The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-30

| made no suggestion. his position being such
as not to duality him to speak with au-
| thority
CARTER EXPECTS ST. LOUIS
TO REQUEST POSTPONEMENT.
Chairman Carter thought the initiative
should come from ST. Louis and indicated
| that, upon receipt of statement by the
local corporation that postponement is de-
| sired. the National Commission woull
recommend in formal way that Congress
| comply with this suggestion. This view
was unquestionably Endorsed by all
the Senators present, and althous
no formal action was taken. 1t was prac-
ticaily agreed to defer consideration of the
| postponement until a communication has
been received from st. Louis stating that
It's adoption is desired
The form Of this communication was not
discussed and it is understood that the
COMMITTEES would not consider 1t essential
that any particular grounds be set forth
for the request. It was decided, however.
that Congress should not Of It's own mo-
tion, change the date already fixed BY law
for opening the Exposition. Senator Allis.n
thought 1t improper for the initiative to
come in this way and It Is said there
was no dissenting voice in the committee.
One Senator expressed doubt that hn
amendment originating In this way could
pass the Senate without a debate, which
vould be disadvantsgeous to the Exposition.
Another suggestion was that It would in
many quarters be construed as distrust by
Congress Of the local corporation and in
that way injure the enterprise.
Another feared that possibly some op-
ponent Of Government aid to expeditions
would seize upon this as an opportunity for
obstructing the amendment. The general
opinion of the Senators was that the local
corporation should clearly communicate its
wishes in the matter before formal consid-
grafton is given the proposed amendment.
1t Is not understood that the Senators
would insist on formal action by tho local
corporation, but that sufficient evidence Of
local desire be furnished to relieve Congress
Of taking IN reality the initiative of the
change of date. -,..
AMENDMENT WILL BE
PRESENTED TO-DAY.
The sundry civil bill will be in the Senate
some six weeks longer. 1t is practically
agreed that postponement will be provided
for, If at all, In this bill, and not by special
act. Chairman Tawney will perfect the text
Of the proposed amendment tomorrow. and
he is inclined to think that finally 1t will be
adopted, even in the absence Of primary ac-
ton in st. Louis. The discussion in COM
mittee to-day, however, did not indicate
this result, but, on the contrary. 1t seemed
clear that further sction by the local man
agement will be awaited before the amend
ment is reported.
Up to this time the most feasible method
Of securing postponement. IN . way to meet
the views of the Senators, 10 q recommen-
cation by Chairman Carter based upon
Communication from the local corporation.
The amendment prepared b. Afr. Tawney
will be handed the Senators Tomorrow.
While there was little to indicate It to-day,
possibly it may be incorporated in the bill
without further discussion. One or two lead
ing Senators stated to-day, however, quite
emphatically that it will not be done except
by the expressed desire Of the Exposition
corporation. They insisted that the initia-
tive will not come from Congress-
Chairman Carter expects to receive from
St Louis Wednesday evening statement
of the wishes of the local corporation. This,
he thinks. should be by telegraph, in view
of the little time remaining for considera-
tion Of the bill. Upon receipt OF this, Mr..
Carter will hand 1t at once to the Secretary
Of State for transmission to Congress-
Mr. Carter says 1t will hardly be neces-
sary to call meeting Of the National Com
mission in order to forward The communities
ton to the department
NO FORMAL ACTION
FROM LOCAL COMPANY.
No formal action on postponement, Ii an
ticipated from the local company. 1t is
tI1, odp Cd In "a fnnor EYnnSitiOn
circles that. in the event Of an inquiry from
the National Commission, as to whether in
itiation for postponement would be opposed
by the st. Louis promoters Of the Fair. the
informal reply will indicate that while the
local company had never swerved from its
purpose to have the Exposition ready by
1903 1t does not desire to be placed in the
attitude Of opposing any popular opinion in
favor of 1904.
A majority OF the Exposition directory ex-
press themselves as not being in favor OF
that body going on record for postponement
before some acton had been taken by Con-
gress 1t Is made equally clear that such
action coming from the national capital.
would be agreeabIy received here. not ouly
by an almost unanimous directory but by
the citizens as well.
The officials and directory Of the Exposi-
ton do not make any secret Of the fact that
they are resigned to postponement, and are
expecting II to be announced from WASH
ington some time this week. The pro-
sramme OF the postponement procedure. as
explained by an Exposition official. Is very
simple Chairman Carter of the National
Commission is expected to suggest to the
local committee, in q diplomatic note, that
there Is need for postponement. He will ask