The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1883-10-17
The Worlds Exposition.

We have not devoted as much space
as the subject deserves to the Worlds
Exposition, to be held III New Orleans.
1t is not Cotton Exposition alone, as
some people in other states make the
mistake Of thinking. The manage
ment of the proposed display contem-
plate something far beyond = this.
They propose to invite ssand provide
for contributions from all parts Of the
world. That it will be the grandest
scheme for the bringing into notice the
unrivalled advantages of Louisiana
her rich soil, genial climate and varied
productions fact too plain for ar
gument As we have said on former
occasion, the people in every Parish of
the state are directly interested in this
great enterprise and should be willing
to contribute to it's success.
A recent issue of the Times Demo-
crat has the following article on the
subject:
We are informed that an impression
has gone abroad in Virginia, North
Carolina and South Carolina that the
coming Worlds Exposition, to be Civ
en- in this city, is intended only for cot
ton and the mechanism necessary to-
place that article in manufactured
form IN market. How such an idea.
could have originated it is difficult to
say, and we take this early occasion to
remove such erroneous conclusions as
to the scope of the great work for
which preparations are already being
made on such an extended scale.
The Exposition, not only in namo
but IN purpose, is to be Worlds Ex-
position: To its spacious halls will
come the commodities from all cont
nents. The wonders of mechanical
skill, with the remarkable productions
OF forest and field; the gems from the
hidden depths Of the eartb's.crust, and
minerals from the mine-all will fnd
ample room in the display Art with
her gorgeous revelations will enehant
the eye and instruct the mind, and
whatsoever tends to show the progress
OF nations or states, their resources,
products or manufacturers, will be those
things desirable from exhibitors. The
breadth OF scope is unlimited, and so
far from it's being confined to cotton.
in the multitudinous entries it is prob
able cotton Will be but component
part.
The time is not yet fully ripe for
giving extended details of the plan
buildings, etc., but suffice it to say that
enough is known now to assure the
people of all the states that the main
hall will be in area as large, if not
larger, than was the centennial build-
ing at Philadelphia in 1876, and the
grounds will afford most ample space
for ornamental works and other struct-
ures.
The presidents proclamation has al
ready gone abroad, and already tho
most gratifying reports come ofinten-
led entries. South America and Mex
Go heve taken the matter in hand.
and their collections will form most
interesting features.
With such brilliant outlook we
IAN only say to our friends in our Sis
er states, that. we want all of their
them come from the work.
hop, the field or the mine. Every
hing will have its assigned depart
nent, and all that experience and
oresighnt can insure for world-em-
,racing exhibition will be lavishly
.xtended. Let this be fully under
TODD, and we trust that our exchanges
viii correct the impression that we are
irving only an exhibition of the cot
on staples and fabrics. Shreveport
Zines. ga