The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-02-21
continent, we should call the attention Of
the world to our condition.
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people Of tie world to visit us and study
our resources would surely be beneficial.
Representatives Of labor and of capital,
men who we're seeking 10 better the condi-
ton, and men of all classes-iet lem come
to the United States ard see what we had
to offer. Although the centennial exhibi-
tlon was started in doubt and
fears; yet 100000 people visitei it,
and Its cost was repaid TO the people
a hundredfold. Manufacturers Of all sec
tions would send their best products. No
section had more to gain than the south
from an exhibition of its resources. The
capital that would be brought here would
confer benefits that would last for years.
Already the United States was trying to
realize the prediction of Detoqueville. He
had said that the southern republics were
natural customers of the United States, and
already we were reaching out for that
trade
SENTIMENTAL BENEFITS.
He believed in the Importance of the ex-
position as a sentimental idea. 1t would
bind more closely the north and south. If
they met with common patriotic spirit, they
would find that the result would be mutual
benefit. He knew of no state more anxious
to keep alive the old watch-fires than his
own little ate-Massachusetts. 1t was
well for her people to recall their con-
0AeASA NV JO1iS aSOf SOOPdl0 IL
with their present condition. In con-
clusion, he hoped that this congress would
be true to the history OF the country, and
set an example Of patriotism and enterprise
for the congress Of 100 years to contemplate
and follow.
FLOWER SPEAKS FOR NEW YORK.
Mr.. Flower of New York followed in be-
half of New York. He was somewhat
nervous as he began his speech, but soon
gained confidence and spoke with decision.
1t was a question now in which Of the
great and growing centers of population of
our country this commemorative celebra-
tion shall take place. He was for New
York because he believed the selection
of New York meant the greatest possible
success of this undertaking, and because of
her great advantages, and its proposition
set forth well-digested plan for practical
operation, which would not, as a visionary
scheme sprung up in the night, fall to
pieces upon the test of demonstration, for
1T was founded upon principles of business,
sugg 9sted by men of business New York
would assume the responsibility to finance
it and make it a success.
A SITE READY.
a site was ready for use now. 1t con-
tains 800 acres, while the Paris exposi ion
contained only 250 acres. Had any other
city met this question of site and solved ita
No, others had only attempted the financial
problem and would ask for large appro-
priation. In Chicago, in st. Louis, In
Washington, this problem of site was still
in the clouds or in the mud. In conclusion
he said: "The advantages of New York
we have shown at their own intrinsic
value. We offer New York for just what
it is We do not wish to detract from
Chicago or st. Louis, or any other
western city, for we know that the growth
and prosperity of any part-north, south,
east or west-of this great American repub-
lie of ours adds to the material wealth, to
the glory and to the grandeur of the union"
"Just here" said MIR. Flower, holding up
telegram. 81 am informed that Gov. Hill
has signed the fair bill" [Applause1
The argument in favor of New York was
taken up in turn by Messrs. Moore of New
Hampshire, Covert, Cummings, Tracey,
Quinn, Sherman of New York, and McAdoo
of New Jersey.
HIT TALKS FOR CHICAGO.
Mr.. Hit of Illinois opened for Chicago.
He said that Chicago was great interior
city, the exact center of the United States,
being short distance southeast of the city.
1t surpassed any other place in facilities Of
travel and ability to care for people. Its
hotels were on an enormous scale, and had
never been overtaxed One had been
how many more would come depended only
on the energy OF Chicago. Her car lines and
steamers could handle thousands of people.
The city was accessible to the mining region
of Pennsylvania and the great agricultural
belt of the west. Commerce was there
carried on on the graadest scale by land
and water. Her tonnage was second in
size among American countries. The for
eigner would not stop at the gate of the
republic and turn back, as he would if the
fair was held at New York. He would go
on and see the Mississippi valley and tne
grand opulence of the great interior.
A SITE READY.
The site at Chicago was all ready, the
lands level, and no preparation was re-
quired. 1t would leave great empty
S. ace in the treasury after New York had
blasted away rocks enough to offer a SITE
Placed in the interior the fair would be Wis
tied by many more people than if it were
placed at the tide-water. The people of
Chicago were enthusiastic; they were not
pickering among themselves. They stood
united to make the fair success. What
proportion of the attendance at the
fair would be composed Of
foreign visitors? Perhaps 10000
at most. He expected Is, ,O0J, 600 Americans
to attend the worlds fair. Would it be
proper to require 100000 people to travel
to the extreme cage Oh Un6 country, as Jley
would have to do if the fair were held in
New York; At the Crystal Palace exposi-
ton Chicagoan had received the highest
award of any exhibitor Chicago had i'm
proved in forty years, and would manifest
it to the satisfaction of the American
people.
CHANCE FOR THE CA PITALIsT.
Chicago afforded an opportun ity to bring
to the notice of the capitalist, foreign and
domestic, vast undeveloped resources of the
west and the south, which seek capital and
tempt its investment. In conclusion, he
said that the fair at Chicago would enlist
the enthusiastic efforts of all Of the people
and be memorable and magnificent sue
cess.
Other speakers for Chicago were Messrs.
Adams of Illinois, Cutcheon of Michigan,
Taylor Of Illinois, Perkins of Kansas, Law
Ter of Illinois, Chapman Of Michigan, and
McCreary of Kentucky.
Mr.. McCreary said: The three greatest
national celebrations ever held IN this coun-
try had been held in the east, and it was
now the turn of the west. He was some-
what discounted when, as he referred to
Washington in complimentary terms, the
crowd Ia the galleries thundered out their
applause. But continuing he urged that
tie fair should not be held on the rim of
the country, but in the interior. We should
care for our own people rather than for TO-
900 foreigners who might come here.
FRANK SPEAKS FOR ST. LOUIS.