The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1885-10-08
The New Orleans and London EX-
positions.

In compliance with the circular letter
of Governor Perry inviting companies,
associations and individuals willing to
contribute, to send representatives or come
in person, conference was held at the
capitol last Tuesday, I'd instant, and the
matter considered of Florida's represent
alton at the New Orleans Exposition
and London Exposition. There were
present Col. w. d. Chipley, of the Pen
sacola and Atlantic railroad; Hon. r..
w. Davis, of the Florida Southern rail-
way; A. B. Mason, of the Jacksonville,
Tampa and Key West railroad DIR. John
Westcott, of the Florida Coast Line Canal
Company; DR.. J. M. Fairlie, of the Jack
sonville Board of Trade and State Fair
Association; Gen. VIM. H. Sebring,
Judge Knapp, and others. Gov. Perry
read kilograms from railroad companies
stating that they would do their part, and
one from Hon. A. J. McWhirter, at New
Orleans, who telegraphed: "Upon per-
sonal investigation l am convinced that
the Exposition will be grand success.
The space is going fast, but if quick ac-
tion is taken can secure a favorable To-
cation for Florida" After discussion it
was agreed that a committee should be
appointed to proceed to New Orleans, OBJ
tain information and decide whether or
not Florida Exhibit shall be made; and
if to be made said committee will or
ganize as permanent executive commit
tee. The following resolutions offered
by DIR. Westcott create the committee,
the membership of which is excellent,
and clothe it with ample powers for the
management of affairs:
Reso.ocd, BY the transportation lines, land
companies and other interests represented in
this conference, that committee be appointed
as follows, with duties and powers as expressed
hereinafter Commiitee-W. D. Chiplcy, c. D.
Owens, r. W. Davis, A. B. Mason, D. E. Max
well, j. n. Kreamer
/. This committee shall meet at New Orleans
at 10 A. NJ, at the St. Charles Hotel, az Thurs
day, October 9th. and determine the ACCESSIBILITY
of making Florida exhibit at the coming ex-
hibition.
O. Should the decision be favorable this com
mittee shall organize permanent executive
committee. 1t shall determine the amount of
money needed and the basis OF assessment. II
shall nominate commissioner for New Orleans
and one for London, and request his appoint
ment by the Governor. 1t shall hold meetings
as often as it may consider necessary to confer
with and assist the commissioner, and shall pass
upon all vouchers.
g. The committee is instructed TO request the
different transportation companies to carry ex-
hibits either free or at the lowest possible rates.
this not TO apply TO individual exhibits.
4. The committee shall determine what
amount OF the money raised by assessment shall
be reserved for use at London.
s. A majority of the committee shall cOnsti-
tute quorum at its organization. Each mem
Der shall be notified of all meetings and those
attending thereafter, If two or more, shall con-
stituie quorum.
8. The committee shall authorize the COM
missioner to carry out the object Of this move
ment IS SOON as the assessment has been sub
mitted 10 and approved by the parties 10 interest
2. Any member Of the committee may be rep
resented by proxy.