The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-05-17
STATE EXHIBIT N OMAHA.
EXPENSES NAY HAVE To he BORNE
ny BUSINESS MEN.
Sentiment In Favor OF Representing
Washington at the ExpOsitton
shown in Public Meeting
Speeches by Representative Men.

Nearly fifty public-sp spirited citizens of Sc
Hlnekley building last night and talked
about sending an exaihi: 20 the Omaha ex-
position TO represent the resources and ad-
yantages OF the state OF Washington. 1t
was the sense OF the meeting that the state
should De represented by all means. and
it now looks as though an exhibit will be
made. even though the expenses may have
TO be betrayed by individual generosity ON
the part OF business men in this and other
parts OF the state.
No definite action locking toward the
adoption Of measures to defray the expense
OF an exhibit was taken az the meeting.
but ii was decided 10 hold mass meeting
OF citizens at the city hall tonight. in order
TO give every person an opportunity TO ex-
press their views and have a voice in any
action that may be taken.
1t is urged that all business and profess
sional men Of Seattle and vicinity he In
attendance at tonight's meeting, as 1t is
believed that Washington should be repre-
scented at the exposition, and IL is desired
TO place the matter before the people of
the state in the best possible manner. IN
order TO do this everybody should. 1t is
claimed. attend the meeting and take part
In shaping any movement which may be
made. Good speakers VIII be present and
IL Is expected to make the meeting as rous-
ing as possible.
The meeting held last night was called
by Mayor Humes. and was presided over
by +. o. Graves. Tho chair appointed l..
NJ. Wood as secretary. Mr.. Graves said
that the real object of the meeting was to
induce eastern and southern people TO To-
cate In Washington, and was OF the same
nature as the recent immigration move
ment The chairman was satisfied that an
exhibit at the exposition would result in
larger issiux Of people TO develop the lum-
Der. fishery. farming and mining industries
OF the state
George Thompson. OF Tacoma, vice pres
ident OF the state commission, was called
on TO speak. He told about the legislature
refusing to make an appropriation to pay
the expenses of the exhibit. He said he
hoped that the people Of the state would
be prompt in contributing toward paying
for an exhibit regardless of the action OF
the legislature.
l.. NJ. Wood spoke at length on the ex
ceNent opportunity to develop the natural
resources of the state. and he was positive
that hundreds of people would be attracted
to the state.
John Il. Allen made few remarks, IN
which he said that the result OF an exhibit
at Omaha would be more advantageous
that the one made at the Worlds Fair He
thought that the state now had a golden
opportunity. and that the people should
take advantage of 1t. He spoke of the rich
ness of the state in glowing terms. and at
the conclusion of his remarks was vigor-
oussy applauded.
Mr.. Ward. who has taken an active part
In all matters pertaining to the exhibit.
said that now was the time for action and
he suggested that every person be given
4 chance 10 subscribe TO an Omaha exhibit
fund.
j. A. Moore spoke In favor of raising a
fund ard wanted to subscribe, as did also
A. NJ Brookes. John Schram and n num-
Der of others. but IL was finally decided to
postpone action until tonight.
J. w. elise and Daniel Jones were ap-
pointed 10 secure the city hall. and they
Immediately induced the city council to
pass 4 resolution rendering the citizens the
use Of the hall for holding the meeting.