The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-02-29
THE EXPOSITION NAMED.
A TITLE UNIVERSAL ENOUGH FOR
THE PEOPLE GENERALLY.
Mississippi Valley Interstate Exposition
at Memphis" Reported and Unani-
mously AdoDted-Ths Public To Be
Invited to Take Hand.

The continued activity in business cir
Giles prevented number OF exposition in
corporators from attending the meeting
called for yesterday afternoon at AZ Madi-
son street. Those who did attend were,
however, OF the stamp that gives solidity
and promise TO any enterprise projected.
These were Messrs. John W. Cochran, r.
G. Craig, Thomas J. Graham, Napoleon
Hill, William M. Harrington, George Ar
mold, G. L. Pullen and K. J. Black.
Prior to hearing the report OF the CON-
mittee for which the meeting was called,
Mr.. Graham suggested feature that he
thought would add immeasurably to the
success Of the exposition. This was an
" Immigration Bureau" somewhat on the
line pursued by the Castle Garden IN "
management Mr.. Graham's idea was as
follows: That each State, county and
city be requested to appoint commissioners
to the exposition, and contribute geologi-
cal and botanical exhibits, along with a
supply Of pamphlets explanatory of soil,
climate, and every point interesting and
valuable TO those seeking location.
Upon the arrival Of visitors thus in
clincd, they can be shown through and
made familiar with the inducements at the
hands OF their commissioners, and arrange
ments made TO bring about their settle
ment in any State and county chosen.
Properly organized and conducted, this
bureau would become valuable feature,
and attract thousands OF visitors who would
not otherwise consider the idea OF coming.
The suggestion OF Mr.. Graham was well
received, and will in all probability be in
corporated in the exposition when estab-
lished.
The outstanding committee, consisting
OF Messrs. L. b. Snowden, d. p. MADDEN,
James Lee, IT,, William NJ. Harrington,
George Arnold. j. w. Cochran and X. q.
Craig, reported as follows:
The committee appointedto consider the
matter OF an exposition in this city are Of
opinion that name should be selected
which would not appear to other States
and cities as too local-ono that would not
create jealousy, but which would suggest
and invite their cooperation in the enter
prise-such name as the mississippi
Valley Interstate Exposition ut Memphis"
The committee are OF opinion that IL would
be impracticable TO attempt 10 open the
exposition on q scale which would assure
| its success before the fall OF 1899 for many
reasons. First, IL will require fully that
time to organize the company, raise the
necessary money, arrange plans, decide on
location and secure such legislation from
our Legislature, and perhaps aid from
Congress, rs may be found practicable.
Ii has been suggested by legal gentle
men that the present corporation lines Of
Tennessee require amendment TO author
izo the issue oil stocks and bonds, and this
cannot be had until the meeting OF the
| Legislature In January next A charter I'M
der existing laws would be OF no force,
but Joint stock company with lin
tied liability can be formed, which could
do much preliminary work during the
present year, in the way Of individual nd
yances OF money TO be expended under
direction OF an executive committee, with
out power TO create debt, and after n regu-
lar charter shall have been procured thon
stock shall BIO issued 10 each person for the
amount previously advanced.
On motion OF Mr.. Graham, seconded by
by Col. Hill, the report was unanimously
adopted.
The motion OF organizing under the sug.
gestion embodied in the foregoing report
was then raised. Here difference oil
opinion arose, and Col. Harrington was 70.
| quested 10 further explain that portion Of
the report recommending IL. The gentle.
man chcerfully responded, stating that the
committee could not sec the wisdom OF en-.
tircly suspending the effort until the Legis
lature met next January and granted the
desired kind Of charter. In the meantime
a committee on ways and means should be
appointed, under joint stock oompan,
organization, 10 70 ahead with plans and
general preliminary work. 40 M not TO loss
time. Articles OF agreement could be
drawn up, under which contribution,
might be solicited and received, but witt
the explicit provision and undestandin,
that IL he expended for only necessary
preparations, and that no debt be created
After the Legislature has granted tn,
special privilege asked for, stock could
then be issued for the amounts 80 con
tribuled
Col Ilill stated that he believed another
meeting OF all the incorporation
should DO called and the pcopl,
generally invited 10 attend. Their,
were outsiders equally a. interested
In the project as the gentlemen present ol
any one else 10 far known in connection
with II
MIR. Craig thought the committee should
be appointed. Ia order 10 formulate some
plan Of operation and bring II before til,
proposed public meeting. by 10 doinI
much time would be saved and tho enter
prise gotten under headway sooner thar
otherwise.
Col. Hill again remarked that ther,
seemed TO DO good deal Of prejudice In
the hearts Of some over the matter. though
why he could not understand. lie hat
none himself. but knew others who had
Tho project was no child's play; every
man, woman and child In the city werl
essential 20 ils success II would also TAX,
money, ana great deal Of H. The safest
plan, he thought, would be for the incor
poaiors 10 meet and arrange for public
meeting. This idea was agreed 10 altei
which the meeting adjourned 10 meet OF
Tuesday next, March q. Mt , o'clock p. m.
same place. The desire " most carnes
that every incorporation, under both exist
ing charters, be present
MAss-MEETTNo OF coLoRED PEOPLE