St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1893-05-03
WORKING WITH WILL
To Boom Next Months Big
Convention to Discuss
Reciprocity.
The Committee Selects Prom
inent Men for Special
Invitation.
Railroads Will Fix Reduced
Rates for st. Paul Con-
ventionS.
Gov. Burke Adds His Quota to
the Current OF Senti-
ment.

Reciprocity between the United States
and Canada seems to have become
TACT. The sentiment that has grown up
in the States and the Provinces is OF the
most pronounced type. The populace
of both countries have risen up i'll their
might to sit down upon McKinleyism.
Yesterday afternoon a most enthusiastic
meeting was held-a meeting of tie
joint committees Of the various COM
mercial bodies of st. Paul relative to
the forthcoming reciprocity convention
that is to be held in this city. There
were in attendance:
President E. V. Smalley, Gov. Burke,
George r. Finch, E. j. Hodgson, Rich
ards Gordon, Fred S. Bryant, Eli S.
Warner, j. A. Gregg. w. J. Footner, Z.
w. Hackett. c. a. WalIingford, j. K.
Hall, William q. Gates, A. q. GriggS,
j. NJ. Bohrer.
"What do you think is fair estimate
of the number Of people who Will be
present at the conventlon?" asked E.
V. Smalley.
Il think from 500 to 7OO," replied Mr..
McGinniS. Pursuing, Mr.. McGinnis
said: Il think that the question of the
matter Of accommodations has been
LETT with Messrs. Kelly and Bray" The
committee thought it would be a good
idea to secure the Auditorium for night
work, and probably the Peoples church
for day meetings.
Mr.. Smalley-Gentleme Gov. Burke,
of North Dakota. is with us today. He
very kindly came down to attend our
last meeting, and L think you will be
glad to hear him."
"Mr. Chairman and Gentlemen" re-
Sponded Gov. Burke. Il am sure | can
not add anything to what have already
said, but | want to tell you that l am
glad to be with you and will do all l can
to help this convention. Unfortunately
for my town, think was the only rep
reSeDtative from that Town at the last
convention. l want you 10 feel that II
there is anything L can do | shall be
glad to do it. / have remained over
to attend this meeting today. | think
Mr.. McGinnis' remarks are right in line.
Surely by united action we can get re-
suits, good results from this convention,
and as | have already said | am ready
to do all l can to make this convention
grand success, thank you Mr.. Chair
man and gentlemen"
The question of transportation was
then talked over, and it was stated that
the railroads would probably make the
same rates as they will make to the
Loyal Legion and Hill celebration peo-
pie coming from the different points.
The chairman stated that the commit
tee had decided to invite Mr.. Butter
worth, of Cleveland: Mr.. William M.
Springer, Of ILL.,; EraStuS Wiman, of
New York, and j. J. Hill, and that
made four from this side. From the
other side Prof. Goodwin Smith and
Hon. James Fisher, who presided at the
last convention, were invited.
The committee reported that Hon.
James Fisher, Hon. }. J. Hill and Eras-
tuS Wiman had accepted the invitations.
The committee suggested that Senator
Allison, of Iowa, be invited to address
the convention. Mr.. McGinniS stated
that he had already written Senator
Allison to this effect.
"Mr. McGinnis, have you any further
report to make to the committee than
that made by you last Saturday." asked
Mr.. Smalley, presiding.
"Well, nothing further than that the
work is progressing in very satisfac-
tory manner" was the reply. Especial
! letters Of invitation have been sent to
Tacoma, Seattle, Montreal and other
pUlllLS. w . HOW nave 0UU lcbLeIS du-
dressed inclosing cal, and 1000 letters
with calls inclOsed ready for mailing.
We are beginning to get answers to let
ters already sent out, and they are all
in favor of the movement. l think if
this matter is pushed from this time on
l have no doubt whatever but what we
will have large attendance at the
convention.
Mr.. Footner made motion, seconded
by Mr.. Gordon, to invite the governors
! of the states and Canadian provinces
along the line and members of the cab
i met.
1.-The question is now before the gen
eral passenger agents; that is, rates tC
the Hill celebration, reciprocity conven.
| ton and Loyal Legion" said Mr.
| Hackett.
After little discussion it was moved
that Senator Davis, of this state, be i'll
yited to address the convention, and the
| motion was carried.
The next meeting will be held at the
Commercial club next Tuesday after
noon.