The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-01-19

committee was representing if ever an inter
national exhibition had right to that title
and Britlsh-not merely a cOlonial-wOrld's
fair, TOO; for had not the British Govern
ment stamped ii as such? And was it not
to be conducted under the special patronage
of his ROYAL Highness, the Prince of Wales,
with young Prince George 10 represent his
father at the opening ceremonies? 1t was
an easy task, surely. that lay before the
committee for the United States with a
rush of exhibitors assured and plenty Of
glory in the background. COmmunica-
ton was promptly opened with Secretary
Blaine.
Mr.. Blaine responded courteously, ex-
pressing his interest in the people. and suG-
resting that the formal invitation be sent to
Congress 1t was. Its acceptance and
r0using appropriation to enable the United
States TO be worthily represented a the ex-
hibltlon In Kingston, Jamaira's capital city.
seemed tn the distinguished English officials
ia New York to be a matter for a few days
consideration only.
Days passed, weeks passed. months passed.
The British committee in New YORK heard
ments were Completing their arrangements
for repreSen tation at the fair.
And so the fair in Kingston, Jamaica, will
@ on without the official recognition of the
United States, butno without United States
exhibitors although the failure Of our Gov
eminent to act has OF course kept the num-
Der aud extent of American exhibits COM
parativtly limited. On January y. 1891, I'M
less some now uniouked-fOr delay occurs,
Prince George of Wales will declare the
great Jamaica Fair open; and will place it
in the hands Of the Governor Of the island,
Sir Henry Arthur Blake, X. c. NJ. G., who
is its President. 1t will remain in existence
for at least th!ee months, and these in ia
maica are the three pleasautcst and most
beautiful months Of the year.
The exhibition grounds are beautifully
located about two miles from Kingston Har-
Dor and two hundred feet above The level of
the sea. \ mountainous background adds
much to their effect The main building is
oil feet long. Its other dimensions are
Length OF transept, III feet; height of
nave, 50 feet; breadth across nave and aisle,
81 feet The principal annex is about as
long as the main building. A large hand
some concert hall and various pavihons have
also been erected. Running around the
main building is an open gallery, from which
cool vantage ground, b6te the indoor eXhlb-
its and the electrical Examinations on the
grounds can be seen. These iluminations
Will be in various colOrs, and there Will be
special displays Of fireworks twice week.
Band-stands and minor concert halls front
on the various ornamental walks. As. in all
great exhibitions there will be carouselS,
electric railways anc other entertaining de-
vices. One Of the halls is termed Amuse-
ment Hall, and during the time of the fair
will be occupied by an English variety COM
pany. Jamaica's wealth of tropical prod
uctS has been utilized to beautify the
grounds. Trees, flowers and rich vegetation
of all kinds have been so artstically ar
ranged and in such profusion that the out
door exhibit will to most northern visitors
be the most wonderful, the most enhancing
of all.
Then, too. the naval display in the harbor,
although not strictly part of the eX-
hibitiOn, is going TO be very attractive. TIE
British squadron to which Prince George OF