Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1885-1890, 1886-03-20
WASHINGTON LETTER.
From our Regular Correspondent.

which is projected for the celebration
in 1892 Of the 4o0th anniversary d
the discovery Of America. 1t has al
ready been settled by public opinion
that some American city must pre-
pare to honor this importent annlyer
sary, and that it must be the grandes1
Exposition the world ever saw. New
York, St, Louis, Chicago and the city
Of Mexico have carefully considered
the subject. But the great Worlds
far cannot be successfully held il
four American cities at the same time
and public preference naturally turns
to Washington, the capial Of the
United States, and the capital Of the
leading nation Of the sixteen sister re
publics Of the three Americas.
The proposed plan is to open a per
manent Exposition Of North, South
and Central America, in 1889, the
centennial anniversary Of the adopt
ion of the Constitution of the United
States. Then in 1892 the Worlds
Exposition is to open in honor of the
4OOth anniversary Of Columbus dis
covery. Preliminary measures have
been taken to materialize this project
by leading citizens Of Washington.
The grand enterprise has been map
ped out in detail and encouragement
comes from every side. The main
question now is how to enlist Con
gress. Senator German, Of Maryland
has introduced a measure for this eel
ebrat;on in the Senate, and he says
he has every reason to believe that
the bill which appropriates 100000
to defray expenses, will be adopted.
It is also suggested that a memorial,
by forty or fifty representative
mon Of the country, would evolve the
result desired, and that senators
then have something tangible
to work on.
It is proposed that the buildings
for the permanent Exposition be
grouped around the Washington Mon
ument. Space could there be assign
ed each Of the fifteen republics Of
Spanish America and the Portuguese
empire Of Brazil to erect a permanent
building for the display of their re-
sources and attractions. It would, in
be a permanent Congress Of
the three Americas, and something in
harmony with public sentiment, as is
evidenced by the numerous bills re-
introduced in the Senate and
to provide for a temporary
convention Of American nations.
Yesterday being another fair fourth
Of March, itrecailed the great scene Of
a year ago when a new chief magis-
Lrate, representing a new policy, took
bis oath Of Office and entered upon
bis duties. The year that has passed
has been fruitful in events and at
lines the new Presidents burdens
1ave sorely taxed al the resources Of
lis mind and body. It is too early to
a verdict on Mr.. Cleveland's
administration, but the record Of the
irst year will stand the test Of time,
particularly with regard to the civil
service.
The parties have squarly crossed
swords in the Senate over the right
If that chamber to review the Presi-
Tents reasons. The controversy will
De taken advantage Of by those who
open sessions to urge their
They argue that if it is wrong
or the President to act on secret in
it is equally unjust and I'M
American for the Senate to do the
same thing. This position is a strong
me logically, and is finding more and
support among senators.
While there is no danger Of war or
evolution BY reason Of the issue that
been SO sharply sprung between
he President and the Senate, alto
too much time is being squan-
Tered on it. The country is more in
iced just now Of wholesome legisls-
ioa 81 various subjects than it is Of
distractions or questions Of
institutional privilege.
Opinions Of the Presidents message
tie Senate seem to be divided on
party lines. The Republican
enators hold that it was a needless
nd foolish representation of their po-
ition, while the Democrats Of the
consider it was an able, cour-
geous and timely document. It has
up both parties and has awak-
ned more party feeling than has been
hown before this winter. The com
ng discussion is sure to be a bitter
ne.
The House Of Representatives has
pent five days in discussing the Pen
Appropriation bill to which not
single member has any objection to
or any amendment to propose.
he Senate IS still wrestling with the
.lncsLinna1 hill which hns driiHnd