The San Francisco call., 1898-03-08
/. WOULD PROVE
 OF LASTING
 BENEFIT Every One Is in Favor of the Proposed
 Exposition. Interior Counties Will Lend Necessary As sistance. The Mayor Will Name a Conn n1ittee to Arrange Pre- linlinary Details.
PREPARING INVITATIONS.
The Committee Will Represent the Largest Business Interests of
 the City.

That the semi-centennial anniversary of the admission of California into the sisterhood of States will be property and f1ttingly commemorated is an as- sured fact The suggestion made by The Call that the golden wedding of our State to the Union be made the occasion of a grand exposition has met with hearty approval on all sides. The merchants and citizens of San Fran cisco have pledged their hearty support and several of the Mayors represent ing interior cities of the State, have also promised aid.
 Mayors Land of Sacramento M. P. Snyder of Los Angeles, Valentine Koch of San Jose, J. A. Fuller of Napa, w. T. Ellis of Marysville, c. J. Craycroft of Fresno D. c. Reed of San Diego and Charles P. Patterson of Pomona have expressed their favorable feelings to- ward the proposed celebration. They are united in the opinion that the eX- position should be held, not alone to represent and ffttingly advertise the resources and products of Califor1.;i, but those of the junior States ad- mitted after our State. We have in addition been promised the aid of sev- eral of the contiguous States, and by concentration of action we will be able to hold an exposition in 1900 that will draw the attention of the entire world to the country west of the Rockies.
 We have at our disposal everything required to make a grand display and as every one is willing and anxious to help there is every reason to believe the exposition will prove far greater success than the Midwinter Fair. The l NoIy 1f bringing many thousands of visitors to our State and the beneficial results are still felt. Many made their homes with us and invested their capital here. If the MidWinter Fair was a success what a far greater success will be the exposition with the assistance [f our neighboring States
 While every one admits that an expo sition such as was suggested by The Call would prove of almost incalculable benefit, there is not a unanimity of opinion as to just when it should be held. There are some who fear that the Paris fair, which will be held the same year. would prove a counter attraction and keep many away who would visit us if our exposition should not be held until 1901. The time of holding the ex- position is of but little moment. All that The Call desires is that there be an exposition worthy of the occasion and resources ana products or Cal1fOr- mia.
 The time of holding the exposition will be probably fixed by a committee to be appointed by Mayor Phelan with in the next few days. Mayor Phelan is very enthusiastic over the movement. He is now engaged in preparing an in vitation to leading citizens to arrange the preliminary details for making the celebration one worthy of the occasion. He realizes that much will depend on the energy displayed by the committee. The committee will not be appointed by him until he receives assurances from those he may name that they will give all the time necessary to make the movement one of the most successful ever inaugurated in the United States.
 Governor Budd has sent out invita- tions to the Chief Magistrates of ad- joining States asking them to join us in making the semi one that will rebound to the credit of the entire Pacific Slope. That favorable responses will be received is certain, for four States through their Governors have already promised to join in the grand celebration