The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-12-17
THE WORLDS FAIR.
An Invitation to Be Extended to
the World to Participate.
California, Oregon, North Dakota, Michigan
and Canada Preparing-Housss and Blocks
to Be Brought From Pompeii.


CHICAGO, Dec. 10, lS90.-Matters have
hung in suspense the past week at the ex-
position headquarters waiting for the ap-
pointment of the Board Of Control. As this
is the body which will practically govern
the fair. the selection of its members is of
vital Importance. Hence the caution and
delay. Aside from this preparations have
gone on rapidly. In fact it has been the
most important week yet in the history of
the exposition. 1t has been finally and Off
cally placed ON solid financial basis.
Governor Fifer has issued his proclama-
ton announcing the ratification of the con-
stitutional amendment authorizing Chicago
to False $4,000. 600 for the exposition. The
Chicago City Council has passed an ordi-
nance for the issue Of bonds for the same in
denominations as follows: 81, 900, 600, 900 in
bonds of $1,000 each. and S1.000, 000. 600 in
bonds OF $500 each, bearing date from JAN
uary /, 1891, running thirty years at per
cent interest, payable semi-annually. The
credit of the city of Chicago is irrevOcably
pledged to the payment of principal and in
terest of the bonds.
Director Ferd w. Peck will bear the d0cu-
ments to Washington, showing that all re-
quirements have been met and that the
$4,000, 600 is provided for. Also copy of
the rules aud regulations concerning eXhib-
its, space, etc. President Harrison will then
be enabled at once to issue his proclamation
to all nations, and henceforth the EXPOSE
ton will become vast International enter
prise.
There was false report in Europe the
past week to the effect that the fair had been
abandoned or transferred to New York. A
cablegram from President Gage stating the
progress made and that the So 000, 900 was
secured not only killed the rumor but gave
Europeans implicit faith in the expo stion.
1t is decided to begin at once to dredge
and ill Jackson Park. Except the winter
proves very severe work can be carried m
successfully.
IN SECRETARY WINDOWS REPORT
He has notified Congress that plans for the
National Building are now in PREPARATION,
and that they provide for 200, 900 square feet
Of floor space. He also requests thai an APP
preparation be made to defray tine expenses
of the Board OF Lady Managers.
Oregon is to the front. Her State Board
of Commissioners have mapped out plan
for an exhibit, and have issued circular to
the people of the State. They want ten
acres as miniature of Oregon, planted with
all the trees and shrubbery native to that
region. Also great building, filled with
specimens OF vegetables, grains, fruits and
flowers from their fertile soil. They ask
that at least $250,000 be appropriated by
their State. Their early enterprise Is COM
me1dable.
North Dakota is aroused with enthusiasm
for her Worlds Fair exhibit. A State con-
vention is to be held at Grand Forks Decem-
Der 18th. The call asks for officials and
representatives from all cities and societies
throughout the State. Each newspaper is
requested to send a delegate, and special in
vitations are extended to the Governor and
members of the Legislature
California has already a Worlds Fair here
on small scale. She wants people to get
hint of what they may expect in '93. In
the carloads which have lately arrived are
inviting SAMPLES of the delicious fruits that
grow In the Land of Golden Sunshine"
The organizers of the California exhibit,
in order to display to good advantage the
rare productions OF their State, propose to
have distinct cumulative exhibit, with a
building erected at their own expense.
Director II. Ii. Kohlsaat cabled from
Europe that Colonel Dredge, noted En-
glish editor and lecturer. delivered an ad-
dress the past week on the Worlds Expo
siti0n. speaking highly in favor Of the enter
prise and urging that England now prepare