St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-07-08
G. A. r.. ENcAMPMENT.

! The Great 4Raual Meeting not to be a Fail
| urol-The Cify STIRRED up on the Subject
Chsfn,5er Of Commerce and Board OF
T,uF;e Proceedings
Tho situation concerning the outlook for
the gu A. R. national eneampment occupied
the attention of the chamber of commerce
yesterday morning. The refusal of the rail
| roads5and especially the Milwaukee road to
contribute what was expected towards de-
| frayiIig the expenses has had the effect of
embarrassing the project and in view of this
the following preamble and resolutions were
unanimously adopted.
WHfREAs, At a meeting of the Grand Army of
| the Republic held last year at Denver, Col, by
mutation of some OF onr citizens, who are mem
beers, litter having had consultation with our state
and qty officials and prominent citizens, ex-
tended the invitation to the organization to hold
its next meeting this Year, in Minneapolis,
which'was accepted, and the meeting is to be
held here the last of the present month; and
WHEREAS, At the meeting last year some of
the subordinate officers of the railroads termin-
atng here, and over which the great number of
the members must pass TO reach this city, gave,
as ans induccment, strong encouragement that
the roads would contribute towards the expense
if the meeting was decided to be held here, and
which the roads, it would seem, could well
affordfto do; and
WAEREAs, 1t has been reported to this board
of trade by some of our prominent citizens, who
are members of committees of the local organi-
zationof the Grand Army, and who have charge
OF thesarrangements, who have had consultation
with the officials of the railroads. south and east,
that they now decline to contribute toward the
expense of entertaining the visitors which are
to be present from every state in the Union !;
and
WHEREAS, Our citizens are willing to cheer
fully contribute literally for the necessary ex-
penses, which must be very large from thirty to
| forty thousand dollars), and who are to receive
personally no pecuniary benefit whatever, while
the railroads, even at the reduced rate of fare to
the members and friends of the Grand Army, will
receive vast sum for transportation, and can
well afford to contribute literally to the expense
which must necessarily be incurred 10 entertain
so great number; and
WHEREAS, 1t is well known to all railroad Of
ficials that ever at low rate the net profits on
large numbers transported is very large, and no
railroad sharing in the benefits can afford to be
liberal toward those who saved the country, or
toward those who are to entertain them: there
fore
ResosCed, BY this board of trade, that the pres
idcnts and general managers of the roads which
are to bring and return such vast numbers, be
earnestly and respectfully invited and requested
to contribute literally toward the expense of en-
tertainment of the members while here.
Resof0ed, That while this board is fully aware
OF tho late depreciation in the value of railroad
property, and the decrease in the earnings of
some roads, it rejoices in the prospect of boun-
| tlful harvest, which, when ready to move, will
not only restore but greatly increase the earnings
of all RAIDS sharing in the transportation.
KeSotCed, That though business is at present a
little depressed, the roads will not be justified in
Withholding from this especial business all the
OTOntS thew n IN he
depression, as this is entirely extra and clear
profit over any other business, and the slight in
creased expenses
ReSotoed, That a copy of this preamble and
resolutions be signed by the president and secre-
tary Of this board and forwarded to the presidents
and general managers of all roads (Which have
not already paid or subscribed) and respectfully
request an Immediate answer.
A general discussion followed the adoption
of the resolutions.
Secretary Hale stated that President Alex
ander Mitchell, of the Milwaukee road, had
been sick and that the management of the
road had been in charge of Hugh Miller, "a
young man in the business who probably
did not care to assume the responsibility of
making a contribution.
Geo. A. Bracket believed that the citizens,
board OF trade and chamber of commerce
should unite in vigorous effort to raise a
fund sufficient to pay all expenses
Mayor Pllsbury thought the citizens of
Minneapolis should come to the front in the
emergency and should contribute so liber-
ally that so important an event would re-
sound to the credit of Minneapolis and not
admit to the possibility of failure.
In responcc to request from Capt Babb,
Capt. j. r. Rea gave an estimate as to the
amount Of money which will be needed. He
thought at least $50, 900 would be needed
and 2nly 81, 800 has been subscribed so far.
I 4N--it-ryt 80, 900 people can be ex-
pected coming from every state
moth Of Mason Il Dixons line. While at the
! Hauoaul cncampment at Denver last year there
were two general passenger agents of the Mil
| waGkee road enceavoring to have the encamp-
lncnt this year held at Minneapolis, giving the
assurance that the railroad company, if such
should be the case, would contribute literally
towards dcfraying the expense.
John De Laittre thought the G. A, r. should
not hccomc discouraged too soon, and favored a
systematic canvass of the city by wards.
Judge .itwater said that from statements
made by the G.. A. r. finance committee he
understood that no united canvass had been
madd. and until they have done something
in that line their coming before the board
was / little premature.
y. L
G.. Al r. were doing the proper thing in COM
ing l.efore the board.
c. "A. Nimocks offered the following, which
was adopted.
CLEANING THE STREETS.
In view Of the fact that thousands OF
strangers will visit our city during the en-
cam pment of the g. \. r., July p, it is
hereby
Res0iced, That every citizen be requested TO
cooperate with the city in cleaning up and put
ting in good order the streets adjoining their
property; that the grass all lawns be cut; that
all refuse matter be removed from yards, and
that all sidewalks and fences pc put In good or
der. That arrangements at once be made to de-
Corate with our national colors every street, and
that The American flag be raised over or suspend
cd from every block, store, manufactorv, resi-
deiice and cottage in the entire city during the
cncampment, in honor of the noble defenders OF
the old ilag.
In response to the question as TO who in
vitct! the grand army here, the minutes were
referred to- which show that June 5, 1872, d.
NJ Gilmore was granted permission to ask
the G.. a. r., ut their meeting at Baltimore
to come TO Minneapolis the next year. They,
however chose to go to Denver, and at Den
yer elected to come here this year.
The chair appointed Mayor PillSbury and
Messrs Wyman, DcLaittre, Stevens and
Dale as q com mittec TO confer with the cham
Der Of commerce for the purpose of securing
united action in relation TO this matter. The
board then adjourned.
4 CONFERENCE WITH THE BOARD OF TRADE.
\ eommitsee of the board of trade at II
o'clock called upon the chamber. Mayor
Pillsbury stated the case succinctly. The
railroads centering at Minneapolis, outside
of the st. Paul, Minneapolis II Manitoba
roads, had formed pool aud had refused to
contribute to the expense of the eneamp-
n,eut The board of trade had appointed a
coiuinittce, aud the chamber should appoint
n it5, committee. to confer with the G. 4.