Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-13
OF COMMERCE
ASKS FOR CONVENTION

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was raised. He said that cities which are
but one-fitteenth the population OF Phila-
delphia had permanent stadiums and
convention halls
Statements by Charles D. Hilles. chair
man of the Republican National Commit
tee, that he could mot be at all sure that
the Republican National Convention could
be got for Philadelphia" because Chicago
was making such a strong bid for IT,
rouFed leaders IN Philadelphia business
ORGANIZATIONS. headed by the Chamber
pr commerce, to even stronger feeling for
the necessity of making adequate repre-
Fentations to the Republican National
Committee and being In the position TO
oher great convention hall to house
the gathering.
Mr.. Htlles statement Of uncertainty
about the claims OF Philadelphia followed
conference with Senator Penrose. who
has gone to New York TO urge the ad-
yantages Of Philadelphia as location
Tor the 1916 convention. Senator Penrose
announced before leaving for the con-
Terence that he was cooperating with the
Chamber OF Commerce and the other
business ana civic organizations which
are leading the campaign TO bring the
lsls convention to Philadelphia
But after his meeting with Chairman
Htlles. Senator Penrose would not predict
the outcome of his efforts to wiring
pledge from the Republican chairman,
The Senator's attitude OF uncertainty was
regarded as further evidence Of the need
tor renewed EFFORTS on the part OF the |
Chamber OF Commerce and the organiza- |
lions following It TO force the issue sue |
cessfuily
The Chamber OF Commerce meeting To-
day Is for the purpose Of ratifyinE the
action OF It's offcials In submitting a bid
gas
soonN as the formal stand is taken bv
q majority OF the members the invitation
WI be forwarded To Chairman Hilles An
New York. and Philadelphia win be ofi-
eially IN the contest for the choice OF the
eonyantion city.
CITIES IN SHARP COMPETITION.
Ut Hilles was anything but sanguine
Of the chance Philadelphia has for OBJ.
aiming the convention. He favorB, he
SAID. a free discussion He declined 10
pledge himself or any members OF the
.ommittee TO acting in favor of Philadel-
phia.
ut Is not at all certain that Philadel-
plaa will get the convention" said Mr.
dHles There are several other cities
'i4dinE for H. There are st. Louis. Min
leapolis and Chicago. 20 mention only
hFee that believe they can take care OF
hs eonyention Chicago ] would men
ion most prominently OF the three be-
iapse the advocates from that city be- |
ieYe they have a very strong case ana
hHy are not hesitating TO state Il.
s4nt to be unpledgsd until the vote Is
qfganiEation after organization Is fall
~ u lire with those already pledged I
iW bound up in the convention protect |
ne latest Is the joint board OF directors
Z the advisory board OF the National a
afsiery and Underwear Manufacturers 4
,eaeeiztion. 4
y ths Joint meeting az the Manusao. /
ufefs Club today the advisory board
~ take action on the resolution calling v
2 me city government to provide a suit- >
pis convention hall. located IN a central '
q ths city, fhs express purpose OF :
~ RESOLUTION ls 70 provide for the COM I
enflon % the Hosiery and Underwear u
ieaafeeiuEers Of the Unlted state. D
'1lea Hiil Be held here next NAY. Tha \
itaptfs backing the resolution sEssrt
l41 building three times the sizs 81 .
lf firsl Regiment Armory. at Bfoad ana 2
-la9"aiA sifeats' yin Be- needed % ae- \
enmqd4te the convention.
When he Executive CommItf.a a. ,hs
oaelpsr of Commerce meets tosas, - y
eppefs VIII take up the discussion 81 !.
nsane g raiss money for the Rapub. y
~ fatioaai Convention, Ia sddition a. :,
afu1z fhs formal invitation intsndsd II
& ensifman iiilies. q the Rspubliesa :,
4El4raI Cammlttee
taaifn4n Hiisss. ia his statement. man.
afix three Of the largest citlsa n
20 using every influence IA thelP u
g Deprive Philaqslphia 81 ths eos- q
aIIoa Many 81 lh6m. egaa the smslier 4
aste Seas f1iiaael phia NOR thsn s.
e et'Isf q tee character 81 ths induce. q
aneHt4 I1F tfe cQngtnzion. ~. 6.
4zstle haIIoaal a1nsanlIs. = 49, A.
ea ta4 seE'saH - ~ aii7aeI|ss s.