New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-05-30
FOR 4 MEXICAN EXHIBIT.
TO MAKE 1T PERMANENT IN NETWORK.
PRESIDENT DIAz SAID TO BE MUCH INTERESTED
IN THE PROPOSED PLAN.

IN THE PROPOSED PLAN.
senior Felipe G. Canton. who Is direct0r-geneml Of
the permanent exposition Of the products OF the vari
Gus states OF Mexico, which will have It's abiding
place In Industrial Hall, near Forty seconds and
Lexington-ave. has just returned from visit that
republic. During his visit to the City Of Mexico he
had an Interview with President Diaz. senior Canton
returned TO this city last Monday fattered with the
reception President Diaz accorded him and the interest
he Is taking in the exposition.
"Whon I called tie President said Mr. Canton.
the reception room Of the palace was crowded with
notabties, the Governors of several States and other
high officials, who waiting TO see the President
on political matters. President Diaz however know
ing my mission gave me preference, and ! laid the
project of the permanent exposition before him.
Lad not finished my explanations when he interrupted
me by saving: I am OF the opinion that permanent
exposition OF our products In New York, particularly
when established on economical principles wOnd be
the best means Of bringing into direct communication
with the commerce OF the world country like Mexico.
which has variety of natural products only equalled
by its different heights over the sealevel.'
- So heartily did PRECEDENT Diaz enter into the idea
of the establishment Of the exposition and general
bureau of commerce between the United states and
Mexico that he has instructed the Secretary Of the In
terror and the Minister Of Agriculture at TO COM
muucate with the Governors Of the various states TO
make arrangements by which the industries OF every
State in Mexico shall be fully represented in NcwYork
here
another thing President Dlaz said was This
matter deserves the attention OF thousands OF large
manufacturing concerns in the United states, who
have not the slightest idea oil our natural products.
To be able to export must first make
products known not verbally, ly newspaper re-
ports, but practically, putting entirely aside all
theory"
The expenses attending this permanent exhibit
will be paid pro rata by the various Mexican States
and it will be under direct control of the Mexican
Government. Since Mr.. Canton's return from Mexico
he has received letter from W. E. Curtis, formerly Of
the Pan American Conference. 1t IS follows
Washington. d. G., May e3, 1892.
tsps Sir i have read N T1 great interest your
letter of the 18th inst, respecting the project for
City Of New-Iork after he close Of the Worlds
Fair In Chicago. The idea oonmends Itself to me as
assist You in carrying II ont If it be IN my power to
do So ] thank you very much for communicating 70
the Bureau. WILLIAM f. CURTIS.
Although the Mexican Exposition In New-YOrk will
be in full running order until after the close Of the
Columbian Exposition, 1t will probably be opened before
the end OF the year. After the Worlds Fair Is over the
whole OF the Mexican exhibit from Chicago Will be
transferred 10 what will be It's permanent home In In
dusrial Hail. The Director General OF this eXpos
ton, Mr. Canton, is native of the State OF Yucatan
Mexico He has for years been practically
studying the riches Of that peninsula Yucatan thirty
five years ago, one o the poorest States Of Mexico
Its territory almost arid. Through the energy Of
Juan Miguel Castro the cultivation and export Of hemp
were begun. AT that time there was no machinery or
any of the elements OF progress in the state but the
fibre was brought u NewYork and exhibited, 1t being
hoped by this method to find the means OF making 1t
commercially valuable. To-day the state Of Yucatan
possesses many OF the commercial advantages Of tho
most civilized Countries. During the year lebl
$4,000 bales Of hemp were exported, valued AT
81 100000. This wonderful growth Of the hemp In
dustry in the State Of Yucaan, by exhibition o the
product In Ncw-l York, has developed the idea Of es
tablishng permanent exposition Of Mexican products
Speaking Of the political aspect OF Mexico. Senior
Canton said The state Of politics In Mexico Is ca
tircy favorable 70 the reelection of President Dhz
next November was present at the public S SenGn
Of the KIND i has ever % ke 'i H
before IT was of ss D and
SanRinr oined hand IN hand aud passed before the
presidential palace IN parade win cheers g o aa
general reoicngs. There Is not the slightest oouD'
Despite ali rmors TO the contrary, am convinced a
of an shades Of political opinion. that Mexico was
never in more perfect condition OF peace and Progress
than al present Public sentiment i entirely In favor
OF the existing administration: THIS Is due u The
progress the country has made under DlIz The
hr reGs bS The deary bouehi experience of Others
lie has studied the wny In which To manse Me Poodle
her securities are better than they have ever been
the traveller Il safer and the stories ii bandits do mol
amount puff Of smoke.
The dOings OF Catanno Cara and adveDturers OF
his stamp reach here In grossly Exaggerated rrfn
but do non arouse the fantest Interest Ia Mexican
administrative circles. Every one knows such
swaggerer as Cara IL simply man who must have
potoriey die the latter Will probably DO the end OF
his recent bid for fame, and "A sudden one TOO.
In the matter NJ reciprocity. President Diaz IL
conservative. He knows that Mexico cannot at
present afford freeade. but he Is striving eveTy day
10 arrange the interior finances bring more closely
together the projected reciprocity with the United
States" A.,
Already Arrangements have been completed ~ which
the Industrial Hail. where the exhibition OF Mexican
products win be held, will be secured for an Indefinite
term