New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-01-23
WHAT CHICAGO WANTS.
A TALK WITH LYMAN J. GAGE.
CmCAGOs FFFuNG TOWARD NTw.YoRK-HOw
TO GET \ NATIONAL LOAN.
Lyman j. Gage, Of Chicago, who came TO New York
IN ntta Enir OH ny Mo- lie

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Commissioners representing New York state still in
this city. lie unable 10 attend the dinner, being
taken i'll on his arrival here. and was subsequently
compelled 10 undergo an exceedingly dangerous surgi
cal operation, involving the removal of that d catc
part of the human anatomy called the app endiX vcrmi-
fOrmis. Mr.. Gage has improved slowly, and IL now
able sit up and yesterday he was strong enough for
the first time TO walk few steps In his rooms in
the Holland House, at Ffthave. and Thiricthst. His
wife is with him. and he is confident that he Is now
on the high road TO rapid recovery.
Mr. Gage was found yesterday sitting In a luxurious
easy chair, and when spoken TO in regard 10 WORLDS
Fair matters h expressed Willingness 10 talk for
the benefit of the readers Of The Tribute lic Is
member OF the Local Directory Of the Fair, and served
as its president for some time; consequently he has
been familiar with every phase Of the subject from
the beginning.
When asked in regard TO the attitude OF Chicago
toward New York. as respects the Fair. Mr. Gag re-
piled
Il am frank to say that when the Fair was first
located in Chicago people fully comprchended inc
magnitude of the great responsibility they had assumed
We turned our eyes everywhere, looking Tor mat hhd
of sympathy help, generous encouragement and wise
suggestion that we felt we needed The tone OF ,he
NewYork press did not inee'
hope and expectation Oh our part-'"'
is mild statement-and we felt H. NOR
I'm sorrow than In anger. however But we nave
civ and state of New-York would wake up with gen
e-ous enthusiasm and Join with us In our earnest ell
deavor to make the Exposition an honoraoe event III
our National le worthy of the historical occasion IL
celebrates. ,,,,
To prove this will say that the most eligible and
beautiful location in the grounds has been reserved anu
is stu reserved for the use of the state OF
and il viii be reserved and II not used II VIII REMAIN
nnoccupcd a. testimony Of the indifference winch may
characterize the 100000 Of people. or theNaoous' "
highly represen Of American lie hVlhs "1h 'o
boundaries of the state Of New-fork we nave Il"
wish TO dictate or to suggest what Appropriation
shall be made by Your State, what form OF representa-
ton II shall have We feel that your people are inc
hest iudees Of what IS suitable 10 your own dignity
and honor. !,
speaking for myself ! feel great interest mat
your people, in common with those OF All inc V'H''
states Ct this country, should gain clear Apprehension
of the greatness Of this occasion and see how II can DC
made 10 mark the degree Of advancement our country
IA, attained in the higher forms Of education, science
art aud industrial Development
ON other phases If the subject Mr.. Gage spoke as
,ou.rs. "Ihc local directory, encouraged by the
United states Commission, have planned largely Inc
cost If presenting this Exposition with open doors "
the public on the lst Of May 1893 VIII not DC lN'
from sl7. 100000. Thi>. within 100000 IS the eSl
mate made lv NJ Berger, director general OF inc ram
Fxposition as set forth in article BY MIN N Inc
Century Magazine Of April, 1850. lie estimated 'his
n, the sum that will be required properly 10 present
in the United states industrial exposition snch a.
was then talked Of.
NO doubt this sum is much larger than was con
formulated by ANYBODY when the act Of Con
gress was approved. That act, In proVoHs
for an Exposition, locates it In chicago WIN
the provision, among Others, that Slopoo'ooO shoWu
be furnished through the local corporation Tor the
PURPOSES OF construction and preparation There i
no doubt that this sum- and more than this, VIII be
thus supplied The question is where shall the other
| 81 0oO 900 come from. 1t + burning question, 100
The first thought OF the Directory was u borrow from
the Government, say S5,oOo0OO, and proposition
81 this kind was laid before the United States COmm'
sion at their last session in Chicago, and ther 60
% cation and influence in its favor were solicited.
