Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-04-10

SUCH GATHERINGS.
Speaking to a STAR reporter today about the
project to secure the encampment of the Grand
Army for 1891 in Washington Commissioner
Hine said: Every possible effort should be
made to secure the encampment. Too great
inducements cannot be extended to induce citi-
gems Of the United States to visit the national
capital
COMMISSIONER DOUGLASS.
Commissioner Douglass said when questioned
by STAR reporter on the project: 1.-The ma
tionaI encampment for 1891 if held here would
be. taking the immense attendance and the
superior advantages of Washington. one of the
grandest spectacular displays that has ever
occurred III this country. All such meetings
here afford the citizens Of every section an OPP
portunity to see what they own in the way of
great public buildings and monuments of men
and things.
Mr.. SIMON WOLF.
In conversation with STAR reporter Mr.
Simon Wolf said: 1T scarcely needs a word
of encouragement; for every demonstra-
ton and conyocation of our fellOw-citi-
in the capital leads to the educa-
ton OF the masses. The larger the crowd
the more agents send abroad to speak of
our beautiful city. Its growth. progress and
certain future. BY all means let the Grand
Army come, let them the nations capital.
which their valor and heroism saved. and let
US all unite to give them royal welcome"
Mr. L. II. WARNER.
Mr.. B. II. Warner said rega riding the pro-
posed Grand Army encampment here in 1891
that he Is very much in favor of having it here.
1T is by all means the most desirable point.
The old soldiers of the army want to come and
see the capital of their country. which was the
center OF operations during the late war. They
have an attachment for the national capital
that they have for no other city. Many of
their old generals live here; the War Depart
ment Is here: 1t Is the home of the government
which they helped to defend and TO save. Then
we ought TO have them here as a matter Of To-
cal interest. Washington Is peculiar city. 1t
has no manufactures; it has really no COM
merclal life. We depend largely OH excursions
and on the location here of people of means.
To have the merits of this city fully understood
we must get people here. 1t is to the interes.
OF every man, woman and child to use every
possible influence to bring visitors to Washing
ton | willing to contribute nv share
Other cities reach ont in every way to build up
their enterprises. Their citizens are willing to
sacrifice a dollar for the sake of making ten
If We want to compete to our future growth
We shall have 10 do the same thing"
MR. JOHN w THOMPSON.
Mr.. John W. Thompson. the president of the
Metropolitan Bank. said; Il think that the peo-
pie here ought to do as they have always done
IN such matters-extend hearty invitation to
session IN this city. Then see that they are
properly and suitably entertained. There is no
doubt IN my mind that the citizens will be will
ing 10 do all In their power to make the visit of
the old soldiers pleasant one. and when they
go away they will wish to return the next year."
Mr.. GEO. W. MOSS.
Mr.. George W. Moss of Adams Express Com
pany said to STAR reporter this afternoon:
My answer to the proposition of having the
GAR. encampment here in 1891 would be
very simple one. l think that every body of
men and every sort of organization should
hold Its conventions and reunions in Washing
ton. Tor there Is no other city so suitable and
appropriate. This is especially true of an or
ganlZa:ion like the Grand Army. There are so
many objects of national and historical i'm
portance here that / should think they would
want TO come here more than anv place else
Again. the proximity of many battefields to
the city would make this an especially desira-
Die place for them. as II would be the center of
any number of little trips to the surrounding
country that would be Of the greatest interest
TO them. The business men of town ought to
cooperate to get them 10 come here and raise
all the money that Is necessary for that object
am not IN position to make promises for
my company, but / know it will do its full
share. Every cent that is spent will be got
back. for from every railroad down to the
smallest shop they will all reap substantial ben
ehts. But. leaving such selfish motives ont of
the question. the people of Washington ought
W OO All lIeN call 10 honor the men who did
much for our city during the darkest days of
the war
Mr.. O. LANsBURGH.
1--WE are decidedly in favor of the PROPOSE
ton. of course" said Mr.. G. Lansburgh of the
firm of Lansburgh Bros. I'VE ought to bring
every organization can to this city. and our
firm Is always ready to do its share. ANYTHING
Ike reunion brings great deal of money
here. which does not get away at once but re-
mains IN circulation and makes "A little boom in
trade
Mr.. JAS. p. wILLEIr
Mr.. Willett of Willett 4 Ruoff said: Eyes: We
too, ere III favor of 1t and we will do all we can
TO help along the movement. When the proper
time comes We will subscribe our share and do
whatever we can. We hope the G. A r. can be
induced TO fix upon Washington as the place of
It's eneampment in 1891"
Mr. o. G. STAPLES.
Mr.. o. G. Staples of Wizards: II think it is
Just the thing to do. We shall hold meeting
IN few days and send delegates to Boston to
attend to the matter. The encampment would
bring 100000 people to the city and they
would remain about week. Now is the ac-
cepted time"
Mr.. WV. z. PRAII.
Mr. VIM. T. Prall of the Arno said: "Hotel
men are naturally interested as well as all
other citizens. in anything that brings large
numbers of people to Washington and am
sure they will be found generally willing to do
their share IN this enterprise. rs they have
always done before. The soldiers will be
treated as literally here as in any other place
of the same population. but if it is to be a
matter of raising money the big commercial
cities can. Of course. Guido US. We can. how
ever, raise all that will be necessary and that
done We have everything else-broad streets
Tor the parade. ample accommodation for the
crowd. historic associations that attract a
patriotic people. and many things that every
citizen OF the republic longs at least for once
TO See"
DIR. THEOPHILE FELTER.
M. TheOphile Felter of Welcker's: "The en-
campment will be held during the recess of
Congress, when every dollar is worth a dollar
and half in Washington Yes: it would help
the hotels as the knights Templar conclave did.
1t ought TO come here and think the neces-
sary lnducement can and should be offered"
Mr. NJ. B. LATIMER-
by large majority am in favor OF having
the GAR eEcampment in Washington in 1891 -
was Mr.. NJ Il. Latimer's decided answer.
Washington is the city for crowds and con.
yentiOns and We ought TO do everything 10
bring them here. L believe by that time we
viii have hotel accommodations for a crowd y
A Suggested Reform.
To the Editor Of THL EVENING STAR:
You have advocated and attempted many re-
forms IN English smelling lint there IN ona no y,