Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-07-02
OPENED BY PATTISON.
The Worlds Fair Commission Ad-
dressed by the Governor.
A MAGNIFICENT DISPLAY URGED
At Chicago of the Resources of the Great
Keystone State.
THE FIRST WORK OF THE COMMISSION
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HARRISBURG, July 1.-The initial meeting OF
the Worlds Fair Commissioners to-day was
attended Dy all the members, except Edward
H. williams, of Philadelphia; Robert Puryis
of Philadelphia: George H. Barnes, of Pitts
burg, and Terrence V. Powderly. Governor
Pattison opened the meeting with the follow
ing speech:
"GENTLBMEN-In accordance with the pro
visions of the act of Assembly for the an
| pointment of a commission to the Worlds
Columbian Exposition, you have been
| chosen commissioners of the Board OF
Worlds Fair Managers of Pennsyl.
vania Believing that it is of the
utmost importance that an early
organization should be secured,
and have summoned you as COM
missioners to this meeting to-day.
The National Government has already made
ample provision for a representation of the
Government at the Exposition Pennsyl-
vania occupying the position, as she does,
among the sister States, while probably in
one instance, overmatched in numbers, yet
in all other respects the first in Importance,
should give to the Exposition in Chicago the
very first and finest exhibition of any State
in the Union.
The Glory of the Centennial.
1.-THE reasons for this are manifold. She is
entitled to it by reason of her position in the
Centennial Exposition of 1S76. In the judg-
ment of the commissioners of that date
Pennsylvania was regarded as the best place
for such an exposition. Itattracted strangers
from all parts-not only from our own
country, but from the whole civilized world.
1 believe that it is the Judgment of all
nations represented at the Centennial that
no exposition such as the one given al that
surpassed. 1t was especially marked by the
hospitality and liberality of the citizens Of
Pennsylvania.
"It has been deemed wise to have cele-
bration of the landing of Columbus, an
event which will be upon us within the next
two years. The celebration of the centen-
nial would perhaps have been made impOssi-
BILE without the event we are now about to
celebrate. Certainly, there is no period in
history that has been SO marked in its bear
lngs upon the progress of the human race as
the discovery of this continent Whatever,
therefore, has been done with reference to
the exhibitions of the past to set forth the
grandeur and magnificence of our own
country, there is no event that demands, at
our hands, more liberal and earnest consid
Grafton and attention, not only of our own
country, but of the world.
1t Should Be Grand Event.
''This celebration should be upon scale
of magnifcence not to be surpassed in the
history of the nations of the world. have
simply outlined the purposes of the commits
sion to demonstrate to you the work con-
nected with it and the duties that are i'm
posed upon you. The responsibility will be
power to make the exhibition of the natural
resources, products and enterprise of the
State of Pennsylvania a grand success at the
Exposition to be held in Chicago.
If it be a success great benefits will re-
suit to this State, and you will have the
satisfaction of knowing that you have well
performed your duty. If it be failure a
Corresponding condemnation will follow. 1
you the importance of your duties so as to
enable Pennsylvania to maintain her posi-
tion in the Worlds Columbian Exposition
which she SO handsomely maintained at
our Centennial"
The remarks of the Governor were liberal
1y applnuded Governor Pattison was
tenant Governor Watres, Vice President;
Robert E. Wright, of Allentown, Secretary,
and John Mundell, Treasurer.
National Commissioners Taken In.
A resolution was adopted admitting to
representation on the Commission the Penn
sylyania members on the National Commits
sion, which includes three ladies.
Benjamin Whitman, of Erie; General
Goblin, President pro tenn of the Senate;
Speaker Thompson, Captain William A.
Hasson, of Venango and Adjutant General
McClelland were appointed Committee on
Rules and Regulations for the government
of the commission This Committee was in
session most of the afternoon in the prose-
cution of its duties, and this evening its re-
port was made to the full meeting.
The committee reported in favor of the
following standing committees, each of
which shall have three members: Manu-
featuring, Mines and Minerals, Education
and History, Women's Work, Agriculture,
Live Stock, Horticulture and Horticulture,
Forestry and Lumber, Machinery, Railroads,
Transportation, Building Material, Labor
and Invention, Arts and Science, Public In
stitutions, Oils and Gases, Fish and Fish
Culture.
Another Independence Hall.
Mr.. Woodside, at the morning meeting,
offered resolution, which was referred to
the Committee on Rules and Regulations,
suggesting that Pennsylvania's building be
similar to Independence Hall, Philadelphia.
The committee requested that the resolu-
tions be referred to the Executive Commit
tee, which is to consist of the officers of the
and five persons to be appointed
by the Governor.
At the night session Patrick Foley, of Pitts
burg, offered a resolution fixing the next
meeting at Philadelphia, and indicated q
purpose to follow it with proposition to
make the permanent headquarters of the
at Pittsburg. Governor Pat
tison and Senator Goblin spoke in favor of
Harrisburg and Mr. Foley withdrew his
and offered one making the
State Capital the permanent place of
meeting, which was adopted, meetings to be
The Governor and Secretary were author
lied to prepare requisition on the State
Treasurer for SO, 600 for expenses.
After the meeting Adjutant General Nc
Clelland telegraphed to Thomas W. Palmer,
President of the Columbian Commission,
giving particulars of the days work and
stating that Pennsylvania may be expected |
to make creditable display at the Exposi- |