New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-01-11

National chsaacter and rs failure Or any dnution Of
It's importance would constitute in the eyes
OF the world reflection all the business
interests OF the United States Of which the state OF New
YORK il the important factor.
community like possessing vast and varied
Interests agricultural. commercial. manufacturing trans
porston and financial Involving the prosperity Of oil our
ctzens and ranifying throughout the entire country
should under circumstances fail q having It's fitting
and adequate share in this great National Undertaking
The capital skill involved too vast TO be permitted
suffer slightest degree from inudged par
smony neglect appreciate the phenomenal opportunity
Afforded.
In any event, private enterprise would doute secure
some representation OF NewTorks great productive and
manufacturing capacities az the Columbian Exhibition
The limitations upon private enterprise in such an imor
are, however, very obvious, compared with
benefits which would from the official action OF
the State making the appropriation provided for IN he
before entioned bll.
The appropriation asked for is exceedingly moderate
when compared wealth and just reputation o. the
Empire state character and benefits OF the object
sought attained This committee feel their duty
to emphasize the fact that this appropriation Is 70 be
expended solely the advantage Of the citizens OF New
York State and for the proper Of their interests at
cIc forthcoming Exhibition.
TIE diversified interest and industries Of this State
Of derive especial benefit from the Worlds Fair
All exhibitions Of this kind wherever held have been
found BY experience Yield tangible and large returns to
the producer and manufacturer.
Furthermore, II should be remembered that New-York
City Will be the first point which the Thousands Of
foreign visitors attracted by the Fair will and that
NcwYok State VIII first OF all claim the attention OF the
foreign manufacturer and capitalist with its waterways
and highways, its railroads. rivers ard lakes ana sub
stanta accession its industries with increase OF us
wealth and productive power and the enhancement o. the
prosperity Of lts agricultural population, confidently
re counted the sequcs OF the Exhibition
The interest aroused suong the business and manu-
'actuns people Of the State and the favorable reception
accorded by them the propositions which this committee
"a I'D Driy az NJ
universal.
That the pres. Of the State is almost unanimously in
favor adequate representation Of NewYork at the
Worlds Fair is shown by the numerous extracts which
appear the pamphlet prepared under the committees
direction.
Most especially do the committee desire direct the
your body Of the artisans
and skilled aborers of the State. They thoroughly under
stand that their interests would he seriously affected by
failure of New York properly to present its claims
greatest producers the country in the world
The resolutions adopted by few out OF labor organ
included in the pamphlet referred to. to which
the respectfully invite the thoughtful consdcra
ton Of your honorable body.
We call the attention Of honorable body, further
70 that these organizations for appropriation
of least 600 900 for the offsets and purposes described
in this memorial
II It the opinion Of your honorable body that would
be wiser 10 make the appropriation 100000 the dry
goods trade would be pleased to have the bill amended TO
effect They leave 20 the best Judgment Of the law
making power OF the State 10 determine what would bc
and lest for the great commercial manufacturing
and farming interests of the community
WILLIAM i. STRONG, Chairman.
WILLIAM +. KING, Secretary.
JOHN CLAFLlN.
WILLIAM +. TEFFT.
JOHN UIBE
j. HOWARD SWEETSER