The Washington herald., 1909-11-09

Il is the united belief Of Thomas +.
Walsh, chairman Of Washington's com
mittee on aviation; Clarence +. Norment.
chairman OF the finance committee APP
pointed to raise the $4,000 guarantee.
and Charles J. Bell that unless Balti-
more proves considerably more unreason-
able than she has so far, there IS no
need TO fear dissension regarding the
site Of the proposed international avi-
alton meeting.
True. Baltimore business men have not
consulted the Washington committees
regarding the selection Of an aviation
field. The local men believe. in spite
of this that matters can be amicabIy
adjusted after "a single conference.
With that object IN view. Mr. Walsh
Will some time to-day summon members
Of his committee. together with the Bal
umore enthusiasts for the purpose Of
holding a general conference regarding
the best methods OF proceeding. The
question of the selection OF the grounds
for the meet win be studiously avoided.
except perhaps. for a little informal
comment on both sides
joint Trip to- New York.
At tho meeting Mr.. Walsh will ap-
point a committee, probably consisting OF
three members. 20 visit New York in the
near future. accompanied by a delega-
ton from Baltimore The object Of this
trip is to interest New York capitalists
IN tie project and get their financial
backing When the committee returns
Il Is believed it viii have sufficient cash
pledged 10 take up the plans now out
lined FOR securing the meet.
Yesterday a report was on foot that
a Baltimore committee had decided upon
Odenton, near that city. as the site for
the proposed meet. II was claimed that
because OF this selection there was n
probability Of a rupture between the two
cities, especially because Baltimore had
not advanced as rapidly as this city IN
the raising Of its $4,000 fundA
Mr.. Walsh last night characterized the
rumor as unfortunate. Il might, he said.
mislead the public into believing that
there was imminent danger OF a clash.
when, as a matter OF fact the posi-
bility OF such a thing was remote.
site Question Deferred.
we won't talk about the probable
site" said Mr.. Walsh last night. until
we've raised our half Of the 10000 guar
antee. We want 10 have the money be-
fore we begin definitely 10 discuss the
plans for the meeting. So far, we have
had no conference with the Baltimore
men regarding the location OF the park.
IN my opinion there Will be no differ
erce of opinion. once the two commit
tees meet all points relating 10 the selec-
ton Of grounds. &c. can be amicably
arranged without trouble"
Concerning the report, Mr.. Bell de-
ciared that until he had been personally
assured Of the Baltimore committees
attitude. he would continue believing IN
their advocacy Of the existing co-opera-
tive plan. When told that railroad com
panies were supposedly responsible for
the selection Of Odenton. Mr.. Bell said he
doubted the likelihood Of a private COM
pany breaking the harmony existing be-
tween the cities al present
when this matter first came up" said
Mr.. Bell. eve conceded 10 the Balti-
moreans the right 20 hold the aviation
meeting somewhere away from Potomac
Park or BenninS race track, the two
places we originally had In mind. In
this event. it seems rather absurd that
Baltimore. being aware of our attitude,
would prematurely select a definite site
without consulting u.s.
Mayor NHhooTs stand.
Mr.. Bell called attention 10 the re-
marks OF Mayor Mahool, delivered at the
first joint meeting between Baltimore and
Washington enthusiasts in Washington.
in which the executive especially urged
the necessity Of mutual compromise If
the aviation meet was 20 be a reality.
Clarence F. Normeut said he would give
The present rumors no credence.
BY the addition of 500 subscription
from p. c. p. Johnson. and one Of 500
from a contributor who forgot TO sign
his name. the fund so far pledged was
brought up 20 S1,91 last night