cottage industries
in Chica0o -