New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-02-20
WALL STREET PLEASED.
CONFIDENCE THAT TIE FAIR WILL BE
HERE.

WILL. HELP BUSINESS.
The announcement that a compromise had been
reached. by which the Worlds Fair would prob
ably be held in New-York. was received with
great satisfaction in Wall Street. There was re-
newed courage manifest among its friends 10
secure il, and the rivalry was said 10 he now
reduced TO this city and the National Capital.
About the result Of this contest there was little
doubt and the general opinion was that tho
compromise assured the holding Of the Fair ih
Ncw-York Every one who talked about it con
sidcred this question practically settled. The
claims OF other cities were ignored. for they
were regarded as utterly worthless. The common
sentiment was expressed in this way The
Fair will he held in New-York or Washington;
LEI MS work together for Ncw-iork.
William L. Bull. president of the Stock EN-
change, remarked
have not been one OF those who thought there vas
much politics In the naming Of the corpoFaiors haV"
never seen any indication in that direction IN any
event compromise suggested by Mr.. D"pew t. hap"
solution Of the whole dIncuty. think NeNIork VIII
have tho Fair and that II will he glorious thing for e
city.
Ellis H. Roberts, Assistant Treasurer Of the
United States. does not consider himself an old
New-Yorkcr, but he is an authority in regard to
the sentiment of the Republican party in central
New-York He said
The adjustment tha, hiss BEEN made IS an admirable
settlement Of questions which becoming troublesome
The adoption Of twothds rule is an assurance thai
the Fair viii be oiled by any political faction o'
iaIty. This result all that the Republican party IN
the interior Of TIE State desired demanded he hold
Ing q Tho Tair in Ncw.Y6k VIII be pacunariIy great
b,ncnt city and loss drgree. an advantage to
the rest Of the state.
WILLIAM 4. CAMP PLEASED.
William A. Camp. manager Of the Clearing
House, said that he had taken TO active part in
promoting the FAIR, and added
have always been In favor Of having ~ here unf"r
proper restrictions think tho compfomsc that has b""n
accomplished entirely removes any fears that have
cite. tanned.
Edward Lautcrbach, of tie Law firm Of IIoldly.
Lautcrbach ~ johnson. who is largely interested
in many Newly enterprises. said
Everybody In favor u thc faT and delighted 'h't
now We are sure to have II. II viii be giooe' u' u
Tor Sev.YOrk.
Henry w Cannon, eA-Gontroer OF tie Cur
reucy and now president OF the Chase National
Bank. said:
As member Of the General Committee Of To W'r'f,
Fair / CRAFTY PLEASED a. the result q ia@t night
meeting. believe. ia common with The majority Of poo
rio that NcwYor1 Is the only city Tor o." Fan. and u
seems t. no that 4 proper legislation De had &, T.
lo.econe conclusion that Congress VIII locate tie lair
here The deadlock a. Albany not only dcponb!e be-
cause the Fair might be hid elsewhere but also because Of
difference % opinion which h1d apparently arson
between very strong clcmont, IN the E"pubN' ia
uart Tho strong partisan element Is probably lacking
In nv disposition and did not feel that our PARTY would
lo-e strength way II u" original bin lad passed
But nc,or FOR moment believed that Mr.. Plat intend q
b urge his friends take action that would prevent the
Woyd'- Fair being Lcd New York. and have fet that
While he jealous Tor the Ili. some understanding
would satsa 'ory Ill concerned IL would De a
great misfortune 10 have "a" odiu - preventing the Fair
being held her. and tha, al have ucse'd that thr
original hill with the simple nGment suggested IS a
satisfactory measure. THINK differences Will BE- entirely
healed and VIII In ontfe harmony. not only -
regards this measure but unit Tor auy other that
como up. II the meeting ~ last night wa'
not only great from the citizens standpoint but
viii also bo Of great benct to tho Republican party as
Il wa the means Of healing the differences Of opinion
between the two factions.
TILE FEELING At THE CONSOLIDATED tx
CHANGE.
George Rutedge Gibson expressed the sentiment
Of many Of the members Of the Consolidated StocK
and Petroleum Exchange In saying
There has been happy outcome oi the disputes ana
differences which at time threatened The prospect
OF our Fair and 1 am gfataed very much. The com
promise appears be- honorable 10 al concerned
and 10 aays aniInoty and thoroughly rcuni;cs the Re-
publican party There 10 cause for congfatulnt"n III
that result last nights meeting alone bit u" larger
reason for rejoicing ncs In tho fact that now there Is
every reasonable that this city Will obtain The
| Fair The advantages Of holding the Exposition here
have been frequently dwdt upon. IL VII stimulate
rcnfrni activity business, give profitable employment
| to labor and draw immense sums Of money to this
cctr. addition 10 the material gains there will be
benefit from the pltI Otto sentiments u will stimuatc and
the whole country Will doubtless ast0nish Europe with ~
AprcaG.caqleism" Now that the basis has been laid
for vigorous aud hamoplous work, every citizen who
poso.es local pride should work earnestly 10 hast
All the no, any work b. establish the enterprise
successful foundation.
! PRODUCE MEN ENTHUSIASTIC.
There was decided feeling Of relief and salts
| faction on the Produce Exchange over the settle
ncnt of the Worlds Fair question The grea
meeting at Cooper Institute. the happy diplomacy
Of Mr. Depcw and the Saeacity of Mr.
! Plntt were the talk Of the Exchange. The Rcpub
| liran members Of the Exchange were enthusiastic
| over the settlement Of the affair, and could no
| helm telling their Democratic friends how they
| felt The latter proiessed that they were happy
also and the general spcculttlDi appruIcI 60 Dt
how soon the Exchange would feel the pulse %
the Worlds Fair business that - 10 stir The tow
| In time 4 number OF leading members OF th
| Exchange talked about the compromise MoAro
| Crane said:
Wa ~. all nlc,,cd over the result Of tho meeting a
| Cooper Union l consider Mayor Grant as tho mos
| nartsan OF Mayors that ever held tho once upho
The Tribune fearless course TO expose tho Taman
scheme and rejoice the results have always rea
The Tribune and have always voted the Republican tcke
.nce supror.cd Abraham Lincoln speak. therefore
as rartsan and not much Gao be accomplished In tai
country without partlsanship. Now. tho truth Is INA
Nj Platt saw In advance o; all other Republicans wha
| the TaHmany scheme was and The Tribune promptl
realized the Importance OF his discovery The compro
mise therefore rebounds to the credit Of Mr. Plat. Tn
| Tribune and Mr. pcpew. Mr. Deew Is a happy CON
pfomiscr A. body, the people did not sco the poa
q The Tammany Hall scheme which Mr.. rlatt took $
| lockwood & Co.'S Cocoa.
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