Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-02-22
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Mr.. Gibson, of Maryland. was in favor ~
the one spot which commended itself no
the place where Acknowledgements in wealth
and grandeur could be best seen--Wash-
ington.
Mr.. Milliken, of Maine, thought we had
too few celebrations. Nobody would GO
further than himself in pensioning soldiers,
participate in tho lair than men who car
lied the flag aud made possible The fair.
II would be Rrander tribute to them than
any any other that could be paid.
Mr. Houk, OF tennessee. wanted a
worlds lar at which our wonderful
wealth, skill, and energy could be OK
bibitod. To have 10 anywhere except AT
the national capital would take from 10
much OF It's importance. Here only would it
nave national importance and significance.
That might be sentimental 10 some extent
but he proposed 10 cast his vote for the
capital of the nation. Let the nation jn-
merit the buildings which must be con-
structed here for tho fair. They would
Oe-they are now-necded for public usos.
Mr.. Wilson, Of West Virginia. said that
we had had a series of centennials durinO
the past fourteen years. Their influences
for good could hardly be over-estimated.
ihey allayed sectional feelings engendered
by tho war They reminded the country
mcnt; they chastcned the spirit of one
section and aroused tho spirit of national
PRIDE in another This fair WAS 10 cele-
Orato great epoch In the history of the
world. greater than any nation on earth
had celebrated. 10 was not our mate
nal wealth, our great population, our
great cities and railroads we should show
70 the Old World They bad all OF these.
We should show them the grandest sight
farta uVeI A 4. a
cornerstone of liberty. II was such fruit
that had grown during the four hundred
years that we should show the world. II
the exposition was 90 be a great historic
event, it could not be carried on by mu-
inequality or corporation, but only by the
great national Government by which we
had secured to ourselves all of the liberties
We enjoy. Ii necessarily followed that the
only right and proper place for the fair
was az the seat Of that national Govern
mcnt. There were ample facilities for the
proper conduct of an exposition upon
the largest scale we might establish.
The Government sOTely needed build
ings that would be constructed. The
streets and avenues were broad and never
choked by commerce. The financial
scheme was clear and explicit and would
insure the success of the fair, and would
result IN costing the Government no more
~
else. Hero was no political feeling and no
jcalouses. Every citizen in this country
would have the satisfaction OF knowing
that the exposition WAS being carried on
honestly aud fairly without injury TO any
political party or section.
Mr.. Spinola, of New York, asked Mr..
Wilson for the six minutes time remaining
20 his credit, but Dir. Wilson, who had
about been ready 10 give away to anybody,
l..tr Z &C.
raj. ~ tlaughterl and reserved the time.
Mr.. Nandeyer, Of California, argued in
favor Of 1t. Louis.
Mr.. Carlisle wished to rcstate and en-
phasiZe the considerations tnat would in
fiucuce his vote. Each of the four cities
was worthy of the fair. The exposition
was 10 give the people Of the Old World
not au insight into our great manufactures
and industries only, but to show them our
great country Smaller countries than
this possessed rival manufacturing estab-
hehments and were advanced beyond Us
iu artistic development. We should show
our great riycrspud mountains and pralries.
New York was great city. but II did not
include the entire country. The small
European countries had each a great re-
city. We had variety, each
in essential points from the other.
The exposition should be held at the
centre OF 1itf country Rt- ifNNlr Ndn tiAt
uenrest and Chicago next. He would vote
first for st. Louis and next for Chicago.
LET the nations Of the world meet upon
tho bosom Of tho mighty Mississippi. He
falt constrained. however, TO disapprOve
If the bills presented by the committee.
Congress had no authority 10 hold far
elsewhere than in the District of Columbia
or Territories. He also opposed the appro-
print iou of ~ 100000. If State wants a
In fppnrnnraia
themselves and hold II. SO he was OPP
posed to the bills reported and would vote
for them only after they had been amend
ed 10 meet his views.
Alesers. kiusey and Wilson Of Missouri
and O'Neill of Indiana spoke for st. LOUIS,
as did also Mr.. Forman. of Illinois, (whose
district lies opposite st. Louis and III
cludes East 1T. LOUIS and Messrs. Hatch
of Missouri and Cultivate of Ohio adyo-
Gated the claims of Chicago.
Mr.. Mason, of Illinois, sad that when ne
thought of many things he hadto say about
Chicago and the few minutes he had TO
eav II in no felt like a bog who sat IN the
middle Of a sugar-barrel and exclaimed
" OH for thousand tongues TO DO THIS
thing Justice" Laughter
Mr.. Mason won frequent applause ana
kent the House amused 10y his wit 4nd elo-
uuruce Hrs pcroration was as follows:
There was another great good to now frOm
tbi. fair. His southern brothers charged
th. Keuuhlicans with unkiudness and too
severe criticism in political matters. 1hey
In turn charged the southern people with
the same faults and partisan bitterness
was aroused. How could we better stop
This than by meeting on common grOunu
iu q common causey Come 10 chicago,
sand he. and see whether her hospitality
a dered much from that IN Georgia, MIS-
slesippi. and Kentucky. sad ne; como
I'D shoulder 10 shoulder. Come ana let Iho
white cOtton-Gclds of the south meet ouI
rr,at Drain-felds of the North. Come ana
warm your hearts Mt the FORCES of the North
while we melt out the ore of the south ana
with hammer and anvil Of personal con-
ttct let as beat ont "A better fllendSnlp'
Come hiring down the looms from New
Fnrland and weave for all TO see the cottoh
r4-.cd ON our soil and the tast-nyihG
shuttle will weave into its weD anu WOO
a now and better song prophetlc OF y noM
and better Union. Come, ana IoSz WIZ ~
milestone in oar existence FAMOUS ioi ~
march II civilization, famous IOI IVs nv
vanc.rnent in agriculture and commerce.
famous for its growth IN arts and sciences
famous for ITS poetry. sentiment; an1 sony,
INIT orandcr and better than oil, famous
for fearing down the walls standing De
tween us and drinking from the Same
founfain of patriotism. We Will not DC
to the old cOuplet'
ain fourteen hundred ana ninety-two
1olum nus crossed the ocean blae,'
Int with poorer rhyme and better senti-
lnent we will say
"Iu eighteen hundred and niney,'"V
Wewiu reunite the Gray ana biue'
IApplau-e.l ro,ra Owen ne
Indiana. and Springer Of Illinois spoke TOT
Cbicaao. Messrs. Fitch, Flower, Dp1nphS'
! ansi1c, Spinola, Wallace, Ralnes, turner
Mccarthy. and Farquhar. all OF New loiA,
ogain pressed the claims OF the EIhpiic
CIV. Mr.. FarQuhar concluded by 0herlns
~ Lobalf of New York Sl5,OOO,OO9 ana Il
people that knew now 70
Mr., Gambler, Of Massachusetts, cios SEQ
che debate in a few words, saying inc
cnnntrv could safely trust the House 70
its full duty, and he hoPeu LOT q
favorable conclusion upon the question
AtG o'clock a recess was taken untli .
o'clock. the evening session 20 Qe ioI Vno
Of private pension oiIis'