The herald., 1896-03-09
ANOTHER EXPOSITION

The international exposition idea is
still on. The trans Mississippi and In
ternstional exposition, to be held at
Omaha, Nebraska, in 1898, will be the
next candidate of the kind for public
favor and patronage. The following
circular letter which has been sent to
the press of the country with re-
quest that it be published, will explain
the inception and scope of the enter
prise. There is little doubt about q
grand international exposition held at
Omaha proving OF immense value to
the great west. The letter is as fol-
lows:
At the last session of the Trans -Missis-
sippi congress, which was held in Omaha
in the month of November, lS95, the fol-
lowing resolution was unanimously adopt
ed by a rising vote:
"Whereas. we bsiieve that an exposition
of all the products. industries and civilizl-
ton of the states west OF the Mississippi
river. made at some central gateway.
where the world can behold the wonderful
capabilities OF these great wealth-producing
states. would be of great value. not only to
the 'rans-Mississippi states, but to all the
hone-seekers of the world: therefore,
Resolved, That the United States con-
gress be requested to take such steps as
may be necessary 10 hold 'rrans-Missis-
sippi exposition at Omaha during the
months of August, September and Octo-
Der. in the year sos. and that the repre-
sen,atives of such states and territories in
congress be requested to favor such an APP
preparation as is usual in such ca ses, to
assist in carrying out this enterprise.
For the purpose of facilitating the work
of the proposed exposition a corporation
has been organized under the style of the
Trans. Mississippi and International expo
sition. Articles of association have been
adopted. copy of which we herewith en-
close. The amount of capital stock neces-
sary to begin business has been more than
subscribed. Officers and directors have
been elected. as noted above. and we are
now ready for active work.
A bill has been introduced in congress
asking for recognition from the national
government and an appropriation for
government building and national exh-
bit. We earnestly invite your aid in secur-
ing legislation from congress at its present
session. We hope you will realize the inn
portance of this matter and correspond at
once with your senators and representa-
tives, urging upon them the necessity of
prompt and liberal action. The great
trans Mississippi country. with its vast un-
developed resources, should not hesitate to
ask for liberal recognition for an exposi-
ton of this character, We invite your CO.
operation in securing it.
1t is the desire of this organization that
steps be taken in each of the trans.Missis-
sippi states and territories to recognize this
enterprise, and to secure such legislation
as may be necessary to properly exhibit
the resources and products of the respec-
tive states and territories. Organization is
earnestly requested. and we invite CORES.
pondence and solicit your aid in making
this exposition a complete success.
No such opportunity has ever before been
offered the great west to advertise it's re-
sources and products to the world as this
exposition will afford. Respectfully,
TRANS MISSISSIPPI AND INTERNATIONAL
EXPOSITION.
JOHN A. WAKEFIELD, Sec.