Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1885-09-26
An Assured Success.


open in New Orleans Nov. 10th, and
continue five months, has progressed
steadily since the work began. Splen-
did attractions have been secured and
substantial results attained. The
management, composed of able bust
ness men of the Crescent City, have
discarded all clap trap and sensation
alism, in announcing the situation of
affairs and by this straightforward
course, have inspired confidence in
their statements that has earned for
them respectful and close attention.
AT first there was natural hesita-
ton on the part Of the States and Ter
ritories of the United States to re-em-
bark in another exposition at New
Orleans; the colossal proportions as
sumed by the Worlds Fair last year
made it appear doubtful that any set
of men however capable, could or
ganize an exposition that would in
any way equal the original effort.
with its National backing and all the
enthusiasm inspired by the initial
opening of so grand an enterprise.
1t was this feeling of uncertainty
which the new management had to
remove. They began their self-im-
posed task bravely and resolutely by
making the strongest possible argu-
ment to command the immediate at
tention Of the leading men Of the
country. This was the presentation
of the exposition as the medium
through which business relations are
to be established between the United
States and those other countries bear
ing thename of America, whose valu-
able trade is diverted to European
channels, by reason of the lack of any
serious effOtt to secure it for the cOun-
try where it rightfully and geograph-
ically belongs. The announcement
Of the management that "every COM
mercial interest of our country is
closely identified with the result of
this pioneer movement to establish
hemispherical policy by which Amer
cans shall be induced to trade with
Americans" at once struck the chord
of popular feeling, and responsive
interest was awakened that has re-
suited in State after State appointing
its commissioner, and preparing its
exhibit on a grander scale than be-
fore, so that, at present, assurances
are obtained that all the States in the
Union will be represented at New
Orleans this winter, either as States
, or by city collective exhibits.
The Spanish and Portuguese Amer
: lean countries have likewise seized
t upon the idea with avidity, and they
will forcibly illustrate the rich re-
: sources and possibilities of their coun-
: tries by valuable displays of artistic,
as well as commercial importance.
The movement having thus been
effectively started, the management
of the American Exposition have de-
voted time and labor to giving the
! grand enterprise a diversity of inn
portant attractions that will COM
. mend it as the grandest exposition of
! modern days.
In order to have it properly appre-
ciated, the comfort of visitors has
: been carefully regarded, and the all
important step taken to secure rapid
transit from the city to the grounds.
A steam railroad is being built, which
will be completed long before the
8 9 opening day, to consist of a double
track road, laid with steel rails, from
Canal and Carondelet streets to a
point inside the grounds. A five
mile drive on st. Charles street, now
! paved with sheet asphalt, is another
y means of reaching the grounds, while
street cars and steamboats, complete
the transportation facilities offered
There will also be beautiful drive
in the grounds.
y A band of musicians selected from
o the best Northern artists, under thu
y leadership of brilliant young must
l. clan, will furnish the music daily
% while the best soloists will play regu
|. lar engagements. Foreign bands will
o also be engaged. The acoustics o
Music Hall have been improved.
l. Special days covering interests o
e national, international and local i'm
e portance have been arranged. Ar
l. rangements have been perfected 70
10 fine displays in the Art and Horticul
n tural buildings. The ventilation O
l. the Main and Government building
Re has been secured,