The Washington herald., 1915-11-25
MAY PLEAD FOR
ART TREASURES
ENJOYS Suggested as Means
of Bringing Widener Col
lection Here.
DIFFERENCE OF VIEWS
Mrs. Hemmick Favors Sending Dele
CATION to Philadelphia
men Jennings Objects.
DIFFERENCE OF VIEWS

That at least two, and possibly three
| representatives of the art interests in
Washington should go to Philadelphia to
persuade Joseph Z. widener to give the
world-famous Widener collection of
paintings for permanent hanging in the
National Gallery of Art. is the belief
OF Mrs. Christian Hcfnmick, of this city.
While Mrs. Hemmick says that she be-
lieves the sending of two representatives
from this city would prove much more
effective than a written communication,
others interested in local art are in
clined to take a different view of the
affair."
Hennen Jennings believes in attempt
ing to secure the Philadelphia collection
in a more reserved way.
II would like to see the collection
brought to Washington. but believe
too much pushing would defeat the OBJ
iect sought" said Mr. Jennings. who
is a member of the Washington Society
of Fine Arts. to which society Mrs.
Hemmick also belongs.
II believe that two representative men
sent from Washington to see Mr..
Widener and convince him that the Ma
tional Capital is the place for this fine
collection of paintings would do more
to bring them to Washington than any
written communication" said Mrs. Hem
mick. "A letter would do no good. Some
one should go and put the thing clearly
before Mr.. Widener, showing him that
many more people would see the paint
ings here than in Philadelphia. and
telling him points in favor of their loca-
ton in Washington"
DIR. waIcott Undecided.
Mrs. Hemmick said there was no neces-
sity fo- choosing artists to be the art
ENJOYS to Philadelphia. Two men rep
resentative of Washington should CO.
was the way she put It. She said she
thought It very important that some one
should be sent to interview Mr.. Widener.
and believed that the representatives
might be chosen at a meeting to be held
in her home Sunday.
1t was said that Mrs. Hemmick. who
has taken a commendabe interest in
bringing the art treasures to this city
ever since the possibility was first an
nounced, was to have held a conference
with DR.. Wa!cott. OF the Smithsonian In |
stitution, Hennen Jennings and others |
yesterday. Mrs. Hemmick said. how
ever. that she was unable to meet them |
until Sunday afternoon in her home. |
time when they will be free from bust |
ness.
AS to the ACCESSIBILITY OF sending art |
diplomats to Philadelphia to talk to Mr.. |
DR.. Charles d. Walcott. secre-
tary of the Smithsonian Institution, said /
that he could not give an opinion until he
knew Mr. Widener.
Action of such n nature might result |
favorsbly II applied to some men. but on
others II would not work" said Mr.. Wal
colt. IF knew the man i could say
which course would be the best. but I'M
til do. or at least until I talk with peo-
pie in Philadelphia who do know him, / |
cannot given an opinion. I should be
to have the paintings come to
Wa shington."
Mrs. Hemmick has expressed the wish
that Mr.. Jennings. because OF his posi-
ton in art circles in the city. should take
over the entire matter and decide to do
what his Judgment dictates. The matter
will come up for discussion Sunday. when
some definite program of action will be
evolved