Evening journal., 1890-02-21
EXPOSITION ELO0UENCE.
Many Fair Arguments Heard
in the House.
FOUR CITIES AFTER THE HONOR.
The South Opposed CO the Projsct--AbIe
Orators Urge Upon Congress the Claims
Of New York. Chicagos Washington and
st. Louis To the Prise.

parent soon after the house met that there
was 4 fixed intention on the part Of a mum
Der OF southern Democrats TO oppose the
Worlds fair project because OF the govern
ment appropriation OF ei,5O0, 900 provided
for IN the several bills. When the speaker
announced that the consideration OF the /
Worlds fair bill was the regular order Mr.
Gambler, Of Massachusetts, the chairman Of |
the committee in charge Of the matter, made |
a statement concerning the allotment OF
time for discussion by the committee. Mr.
Mills Tex aud Mr.. Mcmillan tTenn.1 OBJ
jected 10 calling up the bill Mr. Mills was
not satisfied with the allotment Of time. He
demanded half OF the time in behalf Of the
opponents Of the bill A wrangle ensued.
Mr. Kilgore Tex.l finally raised the ques-
tion Of consideration, and vote was taken,
resulting in lSs yeas and 81 nays
Democrats Agreed with the Speaker.
"No quorum said Mr.. Kigore ''The
chair oyerrulea the point, said the speaker
deliberately. There was much laughter at
this remark, and for the first time IN several
weeks the Democrats did not oppose a radi-
cal ruling made by tho speaker. On tho
contrary most OF them seemed 70 be much
pleased.
MIR. Gambler Argues for tho Fair.
Mr.. Gambler finally succeeded in bogin-
ming his speech on the general features of
the project, outlining reasons why fair
should be held. He defended the sections In
the general bills appropriating money for a
| government exhibit, contending that the
people should have a chance to improve
themselves by study of an exhibit that the
| government of the United States could
make. It was clear that the fair would bring
into circulation an immense amount Of
money. The proposition was Of as much
interest to the south, that might vote against
Il, as il was TO the other sections Of the
country.
Mr. Flower for New York.
Mr. Flower IN ~ opened the discussion
for the metropolis lie said he believed that
the selection Of New York as the site for the
| fair meant the greatest possible success In
this undertaking. New York would assume
the responsibility to finance the fair and
make it a success He dwelt upon the claim
that the success OF the fair depended upon
the participation OF foreign nations, and
said that Chicago, ST. Louis and Washington
could not offer proper facilities to foreign
exhibitors because of their situation. Mr.
Flower held up telegram at this moment
and announced that Governor Hill had
signed the New York Worlds fair hill
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New England speaks for the Metropolis.
Mr.. Moore IN. H. said that neighborly
feeling impelled the people Of New England
10 support the claims OF the people OF New
York. On the Atlantic coast, he said, had
been developed the fullest type Of the flower
Of our civilization, and there was no place
so fitting for the display Of that flower as
the city Of New York.
Mr.. Covert IN. Y. claimed that ia none
Of the competing cities except New York
could be seen the navies OF the world He
thought the greatness Of this country could
be viewed better nowhere else.
Journalist Cummings Makes n hit.
Mr.. Cummings IN. y, said that the fair
should be held in a city commensurate with
the greatness Of the undertaking. The selec-
tioD Of a site was a vital point. The fair
would not be a Worlds fair If it was not
held at the commercial center Of the conti-
nent He advanced many arguments as to
the accessibility OF New York to all classes.
His speech created much enthusiasm.
More New York Men Heard.
Mr. Tracy IN. ~ said that New York
asked only charter, and not dollar He
dwelt on the fact that New York was more
accessible to foreign visitors than was any
other site Mr. Quinn IN. Y spoke at length
Of the henuties Of New York harhor and the
Hudson river. MIR. sherman IN. " said
that he Thought that New York was the best
sito but wherever the fair was held it would
be the grandest in history. Mr.. McAdoo
tN. J.l said that he was proud Of St Louis
and Chicago, but no exposition would be a
success unless it was accessible TO the masses,
as il would be at New York The works OF
genius and art were greater than those Of
agriculture. The people OF the United States
2 should be educated by something more than
. an exhibition Of material things.
Chicago's Voice Raised.
Mr.. Hit qlls.) spoke in favor Of Chicago.
He said that Chicago was near the center OF
the United States IL was accessible 70 the
mining regions Of Pennsylvania and the
great agricultural belts Of the west. Its
tonnage was second in size among American
= cities. He said that il the fair was held in
New York, foreigners would stop at the gate
Of the republic and turn back II it was
! held ia the west, they would go on and see
the grand opalance 81 the interior. The sits
. at Chicago was ready.
II would leave a great hole in the treasury
! after New York had finished blasting away
rocks for a site there. He held that very
I small proportion Of the attendance at ths
! fair would be that Of foreigners. In con
4 clusion he said that if the fair was held Al
! Chicago il would be memorable and mag
nifcent success.
Another Windy City Gun Tired.
Mr.. Adams Qlls.) said that the people O.
Chicago had habit OF succeeding in what
ever they undertook In England and il
France the customs and traditions of 50l
years concentrated political and intellectual
life at the head city of the nation; with u
it was diffused throughout the Union Thl
farmers OF the United States, rather than tn,
residents of great cities, held In their hand
the destinies Of the republic. MIR. Adam
spoke OF the cosmopolitan character OF th,
population of Chicago. He referred to th'
guarantees fund already raised, and said thai
almost every state in the Union was repre-
sented on the subscription list. No money
would be needed for the site, and none Of ths
money expended on the fair would 90 toward
, the permanent Improvement Of the Chicago
park system
Four states for Chicago.
Mr. McCreary (Ky) argued in favor Of
Chicago, saying the three greatest national
celebrations ever held ia this country had
been held in the east, and it was now the
turn of the west Messrs. Cutcheon Mich },
\ Taylor Qll), Perkins lKan.l and Chipman
= eMioh.l spoke in favor of Chicago
Five Speakers for st. Louis
e Mr. Ns.ar'nghaus tGo.l spoke for st, Louis.