New-York tribune., 1890-01-12

that he would be followed by Mr.. Jefrey ana
Mr. Bryan in the order named.
Mavor Cregier spoke earnestly in favor OF
placing the Fair at Chicago, because OF the situa
ton Of the city itself 1t is in the centre of
the agricultural interests of the country, ana
therefore the best place for Fair intended Tor
that people. Its manufactures are wldespreao
and important and an Exposition of the
mechanical arts will be at home there. The
Mayor spoke of the financial ability of the CITY
TO project and operate the Exposition. and OF
the resources of the city as place of entertain
ment for the large crowds that are expected 10
attend the Exposition.
Mayor Cregier was followed by Thomas b.
Bryan, in enthusiastic and eloquent preSehta-
tion of the attractions and capabilities OF Chicago
as compared with those Of New-fork MI. bryan
was frequently interrupted by applause. In clos
ing he referred to the speech of Mr.. Depew, say
ing that the latter never opened has mouth Wlth-
out opening a casket Of gems Of wit and WISDOM
Mr. Bryan could not help wishing while Nh
Depew was speaking. that these gems were blocks,
which might be changed into marble, for then he
knew that the Goddess OF Liberty would not have
been compelled TO wait so long for her pedestal,
nor her eyes have grown weary waiting for a
sight of the Washington Memorial Arch and the
Grant Monument. Laughter
Chicago has one thing Mr.. Bryan continued,
that Ncw-York has not by the admission of the
speaker this morning. Mr.. Depew)-public spirit;
and that spirit invites the placing OF the Fair IN
that city.
The financial and physical features of ChicagOs
claim were presented TO the committee by +. /.
Jeflerey, formerly general manager of the Illinois
Central Railroad. He filed a sworn certlhcate
Of the treasurer of the Guarantee Fund
that the fund amounted to S5,00O,O0O
of bona fde Subscriptions. To show the
possible sites for the Fair, and the facilities for
transportation. Mr.. Jeffrey displayed large
map. on which he pointed out the five parks
Jackson, Washington, Humboldt, Garfield and
Douglass-cOntaining more than 1000 acres, In
addition to the Lakeiront Park, any one of
which would accommodate the Exposition build
ings The akcfront would permit the display
of a marine exhibit, which could include repro
duction Of COlumbus's little squadron of 400
wears ago. great object lesson.
The railroad transportation Of the city is un
equalled by that Of any other city of the world,
comDrising as il does. the terminals Of twenty
four railroads with their network If connecting
and belt tracks.
personal knowledge ana observation. He then
gave to the committee figures showing the mar
vclous growth of Chicago in every
line Of business. Chicago can comfortably
care for 10000 visitors daily Nr Ieicrcv
read statistics 10 show that the average summer
temperature and the death-rate were lower than
those Of either New-York, 81. Louis or Washing
ton As TO the traffic of Chicago. the speaker
asserted his belief that greater tonnage OF freight
passed Chicago than through any other city Of
the globe In number of arrivals and departures
of boats Chicago IS the first port IN the country,
and in cargO-tOnS the second. Mr.. Jelere. added
that an estimate he had made showed that the
rail and water lines Of Chicago, they now
exist but with increased equipment could hand e
l62 .Og5 passengers per hoUr-an urequallci show
ing, as far rail facilities were concerned.