New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-23

hire if the committee wished to evade invidous
criticism 1t must, too, be site OIL waterfront,
accessible to shipping and one easy OF access by
rail transportation lines Moreover, it must be
one capable of being beautifed by trees and
lawns, and with room enough for the great biid-
ings to he erected. lie had heard Governors
Island mentioned us n desirable site, but 1t was
evidently far too small for the purpose. Alr.
Astor felt Convinced that the only available sites
were those TO be found on either the east or west
sides of the great public parks in Westminster
County, and he thought every member OF the COM
mittee should go personally and inspect theln
Mr.. Townc hoped that at least subcommittee
on buildings would he appointed. Such q COM
mittce cOtild cOiatc lacs rs to the probable cost
of the buildings. their dimensions, etc. In TACT,
he had been asked TO advocate this course by
member OF the Finance Committee, which was at
the outset of its labor confronted by the question
of cost. Mr.. Bliss and others who, opposed the
amendment thought this work could be done by
an executive committee. such rs was proposed by
Mr. Star n. On the vote which was then taken
the amendment was lost, and Mr. Starin motion
was adopted
Mr.. 1Owne then moved that subcommittee
on buildings, 10 consist of five members, be APP
pointed by the chair. In advocating his motion
he said that the utmost haste was necessary in
order to carry cut the project. In nll previous
great eXpostlons, he said, over forty months OF
preparation were required, excepting IN the case
Of the Centennial, which required thrty-seycn
months, and then there was scarcely time TO COM
llete the arrangements. Only thrty-twO months
were left in which 10 get up this Exposition which
was intended to be greater than all the others.
Ii for the purpose of Fastening the work that
he offered his motion he motion was not sec
| onded, however and il died a natural death.
Mr.. Crmmins offered the following resolution,
which was adopted
Resolved That his Honor the Mayor be authorized to
extend to Mr. d. willis James ana any other OF our citizens
having facilities visit the present Paris Exposition
invitation report to this committee to himself
sugges tons that may be OF aid 10 the committees
Mr. Clarke moved that Andrew ii. Green be
chosen treasurer OF the committee. MIR. ureen
declined To serve, ana John L. AgneW was unanl-
Mr.. Leary moved that each member of the COM
mittee Asses himself and pay into the treasury
500 for current expenses OF the committee.
Ibis was adopted without debate.
Mr. Bliss offered resolution, declaring il TO be
the sense of the committee that no proposition
should be considered which had for its object the
selection of site in Central Park; Popular
opinion, he said, against using the Park for
any such purpose, and besides, it was the selec-
ton OF Central Park as Il site that killed the pro-
posed exhibition in 1888.
This remark brought Mr.. Hilton to his feet
with jerk. His face was flushed and wore an
angry expression he exclaimed: " must take
exception to that language as chairman OF the
committee of SS3 having that matter IN charge.
That committee did not select Central Park a. a
site and the project was not kllled III any such
Sir. Bliss also looked somewhat flushed as he re-
torted: Il beg the gentleman's pardon Dut
there afOtncf committee dIlfF WI ililulH
retired, which committee did decide on Central
Park and of which committee l was myself a
member. 1t was that decision, am convinced,
that killed the project ~
which only the words KILLED by speculation,
were distinctly heard and Mr. Bliss III, ret4 9i,
smarty: There was no speculation AT that time.
sir" and the subject dropped. .
Mr.. Cooper and Mr.. Flower both opposed binding
the committee at the outset either Tor or against
any situation. After Mr.. Hilton had remarked
that even if Central Park chosen II could
again be restored to its present condition. the de-
bate ceased, as Mr. Bliss expressed Willingness
TO withdraw the motion for the present..
The Chair announced that he would appoint as
an executive committee Messrs. Bliss, Flower,
Grace, Green, GOmpers, Straus and Iowne. Mes, rs
Bliss and Green begged to be excused from serving
on the ground that they could not devote the nece-
sa7y amount of time TO the work, and the Chalr
appointed Messrs. Starin and Chandler IN their
pnceS. ,.
| The question of committee headquarters having
arisen, Mr. Bliss offered the rooms OF the Chamber
of Commerce, the Editor of The Times offered
| rooms in the new structure on Park how, ana Mt.
! Hilton offered accommodations in the Stewart
building The question was finally re ferred to the
Executive Committee and the committee adj
meeting OF the Executive Committee was held
| Immediately, at which Mr.. Flower was elected
chairman. II was decided that the secretary, Mr..
Foord, should select the most convenient of the
| headquarters offered, and that meeting OF the
committee should he held at p. M on Monday.
J Eugene Boodgood Beebe sent "a financial sug.
aestion to the Mayor yesterday approving the plan
of Mr. Scligman, with some changes. He thinks
that the city should guarantee both the principal
and interest Of the Worlds Fair indebtedness.
and that the rate of interest should be per cent
| The city now pays l-2 per cent interest.
Henry Solomon sent letter to the Mayor tell
| ing him what a fine town New-fCrk was TO hold an
| exposition in.
Arthur Hollich, secretary of the Torrey Botan-
| zeal Club, wrote urging the formation of a DO.
| tanical garden in connection with the grounds of
the Worlds Fair. lie says: Such a garden
would, if managed in a scientific spirit, be not
only an attraction fos the time being. but a
permanent memorial Of the occasion.
Ex-Nayor Franklin Edison wrote accounting his
appointment as a member of the Committee on
J. w. Ryclman, president and general mana
ger of the International Maritime ambition b
OF the claims Of New-Yorll City to the Worlds
Exposition, and Offering his services in the work
of organization.
Robert A. Chesebrough suggests site on the
Sound, intending Oak, Leggntb and Barretto's
Points and the adjacent islands.
John D. Elwell writes of the beauties OF
Coney Island as q site for the Exposition. The
Coney Island point is going to be sold soon, and
/ Mr. Elwe thinks il would be an excellent thina
for the city TO buy it in for the Fair This
suggestion WIS turned over to the Committee or
Site and Buildings which will take charge OF
all the maps and plans when they are in shape &c
be presented.
sented full plan for the holding Of the Exposi
ton at Pelham Bay Park setting forth the ad
vantages Of the park as q site The committee
which presented the claims OF this site arr 7,
Cores Robert II; Haydock, F. Carries Merry
w d. Baker, David J., X. Carson; Charles +
Stapler, Henry w. Taft and Charles w. Ham
THE SOUTH IN FAVOR OF WASHINGTON.
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