Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-02-21
S he time in behalf Of the opponents Of the


realized SO far ~ they were in accorlanoe
WIZ the views OF the Char. He preferred
tnet an arrangement be made
Mr.. Gambler offered 70 Give Tho o,,,>o.;-
ton two hours, but Mr.. Mills did mot link
this was a fair decision. The Sneakor eaid
that the question was twofoid. frat as 10
whetner the TAR should be held, and the
The Chair thought that the dehata sbopld
be so arranged as TO give the fullest inforna-
ton TO the House upon the points il desired
TO hear explained.
No arrangement having been rcachod
Mr.. Gambler took the floor and onened The
debate. He said that tho country couid
AFFORD TO be proud OF the rivalry between
,he -FOUR oities. Ihey were working for
local interest. but they were also animated
by the spirit of patriotism. The far it.
self would be an honor to the United
Stetes. Wherever held, each of the four
cities would do It's best.
The committee had presented two bills-
one adapted TO New York, Chicago. and
St. LOUIS. and the other to Washington.
Mr.. Candlor took up the first bill and
explained IT'S sections briefly but sue
clncuy. lie SAID that the Government was
TO lend ITS aid 10 the people 10 dignity and
give national recognition TO this GREAT ma
tionai event. The only appropriation asked
under this bill wss small one 10 defrav the
expenses OF the Government exhibit and
the DISPLAY Of works Of art. IL bound the
Government in no way to financial obi
cation. There was no proposition. direct or
indirect. in the bill to secure a dollar from
,he government for any purpose not clear
~ stated. By experience OF past benefits
oil the exposition to the people in an cdu-
catlonal way could not be questioned. The
Government should do its part. Year af-
ter year appropriations were made for
representation OF the United States at
foreign expositions, and the Government
should do as much for its own people. The
committee asked for million and half
Tor the Government TO take care Of its own.
The Government could not do less to sug-
tain its dignity. The strongest incentive
TO action was individual interest, but there
was something more in the composition of
the average Notwithstanding that i'm
PEELED him to do whatever he thought
would rebound 10 the glory of the coun-
try.
Turning to the second Washington bill
he said that 1t differed from the other in
that tho fair here would depend not upon
popular subscription, but upon funds
raised by the District government upon 3
per cent. bonds. The proceeds received
from tickets sold were 10 90, not 10 tho
stockholders, but to meet bonds issued
H. was supposed that the chairman
OF the special committee was the
only member not committed. lie be-
heYed that III every phase of the
subject, whether as recognition of ser
vices OF the great discoverer or from any
other phase. II seemed proper that at the
close OF 400 years elapsing since the discov-
cry OF this great continent. we should call
attention Of the world to our condition.
Inviting by the Government of people OF the
world to visit rs and study our resources
would surely be beneficial. Representa-
tiyos of labor and of capital, men who
were seeking TO better their condition, and
men Of all classes-let them come to the
United States and see what We
had 10 offer. Although the centennial
exhibition was started in doubts aud
fears, yet 10.000,000 of people Wis
tied It., aud its cost was repaid to the
people a hundredfold. Manufacturers of
all sections would send their best products.
No section bad more togain tbanthe South
from an exhibition OF its resources. Capt.
tai that would be brought here would con-
fer benefits that would last for years. Al
ready 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. He believed III
the importance Of the exposition as q
closely the North and the South. If they
met with common, patriotic spirit they
would tind that the result would be u
mutual benefit. He knew of no State
more anxious to keep alive the old watch
fires than his own little State (Massachu-
setts). 1t was well for her people TO recall
their condition "A hundred years ago and
compare it with the present condition.
Ia conclusion, he hoped that this Congress
would DO true TO the history of the cOun-
try and set an example of patriotism and
enterprise for the Congress of one hun
bred years 10 contemplate and follow.
Dir. Flower. OF New York, followed in be-
half OF New York. He was somewhat ner-
vous as he began his speech, but soon
gained confidence and spoke with decision.
II was a question now in which of the great
ana growing centres OF population OF our
country this commemorative celebration
shall take place. lie was for New 49rh
because he believed the selection of New
York meant the greatest possible success In
this undertaking and because OF her great
advantages, and its proposition set forth
well-digested plan for practical operation,
which would not, as visionary scheme
sprung up in the night, fall TO pieces upon
test of demonstration, Tor It was rounded
upon principles of business, and suggested
by men OF business. New YORK WoulI
assume responsibility to finance IL anu
make il a success. The site was ready Tor
use now. 1t contains three hundred and
nine acres, while the Paris Exposl-
ton contained only two hundred
and fifty acres. Had any other
city met this question Of site and
solved itg No. Others had only attempt
ed the financial problem aud would ask
for a large appropriation. In chicago, IN
~ Touis. ia Washington, this problem OF
A.11 - ~, oil NJ
I'm conclusion he said the advantages
Of New York we have shown at Their
own intrinsic value. We offer New YORK
for inst what il IL. We do not wish 10 de-
troc+ from Chicago or st. Louis or any
other western city, for we know that tno
growth and prosperity OF any part -NOrtn'
South, East, or West-of tins great A,neI !,
can republic of ours adds TO the mateti"ss
wealth and TO the glory and grandeur Oh
lust here.n said Mr.. Flower, holding
nm a telegram, ~ am Informed that GOV
eTnor Hill has signed the tar Dill Jap
r'' The orpument in favor OF New York was
taken mn in turn by Mtssrs. Moore OF New
Harpshire. Covent. Cummings, ,ireeeV,
Ouipn. sherman of New York, ana McAuoo
OF New Jersey.
Mr.. Hit. of Illinois, opened for CHICAGO.
He said that chicago Wa ~ -. -
cifv. the exact centre of the Oniteu S'ates
heinc n short distance southeast Oh tho
citv. II surpassed any other pisce
in facilities of travel and 9olilty
~ care for the people. The hotelSS
wore on an enormous scale anu
had never been overtaxcd. One hao
becn opened last fall that was monn7
mental. and how many more Woul.s
come depended only on the, energy Oh
CHICAGO. Her car lines and steamers s
coulj handle thousands of people. Ing
ci H', WAS accessible to the mining region o.
Pe1nsvlyania and the great agricuitin al
belts az the West Commerce was Shei I
coTriedon on the grandest scale oy lano anu
wafer. Her tonnage was. seconu IA s,[o
onon0 American countries. a toreiEil-
az e,U UoSld not stop at the gate OF republic
and tnrn back, az he would II the ialI "or yer
held aeI at at New York. he would go on ana q
s ,e," The Mississippi Valley and the gIah,,
evidence OF a great interior. Inc sue ~
Sb;ce@o was all ready, the lands level, ana
O va vn"rxeonyation was required. Il would
l n0 a great empty space in the iree euL
s ofter New York had blasted away DS focN rs
nm 10 afford a site, Placed ~ ~
Nii""r - kba fair would DO NisltcU