St. Paul daily globe., 1896-04-14
No CHANGE OF DATE
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A SUGGESTION of THE CHAMBER
OF COMMERCE. FALLS
FLAT.
so FAR AS FAIR OFFICIALS GO.
THE WEEK SELECTED FOR THE
EVENT CANNOT BE READILY
CHANGED.
SECRETARY RANDALL,s OPINION.
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The Agricultural Exposition and G
A. II. Encampment Will Go
Nicely Together. .r

Frolicksome impetuosity is not character
istic of the chamber of commerce. 1t con-
fessed yesterday morning, however, that it
would dearly love to throw up its hat at
horse races and parades. Therefore it OBJ
jected to the state fair being held during the
Grand Army encampment, for 1t could not
possibly do justice to both events.
Gen. Bishop said that the visitors and mer-
chants would be engrossed with the encamp-
ment and that the fair would be practically
a failure. Maj. Espey, of the G. A. r. COM
mittee believed that the general sentiment
of the city favored postponement of the
fair. The G. A. r. and the state fair COM
mittee were instructed to consider the ques-
ton and report promptly.
Secretary Randall of the state fair as
sociation, heard of the proposed action of
the chamber, shortly after the meeting He
was not favorably impressed with the sug-
gestion and proceeded to explain to such
members as he happened to meet that such a
change meant decided injury to the fair, to
say the least. 1t was just what the state
fair people didn't want to do. The fact that
the time selected for the event happened TO
fall when it did, gave those a chance who
wanted to attend to do so at the desirable
rates which the railroads made that particu-
lar week. Besides it would give any of the
Eastern visitors who wish to do So a chance
10 see What Minnesota produced. 1t would be
the greatest advertising card of the state
during the visit of veterans to St. Paul Mr.
randall was able to convince any one with
Whom he discussed the matter that the pro-
poSed change would work to the detriment
of the association
Alter the members think it over" said
secretary Randall last night, "they will be
satisfied that it is not feasible or profitable to
make any change. l saw a number of the
members of the chamber today and while
they at first seemed to think that the idea
was good one, on second thought they con-
clCded 1t would be unwise to pass the reso-
luton. When all the people from the Middle
ana Eastern states are here is Just the time
to show them what Minnesota can do in the
way of agriculture. 1 think the two will
work together nicely. That is also the idea
that Vice President McGinnis and Col. Jjg
gift have of it.
Yes, upon reflection, 1 think the cham
Der of commerce will conclude it is all right
ana best as 1t is. 1t will certainly have a.
petter effect on immigration than it would
nave week later, for L don't suppose that
one-tenth of the visitors who come to the
encampment will remain here the week sue
ceedlng the event. Besides it is necessary
that the fair should be held on a date already
advertised that it would be held The pre-
MUM list is in the hands of the printer. That
also, as we'll as the general advertising gives
the time and the idea of change is not to be
thought of at this late day. -.-
You may be out of town on the
next day of registration. Register
today and save your vote.