Evening journal., 1891-01-19
they win Ile rorsonally InyIt.d.

NAhHlh6fON, jan. lg-Ihe army and
navy officers, who have been defnilea Il
special commissioners to carry the invita-.
tion from the government OF the United
states 70 other American republics and
Tue West Indian colonies to participate In
the Columbian exposition, have received
theif letters Of eredence and instructions
from the department OF state aud viii
start on their missions at once Their ~
structions are very comprehensive and n
carried out will make the Latin-American
department one OF the greatest features IN
the exposition. Their first duties will be
to explain fully to the proper officials the
plan and scope Of the exposition. to secure
the appointment Of commissioners from
the South and Central countries and the
consent OF those governments for the cree.
ton oi separate national buildings 10 con.
tain their exhibits, 1t being desired that
such buildings shall represent the pecuiisr
forms OF architecture of the American
republics. The commissioners will Visii
the provinces of the countries to which
they are assigned for the purpose OF inter
esting local authorities. commrreial
bodies and the people generally and secure
exhibits that will illustrate the resources
industries aud history of the country and
the peculiar characteristics. social ami
educational conditions aud the customs
and manner OF life of the people.
with an Eye to business, Too.
Realizing that one great object Of the
exposition rs TO stimulate trade the com.
missioners are particularly instructed IN
secure exhibits Tor commercial section
OF the LatinAmerican department for me
information and instruction Of the NOR.
chants and manufacturers Of the United
States, showing the various classes OF
merchandise consumed and desired by the
people OF the countries 10 which they are
assigned; also. practical illustrations Of the
obstacles in the way Of extending trade.
ana rue advantages that are secured aud
enjoyed by European merchants in com
petition with those of the United States
lhere was never party OF more enthusi-
astic or more competent collectors ever
sent out, and the rivalry as 10 which viii
bring 70 Chicago the finest exhibit gives
them additional ardor. They ara IL.
structed also to secure tke attendance AT
the exhibition Of native artisans repre-
senting the peculiar industries Of the
several countries, who will be permitted
70 establish their workshops on the
grounds and sell their wares.
Most Interesting Collection.
II is also proposed to import village Of
Aztecs from Mexico, village Of Guat.- |
maltecos from Guatemala, a group Of In |
cas- from Peru, group OF Amazonian and |
Patagonian Indians, band OF Egaucbos
from Argentina, family OF natives from
Terra del bnego and groups from other
countries where there are peculiar and dis
tinctive races to illustrate the aboriginal
life Of the various sections Of America
All Of the American steamship companies
and several lines carrying the English har |
have agreed 10 carry the commissioners |
ana their collections free OF cost, and adj |
vices already received indicate that they |
"lii nave the hearty cooperation Of the |
several governments to which they are M |
credited. The commissioners expeef "a he |
absent until the autumn of 1892. and viii |
return with their collections about the |
time the exposition buildings are ready for
occupancy.