New-York tribune., 1900-12-04

building or more than one group OF exhibits in
the same part OF any building. Our installa-
tions were scattered on both sides of the Seine
and in widely remote suburbs OF Paris. that
additional assistants were needed for the work
of supervision and arrangement.
Despite all these drawbacks the contribution
of the United States not only the largest
foreign display. but was among the earliest in
place and the most orderly in arrangement Our
exhibits were shown in 101 out OF 121 classes.
and more completely covered the entire classih-
cation than those of any other nation In total
number they ranked next after those Of France,
and the attractive form in which they were pre-
sentee secured general attention.
PRIZES WON IN PARIS.
A criterion of the extent and success of our
participation and of the thoroughness with
which our exhibits were organized is in
the awards granted to American exhibitors by
the international jury. namely grand prizes,
24O; gold medals. 597; silver medals. 776; bronze
medals. 541. and honorable mentions. 322-24I6
In ALL being the greatest total number given to
the exhibit of any exhibiting nation, as well
as the largest number in each grade This sig
ntflcant recognition of merit in competition with
the chosen exhibits OF all other nations and at
the hands of jures almost wholly made up of
representatives Of France and other competing
countries Is not only most gratifying, but is
especially valuable, since IL sets to the front
! in international questions of supply and de-
mand, while the large proportion OF awards In
the classes of art and artistic manufactures af-
| forded unexpected proof OF the stimulation Of
National culture by the prosperity that flows
| from natural productiveness Joined to industrial
/ excellence.
Apart from the Exposition. several occasions
| for showing international good will occurred
The inauguration in Paris OF the Lafayette
Monument, presented by the school children OF
/ the United States. and the designing of
| memorative coin by our Mint and the presenta-
tton of the first piece struck to the President OF
/ the republic marked by appropriate cere-
| moniess and the Fourth Of July especially
observed in the French capital
RELATIONS WITH GERMANY
Good will prevails in our relations with the
| German Empire. An smicable adjustment Of
the long pending question Of the admission of
our life insurance companies to do business in
Prussia has been reached. One of the principal
companies has already been readmitted, and the
way Is opened for the others to share the privi-
| lege.
The settlement of the Samoan problem to
| which / adverted in my last Message, has ac-
| complished good results. Peace and content
ment prevail in the islands. especially in Tutu-
| liza, where convenient administration that has
/ won the confidence and esteem of the kindly
| disposed natives has been organized under the
direction Of the commander Of the United States
/ naval station at PagO-Pago.
| An Imperial meat inspection law has been
| enacted for Germany. While II may simplify
| heretofore admitted. There is still great uncer-
| tainty to whether our wellnigh extinguished
| German trade in meat products can revive un-
| der its new burdens. Much will depend upon
| regulations not yet promulgated, which we con-
/ fdenty hope Will be free from the discrimina-
| ticns which attended the enforcement of the
| old statutes.
The remaining link IN the new lines of direct
| telegraphic communication between the United
| been completed. affording a gratifying occasion
| for exchange Of friendly congratulations with
| the German Emperor.
GREAT BRITAIN AND THE BoER WAR.
/ Our friendly relations with Great Britain con-
| tinue The in Southern Africa introduced
| important questions. condition unusual in
international wars was presented. In that. while
4 Had OF r6a rho
other had no ports. shipping OF direct trade, but
was only accessible through the territory OF a
| neutral vexatious questions arose through
Great Britain's action in respect TO neutral car
| goes. not contraband In their own mature,
| shipped TO Portuguese South Africa, on the
1 score Of probable or suspected ultimate destina-
/ ton to the BOer States.
/ Such eonsignments In British ships, by which
| alone direct trade is kept up between our ports
/ and Southern Africa, were seized in application
| Of municipal law prohibiting British vessels
/ from trading with the enemy without regard 10
| any contraband character of the goods. while
| caIgoes shipped to Delagoa Bay il neutral bot
| destination to enemy's country. Appropriate
representations on our part resulted in the Brit
| ish Government agreeing to purchase outright
| all such goods shown TO be the actual property
| of American citizens. thus closing the incident
| to the satisfaction Of the Immediately interested
parties. although, unfortunately, without a
| broad settlement Of the question of neutrals
| right to send goods not contraband per Sc to
| neutral port adjacent to belligerent area
1 THE ALASKAN BCUNDER1.
The work of marking certain provisional
| boundary points. for convenience Of administra-
ton around the head of Lynn Canal in
| cordance with the temporary arrangement of
october, 1S99 was completed by Joint survey
! in July last The modus vivepdi has so far
/ worked without friction. and the Dominion
/ Government has provided rules and regulations
Ror securing 10 our citizens the benefit Of the
reciprocal stipulation that the citizens or sub
1 iects of either Power found by that arrangement
| within the temporary jurisdiction OF the other
| shall suffer dminutiOn of the rights and
! privileges they have hitherto enjoyed But how
1 ever necessary such an expedient may nave been
/ 10 tide over the grave emergencies or the sltua-
| tion II is at best but unsatisfactory make
/ shift which should not be suffered to delay the
| sneedv and complete establishment OF the
/ frontier line TO which are entitled under the
| Russo American treaty for the cessiOn OF Alaska
| In this elation l may refer again to the need
| of definitely marking the Alaskan boundary
| where II follows the Hist meridian conVen-
tion TO that end has been before the senate Tor
/ some two years but no action has been taken
| / contemplate negotiating new convention for
/ a Joint determination of the meridian by tele-
srspbic observations. These 1t is believed. will
| give more accurate and unquestlonaDle results
| than the sidereal methods heretofore 1nde,
| nandently followed which, Is known proved
discrepant at several points on the line although
| not varying at any place more than seven nun
The pending claim of r. H. May against the
| Cuatemalan Government has been settled oy
| arbitration George F. Is. Jenner British Minis
tra+or having awarded S143. I5O 73 in gold to
/ the claimant.
Various American claims against Hayti have
been or are being advanced 10 the resort or arol-
| tration -, -. 1r
As a result of negotiations with the Govern
| aTt of Honduras in regard to the indemnify
dsrna nded for the murder of Frank H. Pears in
Honduras that Government has PAID >lO'Ooo
IN settlement OF the claim to the heirs
The assassination of King Humbert calleu
forth sincere expressions of sorrow from this
Covernment and people, and occasion was htly
taken to testify TO the italian nation tne hiSh
raoard here felt for the memory OF the Ia