The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1893-05-10
ALL rs TN DISORDER.
Worlds Fair Committee Makes
Discouraging Report.
THE ATTENDANCE IS GROWING.
1ersign Exhibitors In . SD Plight,
Owing to the Failure Of the
Chemical National Bank.

CHICAGO, May 9-Since the day the
president opened the fair there has been
no day when the attendance wes larger
and the weather more propifious. Inc
actual figures of the attendance could not
be learned this evening. but they un-
doubleday far surpass any previous Gay.
From early morning until late this after
noon thousands crowded through the gates.
Among the exhibitors. the failure OF the
Chemical bank was the principal topic
of discussion. Most Of the foreigners
had deposited money with the bank and
their letters Of credit were honored at that
institution. As soon as it became gen.
orally known that the bank was closed
crowd gathered around the doors and
waited patiently for the appearance of
Cashier Brayton. That gentleman did
not put in an appearance, having
been summoned down town to con-
suit with the officials of the
bank. Strenuous efforts were made by the
depositors TO get in, but the clerks kept
the doors locked. Considerable excite
ment prevailed for q time, but things
quoted down when 1t was stated that the
bank expected % pay in full. Some Of the
deposltors, however. refused to be COM
forted. as a great many Of them are from
out OF town and had no means to re-
pienish their exchequer at short notice.
At meeting Of the national commits
sion this afternoon the matter was brought
up by Cannon. Of Oklahoma. who offered
. resolution reciting the facts OF the fall
ure and asking the appointment Of a COM
mittee Of six TO investigate the matter and
report as to the ACCESSIBILITY of permitting
the bank TO resume business on the
grounds. Several dissenting voices were
heard to the effect that the commissioner
had no right to investigate the affairs of
the bank, but an equal number were posi-
tive he had. After lengthy debate the
resolution was adopted and q committee
appointed.
The first business which came before the
commission this afternoon was the petition
of Phmbe Cousins. of Missouri, setting forth
her claims with regard to membership.
The judiciary committee reported that I'M
der the act creating the commission Miss
Cousins canno. be regarded in any sense
rs . member. This settles her status un-
less she takes other action.
Reports from the committee on work on
the different buildings were then read.
The fisheries building FORK was reported
far advanced.
The report Of the committee on live
stock Was not encouraging. The grounds
and buildings OF this department we're not
ready, though the chief of the department
thinks there is ample time and that he
will have all in readiness by the time they
are needed. According to the report not .
single exhibitor 10 As yet in attendance,
nor are there any exhibits. The date of
entry for horses and cattle was therefore
changed from June Is 10 July Is. and for
sheep from July / to August 1.
The mines and mining exhibit Is prob
ably the most advanced on the grounds.
Tho committee finds the installation a..
most complete.
The committee on forestry reports de-
plorah.e state of affairs in that department.
Chairman st. Clair stated that no one
competent to have charge of that
interesting exhibit has been appointed.
The building and grounds were in
An out OF the way place and
a roadway had not even been made to
them. No provision had been made for
visitors In the building. and there Was
otherwise . depiorable lack of proper man
agsment IN the forestry division. st. Clair
laid the matter before the commission in
such . vigorous manner that motion was
immediately made fixing . time for con-
sheraton.
Ths report on the electrical department
showed that work there was back vi ard.
This WAS caused in part by the delay Of
exhibitors, who have been devoting all
their energies to installing tho great dvna-
mos in the power houses. The committee
found the electrical building magnificent
In proportions. wei, adapted. and all the
space assigned.