Th,s, were heartily given by a unanimous vote
believe. Of the Commission.
Further consideration Of the financial side Of the
| question: however, has shown Us uat ms
plan Of nnanccring is inadequate. If We
borrow from the Government 10 more than So'VOoop'
A, h- been talked Of for this obtained pledge OF
the gate receipts would probably be required ana posi-
bis individual guarantees besides our people includ
Ing our most influential business men. believe that
we are thus forced stand upon own resources ana
borrow against mortgage upon our own property, We
can borrow the money at home from capitalists else
where who would have faith in the security. BESIDES
this with 1000 900 Dor owed, there would etill he
gap Of about 81 900 900 not covered IN such financial
| scheme.
"Considchng. therefore, the Interests OF 6oooooo
people in National enterprise Ike this-and IL Is noh-
ing il not NaOna-we believe 1t TO be only reasonable
! 10 ask the Government Of the United states 10 appr0-
prate say, SJOOOO0O for the enterprise. under such
safe terms and conditions good business would re-
quirc 10 he paid back into the United States Treasury
| I'm the proportion return shall finally hc mahc
TO the city Of Chicago In is contribution Of It's S3O0o
OOO and the shareholder Of the corporation III th'r
| cont rbutlon OF $5,OOO,OOO With appropriation
thus secured there will be difficulty Whatever In
! financing for the other S2,000,OOO by temporary
loan running fOm one TO SIX months, az tle
| money might be required, for which tho e"WLal
| cr,dt of the enterprise will be amply sufficient We
believe that this idea will commend Itself to patriotic
IL would make exceedingly glad TO see The powerful
| influence OF the great Empire STATE eAcrted. ,.a
| Regarding the relations Of the Local directory ana
| the National Commission Mr. Gage said, IN answer l"
am TN an active member Of the Board Of Di
rec Or, although resigned from It's presidency sohr
%e ago. npa aer Board H1 coS TG' Of eight members
Of the Board # Directors and The same Lumber OF
Tnit~3 states Commissioners, and tins BOARD. by
The agreement Of both bodie all matters OF difference
that arise are referred for consideration ana adJuS.
met 10Th boards agreed in advance TO be bound by
t pe"t c,nclm.ions Of This oad Of Control 1t some
thing more than year since the Poard was appoiuW
considered. The branch of III; Board representing t,e
Commission meet in Chicago once month for to ,in
have been committed by the Commission snbstsluai ~
mil mower Of action In it, behalf on the occasion VI
the meetings Of the representatives, OF me CohS,"n
there lave been Informal bui most ireHuN o ,,o
cnces between the eight Of the Commission au , ,o
egbt q, the Directory. Between the two bC1ics w,
ye~v hest OF feeling prevails. and think the mFhes,
nraI confidence is felt and there j. PR sent rca
n +" believe that this agency will not y" able to SOW
! s,tlsfoctorily the various questions mat lHd, 'll
from time to time, 70 the best Interests OF inc iN'
| ton ,-,.. l.. ~ AZ ,,co opencd
- nor,fnin and showed handsome pf"c''9 =,
nrnductions OF the Exposition buildings ON y Su rir
ia"r,,' he also pointed out the features OF W."
I",rSs Showing how nearly all parts may b" !, "
nv The waterways which have been prov'nru and n"d
Which viii give the grounds most picte'qug. r %
,mbirc anpeaance. lie indicated the sic ff'c Eli
Sor XeT York alongside that for Pennsslvlha wer.
Io 20 ro sam. size, and by common consent W.
ei anart for these two great commonwralins; made an
~, t,anfa has taken possession OF Is sue anu mr. u.
WV a',, lion OF $500 600: Ncw-lOfk haS uD nv.
nphiin The pictures in Mr.. Cages portiollo snUI