The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-04-27
THE EXHIBITION.

IMPORTANT MEETING OF THE UNITED Stairs
CENTENNIAL coMMIssIoN-QUEsTIoNs TO BE
SETTLED BEFORE THE xxHIDIrIoN OPENS
THE COMMISSION AND THE BOARD OF
FINANCE.
PHILADELPHIA, April 20, 1876
An important special meeting Of the United states
Centennial Commission began in this city to-day
The regular annual meeting would not have taken
place until May, but il is probable now that the
members viii remain in Philadelphia and in almost
continuous session up the opening day This early
coming together OF the Commission has been hastencd
by growing sentiment dissatisfaction the part Of
some OF the Commissioners; feeling that while they,
representatives OF all the States and Territories
Of the United States, would DO held responsible
for the success failure Of tho Exhibition,
they wero really permitting the Board Of
Finance and the thirteen members Of the
commission comprising tho Executive Committee
TO control the whole management OF affairs and
tie questions which should DO referred tho body Of
the Commission. Some Of the Commissioners have
been Ia ignorance OF how matters were being con-
Quoted; others complained that small body Of men
were adopting measures Of which they disapprovcd;
and among great number OF old Commissioners there
uneasness and desire to como to Philadelphia
as soon as possible. In view OF these circum-
and 1t is well for the interests Of the Ex-
hibrion that many disputed questions should be
be settled now, that there shall be understanding
all around and harmonious action when the opening
day arrives Some OF the Commissioners have como
hero with revolutionary ideas regarding the relations OF
the Board OF Finance and the Executive Committee to
the commission proper, and there rumors Of de-
captations aud changes in the personnel OF the paid
officials OF tho commission and of new limo OF policy
reg ardng several vcxed questions
lal T6a AZ a.
by the President, Hon. Joseph II Hawley, al tho Con
tnenta Hotel The secretary, Mr.. Campbell. called
States and Territories, answered to their names
The Committee on Credentials presented the names OF
several new Commissioners and altcrnatcs, among
tbcm two contesting delegations from Texas Thdprc-
port OF the Executive Committee was then read
In accordance with the instructions OF the commits
sion Hon. G. H. Corliss Rhode Island was specially
requested TO renew his proposition ipr furnishing
power for Machinery Hail. with the result OF securing
the erection OF his magnificent engine, having the
capacity TO drive the fourteen acres OF machinery
exhibition, and aiordng striking illustration of
economies IN the generation and application OF steam
power.
Its central position and immense proportions will
make it tho most conspicuous object in Machinery
Hall. and Is in itself triumph Of mechanical skill Of
which the country may well be proud The various
resolutions relating 70 international races, regatas
&C., meetings OF associations and ceremonials which
were considered by tho commission and referred TO
this committee, have been placed in charge OF the
President by action OF tho committee hereafter stated
Negotiations were opened with various parties In
succession tor tho publication OF daily journal OF the
Exhibition. which should DO the Official organ Of the
commission, but, alter long and tedious conferences,
ant the consideration OF elaborate contracts, thcy
have fallen through and the question remains unset
tied.
There was some unavoidable delay in making selcc-
ton Of Chief OF the Department OF Fine Arts which
Office finally offered TO and accepted by Mr.. John
SarAin, appointment which has given great satis-
faction both at home and abroad and this department
OF the Exhibition promises to be OF surprising rich
ness and value.
THE JUDGES.
i,,du tdod frr h,,4
Executive Committee, IS claimed BY some OF the Com
mssioners 10 be usurpation Of PR prcrogativc, and
says of the matter Tho judges Of whom IL speaks it
should BIO remembered, are not publicly known the
committee not having allowed their selections to DO
given to the prcss:-
system awards adopted by the committee and re-
ported 70 The commission At It's annual meeting s
tons viii produce valuable results In Organizing the
Bureau OF Awards was found TO and
Of the Judges imperavey necessary to
!s % s u ky
American Judges; to prevent increase Of expenses
being notified number Judges sossea 70 sss aud
have appGpisd their abest and most distinguished citizens
science and industry relating the to which they
the United states weighed your committee The work
q selection involved and care and could be de-
upon the organization Of the Bureau ap
exceed and to be assured Of scope fits
OF ussoy and ns powsr which may s
pended hereuno After consulting the members OF the
which have been followed pracicaDie the
committee has proceeded make appointments taking
only whose high viii be guarantee of i'm
studies and pursuits for the duties they discharge
From the labsis 81 such body Of men your committee
mercal results which will everywhere be honorcd
q Industrial arsiic educational and social
o. the naon and wi preserve % future times
In making its selections the committee has
was possible 50 to DO Without disregard 10 a sminens
fitness which was the primary consideraton The
in inviting scholars experts and specialists discharge the
thus h %
exhaustive studies OF the Exhibition will lasting effects
tons Of Isneyo,encs aud learning Francis A. Walker
CHIEF or Tux BUREAU OF AWARDS
Dr. stillc Provost q the Pennsylvania University
By the liz the as Of his
oacs and rendered valuable ea. Of his motion
Ills report upon rules and regulations Tor the Bnrcan u
The Executive Committee has appointed the President
Director General and It's chairman as sub mittee
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Board OF Finance, and concludes with . warm
tribute to the
woxKx's CENTENNIAL COMMISSION
Mr.. Donaldson moved that the report of the Execu-
tive Committee be laid upon the table and printed.
which was seconded and carried.
FIREBRAxp.
General Hawley read petition, which looked
heavy roll OF carpet, requesting in elaborate Ian
guage that no intoxicating liquors be sold The Ex-
hibltion grounds. Other petitions presented
against opening the buiIdung sundays. The
Executive Committee have decided upon these
two questions by allowing liquor TO be sold and
Ing to open on sunday, the workingmans holiday. but
the commission are quite likely to override them upon
the sunday question Upon the temperance question
they have right to reverse the decision the
mittcc II would annu the contracts or persons To
whom the restaurant CONCESSIONS have been sold and
who have Invested much money IN handsome struc-
lures.
No further business of importance transacted to-
day and the commission adjourned until tomorrow
morning.
SILVER COIN.