The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1890-02-28
THE NATIONAL CONGRESS.
PROCEEDINGS IN rHN SENATE AND
ROUSE.
Thursday, Feb. 20.

Thursday, Feb. 20.
WASHINGTON, Feb 2l.-By special order
yesterday was set apart by the house for tn,
committee Oh the Worlds fair. The public
evidently entertained hopes of an interesting
discussion, for the galleries were well hlleG
with spectators.
Mr.. Gambler took the floor and opened the
debate. The committee, he said, had pre-
sented two bills, one adapted to New York,
Chicago and ST. Louis, and the other ia
Washington. Mr.. Gambler took up the first
bill and explained its sections briefly
but succinctly. Turning to the second
Washington bill, he said that 1t diff
cred from the others in that the fair
here would depend not upon popular sub.
scription, but upon funds raised by the dis.
trict government upon per cent bonds.
The proceeds received from tickets sold were
to 60, not to stockholders, but to meet the
bonds issued
Mr.. Hit praised Chicagos location, hotel
accommodations and means of access. Chi
cago's chosen site was all ready for occu-
pancy, and her people were united in desir-
ing to make the fair success.
Mr.. Adams of Illinois argued in much the
same line in favor of Chicago The city has
raised 100000 by popular subscription,
and was ready to raise as much more.
Mr.. McCreary Of Kentucky said the three
greatest national celebrations ever held in
the country were held in the east, and he
thought it was time to give the west show
Therefore he favored the Windy City.
Mr. Cutcheon of Michigan said the west
showed the most rapid progress the world
a ever seen, and Chicago was the most
marvellous city the world has ever looked
upon.
Mr.. Lawlor of Illinois said he held petit
ton signed by thousands Of workmen of
every city IN the Union Except New York;
asking that the exposition be located in
the city of Chicago.
Mr. Chapman of Michigan followed in q
glowing tribute to Chicago, ''the present
metropolis of the west and the future me-
tropolis of the whole country"
St. Louis Turn.
Mr. Niedringhaus OF Missouri extolled the
talents of the business men of st. Louis.
Mr. Stone of Missouri enlarged upon the
advantages of st. Louis geographical posi-
tion, of the mineral wealth of the surround
ing country, Of the cereal products and great
internal commerce.
Mr.. Breckenridge of Arkansas followed in
the same line, touching upon the transporta-
ton facilities afforded by the Mississippi
river with its tributaries. and the great rail
way system.
Mr.. Dockerey of Missouri and Mr.. Caruth
of Kentucky also spoke for st. Louis.
Washington Receives Attention.
Mr.. Lee of Virginia held that Washing
ton was not only the proper, but the only
place where the fair should b. held. If it
was to be national, if we were to invite the
governments of foreign nations, Washington
was the proper site.
Mr.. Coleman Of Louisiana and Mr. Comp
ton OF Maryland argued in favo, of the
selection of Washington.
Mr.. Stockbridge of Maryland held that it
was not merely sentiment hich directed the
location of the fair in Washington Here
was the nations life-blood set in motion;
here was the Mecca of America; here start
those movements that are soon commhni-
Gated to THE whole continent Here was Do
partisan spirit, but here could be held fair
worthy Of the proud name of America.
The house then adjourned until to-day,
when the debate will be continued
Chicago Means business.
CHICAGO Feb. 2l.-Chicago intends to
capture the Worlds fair if she can. Over
100 leading citizens (hustlers for the fair)
leave here by special train for Washington
to-day. to remain till the fair contest is over.