The gold leaf., 1911-02-02
SAN FRANCISCO WINS.
California City Defeats New Ori ans
as the Panama Exposition Site BY
Vote of 75o to 43.

Washington, Jan. 31.-The house
this afternoon voted in favor OF the
Panama exposition of 1915 being
held in San Francisco. Although the
New Orleans advocate made great
fight at the beginning of the debate,
they were defeated on the final de.
cision by vote of 259 to AZ.
San Francisco's victory became
apparent on the first vote as to
whether New Orleans or San Fran
cisco's claim should be considered
first. The vote, which gave the Cali
fornia city prior claim, was recog-
nlZed as the test vote of the senti-
ment of the house, and when the res
OlutiOn was placed on its final pas
sage, New Orleans was almost over
whelmingly defeated.
San Francisco won prior, recogni-
tiOn in the house OF representatives
today on the first vote that has been
held testing the sentiment OF congress
as to the location of the Panama
exposition.
The house voted to take up the
San Francitco proposition first, and
consideration OF the measure was at
once begun. The vote was 1873 to
100.
Prior to the roll call an hours de-
bate was agreed to and advocates
of the two cities were heard.
Enthusiastic demonstration from
the Democratic side of the house
greeted Mr.. Rodenberg, Republican,
OF Illinois, when he rose to present
the New Orleans argument as the site
for the Panama exposition.
Representative Rodenberg, in
half hours speech declared that the
New Orleans exposition would de-
velop Central American trade and
benefit American producers and
manufacturers more than any other
exposition.
The announcement of the vote was
received with loud acclaim by the
Frisco boosters, hundreds of whom
crowded the galleries. The roll call
was of itself exciting, and at inter
walls there were loud outbursts of ap-
plause, when it appeared that either
side had gained an unexpected sup
porter.
Only two southern Democrats
voted for San Francisco. They were
Maynard, of Virginia, and Finley, of
South Carolina. A number OF New
York and Massachusetts Democrats
and several Democrats from the far
west voted for Frisco.
Every member OF the Georgia della
cation was present throughout the
debate, and each OF them voted for
New Orleans Indeed, Congressman
Adamson, at the head OF the roll,
was among the first to cry, "New Or
leans,' in stentorian tones.
Carey, OF Wisconsin, voted for Mil
waukee as a compliment to his native
city, and Hampton Moore, OF Penn
sylvania, voted for Washington.
Under the rule the San Francisco
bill will be considered by the house
and perfected in it's details this after
noon.
1t is assured of passage There is
much doubt whether the senate will
concur in the house bill. though it is
conceded that a majority Of the sena-
tors favor Frisco. There is grave
danger that some of the Democrats
may filibuster against it's considera-
tion and prevent it's consideration
during the session OF congress.
In submitting the special rule un-
der which the exposition was con-
sidered today. Representative Dal-
zell declared neither city was willing
to have the others claims first con-
sidered. 1t was determined to put
the matter squarely up to the house.
Those favoring considering the San
Francisco proposition first were to
answer "San Francisco, those favor
ing New Orleans "New Orleans"
The San Francisco proposition is
contained in a joint resolution which
simply asks government recognition
of the exposition and inviting foreign
nations to participate. The New Or
leans proposition is contained in n
house bill asking recognition by the
government, an invitation to foreign
nations to participate and calling for
an appropriation of 81 ,OOO,OOO for
a government exhibit.