New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-01-11
APPEALING TO COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY.

The address 10 the commercial and industrial
interests of the State, which is signed by the
same committee is appended
The committee appointed by the drypoods merchants
OF Newlork city for the purpose Of securing adequate
representation I the commerce and manufactures OF this
State at the COunban Wotld Fair TO be held Chicago
in 1898, herein set forth. FOR the consideration OF the
business and Industrial interests ot the Stat. the steps
which have been taken in pursuance Of that object.
First in order IS the draft Of bill prepared by the
committee. which VIII be Immediately submitted the
Legislature end ohc Governor OF the State approval
ard speedy enactment will be urged by every
that be brought TO bear upon the lswnskng power
and the Executive Th, bill provides FOR commission
represent the interests Of citizens Of the Empire
State at the coming Worlds Fair and makes moderate
appropriation 70: the purpose of carrying the objects
OF the
Effective support for the measure is already assured
and VIII be by the excerpts given subsequent
pages from Influential journals OF both parties
throughout the STATE the plan OF action proposed by tho
committee commends Itself warmly 70 those having New
York's best interests heart
The influence possessed by the active and cnterprs
ing of the State should however. be mmedi
0tey uncquyocaly exercised in behalf Of this
porant measure prompc carly organ
zaton Of the proposed commission are necessary for a
satisfactory exhibition OF the products.
features and resources Of our great State next year a.
Chicago
In view therefore, Of the great importance Of this
matter to the merchants and manufacturers New.York
the immense number Of their employees, and 10 our
citizens Of every vocation and condition o. life the COM
for speedy. earnest and enthusiastic cooperation
urging favorable consideration Of the bill b. the
bers Of the Senate and the Assembly.
The Worlds Fair is truly National matter 1t does
not concern Illinois the West alone. In the eyes Of
the civilized world It's will involve the honor
reputation Of all the States OF the Union and OF
vast country whole
this iuncture welchty responsibility rests upon
New.York, the natural leader Of the States Vigorous
ton part this time, furnishing the initiative,
would be followed only by similar action TIE part OF
the other st aes OF the Atlantic seaboad, but would In
measure determine the course OF the entire world New
York 4. elects deprive the Fair Of It's chief i'm
portSnce complete representation Of the Nation
progress and achievements II we neglect obvious
duty IL Is not much say that the Of the
Columbian Exhibition in which every citizen ought 70 feel
an honorable pride may be endangered. The chief
mescll state OF the Union mancstly cannot permit an
enterprise such immense importance 10 the whole conn
try fail anguish through lack OF It's cordial coopea-
tlOn and assistance.
It is incredible that the citizens Of our State,
commercial representatives. In particular, would be willing
accept tho CONSTRUCTION which would be placed upon
their motives should they refuse end hand" in this
great National undertaking. 1t IS true that our state
pride touched when Congress denied the honor OF hold
ing the Fair to the metropolis Of the State and Nation.
and bestowed Chicago. But while there may have
been indifference hitherto regarding the Fair there
has been valid ground for the charge Of opposition
a. 10 the present and pressing duty well the i'm
poatlve Of this state in the premises Any dis
play sectional fcengf such exsts-s to be deprecacd
especially where departure from tae honorable competition
vAcb ought prevail tae several STATE IS involved
Moreoycr IL must not be forgotten that Ncw-York ha
great and varied interests which Intimately bound ~
in the relations between the popuous East and the etat
and growing communities Of the West. The maintenance
Of harmony and good feeling is urdenauiy Of The NOS.
direct and vital Importance the State Of Newvork t.
s and commerce. gigantic and Preach
Ing transportation systems. and its vast financial concerns
and through TO muttrces Of It's citizens II every
calling 1t certain that steps should be taken which
would be clearly calculated endanger those important
relations
Direct material inducements are not wanting for New
York to act promptly and wisely In this momtn." matter
fun and adequate display Of our products an. caplb
lies OF the skin manufacturers and wof&nen. aad
~ our agricultural and mineral wealth. would BE- the
whole country and to foreign notions most impressive
confirmation OF claim u the proud title Of Empire
State The immediate benefits in business sense. %
producer, and wsgcearners arc 40 less obvious than the
indirect advantages which will accrue 70 our farmers aud "a
our citizens generally.
NewYork City and State constitute the natural gate "ay
Of the United The tide OF foreign visitors
who viii be attracted by Columbian Exhibition viii
necessarily flow through New.Yorh. European nanuflct
urers win come BIZ Thousands and will land Newly
city; and to the West over our great trunk
line railroads, they cannot ai 10 observe our states
mighty system OF waterways our profusion Of manufact
urng sites and numerous and prominent advantages
on account close proximity 20 markets The trins
fer manufacturing industries 10 this country from abroad
BY the aid Of foreign capital
powerful and permanent stimulus from
the Worlds Fair
will derive greater BENEFITS from this
vast Undertaking State a Yorkbenehs that
will increase our population and material wealth, and
the lasting advantage Of all classes Of citizens.
The drygoods merchants Of New.Yofk City In taking
the In this matter have done not from per
sons motives but because II is os the best Interests Of
the State that NewYork be adequately represented
at Chicago 1898 what they ask Is not for the benefit
OF Chicago Of Illinois but Of NewYork and the whole
body Of It's citizens.
The memorial which Is be presented the Legls-
provides for the appointment OF Commiso that
shall truly representative OF the States varied Interests
and for appropriation eenfessedy modest in