Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-02-11
AMERICAN CENrENNsaLs,
sentiments OF the Press - The senate
bi'. enthusiastically Approved by
the People.

Bill. enthusiastically Approved by
the People.
The following extracts from lengthy editorials
on the bills introduced In the senate by senators
hnSiis and Hoar, providing respectively for a
Cohstitutional Centennial Celebration at the Ma
IonaI capital In 1889, and a Three Americas and
"orlds Exposition In 1892, IN honor OF the four
huharedth anniversary Of the discovery OF Amer
ica oy columbus, viii be OF general interest:
Ph@ddetphia Record-''The movement is patri-
QUO ana dign1ed, and appeals TO our pride well
as 10 our selfinterest In American history institu-
ions, and progress"
baltimore Sun "spain has already an
hounced her approval OF the project and intention
70 invite all the nations OF Spanish America to
lake part IN celebration of Columbus great ex-
resolutions already adopted In favor OF It by many
innuentlal bodies OF citizens, there would seem 10
celebrations earned into eject '' ''''-
Erening Press, tIreensturg, Po.-"Congress Is
making move TO celebrate these coming centen-
hiais on becoming scale OF grandeur. The events
they celebrate are worthy Of the most magnificent
comfnemoration the world has ever seen"
Albany 2imes-"In the celebration OF no other
event OF the worlds history can the people Of
south America Join with those OF the northern con-
tlnent on common ground so well as this such
celebration Will not only stir the patriotism Of
Americans, and create in their minds an abiding
respect for the wise and heroic founders of the re-
public, and deeper admiration Of the Constitu-
ton, which IS the foundation OF our Government
with determination to defend its principles in
all their purity, but will bring together In mutual
brought together before the Anglo Americans and
the Spanish-Amerfcans."
S11s 1snng from the
the immense advantages OF thus emphasizing the
Monroe doctrine before the world, stand the great
commercial possibilities OF such an exposition.
South America and central America would reap q
harvest OF recognition and open new avenues OF
export for their riches, and North America would
"a INN tod ~
that would add wealth to her GOLFERS and honor to
her merchants and her statesmen. Christopher
Columbus shall have such an anniversary as IL has
not entered into the mind OF expositors to con-
cefve."
Daily Ne,rs, Moorhead, Ainn.--"The schemes
the pride and patriotism OF the people OF this coun-
try, which should take the initiative In adopting
70 celebrate with appropriate ceremonies
Trenton (N. ~ Iimes-"The successful accom-
plishment OF these enterprises will not only tend
10 strengthen the fraternal relations OF the sister
American nations but viii also bring about recip-
rocal International development and con. nerce.
In the language OF the resolutions OF the Amer
lean Association or Agricultural Colleges on this
subject, All American patriots should Join In max
ing these celebrations worthy OF the dignity,
grandeur and wealth OF the Western Hemisphere :"
Juckson Weekly Patriot Jackson, Mici.l-siIn-
stead OF spending millions of dollars for worse than
useless ships and other implements OF war to Kill
people and destroy property, how much worthier
OF Christian people would IL be to devote the
money to such ennobling enterprises And as the
foremost American nation, IL Is the duty OF the
United States TO take the Initiative In commence
rating these great historical events and In estab-
fishing permanent exposition at sur national
capital for this hemisphere
Macon (Ga1 TsleOraph-"Tnere is little doubt
that Mexico and the countries OF Central and south
America will enter heartily into the proposed ex-
position. II general and liberal cooperation can
be secured the exhibition at Washington In 1892
viii be the largest aid grandest enterprise OF the
kind ever known"
Harrisburg Independent-'Tt is to be hoped
that Congress will make no delay In doing what is
expected OF It In this connection, for the bulk of
the work and money required for 1t must neces-
and therefore needs no special advocacy from the
press OF the country. The people will indOrse
whatever Congress does Of liberal Character for
Richmond Vhig-sMany organizations in this
country have already passed resolutions indorsing
DOth celebrations and there Is no reason TO doubt
that they will be successfully earned into effect
The Worlds Exposition, In 1892, will no doubt,
surpaSS the Centennial OF 1876"
Times, Norristo,on Pa-'sThe event which is
thus 70. be celebrated will never be forgotten;
Columbus will never be forgotten. The celebra-
America should be on the grandest scale possible,
and no doubt IL will be-"
Portsmouth, Leader, Portsmouth, y. K-'If this
great International enterprise should be carried TO
successful ISSUE 1t Will be the grandest art in
dustrial and historical exposition OF the world,
1ns Of the
shrned In history the proudest peaceful achieve
ment OF the greatest OF republics Its greatest ad
NtutdSS ONcE Tue Cculcuuldl WUulu Ue perfIa-
nency; and another advantage would be the Joint
undertaking not OF one nation, but OF several"
DofiU Light, <In Antonio, Tey.-"Our own pride
In all that Is truly American should stimulate us
as a people and as states and territories OF this
grandest OF all republ1cs-the American nation-tO
take a foremost step In making these celebrations
prominently successful"
Baltimore Heratd.-.'To think OF the proposed
plans must NIL the minds OF every patriotic citizen
with PRIDE Those who live TO see them COMPLETED
viii have perhaps better right then now TO say,
This Is great country"
Colorado Springs Gdzette.-"The idea is a good
one. The American states can all prepare an ex-
hibit which will show the growth and prosperity
Of the western hemisphere"