The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-30
CONVENTION HALL READY.
Manley aud Payne Express Pleasure
Over the Preparations.

PHILADELPHIA, May 29--Joseph II.
Manley, Chairman OF the Republican Ma
tional b-Executive Committee. with
Henry C. Payne. of the same committee,
inspected the quarters Of Sergeant-at-
Arms Wiswell, at Sixth and Chestnut
Streets, early this morning. ami later In
the day visited the convention hall, which
they pronounced perfect in all its detaiis'
I'm all my experience with national
conventions" said Mr. Manley. Il must
say Philadelphia has provided the hand
soonest and most complete auditorium ever
used for the purpose. The hall, It's sur
roundings, approaches, and furnishings are
far In excess of the fondest expectations
of the National Committee. Chairman
Hanna joins with me in the statement
that nothing of the kind in America. can
approach this hall. All of us are amazed
at Philadelphia energy and the greatest
credit is due your mayor. Mr.. Ashbrldge,
for the manner in which the work on the
building has been pushed to completion.
when you think tbs. the Ga-e of tie
convention is twenty dsI-s distant and the
hall is ready for the meeting to p-oceed 1t
removes in an instant from any thoughtful
mans mind the belief that Philade phia is
slow On the other hand, your city has
completed the hall three weeks before the
time required. and it shows distinctly the
qualities of Philadelphians for hust.ing.
Henry C. Payne. also CT the national
subcommittee, said the hall was perfect
in every detail Nothing like it," he said,
has ever been constructed for national
conventions. The next convention will.
am sure, show its appreciation for the
finest convention hall ever erected in this
country"
The press committee has experienced
great difficulty in the distribution Of tick
cts for the reporters quarters, and has
been overburdened with requests fer seats
from weekly and semi-weekly period ais.
To relieve the committee from future en-
barrassment Chairman Manley. Of the ma
tional sub-executive committee. sent tie
following letter to Mayor Ashbridse,
copy of which will be mailed to all pa
pers. except dailies. making applications
for seats:
Hon Samuel II. Ashbridge:
My Dear Sir: / am in receipt Of your letter
OF May IL transmitting resolution adopted by
the press committee asking for so tickets per
day during the period Of the convention to pro-
vide for the visiting journalists.
In reply permit to say if it were possible
to grant this request it would be granted. but
it is absolutely impossible and out of the ques-
ton. II cannot be done. The small newspa-
pers must obtain their tickets from the dele
gates members OF the national committee
from their respective States. The tickets have
all been assigned, and the arrangement cannot
be changed. and | do net believe there is a
State but what will look out for these small news
papers. As yo, well aware, the average poll
tician who goes as a delegate first Of all wants
to look out for his country paper. | am,
Sincerely yours.
/. J. ii. NANLEY.
There will be no night sessions of the
convention" said Mr.. Manley today. In
conversation with Mayor Ashbridge he
said neither gas nor electric light would
be needed. as the convention would hold
but two SESSIONS each day-one in the
morDilg and the other in the afternoon.
This disposes of the question of illuminat-
ing the hall at night and will save the
Citizens Cnmmiftpn con sidpra bIa money