The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-05-03
Large Crowds Go to the.
Fair.
AND THE DIRECTORS FIGHT.
The Whole Trouble Has Arisen Be-
cause Paderewski Wants to Play
Upon His Own Piano.
Special to THE MoENrNe CALL.


Teams loaded with wonders from the four
quarters of the earth passed here and there
among the buildings. and locomotives with
loaded trains putfed and steamed through
the grounds. In the mids; of all the
throhgs sightseers strolled through the
grounds, mostly engaged in getting an idea
oil the architectural spendors Of the exposi-
ton, which, so far az outward appearances
go, are complete. This lone is more than
can be accomplished in single dav.
The immensely of the work grew on the
spectators as they moved from point to
point, and found an amount Of exertion
was necessary to merely walk around the
great structures. The mere sight Of them
does not afford a fair gauge OF their size.
because all are so large that nothing of
ordinary dimensions is in sight TO furnish
standard of measurement.
Director-General Davis was summoned
before The national commission to explain
Why he had not carried out the instruction 1
OF the commission regarding the use of
pianos made by nOn-eXhibitors. This vex-
Ing piano question seems to have caused n
decided clash Of authority between the
natinal commission and council of admins
tration.. Each Of these official bodies claims
TO have jurisdiction in the matter and each
appears determined that the other shall
withdraw. So far the council of admins
tration seems to have the better of the
wrangle. 1t is in favor of allowing Direc-
tor of Music Thomas and Paderewski to
use piano made by nol-exhibitor. and
today at concert given in the music hall
at the fair grounds such piano was u sed
in open violation of the orders emanating
from the national commission, and with the
no pur,t No. III.
When Director General Davis appeared
before the commission tbs afternoon he
stated that upon instructions he had ordered
the director of works TO remove the obiee-
iionable piano. He had taken it for granted
the order had been obeyed and had been so
busy that he did not have time TO see the
director of works in person.
President Palmer of the national commis-
sion then read communication from Act
ing President Peck of the local directory in
reference to the discussion by that body
over The matter and stating that il was on
April % referred to the council of admin
istraton.
Meantime the council completed its in
yestigation and reported that the national
commission report excluding non-exhibi-
tors pianos should not be the law in the
case. II non-eNhibitors' pianos were OK
cluded it would cause failure of the mus
cal programme in Il large degree. Further
more, the carrying out of such an order
wnuld not be for the best interests of other
exhibitors at the fair, and il added that the
council would formulate rules to govern the
matter. This report was not kindly re-
ceived by a large number of the Commits
soners and heated discussion ensued as a
result of which Commissioner Burton of
Kansas offered resolution, declaring that
the council of administration had no jurs-
diction in the piano question. The resolu-
ton was referred to the judiciary COM
mittee, and the commission adjourned.
While the wrangle was going on Messrs.
Thomas and Paderewski were busily en-
gagged in the music hall at one of the pianos
declared contraband by the national com
mission. Piano exhibitors are greatly ex-
asperated over the matter. and while none
of them will Withdraw they expressed them
selves in anything but pleasant terms re.
garding The turn affairs have taken. They
are awaiting the outcome of to-morroW's
meeting.
After attending the exercises at tile Ad
ministralion building yesterday the repre-
seuta,ves of California at the Worlds Fair
assembled at the California building, where
fornia Commissioners. This emblem will
be displayed in the State building, and will
be conspicuous feature OF the decorations
The presentation speech was made by
James d. Pheian, vice-president of the
commission, ana the flag received by DIR. n.
j. Bird. general manager OF the exhibit
Speeches were also made by Secretary C.
NJ. Wells and Commissioner L. J. Rose.
A programme of reciiations and music, in
charge of Mrs. e. S. Cummins, one of the
lady managers from California. was carried
out. A general reception followed. There
were quite n number of California pioneers
now residing in Chicago present
The building was taStly decorated with
national flags and flags emblematc of the
progress of the State. The building will
probably not be dedicated for two or three
weeks.
The Duke of Veragua this morning paid
an official visit 10 Mayor Harrison, and this
evening was the guest OF President Palmer
of the National Worlds Fair Commission
at dinner. A large company of dstin-
gushed guests were present The Duchess
of Veragua was this afternoon rendered
reception at the Hotel Metropole by Mime.
Dupuy de LONE. wife Of the Spanish ROYAL
Commissioner General. Many foreign dig
ntaries were present.
The walters strike extended to the
Worlds Fair grounds to-day, and though
temporarily settled will break out again to-
morrow. All the men employed there to-
day demanded that they be given SIS per
week instead of $40 per month, at which
prico they have bsen working. This de-
mand was granted, but tonight the men
are far from being appeased by the conces-
and a., Nj
tomorrow for $50 per week and will strike
II they do not get it, In the downtown
restaurants things were in somewhat better
shape to-day. Several houses had signed
the scale and opened for business, while
some of the others managed to obtain some
new men. A demand for an increase of
wages will be made at all the leading hotels
tomorrow.
WASHINGTON, May AT $3.50 this after
noon the Presidential special steamed into
the Pennsylvania station, bringing in
Cleveland and those of his Cabinet who
returned with him from Chicago. Carriages
were in waiting and the travellers were at
once driven TO their respective homes. Sec
retary Gresham said that the journey homo
was devoid of any special interest, but
Cleveland and his Cabinet were well pleased
with the trip.
New YORK, May 2.-The programme for
the trip of the admrals and senior officers
of the fleets lying in North River to the
Worlds Fair is about complete, and the
special train will leave here via the New
York Central Railroad on Thursday, May
A. A stop will be made Mt Niagara Falls,
and the party will remain in Chicago two
days, returning by the Pennsylvania Rail-
road
SAILING OF THE SHIPS.