The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-01-10
TALKS ABOUT OMAHA.
Or. Seymour, Now at the Capitol, Talks Of
Omaha.
SPEAKS OF ANOTHER EXPOSITION THERE.
Tells of the Plans which Are Under
Way for Another objectionable
fcrs Entirely from the One
of the Past Year.

AS there has been a number of rumors
lately of another exposition project at
Omaha, we have improved the opportuni-
ty of meeting DR.. Seymour to learn some
of the recent developments on this subject.
He was very busy at the time our reporter
called. arranging his rooms for his profess
sional work. which he expects to follow
during his visit to this city. but he very
kindly gave us his views on this subject,
which were as follows.
es, we are very proud of our cxp5si-
ton, and think have good reason for be-
| ing SO. | have met number of people
| here who visited Omaha last summer, and
| have not heard an expression OF disap-
! pointment. aad almost every one admit st
was far beyond their expectations.
There was considerable opposition on
the part OF Omaha people when the sub
| ject of another exposition was first
preached but this sentiment has almost
| entirely given way to the idea that a diff
| ferent display, including many new tea
lures which we are certain to secure,
would make another exposition fully as
successful as the past one has been.
The grounds and buildings have been
| purchased by new company, who were
encouraged to take these steps after an in
terview with President Mckinley, who ex-
pressed his approval of an exposition which
would bring the people of the United
States in touch with the customs and hab-
its of the people of our new territorial ac-
| quirements, such as living exhibits from
Cuba Hawaii and the Philippine islands.
"As ii has been some little time since l
left home, I have not learned that the
company have settled on a name, but as
saw copy of the constitution which
they expect to adopt. | think they Will
call 1t Greater America.
MI the main buildings were well con-.
structed, and the opening OF the Greater
America Exposition another year would
find the grounds even more beautiful df
such thing were possible) than they were
last year The men who are interested
In this are our most wealthy and influen
tial people, and will not spare any pains
to make 1t equal to or surpass anything
Of the kind that has ever been undertaken
since the Worlds Far.
LAS | learn there are many people here
who spend a portion of each summer
North, the exposition will greatly add to
the attractions of our city, and trust we
shall have the pleasure of seeing many Of
you there"
The doctor tells us that before leaving
home he was approached by the secretary
of the new company, who suggested that
he change his plans fer his winter trip
and go to Honolulu in the interest of the
exposition, but as he had already planned
his trip to Texas and Mexico, and had Sc
cured his transportation he decided to
follow his original plans.
For the benefit of your readers who did |
not come to Omaha last summer, might |
add some remarks as to the most attract.
i've features. Above ALL I think the light
ing of the Court OF Honor was the most
beautiful that / have ever seen. 1t was
Certainly far beyond anything of the kind /
that saw at the Worlds Fair, AMI I /
think was our strongest feature.
The government exhibit took second
place in the features of Importance, and
was larger and better than has ever been
made In this country before am not
positive, but believe this exhibit will oe
retained exactly as it stood last summer.
This feature alone is we'll worth seeing,
particularly since We have all been so
much interested in war. as 1t is largely
composed of military exhibits. models of
battloships, etc, which have become dou-
bly, interesting to the public during the
last year. Each day during the pleasant
weather there was an exhibition by one OF
the United states lifesaving crews. which
was very interesting.
or course the buildings were not so mas
sive In size as at the Worlds Fair. but the ,
architecture was very harmonious and the
WORK OF the landscape artist, who was the
same one who had charge of the work at
the Worlds Fair. will hardly be forgotten
by those who are Interested in flowers and
shrubs .
II think 1t is generally conceded that
MIDWAY was much larger and presented :
more attractions than the Worlds Fair ,
and believe the large number of amuse,
lnent features had much to do with our +
attendance" :
when questioned as to the length of the /
time the doctor would remain here no /
said he hoped to be ready to meet those d
VINO wished to see him by the last of M, i
week or the first of next, and Mill doubt 4
less remain here for at least two or three c
Weeks b
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