Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-03
The proposed Er,,osltson.

II Is desirable 10 have an Exposition here
this year, because II we do not seize TINS
opportunity none so good viii present
| itself until 1894.
We have been without any great popular
gathering of this description since 1883
and the city begins TO feel the need Of the
quickening influence. which always 70.
suits from bringing our Virginia and
Carolina friends and kinsmen in contact
with our citizens. The Exposition OF 1888
was 20 successful and the memories that u
left were so pleasant, II cannot be doubted
that a repetition of the enterprise will ind
favor from the start. and now that we lave
| the grounds and buildings in good con-
dition we will be able to do better than
ever before.
An exposition or fair. call 1t what you
choose, is needed because of the interval
of time that has elapsed since the last one;
because this is TO be year of great indus
trial activity In Virginia; because we are
in duty-bound TO Jay the foundation for
creditable State exhibit at Chicago, and
this will afford good opportunity, and be-
cause this fall we will have no lengthy
canvass to distract the public mind IRON
| our undertaking.
| II is true that members of the General AS
| sembly are to be chosen in November, and
| the maintenance of Democratic supremacy
is all-important, but we can 80 time the
| Exposition as not TO interfere with the
canvass, which no doubt will be oil the
/ 10 ohnrt on6 HhaTn.
Anyhow. it will be State contest and we
can adjust our exhibition to tpe necessities
| of the occasion Next year the presidential
election will take place, and it promises TO
be an exciting event. Considered politi-
cally and industrfally, 1891 is better than
| 1892 for our Exposition.
The Worlds Fair will begin in May, 1898.
In 1892 thousands Of people will commence
saving money to make the trip to Chicago.
| The preparations for that commanding oc-
casion will so overshadow US that it will be
almost in vain for us TO attempt to secure
the attention of the people.
All things favor State Fair at Richmond
| this year. With the industrial activity
that now prevails and the generous rivalry
between cities. towns, and counties, we
may be sure of having better collective ex-
hibits than ever before, especially 1t we
arrange so that the best of the non-perish-
| able articles will be grouped for exhibition
| at Chicago.
If we are to have the Exposition let us
take particular pains to make it good
one and then let US resolve to bring here
in special trains large numbers OF our
southern merchants A determination to
do this will at once enlist for the EXPOSE
ton the sympathy of our city businessmen,
and il will yield something worth working
and paying for. We do not know what
action will be taken with respect to the
sale of the FAIRGROUNDS, but the best
opinion seems TO be TINT the society ought
to arrange its finances SO as to facilitate
an exhibition this year. Then 1T can sell
the property and reinvest in cheaper land a
little further from the corporation line.
Committees of the Agricultural Society
are now inquiring into all these matters.
and at the next meeting OF the society we
suppose positive step will be taken.
The people want the Exposition and are
ready to insure its success.
A beginning should be made soon.
We have none too much time.