New-York tribune., 1879-04-24
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| THOMAS NFLRATH SAYS rHhf CENTRAL PARK Is
THg Only SUITABLE LOCATION AND THAT T-
t,g SHOULD BE PAID FOR-LEr 100000 d.
rnE CONSIDERATION FOR PROSPECTIVE DAM
AGE.
To me Edttor Of The TrtbuHe.
SIR: The opposition of the Ncw-Iorl Press 20 the
Use OF the Central Park for the purposes Of inter
national exhibition u entirely consistent with rs
course from the very organization of the PARK Com
mission. II has always been opposed to any part OF
It being appropriated t) any other than its legti-
mate and il is safe to say that to the daily
press our citizens are mainly indebted for its
present freedom from military and other pageants.
Whether the proposed Worlds Fair. TO be opened
III New-Yorl> some time within the next three or
four years viii bc a success failure depends
much on ltg location. The committee appointed 70
fix upon d proper size find n impossible 20 procure
the necessary amount OF space in any eligible part
OF the city elsewhere than a strip of the PARK.
The part Of the Park which would be required
would at no time materially abrdge the enjoyment
of it, walks or drives and would only be required
for a limited time and for a temporary purpose. II
is quite likely that the necessities of the Exhibition
may require some changes on the surface, and per
haDs some additional drainage. These changes may
i'm part De damaging and In part a benefit 10 the
Park But whatever the damages may be- the TX
mDitiOu must stipulate for ther PAYMENT. | have
suggested that he sum OF TlOOObV De agreed upon
rs the amount TO be paid % the Park commissioners
| To- cover such damage. II may require two wears
time after the close Of the Exhibition 20 restore the
grounds TO their original condition, Dut their OcCu-
paHcy by the Fair Will most probably render neces
/ s8ry many changes OF a character Whlch Will pe
/ permanent Improvements.
was consulted on the subject Of a site for the Ex-
nbtIpn at an early period OF the discussion OF tIt
question, and then suggested NguIattan>q square dud
/ so much of the Park as might be required IN adj
/ dItion. communication 10 be made between the
two places bY bridges across the ElZntn-aVt OF bF
underground r0adwavs. The action of the Location
/ Committee confirmed my views. The question
final resolves itself TO ths-Is o. desirable TO have
/ a Worlds Far no the time proposed ana Il SO, 90
| he citizens of New-TOrk wish 10 located within
her borders IL appears 10 me that the more the
subject discussed the more plainly VIII NJ appear
that the Central Park IS the only place which vii
meet all the requirements Of the EXmpitlon, anu
that ultimately all opposition from the press or
otter quarters viii yiall tJ the wants and wishes
of the taxpayer, Of the city and Cd the business
men of the country at large. , ,,....-..
N,c- York. April -, 1879.
we are always glad 10 give The most consider
ate attention 10 anything Mr. Thomas McLlrath
presents and we feel sure tilr al TRIBUNE readers
are glad 10 do the same. The name IN these col
umns is a certificate
But We regret that Mr. McErath gives no reason
90 compel a change in the views We have already
expressed concerning the imperative need of keep
ing the proposed Exhibition ont Of the Central
Park. IF New-Yorz must choose between the two
lt would sacrifice the Exhibition rather than the
Park Neither does the above letter give any tauci
bic reason why strip Of land 10 the west Of the
Park which may easily be secured, would not BE-
I'm every way Just as valuable the desired section
gf fine p.r, Ii-tIf.-k0.|