The herald., 1898-07-10
M. GALLIA
Has Nearly Completed the Preliminary
Arrangements for the American
Exhibition at Paris.

as he had become Of the wholesale. He
then established himself as a trader
and broker, transacting business in
Rio de Janelro, Central America, Eu-
rope and India. While living in Paris
he always entertained the representa-
tives of American houses who visited
the capital of France.
On leaving Roederer M. Gallia de-
voted himself to pushing the brand of
champagne which bore his name. He
became one of the principal wine mer-
chants of Riems. Baron Hirsch. the
multi-millionaire banker, of Vienna,
was M. Gallia's friend and hacker.
When Baron Hirsch died Gallia retired
from the champagne trade, leaving his
interests to the Roederers. He then
became connected with the principal
newspapers of Paris. For them he WIS.,
tied various countries, inspecting
mines, inventions and railroads. and
promoting the commercial interests of
France throughout the world.
M. Gallia saw the President twice in
Washington and laid his plan fully be-
fore him. Mr.. Kasson, of the State De-
partment, who has the reciprocity ne
gotiations directly in charge. was also
seen by M. Gallia, who in the course of
conversation suggested the feasibility
of making the American exhibit in
1900 the basis of a permanent CONNER
cial exhibit which should be kept up to
date from time to time by American
manufacturers, and which would serve
as sort of international exchange. Mr.
Kasson was favorably impressed with
the plan, and said that while it was a
matter for private enterprise rather
than for governmental supervision, he
could give the scheme his personal in
dorsement and would do anything In
his power to further it. Secretary Bliss
also Endorsed the plan.
M. Gallia had visited the French Min
lister Of Commerce, M. Buche. before
leaving Paris, and had laid before him
the advisability of removing the pres
ent embargo from the entrance OF
American meats now prohibited on &C.
count Of the existence of the Texas
fever among American cattle many
years ago. The French Minister prom
Used to do all in his power to extend
reciprocity between France and the
United States.
| The organization which M. Gallia
seeks to establish will consist of twelve
directors in this country and an equal
number abroad, six ce-presidents
| two secretaries and a treasurer. The
president will be chosen from among
| the tWenty-four directors.
| Many of these directors have already
been appointed, among them Governor
| Francis, of Missouri: Hon. s. E. Morse
late Consul-General to France; James
Deering, of Chicago; Henry Cramp and
Judge Arnold, of Philadelphia; DR.. r.
j. Calling, Of New York, and M. Gallia
M. Gallia thinks it is imperative that
the Government should appoint Major
Handys successor at the earliest pos
sble moment. There Is, he says, a
ready market for American goods
throughout the world, and it is to the
interest of business men in this country
that there should be good showing ir
Paris. M. Gallia urges the immediate
appropriation of an adequate sum to
secure representation in keeping with
the immense resources Of the United
States. Two millions of dollars at least
is required for this purpose. America
is now the only country without spec
ial commissioner in Paris for this pur-
pose. Inc TWO men most prominently
named for this important post at pres
ent are Ferdinand Peck, of Chicago,
and S. T. Everett, of Cleveland.
| M. Gallia has found a most cordial
welcome in America and Is well salts
fled with the result of his visit, which
has had but one unpleasant incident.
Owing to mistake he was sub
jected to a thorough searching of his
effects, while stopping at the Waldorf
few weeks ago, the supposition being
that he was Spanish spy. 1t is need
less to say that no discriminating docu-
nents We're found, and that upon learn
ing the identity of the distinguished
citizen of France sincere apologies were
Immediately rendered. M. Gallia' s
tact was shown upon this occasion.
Had he cabled to Paris of the indignity
to which he had been subjected 1t
might, at a time so critical, have
changed the tone Of the entire Partisan
press.
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