New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-01-28
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THE WORLDS FAIR MEASURE.
HEARING BY THE SENATE COMMITTEE.
STRONG REASONS WHY AN APPROPRIATION oJ
100000 SHOULD BE MADE-AN
ADVERSE DECISION

ADVERSE DECISION.
trRon rrEREGuLAR CORRESPONDENTS oF THE TRIBUNE.
Albany, Ian. 27.-Thc Senate Chamber waA
crowded this afternoon with the representatives
OF the drygoods and other trades of Ncw-York.
who had come TO Albany to appeal to the senate
Finance Committee To increase the appropriation
Tor the support Of the Worlds Fair in Chicago
from 100000 to 100000. There were also
present number of business men from other
parts of the state, well John Boyd Thacher Of
Albany, Of the three National Worlds Fair
Commissioners Of this State. Mr. Thacher came
to the meeting to oppose the granting of the
application, and in this aim he seemed TO have
the countenance of the Democratic majority Of
the Finance Committee.
Those present from New-YorlS were the follow.
ing; From tn, drygoods trade William F.. Teift,
William f. King r. b Worrall. John " Beach,
{. K. Shaw, Robert Currie representing Barbour
Brothers Company, and George T.. Schauck of
licarn N Co.: ). B. Thurber, from the Wholesale
Grocers' Association; James VI White and Edward
X. towers, from the Cotton Exchange Ludwig
Nlssen, from the Jewery trade: Samuel w. Fair
child and Henry C. Valentine. from the Board Of
Trade rnd Transportation; c. Bertolino and
Achille Starace, from the Italian Chamber Of
Commerce, and George 7. II. McVay.
From other parts of the State came Samuel
b. Sanford and George Z. Ide, representing the
Collar and Shirt Manufacturers Association Of
Troy; b. d. Gilbert, secretary, and Josiah Shull,
eX-president of the State Dairymen's Association.
both from Utica II. 5. Van Sanford. Of the
Lumber Board of Trade Albany; j. Russell Par
sons of the Wood flowing and Reapng Machine
Company, Of lIoosck Falls; Charles Q. Eldredge,
of th, llooeck Falls Board of Trade, and Joshua
Anthony, OF Ushers.
MR. KGNG'S REMARKS
The first speaker was William L. King, who as
secretary of the Worlds Fair Committee of the
Aew-York Drygoods Trade has been indelatigable
in his efforts TO secure adeqnat appropriation
by the Legislature. lie made strong presenta-
ton of the r,asons why the State of New-York
should do its part nobly ia respect TO the Colum-
Liam Exposition
Mr.. King began by explaining the work done by
the Committee of the Drygoods Trade of New
York, ana pointed out that the members of that
committee are among the leading merchants Of
the country. He then said
First wish to call your attention TO the fact that
in what We have done We have been acting from 10
selfish motive. Ihis Is u matter that concerns the
tDn OF our state. Now, in order that tile slate OF
New York may represented ought 10 be in the
COlumDdn Exposition, 1t Is necessary tal Il large ana
handsome building should be erected. For our state
II ahoud DC borne IN mind there has been reserved TUG
flNtSI site on lHe faT lulo "do all dCt VI
courtesy on INC part OF the directors OF tle falr tat
ought 10 De appreciated ana responded To- euch =
building rs NcW-GOrk ought to nave VIII, III our ludg-
nent. not less than 100000. This Is not mere
guesswOrh, but careful estimate made after consua-
ton with competent architects. 1t should be con-
sructed Of iron and glass, with commanding dome,
Wnicn should contain galleries and Outooks; there
should be elevators in the centre and in every way
modious we'll creditable 10 the richest and most
In a word, the New-York Worlds Fair Building will
be general headquarters for the state and for all OF
.ffi rha On IN na ms hA
added the building can be constructed in such
way it may be taken down at the close Of the Ex-
within the state Of NewiOrk.
BUREAUS OF INFORMATION.
During the Exposition thousands Of manufacturers
from AL parts OF the world will visit this country, and
Of necessity the great majority of them will pass
through state in order to reach Chicago 1t is Of
the utmost Importance that these visitors should be-
come rougnly familiar with the advantages that this
industries that If. after travelling through Our
country. they should deem ii wise TO locate here. they
NAV giyc 10 the advantages offered by NewlOrk sucn
consideration they deserve. 1t i well-knOwn
fact that. the past, various cities and towns in our
state have only offered considerable sums OF money
10 secure the location vi manufactures within their
boundaries but they have gwen the land for the build
for a number OF wears, rms proves how highly the
securing OF such industries i regarded and, wherever
they have D?Ospered the entire communicative farm,
crs in the vicinity among the reNt-have reaped the
benefit, .u.,
sources Of this taken into consideration IL will
be that number ri bureaus will be required In
ortcr supply hlll Information to the thousands Vt
foreigners who will visit country during the year
lou Will readily perceive the benefit, that will
To the state from this source. provided that to
bureau, Of Information maintained are complete In
every detail and placed IN charge Of thoroughly COM
that the amount OF money necessary for salaries for
cmploye, in all departments will be not less than
$4,000 or 100000.
THE WHOLE NATION INTERESTED.
hrfu Oft he cuipc a the attention
OF your committee. not animated By sclhsh
motives or by any spirit of gaining advantage for
onr,clve. at the expense OF other state. The Co
lumban Exposition is truly National affair. and it'
thc enhancement Of the prosperity OF all
tn, states in the Union We earnestly hope TO see
them all fully aud properly represented for this VIII
not ouly reflect credit upon each state individually bhs
fTais meat Fair may he hc means Of educating the
whole world ID what the products aud industries OF thc
nltcd -at., are-what come, from its farms and It's
mines from lis woThsiopS and its facto les The
suit will b. not only great educating force among tne
other nations hut ii cannot fail o bring about large
increase In eXport particularly to those count les
with which reciprocity tpat!es have been successfully
negotiated. II thl, country makes the most Of Us
lines of steamships. increase banking facilities and eA-
change; with countries with which we now have no
direct connection. and furnish an impetus and sunlu-
lus to the United states that Will be felt for many years
New York state. having within its borders tho
chief po Of entry for the country mas mo-, .s, I'M
by halves or 10 create the impression that we are in
different to the possibilities OF this OCCASION
THE NAVAL PARADE
The next point 10 which | wish 10 call attention 10
the naval parade which take place in New York
Ialbor As part Of the Worlds Fair exercises. This
a, been entrusted 10y the Government OF the Cnt'd
states to the Worlds Fair Commissioners representing
the state of New York. Provision must Of course, be
made cover the Of this parade. This Is an IN
perave duty Of our state The estimated expense Oh
gnad and proper reception of foreign vessels OF war
from all parts Of the world Is 100000. That Is con-
,ervatlvc estimate and has been made after careful ex-
animation OF the subject by men well qualified 10 e4'
Dre>s opinion. -
In the Worlds Fair act passed BY Congress no
pr0Vi-loa has been made for tac entertainment M
crga visitors VIII" will enter this port IN connectlon
with the naval parade. In the minds - our conmittS
here is grave doubt us Ia whether congress- mas any
authority TO make appropriation TO defray the ex-
Dens., OF what viii be af affair g New ork state.
IL will bc necessary for the state OF N"w-lork TO
mi anf.rt nnent for dstLngmshcd guests