Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-08-08

"Here each party may feel more free aad un-
trammeled than in any part of the country be-
cause of the absence OF local politics. am
satisfied il the efforts are made in time we will
be able to get not one but both OF the conven-
tiQns-"
MR.. wN. pIcKsoNs vIEws-
Mr.. William Dickson has probably more
knowledge Of local democratic politics than any
other man In the city. "a strong and united
effort. said Mr.. Dickson to a STAR reporter.
should be made to get at least one of the
national conventions here.
- In all previous efforts we have been handi-
capped by the fact of having no suitable hall
In which convention could meet This diff
Guilty, now that the Grand Army has de-
cided to hold its encampment here, will
disappear, and either at the market
on h street or elsewhere a building or hall will
be provided suitable for a meeting of the larg-
est possible bodies. Washington has all the
requisites to make it a great convention city.
tional politics or elections will disturb
the Judgment of the convention and
IN this city outside influence would
be miuimized The idea that the admin
lstration would have an influence on a conyen-
ton meeting here has no basis of fact. II
eitner convention came here it should be
through the efforts of the citizens working
together In an entirely unpolitical character.
bers lately and all agreed that WASH
ington was the place for the conyen-
ton provided a suitable hall was furnished.
NOW that the encampment has been obtained.
Washington should go to work and get at least
one Of the national conventions. and am glad
IHE STAR has started to agitate the matter"
MR. oLEEsoN FAvoRs THIS CITY.
"The capital Of the nation is the proper place
for the holding Of a nominating convention ~
said Mr.. Andrew Gleeson to STAR reporter.
"There are various reasons Why the conven-
ton should be held here One. and the princi-
pal reason is, that it is the capital, and conse-
quently there are more attractions here than
elsewhere Then there could be no charge that
Washington was selected in the interest Of any
particular candidate, because it is neutral
ground"
Another thing about it." he continued, at
would be a great honor for a man to be elected
President after having been nominated at the
national capital.
I'VE have all the accommodations in the
world and would see that all the delegates had
first-class time. think the people of WASH
inRton would erect temporary hall for the
convention should this city be selected, and l.
for one, would contribute $500 toward it if
necessary"
Continuing, Mr.. Gleeson said that SO far AZ
the republican convention was concerned he
favored New York in the event of Washington
failure to secure it, because, he said, the man
who carries New York next time is pretty GER
tain to be elected.
But" he added. ''there is only one man to
nominate, and nothing can prevent his nomina-
the greatest statesman living. am for Blaine
first, last and all the time"
Mr. cHAsEs OPINION.
W. Calvin Chase, speaking of the place OF
holding the convention, said that as a member
h. r. ~ -
he intended to ask that committee to use its
best endeavors to secure Washington as the
place Of meeting Of the convention next year
He thought the convention would come here il
the citizens would take the proper interest in
the matter.
THos. ,. LUrTRELL sANaUINK.
Thos. J. Luttrell said: why not? I don't se<
why Washing ton should not be selected as the
permanent meeting place for all conventions. MOI
only political, but civil. The only objection ths
is ever raised against the city ia the lack of
hall large enough to accommodate the meet
ings, and l am convinced that if such hal
could be built both parties would be willing Il
come here as compromise.
1T Is neutral ground and would furnish al
| ideal location for a convention town, and an
quite sanguine that if the hall were once bull
1t would be utilized several times each year."
GEN. oRDwAY ENTHUSIASTIC
Gen. Ordway observed: II deem that Wash
ington is the proper place for all conventions
without regard to parties, professions OF
classes. 1t should become the Mecca Of al
| Americans, and both of the political partie
should reach an agreement to hold their con
ventions here for all time We have Ions
| needed hall large enough to enable
large body to meet in comfort, anC
the lack Of such accommodations has been the
main reason why more assemblages have no
chosen Washington. Hereafter. however, there
need be no cry OF that sort, for the company
! that l am now organizing to utilize the
street market house as a convention hall is Sc
near an actual fact that / expect Il
have the work of flooring over tn,
| structure begun this fall and completed with,
| a very short time. You see. what has long beer
| public virtue has now. since the G. A. r. ha
voted to come here, become a public necessity
We must have hall and we shall have it u
| ample time"
NO MORE APPROPRIATE PLACE.
Mr.. Robert Ball said: There has never bee1
national convention of either Of the tw,
political parties held in the District and thi
| being conservative ground, where they will b.
relieved Of local influences, there could be n,
better nor more appropriate place. We nov
have ample accommOdatioas-the great amphi
theater at Glen Echo will seat the largest kin,
Of an audience and before the time for the con
| yentions the great hall in the Northern Marke
building (K and 5th streets) will have beel
completed.
"As l have stated before, no more appropriate
or suitable place can be selected, and ther,
need be no fear, with our past experience q
! the Cleveland and Harrison inaugurations q
to accommodations, and, added to this. we cal
assure the conventions that courteous treat
ment will be given by every one, no matte
what political creed they expouse."
MAJOR RICHARDS OPINION.
Major A. c.. Richards said by all means tn
two great conventions should meet here; no
only those but all the conventions We hav,
the accommodations here for an unlim,te.
number and the X Street Market Hall will b,
done in time. 1t will do the active politician
good to see the people here without politica
rights and perhaps lead to the adoption Of ou
| form Of government in the states. II it is goo,
enough for US why is it not good enough for the
statss1
Changes In the Treasury Department.
Promotions: s. 8. Fletcher, from $500 Il
$500; Miss B. N. Mitchell, from $500 to 81 900
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