The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-04-19
A NEW METHOD is ADOPTED
Monument Commissions Plan of OBJ
tanning Models for the Side Groups.
Four Eminent Sculptors to Be Asked to Com.
pete-Arrsngements for the Dedication
General Manson to Withdraw.

The monument commission adjourned
yesterday afternoon, having transacted
business of much importance. Commits
sioner English introduced the following
resolutions:
Resolved, That the president be and is here
by directed TO confer with two American sculp-
tors, eminent in their profession. with view OF
having each OF them prepare lor the eq1side era
q group OF Peace for the monument, and with
the further purpose that Sid board may select,
used in the construction of said groups prepared
by one OF the said sculptors; and further, TO as
certain the best terms upon which such models
can be prepared and constructed
Resolved, That the president secure meet
ing, IL possible, of said sculptors with the board
OF, If preferable to them at the worlds far. for
the purpose OF conference and examining WORKS
of art or a similar character.
The effect of this policy. it 10 said. will be
to secure from competent American artists
four groups portraying the themes of War
and Peace. The artists having q certainty.
practically, that one of their produc-
tions will be accepted, will consent
to submit models without the offer
of premiums, thus saving the COM
mission large amouns of money.
The commission has two Of the
most eminent artists In mind, to whom
this offer will be made, but declined
at this time to give their names. At the
American artists were so busy with the
worlds fair work that none of the best
ones could be induced to enter into what
might prove of no profit at ali to them.
sion has the advantage of reputation smade
at the Columbian exposition. The plan
met with the unanimous support of the
commission. and it is thought 1t will greatly
expedite the completion of the groups.
The president of the commission. on mo-
ton of Captain McCollum, was directed to
communicate with Col. Eli Lilly. chair
man of the citizens committee. and call
bis attention TO the fact that no formal an
letter of Dec. last. In relation to the
unwilling of the browning figure. and the
opening of the monuments 10 the public on
Sept next and to ask il 1t is the wish of
his committee that such exercises take
place at the time and in the manner speci.
tied.
The commission expressed the belief that
the time has come for making arrange
ments for the dedication. ana they desire
to know whether the citizens committee
will assume direction of the programme.
The matter Of deciding as to the curbing
was left to President Langsdale and Conn
missioner English. letter from artist
Gaudez, successful competitor for the Peace
group. was read. declining to visit America
unless he was assured of the commission to
do the work.
1t is now practically assured that Gen.
Manson will withdraw from the commits
sion. He has been one of the most faithful
and valua able members, but has reached an
sge when attendance at the meetings 10 a
hardship to him. But for the unsettled
state of affairs, due to the controversy over
the dates and to the uncertain action of
the Legislature. he would have withdrawn
last fall. 1t has only been by persuasion
that the other members have been aba TO
prevent his resignation before. 1t will
now soon be rendered the Governor. Gen.
eral Manson was very feeble yesterday,
and manifested an anxiety to withdraw
from the commission. He was accompa-
MED to the station. On route to his home In
Charlottesville, by Secretary Gilliland.