Evening star., 1912-01-09

said Mr.. Talbot: I'VE have 100000 for
you-and no questions asked"
Loud applause greeted this statement, ,;,.
I'VE will give you the time or your me
II you come" cried Mr.. Talbot
o. r. Hershey Of Baltimore, who was
associated with Col Robert cram IA
raising the guarantee fund, was recog-
nized. He told of the spontaneous move
ment following the great Baltimore pan
quet a year ago and its immediate Suc-
cess.
1T has become part OF Baltimore
religion to want this convention. ne
said, land il YOU come there you VIII
own the town. The citizens viii glVe
You nqt only the freedom OF the CITY, put
the welcome of their hearts.
Mr.. Hershey took up in order the three
requirements of a convention-hall and
hotel accommodations and financial con-
siderations He read the official report
of the architects testifying that the hall
will seat over 2O0O0 people. and that the
acoustic properties are admirable.
Tells of Advantages.
Mr.. Hershey said the hall is in ten
minutes walk Of forty-two hotels and
five minutes from railroad parks
which will accommodate 500 private
cars He cited instances Of occupancy
of this hall upon notable occasions to
prove it's practicability.
lie declared that the big hotels will
accommodate 22.325 persons comfort
ably: that in addition there are many
small hotels and apartment houses:
Moreover" said Mr.. Hershey. otlr
citizens will open their own homes to
you"
Mr.. Hershey then produced written
agreement of the Hotel Mems Associa-
tion. pledging themselves not to raise
prices. but to charge only their regular
rates. He read testimonials from a num-
ber of organizations which had met In
Baltimore, all tesifying to good treat
ment.
Mr.. Hershey then handed to Chairman
Norman z. Mack a certified check for
100000, Baltimore's contribution. As he
passed over the little slip of paper the
committeeman broke into cheers and
THAT is exhibit A. ]" said Mr. Hershey.
grimly.
Mack Caresses the Check.
Chairman Mack looked at 1t interestedly.
fingered it .ongingly and then gave it
back TO him.
And, in conclusion" said Mr.. Hershey.
remember that Baltimore is but forty
miles from the White House. and that is
q darn good running start for any presi-
Dental candidate
Mayor Preston of Baltimore followed
Mr.. Hershey in straightforward recital
of Baltimore's claims.
He said that Maryland Is neutral ground
for all candidates, and no danger of a
packed audience for or against any can
didate.
Sena. or Rayner of Maryland was next
introduced. He said he could hardly add
anything to what had been said by the
other speakers
But 1 think from the impartial stand
point. said Senator Rayner, that Bal
timore ought to have this convention"
There is no reason why you should
not give Ii to us. There is public
spirit and feeling about Baltimore's
movement for the convention that does
not exist in any of the other cities
Baltimore has been at work for a
year, and no other city started to do
anything until a few weeks ago."
Claims Of st. Louis.
Edward f. Goltra. national committee
man from Missouri, introduced former
Mayor Rollo Wells, president Of the
Business Mems League, to speak for st.
Louis. He said he was commissioned by
the Business Mems League to ask for the
convention. He said the fact that st.
Louis successfully entertained q demo-
cratic national convention eight years
ago should be convincing testimony of
its ability to do so now, with the city's
increased facilities.
James z. Smith. ex-president Of the
BUSINESS Men League set 1Ortn In Qe-
tail the advantages of st. Louis, her
location In the sisterhood Of states. her
environment free from harmful politi-
cal influences. her hotels, her conven-
tion hall and all that sort Of thing
He said that st. Louis is claimed
alike by the east. the west, the north
and the south. Over twenty lines Of
railway enter the city. carrying
through trains from all parts of the
country. He insisted that ST. Louis
hotels can certainly accommodate all
who come and promised that the rates
will be reasonable.
Pledges From Hotels.
1--WE have written pledges from the
hotels that there will be no increase In
rates." he said. He characterized the
st. Louis auditorium as "the acoustic
marvel" Of the country and absolutely
dreproof.
As to the question OF financing the con-
vention, he said the full amount neces-
sary to pay all expenses would be guar
anteed. The fund now In hand Is greater
than the sum spent in 1904.
How much have your" murmured sew