New-York tribune., 1901-06-16
MEXICO AT PAN-AMERlCAN
DINNER TO AMBASSADOR ASPlROz IN
BUFFALO-SOME OF THE EXHIBITS
IN MEXICAN BUILDING.
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restaurant the Mexican commissioners gave
banquet in honor OF Ambassador Manuel de AS
piroz. and also In celebration Of the opening OF
the Mexican Building. The occasion win be re-
called with pleasure by those who ATTENDED, ps-
cause OF its interest and brilliancy. special
train conveyed the guests from the Terrace sta
ti0n in the business part Of the city
The speechmaking began at $50 O'CLOCK ana
the exercises were not until nearly mid
piebt The occasion was one 10 cement the
bonds of friendship between North American
and South American business and pubic men,
and was IN line with the ambition OF the pro-
noters of the exposition 20 this end
All the principal Spanish speaking VISITORS
were ppesent and expressed themselves as high-
iy delighted The general sentiment was that
a few more events of this nature could not fan
20 remove any slight commercial differences
now existing between the countries of the West
ern Hemisphere 1t Is said that this line VIII be
followed by the exposition officials as often as
possible so that the people Of the south which
lies beyond the Gulf of Mexico may come 10
know the citizens of the north as their brothers
in commerce and progress for this side of the
globe.
When the main building for Mexico's exhibit
was thrown open 10 the public yesterday. in
spite OF the location being far from the main
features Of the exposition, particularly the Mid
way hundreds Of visitors found their way to IL
and were repaid by the fine display Of valuables,
curosities useful articles and bric-a-brac Of all
kinds 10 be seen there. In spite of the appar-
entity bewildering collection. one fact is para
mount and that is that the exhibit Is designed
10 educate, and, because ii can do this. it is
revelation of the advancement Of Mexico that
is surprising the citizens of the United states,
who are made familiar in this way with a
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mercial importance.
WHAT Is SHOWN IN THE BUILDING.
The building itself is a two story structure,
gayly ornamented and beautifully furnished;
rich carpets cover the floors, and rare paintings.
many Of them prize winners at the Paris EN-
position. adorn the walls. An idea Of the COM
prehensiveness of the display is gained when
mention is made that thousand specimens
Of minerals ana metals alone are on view.
Groups illustrating graphic, liberal and fine arts
and mining are arranged i'm a tasteful manner
and polite attendants look after the comforts
and demands Of the visitors, who are welcomed
with true Mexican hospitality.
The mineral display attracts the eyes OF the
city dweIers. The exhibits of silver ores are
unusually fne and the silver particles often are
so large that the precious metal could be re-
moved by merely breaking the ore with ham
mer.
The fauna OF the country have not been over
looked, and there are mounted specimens OF
beasts that are rare even in Mexico. One sreci-
men holds attention by its lifelke attitude. II
IS that Of a Mexican puma of extraordinary size.
and its ferocity must have equalled that Of a
tiger, while its strength could not have been far
inferior as its size is almost as great
Some of the finest specimens among the
mounted birds which include everything from
the little humming birds 20 the gaudy par
roquets. There many birds Of paradise. and
\ their varied hue excites even the envy OF wom-
\ en- who would not wear feathers in their hats.
The Mexican building does not contain all OF
Mexico's display, immense Il is. An entire
section in the manufacturers building is de-
voted 10 exhibits from that country. Illustrating
its progress in the mechanical arts. Saddles.
rich and costly, shown in all the different
shapes; boots shoes, furniture and cotton goods
are in this section and attract much attention
in the agricultural building there is a big dis
play of coffee, tobacco. cigars and cigarettes OF
all kinds Care is taken to explain the merits
OF the different products. cost of production
and the advantages the country offers for loeat-
ing there. There also are Mexican displays I'm
the horticultural building and the forestry build
ing. The display in the former building attracts
the men from California and Central New-York
because of the excellence of the specimens OF
wine made in Mexico that are shown
ART GALLERY OPENED.
This afternoon the art gallery OF the exposi-
ton was thrown open to lovers and patrons Of
art, admission being by invitation only. More
than two thousand invitations were sent out,
and the gallery was thronged all the afternoon.
il was the first opportunity the public had TO
view the pictures. and, of course, the assemblage
included many persons familiar with exhibitions
OF this kind. 1t is not equal to the fine arts
building at Chicago. but it is a approach TO
Il in the character OF the pictures displayed,
was the verdict expressed by many. Others
were exceedingly enthusiastic. and those of this
number who are Buffalonians bemoaned the fact
that the massive and beautiful Albright Art
Gallery the clty's gift from a citizen, could not
have been completed in time for this art display
on Monday the building will be thrown open 10
the general public. and viii so remain during
the exposition. 1t cannot fan to please AmeTi-
cans because il is conceded TO be one of the
best displays or purely American art ever made.
A temporary organization Of the executive
commissioners and their representatives at the
pan-American Exposition has been effected, the
temporary chairman being L. b. Andrews of
Washington. and the temporary secretary o. A
Yerrington, of Nevada Bylaws for the associa-
tion will be prepared by Commissioners Durkee,
OF New-York; HambTight, of Wisconsin. and MI
Yerrington.
This morning Alexander McDougaIl, OF Du-
luth. chairman, and II. p. Hall. Of ST. Paul, sec
retary Of the Minnesota commission. arrived In
Buffalo 10 complete arrangements for the formal
dedication OF Mnnesota's building next Tues
day Governor Van SAINT and his stan viii start
from st. Paul in a special train tomorrow 10
visit the exposition.
The question Of low excursion rates is still
troubling the exposition officials. From all parts
nf Western New-York complaints are made that
the rates announced by railroads really not
excursion rates, and cost more than mileage.
Some railroad men have asserted they no
reason why the railroads should lower fares
when there seems 20 be disposition on the
part OF Buffalonians TO make low rates for hO-
tells boarding and lodging houses.
There Is q rival TO the expOstiOns Midway