New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-12-13
MR.. GLADSTONE md TIE FAIR.
WILL THE ENGLISH STATESMAN Pc THE ORATOR.
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WILL THE ENGLISH STATESMAN BE THE ORATOR.
"A CONTRACT THAT MAY CAUSE TROUBLE.
Chicago, Dec. IL (Spccal.-The ceremonies com
mltce Of the Worlds Fair Is seriously considering
the name OF william f.. Gladstone for orator Of the
day al the opening OF the Exposition May |. Sccrc
tary Culp IS confident that he persuade the
British statesman attend the opening exercises FOR
the purpose OF making the principal address. Mr.
Cup made the announcement with such confidence to
dav that /. is thought the honor has already been
offered TO Mr. Gladstone and that there IS good
70 believe he will accept. O. am not at liberty
TO state what has been donc,' said Mr. Culp, 4" but
Mr. Gladstone Is the man We want. lie IS an clo
ouent orator, OF international reputation and
a master Of the Engla'li language. am not at
liberty TO say more, but tie Board Of Control will
probably take some action In the matter tomorrow
For several DAYS trouble has brewing over the
,,tpr Nv the Worlds Fair directors OF the Official
catalogue privilege union labor making great Cd
lection because Conliey d Co., 10 whom IL was gwen
~ emnloyers OF non union labor The catalogue priv
Iece will run up in value TO HUNDREDS OF thousAnus o
dollars and vet this important privilege was let without
comnetion Established printing houses Win IaciueS
for carving through successfully work Of such mag
ri,ude wore mot asked to estimate on the V0rk. ii
,s stated that Conkey co. not the real owners OF
the contract but merely rGir'ilead FOR company
which was 10 do the work, and In winch 'ohhey
g. 20 and Worlds Fair officials are Interested
Organized labo. Is preparing an aggressive campaign
against the Conley contract and against the World
Fair II the council of administration refuse to listen
Ia labor's request In the matter, which VIII De 'ha
the award of the concession 10 Conkcy be reversed
President Prescott OF the Intcrnath<a Typog~pA
Ical Union Is In the city, and VIII Dc acuFe
I'm the fight for which Typographical 'hloh
No 10 has appropriated from It's treasury foooo. Inc
American Federation OF Labor In convention at fhli-
adeIphja and the National Convention of the Amer
con Stone Cutters at ST. LoIs, Will take prompt ana
viporous action on the subject Local labor orgahiza-
lions will act MS a unit in lighting Conkey and the
jOint committee.
To IN. BAY City Industrial Works, Michigan
corcern belongs the h)ncr Of being The 1irst 10
INSTALL an actual exhibit at the Worlds FAIR INC
.v,tit consists OF complete electric transfer table"
a ,be object OF It's construction al this early date
8, tina, II NAV assist In the installation OF the heavy
b,,ts which Will later cover the door Of The Trans
,.N.rinti0n Ruiding IL Will reduce Installation IN
iha hnild,nr 10 the Level OF every day nnrOat
switching 10 S,,+o cunorin.ondoo+ of
,,,,ic i"r,trucuon A. y. Poland has appointed OK
inuntv sinner ntendent = X. Morse OF Atlantic county
10 supervise Tie preparation Of the States exhibit %
."chool work at the Chicago Exposition Mr.. morse
viii enter upon the dune, u MS once aO once anu
as ST the state super.h'e''c"'