The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-08-21
VIRGINIA AND THE EXPOSITION.

We cali the attention Of the public to
the Ten columns published in the
TIMES this morning which contain a
complete abstract of the Exposition, and
most interesting outline of the genera!
purposes Of the enterprise and the ex-
pecied results
The scope Of the enterprise is well IN
derslood by The management, and The
means a; their disposal are such AS TO
enable them 20 extend their advertising
all along the extensive trade lines OF
Richmond, and draw to this centre thous
ands Of people at present ignorant OF the
States great natural and mechanical
advantages. Towards the Northwest the
State is already extending an invitation
to the class Of settlers. there who may
immigra;e 10 Virginia and find all
the natural resources with the
great comfort Of pleasant climate.
The General Director, Dr. Jones, ex-
plains with thorough knowledge OF his
subject hat a union Of the agricultural
interest and the mechanical industries
will have the effect Of uniting the people
OF the whole State in closer bonds with
the capital. especially when they see by
practical demonstration that big boom
for the principal city founded on practi-
cal facts, and not on speculation, will
hring capital 10 The Whole state ard
raise The values of all property
From the vast mining districts Of the
Southwest to the poor lands that lie in
East Virginia on The ridges between tie
rivers and The large areas of river lands
on The "Sopth side" The same conditions
in one respect prevail and these are the
neea of being brought 10 the notice OF the
world
There are enough well to DO farmers in
the North ani Northwest to treble tie
population Of Virginia if they are pro.
oerIv informed Of her advantages. the
price aud quality Of the lands the locality
IS TO markets, the soil az! The climate. .
There a-o vast areas c. The bo-' -h""N
ytazing laud. that can be bought al very
ow prices and that answer the purpose .
IF The sheep grower better thar ths, he /.
holds in Il q North at five times the cost
We need to let the world "a; large know
what we have to offer 'hem. or course /.
hey will no, hear Of it otherwise.
OF the relations Of Richmond as a trade
md manufacturing centre her citizens .
Know of the convenience Of her railway
ines running North and south. and East .
md West by two roads each way. and
With water line Of tran Portation TO the
ocean.
Naturally lr 'rr1e !i1c. ire 1eyelop-
NJ in al directions. aud with the ogra-
NJ of tic .mmtHse ,o.l ana ir5u -:on
n Virginia aad Nor.h Carolina 1T, n'mn
nough 20 see tAal Richmond need hut
wo things TO open 10 her great fuiurc-
me is the active AMI entAusiasl.cco cpers-
ion Of her ci,izens, and The other ]. 4
borough system Of Information gwen 10
he general pablo
The increase in values Of properly
yer large sections of the city and sub
RIBS during the last few months is "a visi-
lie Illustration of what little ouis.de
Enterprise and capital can accomplish
When seconded by the residents
1t is not question a. to whether he
Exposition will lie a success. That is
lready assured, bu. The Crea; point IS
hat every citizen Of the " and The
',atc should recognize his own interest
n this affair and forward il in every
manner possible