The Mineral argus. [volume] (Maiden, Mont.) 1883-1886, 1886-03-18
WAsl.lMoT0N leTTER.
From Our Regular Correspondence
WASHINGTON, March sth, 1886.

From Our Regular Correspondence
WASHINGTON, March sth, 1886.
There are many indications that the
Capital will capture the Exposition
which is projected for the celebration
in I89s of the 4ooth anniversary Of
the discovery Of America. 1t has
already been settled by public opinion
that some American city must prepare
to honor this important anniversary,
and that it must be the grandest expo
sition the world ever saw. NewYork,
St. Louis, Chicago, and the city Of
Mexico have carefully considered the
subject. But the great Worlds fair
cannot be successfully held in four
American cities at the same time, and
public preference naturally turns to
Washington, the Capital Of the United
States, and the Capital Of the leading
nation of the sixteen sister republics
of the three Americas.
The proposed plan is to open per-
manent Exposition Of North, South
and Central America, in 1889, the
centennial anniversary of the adop-
ton Of the Constitution of the U. S.
Then in 1899 the Worl'' Exposition
is to oper in honor Of the 4ooth ami.
versary of Columbus discovery. Pre-
liminary measures have been taken
to materialize this project by leading
citizens of Washington. The grand
enterprise has been mapped out in
detail and encouragement comes from
every side. The main question now
is how to enlist Congress. Senator
German, Of Maryland, has introduced
a measure for this celebration in the
Senate, and he says he has every
reason to believe that the bill, which
appropriates $Ioo,ooo,ooo to defray
expenses. will be adopted. 1t is also
suggested that a memorial, signed by
forty or fifty representative men of the
country, would evolve the result desired,
and that Senators would then have
something tangible to work on.
1t is proposed that the buildings for
the permanent exposition be grouped
around the Washington monument.
Space could there be assigned each ol
the fifteen republics of Spanish Amer
ica and the Portuguese empire Of Bra
zil to erect a permanent building for
the display OF their resources and
attractions. 1t would, in effect, be a
permanent Congress Of the three
Americas, and something in harmony
with public sentiment, as is evidenced
by the numerous bills recently intro
duced in the Senate and House to
provide for temporary convention ol
American nations.
Yesterday being another fair fourth
of March, it recalled the great scene
of year ago when new chief magis.
trate, representing a new policy. took
his 9th Of Office and entered upon his
duties. The year that has passed ha.
been fruitful in events and at times the
new presidents burdens have sorely
taxed all the resources Of his mind and
body. 1t is too early to render a verdict
on Mr.. Cleveland's administration, bu,
the record Of the first year will stant
the test Of time, particularly with re
gard to the Civil Service.
The parties have squarly crossed
swords in the senate over the right o
that chamber to review the president.
reasons. The controversy will bt
taken advantage Of by those who
favor open sessions to urge thei
views. They argue that if it is wron.
for the President to act on secret in
formation. it is equally unjust and un
Americon for the Senate to do tn,
same thing. This position is strong
one logically, and is finding more ant
more support among Senators.
While there is no danger of war o.
revolution by reason of the issue tina
has been SO sharply sprung betweer
the President and the Senate, alto
gether too much time is being squan
dered Oh it, The country is more il
need just now of wholesome legisla
ton on various subjects than it is O
political distractions or questions O
constitutional privilege.
Opinions of the Presidents messag
to the Senate seems to be divided ol
strictly party lines. The Republican
Senators hold that it was a needles