New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-01-16
SWIFT SPECIFIC CO., Atlanta, Ga.
FINAL APPEAL FOR THE FAIR.
THE DRY GOODS MEN STILL HARD AT WORK.
STRONG REASONS WHY THE CANTOR BILL
SHOULD BE AMENDED o,OCo TO-
TALLY INADEQUATE.

TALLY INADEQUATE.
The indefatgable Drygoods Merchants Committee
on the Worlds Fair. in the appeal which IS published
herewith furnish evidence Of their zeal and
carhestness in behalf Of the movement TO secure an
adequate representation OF the Empire State at the
Columbian Exposition. They are convinced that the
proposed subordinate commission. consisting of three
members from each judicial district twenty four In
ALL 10 mistake, and will seriously embarrass the
making Of a suitable exhibit Of the States resources
at Chicago. In lieu OF this. they suggest one com
missioner from each judicial district who shall be not
subordinate to the general managers provided for In
the Cantor bill. but coordinate with them
In the matter OF the appropriation. the members OF
the Drygoods Committee unit in believing S3Oo
600, provided for in the bill a 1t stands to be IN
the words Of Mr. Depcw, totally inadediIl'c' lney
estimate that the expenses OF the COMMISSIONERS clerk
Hre, railway fares, etc. will be from @"o'ooo 10
100000. That would leave meagc sum for the
New. York building and the display Of the states prod
ucts and manufactures.
The final appeal OF the committee to the people,
which will go all the state to-day. in time "
make It's influence felt before the Legislature iccoI
Merchants Committee,
Drygoods Trade OF the CITY Of Ncw-l DIX,
New-York January 10, 1o92'
To the Citizens of the state q New YORK rocrt,v 70
call your immediate attention to the Worlds Far PHI
which ha, been introduced In the senate az MDany W
senator Jacob A. Cantor Of this city ana wogiu aso
submit for your thoughtful consideration the oho"'"s
facts: 80. ,,, l., {, rrono.od IN mass
,rov,Io, for a commission, 10 be composed oil the tn
National commissioners and three o,nc, y@w
are 10 Lc appointed by the Governor Oh tue Sal ol
York I'm addition, II empower, the ,oveinOr 20 az
point three commissioners from each udlcad ni'''''
who shall be sub-ervicnt TO the general managers. m
II is the nnanlmou, and emphatic opinion OF ms
committee. representing the dry good. trduc "i o
~ tho host interests Of our state but that il would
inevitably delay and hamper The work Oh Mr 1
exhibits since whatever action might be tltch ~ 'ne
District Commissioners would have 10 be submitted l"
tho General Commission Cor approval or ree cnm 10
We would respectfully 'lggest thai c'ctiV V -,
erased from the bill aud the following s"'''i'"'eu
therefor:
section . The Governor shall forthwith appoint Board
, D.rc, commits toncr which shall consist Of one person
for each judicial Of the state who shall be resi-
dent Of the district md. 50 far az Iracor'bIe iep'
Of ONO o. the industries ~ the htI@. Such p''"io'
Commit shal cooperate with the general managers
for tho purose Of securing full and complete exhibit Of
tho resources. product. general development OF the
STATE.
II th, shall be cone we are confident taat rep
such District Commissioners. 10 the advantage o. W
STATE aud the promotion OF its best interests NJ Tue
Columbian Exposition. ,.,
In regard 10 tho named in the World Far
BIZ deirav the expenses 10 be incurred thereunder
we nre convinced that 100000 is totally Inadequate
for the purpose. aud that the dignity ana cViHIune
position - the Empire state and the general wella"
~ the citizens vqu.n that an appropriation o' nov
less than 1000 be made. In our Judgment the
lin should be- promptly amended to that effect;
II our propositions meet with your approval We
should be pl,,Sed 20 have yOu act promptly III nc
cnrance herewith; and would earnestly advise yoi
to call the attention ~ the members OF the senate
and Assembly the nodfcatifns proposed, ana urge
immediate action IN this most important matter.
II Is Absolutely necessary that there should be prompt
action, - to give ample time for proper! con,
.ituted commission to organize ana begin th''r "or"
In season. A., ..t -. only ,I,
farming manufacturing. and commercial Interests but
mo welfare Of the skilled labOrcrs OF All chSscs
nand tha the bill passed By or LEGISLATURE snail DE-
ADEQUATE and satisfactory in all respects
Nnw 4. the time 10 act. II ~ all. go - i'll,
Trusting that these suggestions VIII meet WIN
vour approval and call forth your co"perltl'h
We rmail. yours respectfully,
William T.. strong, Chairman
John Clahn.
John Glib.
Wllllnm r. Tent,
!. Howard ~wcetscr.
william r. Kins. Sccret1ry
Tho uoss.n meeting called by the New YORK Jewellers
Association To take action regarding III" Worlds Far
bill will be- held ut p. m. day at the Ren Estate
Exchange ". CD Liberty -,t There are To b" 4
number OF good speakers Including Colonel william
/ strong Chnuncey VI. Dcpcw. EraStuS Ninlan, j.
Hobart Hcrrick. Frederick A. Taylor and }. s'2Ver
Uoyc and the attendance promises 10 be large, RIM
nhntic resolution, III favor Of liberal action by the
LEGISLATURE Will he adopted