New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-09-20
CoNiAIITTEEMEN, SPARE THAT PARK.
MANY PEOPLE STRONGLY OPPOSED TO EN-
CRoACHING ON THE CITY's PLEAS.
IRE GROUND.

Yesterday developed a strong popular eondemna
ton OF the apparent movement of the Wor'Gs fair
Committee on Site and Buildings In favor OF tshin9
large part OF Central Park as the site for tho LNpo
sltion Until the papers yesterday made the an
noupcement that the committee had arrived practi-
caIly at such conclusion, the great majority Of the
citizens were without serious apprehension on the SUD
iect II was known, of course, that scheme OF
this kind contemplated by some PERSONS
but that they would be able TO swerve INC
committee and obtain reversal OF the views "hch
many Of the members were known to hold on the
Question was deemed impossible. This seeming con-
sent however reluctantly arrived at, was regarded
with nainful astonishment by the great majority OF
citizens.
MANY received the report with Incredibly The
ncy Dr. Morgan Dix said thai such conclusion oy
the committee not easily believed. II IL DC In'
deed true" be said. that such fate Is In STORE lor
Central Park can only express my sincere regret
l am most omphatcally opposed TO using any part OF
II for Worlds Fair purposes. No details That
might enter upon would more strongly voice my DIS
anproyel of such a misfortune than my simple pro-
test.7
Ex-Governor George Hoady said: II am opposed
10 converting Central Para TO such use on eehera
principles ! expect IL TO be ruined uih'sS NO TO-
loIted decision be reversed
Edward Winslow, of tho banking firm oil WlnSlow'
Ian;er a. Co.. No II Nassau.st, said: Il do not
bellye that the committee has any moral right 10
take Central Park for this purpose After all The
money time and thought which have been expended
% make IL a source of pleasure, instruction ana
recleaton 10 the many it seems desecraton to mar
IL a, IL wOl be injured II put TO this nse.7
John Howard Latham said that If the contemplated
steps were taken the people would have no use OF Tue
park for years 10 come. II there was no other
place TO hold the Fair" Mr. Latham added, the case
might be different but there are so many sites Just as
good IL not better that such action as II 10 SAID the
committee will take is wholly caussicss.'
President Waldo IInch!ns, Of the Park Department
aided his expression Of 0sapproya 10 that Of Others.
although he did not care TO speak In his official
capakliy Another site, he thought one that would
be easy OF access by ought 10 be selected and
permit Central Park 10 remain invola,e.
The Rev Dr. Howard Crosby said Although
am not particularly interested in the selection OF site
for the Fair and have not followed the work OF inc
committee, am strongly opposed TO Invading Central
Park for purposes OF the Exposition. IL would DO
encroachlng upon a beautiful touch OF country
which Is and should be considered as sacred
10 the poor OF the city who arc erg
not able to 20 into the country proper. Tho Park
would not only DO injured ny me f@poSitlon hseli
but would also be permanently damaged, lis plants
trees shrubs and lawns being irargled down ~ INC
UngOcelnable multitudes who woJId invade ~
understand also that law was passed some hve years
ago which prevents the use Of the Fark ior sach
puryose as Is contemplated. Tbs wonld have 10 De
sbrogsted before the Park could be Legally aeVo'ed
The Rev. Or. ]. II. Rylsnce said ~ share the
feeling so generally and so strongly felt suspect
Worlds Exhibition ought not 10 be allowed 10 III
rade Central ParE-S