St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-06-02
EXHIBITS AND RAILROADS.

The legislature having made a very
moderate, not TO say inadequate, proyi-
sion for the representation of the re-
sources OF Minnesota at the Worlds
Columbian exposition, and the governor
having appointed commission to take
the matter in hand, suggestions as to
the ways and means of promoting the
Interests of the state on that great oc-
casion are in order, and will doubtless
be acceptable to the commission having
the subject in charge. Several phases
of the exhibit have already been pre-
sented in the newspapers from time to
time, but these have by no means ex-
hausted the category.
Some of the most important features
appertaining to full exhibit have not
vet been mentioned. Among these may
be enumerated:
First-The full and adequate represen-
tatIon of our great educational system,
now recognized as being among the very
best in the Union.
Second-A thorough, and. so far as pos
sible, exhaustive presentation in book
or pamphlet form of the resources of
the state under a proper classification,
especial regard being had to its agri-
cultural, mineral and timber resources.
scenic attractions, etc. This shoald be
prepared by a careful writer who is
thoroughly familiar with the history
and resources of Minnesota, and who
will be able to summarize them in a
graphic and authentic form.
Third-Its great transportation facil-
tiles, including both the railways and
waterways, for the transmission of per-
sons and property from the theater of
production to the worlds markets and
commercial centers.
Each of these topics affords sufficient
material for special treatment; hence
the observations in the present article
will relate principally to the latter. 1t
has already been limited that. in view of
the limited appropriation by the state,
1t will be necessary to secure the most
hearty and comprehensive co-operation
on the part of the general public, and
especially of the railway corporations
whose lines traverse every portion of
our territory, if Minnesota is to be rep
resented III q manner at all common
surate with her Importance as a leading
commonwealth in the Northwest.
1t is to be borne in mind that MANY of
these corporations still own extensive
tracts of land yet to be opened to settle
ment and cultivation. 1t is further to
be remembered that upon the improve
ment of these areas largely depends the
future profit OF the carrying trade of
the state; hence there are the strongest
possible reasons why the commission
appointed by the governor should, at an
early date, make an effort to secure the
hearty cooperation of the railway com
panieS. 1t is believed that this will not
be difficult matter. These corporations
are managed by men of broad views, of
great foresight, and of ready aptitude
to discover all those causes which con-
tribute to the profit of their undertake
ings.
Much has been said of late in regard
to the promotion of immigration into
the state. Some of the railroads have
been especially urgent upon this sub
Ject, insisting that earnest efforts should
be made by the state and the munich
palitieS Of the Twin Cities'' to further
this object. Indeed, the leading motive
on the part of this state in appearing at
all at the great exposition is doubtless
that of increasing its population by the
addition of the most desirable class of
people from the Eastern states and for
elgn countries. This being the case,
the cooperation of the railway com
panies would seem to be a matter of
prime importance. They will unoues-
tionably be present at the exposition in
some form, either separately OF in COM
binati0n. What combination would be
more natural, or what would more
efficiently promote their interests, than
al association with the state in which
their lines are located. and with which,