Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-05-21
AT THE WORLDS FAIR
A GREAT CONVENTION TO BE HELD
AT PULASKI CITY JULY 18TH.
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Caii-Governor Mckinney.
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Tho speoial Citizens Committee APP
pointed at the recent meeting held at tho
opera. House TO cooperate with the Gen.
trail Committee Of the convention to be
heId in this city on tho 18th of July TO Sc
cure proper exhibit Of Virginia's pro-
ducts and industries ut the Worlds Co
lumbian Fair at Chicago in 1898 held q
meeting last night at the real estate office
of Ianghorne, McGavock 4 Co. Every
member Of the committee was present.
and one or two other gentlemen who are
interested in the success OF the proposed
convention. A most enthusiastic spirit
was exhibited. every one being DESTROYS
90 do everything in bis power TO make the
convention success.
A. A. Christian, managing editor of the
.Ne,rs, reported that he had visited Rad
ford and consulted with Lieutenant-Gov-
ernor TYLER in reference TO the issuing of
new call, which should announce the
change OF date for holding the convention
and also inviting the counties OF the State,
leading men of the newspaper ira
terni.y, chambers OF commerce, and
land companies and county farmers al
liances 10 send delegates. II was at
first proposed, said Mr.. Christian,
20 make the movement to secure re-
presentation for Virginia at the Worlds
Columbian Fair only Ninth congress
ional district affair. but later II was deem:
ed wise 10 broaden the scheme and interest
the State at large in the convention The
press of the State had already taken
kindly interest in the movement, ana the
RICHMOND DISPATCH gave II unquaiined en-
dorsement and support.
BASIS oP REPRESENTATION.
II was suggested that the basis OF repre-
sentation should be fixed as follows: Three
delegates at large from each county OF the
State. two delegates from each chamber OF
commerce, one delegate from each land
company, and one delegate from each
county farmers alliance. The meeting
then voted unanimously 10 adopt the sug-
gestion, and the basis Of representation
was so fixed.
NEW CALL FOR THE CONVENTION.
The committee then voted TO issue new
call for the convention, fixing the date for
the 18th of July. On motion of l.. 5. Caltee
the Chair WAS authorized to appoints sub
committee % prepare the call. The FOL
lowing gentlemen were appointed: IL. ,.
Calfee, A. A. Christian, and B. T.. Watson.
COMMITTEE OF ARRANGEMENTS.
The subject Of making preparations to
secure the necessary funds To carry the
enterprise to successful completion was
next considered. The matter Of CORE
spondence, advertising, the entertainment
Of guests, and other matters Will call Tor
the expenditure of money; and 1t was
determined to appoint a subcommittee TO
solicit such contributions from our clti-
zens. No doubt Is entertained that our
citizens generally will only be most happy
TO do what they can in this direction
to make the convention q. success. The
Clair. IL was voted, should appoint the
l. 90. far mn and QlGn
to act as a committee of arrangements.
The Chair appointed Colonel James Nc
Gill, W. G. Van DOren, i. :. Calfee, Frank
Harrison, and NJ. ID. Langhorne.
The Chairman of the Citizens Commit
tee. w. +. Nicholson, was, on motion,
made a member oI oticiO OF each OF the
subcommittee.
INVITED GUESTS.
On motion of Robert l.. Gardner, ESQ.,,
the secretary (JOhn T. Loving was instruct
ed to immediately write the Hon. Benjamin
Butterworth, sOllcltor-geDerai OF the Co.
lumbia Fair. and invite him to become the
guest of our city on the occasion of the
convention.
There being no further business the
meeting then adjourned TO convene at the
same place at O'clock Saturday night.
The Governor Coming.
The Worlds Columbian Fair Convention
bids fair to bring a large, representative
and distinguished body OF men together to
consider the very important question iof
WAYS and means to secure for Virginia a
proper representation at the Chicago Ex-
position. Northumberland Tyler was
among the prime movers In arranging for
the Pulaski convention, and he proves to
be no more interested than his Excellency
Governor Mckinney. as the following cor
respondeuce will show;
LIEUTENANT-GovERSoR TYLER's LETTER.
RADFoRD, Va. May 10.
To His EroeHency, p. W. Mckinney. Rich
mOnd, Va:
Dear Sir,-As you have probably been
made aware we have in contemplation the
propriety of holding meeting at Pulaski
City on the 18th of July to inaugurate
stems to have the State properly repre-
sented at the Chicago Exposition.
We hope to have representatives from
all the counties, cities and Incorporated
industries in the State. The railroads will
give special excursion rates and at this
meeting we want the Governor of our old
Commonwealth. l know your heart and
sympathies will be enlisted IN this move
ment and hope YOU will make il a special
point to be with US and preside over our
meeting.
Believe me as ever sincerely your friend,
j. HoGE TYLER.
THE GOVERNORS REPLY.
COMMONWEALTH or VIRGINIA,
GOVERNORS OFFICE,
RICHMOND, May Is, 1891.
Hon. j. Hoqe TVler, Pulaski city, Va:
Your kind letter has Just been received.
] thank you for your cordial invitation to
present at Pulaski City on the 10Th OF
une, where you propose 20 take lnitiatory
steps TO interest the people of the State in
the Exposition to be held at Chicago.
am glad that your beautiful young city
Is alive TO this very important work, and
has the spirit 20 inaugurate the movement.
1t will afford me much pleasure TO be with
YOU, and will do so, unless something
which cannot control prevents me.
feel deep interest III this work; il will
give the world such an opportunity as has
never been had before to see what unde-
veloped wealth and natural advantages we
possess. do hope every county and city
in the State will cooperate with this
movement and will avail of the Great Ex-
hibition and make such display of our
possessions as will cause us 10 be proud.
am, very truly; your friend
Z. w. MckISNEI.
The Call.
Whereas it is desirable and necessary
that Virginia take early and systematic ac-
tion TO secure q benefting as il will be
creditable exhibit of the States resources
OF field, forest, furnace, and mines at the
Worlds Columbian Exposition to be held
in Chicago in 1898; and
Whereas il has been decided to hold a
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