New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-08-01
An EXPOSITION At GENOA.
THE BIRTHPLACE OF COLUMBUS TO HONOR
HIS MEMORY.
SPECIAL FEATURES OF THE PROGRAMME FOR
AN ITALIAN.AMERICAN CELEBRATION.

SPEClAb FEATURES OF PISOHhA"4'I' NN-'
AN ITALIAN.AMERICAN CELEBRATION.
Washington, July 3l.-The fourth centennial OF the
discovery Of America to be celebrated at Genoa, e
birthplace OF Columbus, with many festivities Leuer'
Just received by the D-Amercan department. OF t'
Worlds Fair describe the attractions proposed ana con-
firm the information that there viii be held in Genoa
in 1902 an Italian American Exposition, TO when inc
King of Italy has consented TO give his patronage ana
for which he allows the of his name as honorary
president The programme announced includes the tol
lowing features
l. A new opera, Columbus" will be presented dur
ing the continuance Of the Exposition In the Caro
Femce Theatre. The opera Is now being written oy
the composer Baron Franchctt, who receives S4oooo
for the work.
Q Monuments will be erected and unveiled during the
wear In memory Of Garibaldi and of the late DUKE Oh
Gallera, the nObleman who planned for the me nc"
harbor of Genoa and who gave the sum OF S4'oooooo
toward the construction OF the new beaK"aIer "lo"
protects the port A..
g. 4 Columbian Museum will be established III inc
old house near the Porto san Andrea which inc ia'er
~ CoIumbus bought in 1457 and in which the great
navigator is supposed 10 have passed Ms carry So.'
A. An archaeological and Fine Arts Museum VIII %
established as the fruit Of the generous Deques' Vi
the late Duchess Of Galllera, who died IN farls III
1894 BY her will the city Of Genoa fell heir 10 ii
valuable collection paintings and statuary incuuhs
structure known as the White Palace, which stahus
beside the grand municipal palace where the relics Oh
columbus are deposited. Directly opposite Is the hcu
Palace also presented by the Duchess OF uaiera anu
these three structures Will be connected with an arch
and gallery for the reception OF relics ana "oAS VI
art. ,, - Aha n,,r
-. ,to IIvornool Exposition Of 1856 and those OF
ia IN ,ss7 and of Cadiz and Glasgow In 1888.
rho 1tauan American Exposition will be limit
-, IN SAMPLES. as the limited tract Of
land devoted TO the purpose preciudes
General display Of Italian American products.
The special object of the Exposition Is TO give the
utmost possible development to the tralhc between
rtolv and the two Americas, and thus increase the
friendly and business reia'ionS O' WV WV fF
ulatons." .,
The Exposition will be divided into two sections
italian and American, and all American governments
that agree TO take part in the enterprise VIII NC
allowed q portion Of land on which 10 ereo' MosNS
poX1Ions galleries other structures III case any
OF the American Govern neIts do not care 10 ereo'
special buildings they occupy space III certain
naviIions measuring about 500 square metres, 10 DC
erected for such purposes, each exhibitor OF
country TO have separate front ana az
cess American exporters belonging to those states
that do not provide special buildings or ask lot tne
concession of special space will be allowed ior er
exhibits upon application. space upon the same con
diti0ns as those imposed upoh ltaiihi 0A'NN.
every ten feet The committee binds itself to obtain
formally the temporary Introduction OF the producs Oh
American exhibitors free Of Government and munich
pal duty. ann, -,
For tbe selection and acceptance of exhibits the
American Governments are at liberty to provide IN
any WAY they deem best There is direct freight com
munication between New York and Genoa III orqer
Ia facilitate the work of the governments VINO uese
10 erect special pavilions the committee VIII prepare
drawings OF galleries. hosks, etc. with estlmstee VI
the cost and will undertake to attend 70 ue V tb
tructiOn Of the buildings after the approval OF the
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