The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-09-18
rur rnr>iDfsI's WIRE.
nrrzZARD's FAY, MASS. Sept 1.-THE
opTNTONs or THE IAPOSfIfON.
The Manufacturers Record Publishes
Letters from Prominent Onicials.

Of the opening Va ~
lanta Exposition, the Manuiac,nIeIs
e,,,, r,srnhers Of the Cabinet and Gov
nc Giving their views upon the value
M tho rNro-ition 10 the South ana 10
the country az large I'm bringing about a
L,,t.r ao.,iaintan-esh between all sec
tions. ,...,...
Gov.rnor Greenhalge. of Massachusetts
"'rbe Expos.ton will grove greatly hcne-
fetal not only TO the Suthern states put
fo an parts Of the country IN ciealins
IL more friendly ieelng between the
business men OF all sections, and bring
ing to their attention more prominent,
tban ever before the vast resources OF
the South" .
Governor stone, Of Missouri says;
"Alfhough a vast deal has been said
and written about the wonderful re-
sources of the southern States. the people
of the Northern and Eastern states, ana
Europo have only a faint conception OF
fho truth. The Exposition VIII DO much
10 impress upon visitors the fact that
the South is the field for future enter
prise"
Governor Woodbury.. Of Vermont says
"It seems 10 me that the aggregation
of samples of the products OF 'he SOL
and of the manufactures Of the South
cannot fail I'D centrmg the thought and
interest Of the people Of the whole United
States upon the pOssihliits. OF '"' Iu'ui0
of that section
'.Tbere is probably no section Of tho
country which presents more inviting
field for capital and labor, when )udiclous-
lv invested. than the Cotton states.
"There is considerable prejud%e by
the neople of the North against that
section. on account of alleged want OF
tolerat,on of political opinions. When
this idea shall be dissipatod. by the
banishment of all reason for II, then the
Sontb may expect to receive in much
larger measure the help and influence
of the thrifty people of the Norlh'
Secretary Herbert of the Navy. says
atlanta deserves Areat credit for the
zeal. energy. and perseverance she has
put into this enterprise, which must
prove of great benefit. not only 10 Geor-
gia. but to the whole of the south.
"Thc entire South has entered INTO. this
Exposition in a spirit which nsures 'he
setting forth in a most advantageous ana
attractive way the wonderful resources
of this section OF our country Whlch
with its mild climate, its FER
tile soil its unlimited stores OF coal ana
iron. and its great forests, the capacity
Of supporting a population as dense as
that of Belgium
Ex-senator Walsh says:
Il could not begin 10 estimate the adj
that will Doe conferred upon
the South as the result of the Atlanta
Exposition. which is certain TO portray
I'm the most extensive and potential man
ner the varied bounties in the way of
natural products with which the South
is blessed" ."
Ex-Governor Northcn, Of Georgia,
says:
.'The coming Of so large a number OF /
people from the states north of us /
win furnish an opportunity for better ac- /
luaintance and through this means the |
hospitality of the people /
1f the South will Doe appreciated as never |
before Many things necessary 10 be |
must be personally known, |
lnd i'm this way the great masses Of the /
people Of the two sections Will be sondi-
led into a common union. without dis
inction. and without differences of feel
ng or purpose. This similar feeling of
inion of purpose viii necessarily evidence
union of interest. and through this
must come the development of the
south. with its general resources for
marvellous wealth
Governor stone. OF Mississippi. says:
"Whle the benefits 10 the South. bring
ug TO us as close observers our friends
Il the North and East, are great beyond
alculatiou, / think tho greatest benefits
van result 10 us from the enlargement of
ur own scope of vision, and a more gem
rous appreciauonj Of our own inherent
dyantagos viii give "a spur TO our am
ition ana fix a purpose within MS 10
lOvc up on more crterprising plane OF
cuOn. Speaking for Mississippi. | can
i've assurance OF profound interest and
earty goodwill towards the Exposition.
am confident Of lasting benefits to US
S a nation of people. with one great
urpose-thc growth and uUbuilding Of a
ammon country. the dissipation of preju-
ice. and the mineling upon a plane of
luual benefit to those Of every sec
ON"