The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-05-13


is 70 offer such attractive inducements to
conventions that they could not decline
to assemble nere. We can DO that by
aiding Mrs II. L. Dimmock. Of New
York. in her efforts 20 erect a memorial
10 George Washington in this city When
that building is completed we can then
say 10 conventions: Come 20 Washing
ton. Washington will entertain YOU
we should be able to begin a sub.
scription to-day. and in less than weeN
write To Mrs. Dimmock and say. Wash
ingtcn merchants have pledged $4,000
toward the erection Of a memorial hall.
where nationals and international con-
crosses. conventions. and assemblies can
be held"
Influence on Congress.
Commissioner Rudolph said:
4 have no doubt that there should
be more conventions in Washington in
the future than in the past, for the
benefits which accrue from such con-
ventions are manifold. I think there
should he a concerted action OF the
Chamber Of Commerce and the Board of
Trade 10 devise ways and means to in
duce conventions TO come to Washing
ton.
Every American would rather come to
Washington 10 attend a convention than
30 to any other city in the United States
and l believe it is the duty OF every
citizen of the city 10 and in the move
ment. Conventions aid the business Of
a city. Delegates TO a convention in
Washington have opportunity to see their
Congressman, and more influence can be
brought to bear on Congress than II the
conventions were held in some other city.
Il have no definite plans TO suggest
at the moment. although I have given
the question considerable thought We
must no overlook the fact that conven-
tons held in Washington stimulate
patriotism and give the citizens Of this
country an opportunity to see the Capital
Of the nation.
FavOrS Chamber scheme.
Charles I. Corby. Of the firm of Corby
Bros. said yesterday that he believed
the scheme outlined by the convention
committee Of the Chamber Of Commerce
was a good one Mr.. Corby Is at the
head of the committee which is dealing
with the finances in connection with the
approaching convention OF Sunday school
workers. and knows from experience the
labor connected with raising funds.
Washington has so many attractions"
he said. that 1t Is not surprising that
conventions want to come here I shall
he glad TO see the subject discussed"
THE constant appeals which are being
made 70 business men here said Mr. ]. |
Henry Small SHOW the necessity Of
adopting some plan whereby the conven- !
tion problem can be handled in a logical !
and wise manner 1t may be that the |
plan which has been suggested is the best |
At any rate, it is worthy of considera-
ton"
Theodore A. Randall. editor of the |
of indianapolis. and secre- |
tary Of the National Brick Manufacture |
ers' Association. said:
with a convention hall or auditorium. |
the convention problem would practically |
be solved for Washington, for there are
scores Of large and representative asso-
Citations which have adopted the habit
Of devOting an entire week to their an
nual conventions and conducting in con-
nection with them large trade exhibits.
Many of these associations care for
all OF the financial details Of these ex-
'ibits. going so far as TO rent the audi
-orium and deriving their revenue from
ne sale Of space to the exhibitors.
Take my association, for instanoe-the
National Brick Manufacturers Associa-