The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-04-10
FsnnsyIvanla ana tho Centennial.

EonnbyIvaMt@ ana the ScnN0hnA~1'
BY "a letter from the Governor Of Pennsyl-
vania, which we print to-day, our readers VIII
see at glance what has been done by the Key
stone State and the Quaker City together for
the encouragement of the enterprise OF the
Centennial celebration of our national indie
pendence. Governor Hartranft's letter is
worthy of special attention, particularly on
the part of the authorities and Legislatures OF
the several States. 1t is true that in the
merely material aspects OF the case the city in
which independence was declared may have
the greatest interest in the celebration; and
that view has been accepted in the liberal
financial support of two and half million
dollars voted; but as independence is not
local there are other than the merely material
aspects of the case, and the consideration of
these will suggest the inquiry whether Penn
sylvanla shall so far lead all other States in
this patriotic interest At the same time, SO
FIR Us material interests are concerned New
York has Gs much to gain as, if not more, than
Pennsylvania. New York city will be the
home, more or less, of all the visitors to the
Centennial. The thousands who come from
Europe will naturally and necessarily visit
New York, and the same may be said OF the
tens of thousands who will come from the
other States Therefore the gain that will re-
suit from this Exhibition, if it should yield
any gain, will be as much ours as that OF Phila-
delphia-
Governor Hartrnntt is pleased to alude to
the support given to the Centennial by the
HERALD as something that will entitle US to
'the gratitude of the nation" and give the
HERALD "a warm and permanent place in the
affections Of Pennsylvanians. We are not
insensibe to this courteous recognition OF our
efforts by the gallant gentleman who presides
over the destinies of Pennsylvania. We be-
lieved in the Centennial from the outset.
There was at one time fear that the movement
might become job--seelking endowments and
subsidies from the national Treasury, and fall
ing perhaps, under the control of certain pohti-
clans who are endeavoring to govern affairs IN
Philadelphia, as we ourselves were at one
time governed by politicians who are now
happily in jail or flying from legal process to
the four quarters Of the globe. SO long as
the Centennial threatened to assume this as
pect we feared it as the inception of a vast
and disgraceful job. But Pennsylvania has
rescued the movement from any such contin
gency. The mon who control it are the first
citizens Of Philadelphia in business and social
standing. Mr.. John Welsh, who is head Of
the Financial Commission, is q wealthy, en-
terprising and honored citizen of Phila-
delphia, whose name is guarantee
that whatever work he attempts will be
honestly and promptly done. Mr.. Goshorn,
the Director General, has won golden opinions
by his management Of the duties assigned to
him. The city and the State have been lavish
in their expenditures to make the Exhibition
a success. Consequently, in supporting the
Centennial, we not only have the assurance
that a patriotic work is being done, but in
such manner as to reflect honor upon the
nation. In labor Of this kind, carried on
by such men, and free from the faint Of job
glad to do its part
The Governor informs US that the State of
Pennsylvania has appropriated million Of
dollars to the Centennial, the city of Phila-
delphia has given a million and a half, and it
Is probable that "a further sum Of one million
dollars will, within a fe weeks, be devoted
to the same object. This amounts 10 three
and half millions from one State alone.
These appropriations do not include the pri-
waite subscriptions from individuals in Penn
sylvania, which viii probably amount 10 an
other million. This is certainly q noble work
for one State to DO. We trust that our own
State wiz not be tardy. The govern
mcnt has appropriated half million, which,
however, viii be devoted 10 the display OF
the various departments Of the general
administration. New York will certainly aim
to make a display worthy Of our supremacy
as the Empire State. We cannot afford to be
under obligations 70 our friends in Pennsyl-
vania for the opportunity Of 50 doing It is
not the habi: o. New York to be dependent
upon others whore either her honor or her in
ierests are concerned. We trust that before
the Legislature adjoUrns an appropriation
viii be voted that will enable New York to
make on appearance at the Exhibition worthy
OF our greatness and the magnitude Of the
occasion.
The Reccher Cage-Tho VnIue Of