Arizona citizen., 1874-11-07
THE CENTENNIAL.

| NOW that election IS over, let the people take some measures to have the principal products of the Territory represented al the great International Exhibition in 1876 That will be an opportunity to show the world at large what we have. We say the world, for these countries have signified their intention to be represented, and nearly every mail brings news of another: Norway, Sweden, Germany, Belgium, the Netherlands, France, Mexico, Guatemala, San Salvador, Venezuela, Peru, Ecuador, Chilli, Brazil, the United States of Column bia, the Argentine Confederation, Liberia, Hayti, Sandwich Islands, Japan and Great Britan. We observe unofficial announce ments that other nations have determin- ed to be represented there, and we have 10 doubt but all will be-if not as nations, surely individually by thousands.
 The opportunity is now presented to the people of Arizona to spread samples of her products out before the people of all nations. Will they improve it? They surely ought. They boast of her inexhaus- tible treasures of gold, silver, copper, lead , etc., and we believe they are as nearly in- exhaustible as they are any where, but failure to make a creditable display of them at Philadelphia in 1876, will do much to make the world think we are merely boasting, when the truth will be il will be an inexcusable lack of most i'm portant enterprise.
 To show the feeling in foreign nations and the intentions of their people, we
 
 gently returned from South America and reported that preparations were being made by hundreds and thousands of citi- zens of Brazil and adjoining countries, 10 visit the Centennial celebration. The En- peror of Brazil intends to be present, and the Governor of Nicaragua has officially signified his intention to participate. A London dispatch of October 20, says the com missioners to represent Great Britain at the Centennial will consist of nearly the same members who composed the British commission to the Austrian Inter- national Exposition at Vienna. Thus it will be seen that Great Britain shows such interest as to have herself officially repre- scented by men of the highest distinction
 
 doubt but the United States will come creditably up to the mark in the way of representation, if she is niggardly enough to let Pennsylvania bear the expense.
 In very short time we shall recon mend names for appointment as board of local assistants, in accordance with our article of September 26. The means oy mi SIn nd ly that of necessity the members will have to reside here, ourself being made by the commission an ex-officio member of it; but every possible facility will be afforded to all who wish to contribute in any way, either by labor or to provide articles for exhibition. Correspondence and Sugges- tions are now and will be solicited, and as cular will be issued to all mining and oth- CT companies and all individuals known or believed to have an interest in the rep of Arizona at the grand exhi- bition in 1876. We herewith repeat what we printed September 26:
 The people of Arizona ought to take pride in having fine specimens of the Ter riJOry's products on exhibition in 1876, and it has been and is yet and will continue to be our aim to aid in securing such an eX- hibition. The time is now short to pre- pare for it. To the end that men earnest ly interested in the matter, and also who will act efficiently in an advisory board, may be recommended for appointment therefor, we will not forward any names for a few weeks, so that we may receive suggestions as to who will give share of their time and capacity to the work. We cordially invite either verbal or written communications regarding who will eff. ciently act. In this matter, local feeling cannot have a place, but all our action must and will be had with reference to ca- pacity and determination to perform the duties promptly and thoroughly.