New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-26

when reached Vienna, l found that Austria had
on yet accepted the Invitation of Government.
hey felt little over the Mckinley bill, which
as caused much distress among their pearl button
makers They viii undoubtedly accept later. but at
present We could only try 10 awaken the interest Of the
women. Princess Metternich the Archduchess Marie
Theresa, the Duchess of Cumberland and the Baroness
Langenau all ready TO ask for the recognition of
committee OF women the proper moment
arrives"
@Does your sister Mrs. Frederick Grant. take an
interest in the work." she asked.
"very great, and IT was through her that I was
brought into communication with these ladies. she
will that does not fail for lack Of effort
Austrian women very much behind the rest Of the
world I'm practical matters. but nevertheless there
are many admirable institutions of charity for the
help and advancement of women there. The Princess
Metternich is to have musical exposition in Vienna.
IN 1892, which will represent the history of music in
gil the countries # Europe. 1t is quite probable that
this will be brought TO Chicago, it will make an i'm
portant and interesting feature and the largest part
of the expense has already been undergone.
"Wlen / returned to Paris the women who had
been recognized by the Government in connection
with the Congress OF Feminine Works and Institutions
It the Exposition Of 1859, hearing of my being there
asked for al interview, and day was appointed
for. them 10 call on me. / expected ten twelve,
but forty two came as we'll many influential Sen
ators and Deputies They represented all the prom
inent charities and institutions OF France. Among
those present were NJ. Jules Simon, who has been
made Senator for life NJ. and Madame Jules seiEfried.
Madame De Moiser, Madame BogelOt who represeR ted
France al the International Council Of Women at Wash
gton two years ago; Madame Yves GuyOt wife of the
Minister OF Public Works Madame Julie Martin, and
many Others The members Of our own Board present
were Mrs Russell Harrison. OF vicepresdents
Mrs Logan. Miss Sarah T. HallOwell Of Chicago and
Miss Lillian Brown. Of Missouri. We had full dis
osission Of the possibilities Of recognition by France
and il decided 10 form al a provisional
committee that should make official quest for recog
milton by the Government. II was most fortunate
that / happened to be there at that time because il
was necessary that the initiative should come from
our Board In the demand for the recognition Of com
mittee Of French women NJ Jules Simon. NJ Seig
fried and other Deputies to be the means of com
nlirlieation between the Government and the women
Next morning l presented by NJ. Antoine Proust
(who has been appointed by the French Government
as fine art director at the Chicago Exposition and
whose experience Minister OF Fine Arts at the recent
Paris Exposition makes that department an assured
success) 10 NJ. Jules Roche. the Minister OF Com
MERGE ia whose department the work OF the Exposition
falls.
M. Roche very cordial and sympathetic He
offered his cooperation. and assured that the
would have recognition by tIe Government lie
could say nothing, however to the financial aid
that would be given US. committee had been pre-
vousy appointed BY the French Government to decide
what should be done by France for the Chicago Ex-
position. The committee met, very fortunately the
next day, and formal application for recognition
Of the women went before II and granted. An
appropriation Of 100000 francs which was asked for