The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-03-20
THEY BELIEVE IN CHICAGO.
Report Of the House Committee Having
Charge OF the Worlds Fair ni,l.

wAsmNGroN. March i9.-1helrepori Of the
special committee of the worlds fair
submitted to-day is in pari az follows; I'm
der the inst iructions given by the action Of
the house. the committee inserted Chicago
in the bill as the place for holding the fair
in ls99 and consulted with the representa-
tiyos of that city for the purpose Of per
feciing and improving it, making such
amendments AS were deemed necessary.
The bill submitted differs in some essential
features from the bill reported originally
by the subcommittee and rccomnitted.
Ia the second section the representation ot
the territories ana District of Columbia
has been increased from ono Ia two com
missioners from each, and provision is also
made for the appointment OF eight COM
missioners nj large. The commission ID
designated "The Worlds Columbian Com
mission" The third section Is dispensed
with. and also the United States corpora-
tion which il was proposed 10 create by
congress. Il IS also stipulated that com
missioners shall be appointed from
each state aud territory and the
District of Columbia, together with
eight commissioners TO be appointed NJ
large. Tho government commission, act
ing independently of the corporation, and
without ihe power 10 incur any obligations,
is instructed by this net 20 nccppt the
buildings only when they be deemed by
said commission 10 be adequate for the pur-
poses for which they are intended. IN the
original bill the eleventh section stated that
not less than 10 per centum of the guaran-
Tee fund be actually paid IN cash. before
the commission shall do any corporate net
other than Is necessary TO its organization.
The bill now reported is still more CON
seryatiye, protecting the governments in
teresta So far az its connection Is concerned,
and insuring the financial success of the
fair beyond reasonable contingency by
providing that the commissioners shall not
only be satisfied that the actual bona tide
subscription 10 the capital stock of Al least
$6,9NDO has been made, while not less
than $50, 600 has been paid III, but declares
the further sum of Sb.UOD,OOO. making $40.
O0O,0O0, shall be provided 10y the corporation
in ample time. or as needed. for the sue
cessful prosecution of the work. The com
mittee has given careful consideration to
the statements of representatives, of the
finance committee Of Chicago as 20 the sub
scriptions 20 the stock of $i.00.OO0, and bo.
lieves the subscriptions will be paid. While
IL is the Judgment of the committee that
tHlChEO Will meet inc oullphtlohH anu
promises Of their representatives, IL
would call attention 60 the fact
that the Judgment Of this committee
is not taken alone, but the commission on
the spot in Chicago will have more favora-
BILE opportunity TO satisfy themselves. The
representatives OF Chicago, who appeared
before the committee, were ready 20 meet
every requirement indicated by the bill
previously considered, while the location of
the site was pending and the committee de-
sires 10 recognize the fact that II is due 10
Chicago, that il he assured by the action ~
the house that the fair is 10 be held IN Chi
cago, without further delay. as the business
arrangements connected with the provisions
of this act can he better adjusted when they
are assured of the action of congress. The
committee claim the government docs not
assume any risk, but is asked 10 enact
such legislation as will demonstrate
that il is in sympathy with and desires
10 encourage the patriotic efforts OF the
citizens of Chicago IN great national and
international exposition that will mark this
important epoch IN the history of the world,
and commemorate the life and services of
Columbus in a manner worthy OF the con-
tinent which he discovered
Section q defines the duties of the com
mission and the commissioners and gives
them the necessary power 10 allot space for
exhibitors, classify exhibits, determine the
plan and scope of the exposition. appoint
judges and examiners, award premiums
and have general charge of the intercourse
with exhibitors and representatives of
foreign nations.
Section provides for the dedication Of
the Worlds Columbian exhibition April 20,
1892. Upon the question of time for hold
ing the exposition, there was difference Of
opinion among members of the COMMITTEES.
The cost Of the government buildings is
limited 20 100000, and appropriations are
made for government expenses. and limit
the expenses of the government after 1891
for all purposes connected with the eXposi-
tion to 81 10000. All expenses Of the gov
ernment are subject To the approval of The
secretary ol the treasury. In submitting n
letter from Chairman Gage, of the finance
committee of Chicago, the committee calls
attention 10 the fact that the city of Chi
cago and tho state II Illinois have for an
extended period indicated their desire that
Chicago should be selected as the site for
the fair. Investigation by their commit
tee at Paris enables Chicago more in
telhgently 10 comprehend the magni-
tude of the undertaking, the cost, scope and
requirements for tue successful conduct of
IL, and 90 commence active preparations
moro promptly than could have been possi-
Bile except for their enterprise and fore
thought The committee calls attention TO
the fact that The citizens of Chicago offer q
lnrger and more generous contribution 10
the nation than ever prohered by private
citizens before, and lhrger than any other
offered by any foreign government or city
in any great international exposition pre-
viOusly held. la the financial plan Of the
PARIS exposition. which, II is nov claimed,
has been the most successful in the world,
il was agreed the contribution should ny
gregate Ss 600, GOO. while the Chicago guar
antoes satisfy th, committee II will provide
without the aid of the national gOyerrmpn;
the sum OF 100000. and with the site
10 be- also provided by Chicago. This III
ample for All purposes for a fair for this
country
In addition 20 the buildings to he erected
hy the government and the city Of Chicago
for The exposition. We may reasonably an
ticipRte many of the states of the union,
tho Dominion Of Cannda. Mexico, Central
and South America. the republics and goy
ernmcnts OF Europe will erect commodi0us
buildings for their own exhibits. About
lfty count ries were represented At the Paris
exhibition. and We may cUnfidentally e1
pcct an increased interest ana larger repre-
sentation in the Columbian exposition. The
committee calls attention 10 the interesting
and important communications and estl-
mates, appended hereto received frum the
different departments and bureaus ol the
government, indicating the great interest
manifested by the people Of the country
and foreign nations in this celebration, and
more careful consideration of be subject
since the FIRST report Oi this com
mittee hus more deeply Impressed
the committee with the grandeur and inn
portance of the undertaking aud confirmed
them IN the opinion that II will be ot great
national advantage. In conclusion Is at
tached Il statement from Senator Fnrwell,
suying the subscriptions 10 the fair fund
are bona tide aud will bo paid.
The minority report. signed by Belden,
Hatch and Flower, says: The undersigned
members dissent from the foregoing report
and its conclusions, aud believe the follow
ing resolution. which we voted Tor, should
have been adopted; That when the guaran-
tee fund Of $4,000, coo shall be secured by