Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-22
PAN-AMERICAN EXPOSITION.
virginia Wanted as One of the Ex-
hibitors at Buffalo.

The New York delegation which appear
cd before the Virginia Legislature last
week I'm the interest of the Pan-American
Exposition. returned to Washington yes
terday from Atlanta. Major Agar NJ
Wheeler. one of its number stopped over
I'm Richmond to supplement their work.
which was not completed. owing to hur-
ried departure, caused by learning that
the Georgia Legislature would adjourn
the following day.
Major Wheeler is at the Jefferson, ana
SAYS their mission TO Georgia was entirely
successful. Upon the Governor susBea
ton, both houses Immediately passed
resolutions faVOring state eNniDlt; Inc
delegation was entertained In a handsome
manner by Governor Gambler, Hon. clark
Howell Of the Constitution; Hon. HOke
smith of the Journal: ex-Mayor Colyer
formerly president Of the Atlanta Tx
position, and others. Major Wheeler sald
the people there seemed anxious 10 aVah
themselves of the great exposiuOn's at
fractions to advertise Georgia.
Ex-Governor Northern said Georgia I eX-
hibit at Nashville and Omaha had seuled
1900 people In Georgia. besides bringing
many factories TO that state.
Major Wheeler. who has interests IN
Virginia said that for some reason TINS
State was now comparatively overlooked
by settlers and capitalists; that NoIih
Carolina. Georgia, Tennessee, ana FLORIDA
ern people by reason OF their persistent
advertising. The consolidation or manu-
factories and formation Of trusts at the
North had thrown out Of emplOyment
many superintendent, managers ana
travcllng-men. who were seeking new
homes and other work. This class nave
money, and are ready TO investigate
southern attractions 1t IS beleVed by
him that an exhibit or the resources OF
Virginia displayed as Georgia did hers
az Omaha will produce larger results, be-
cause the Pan-Amcrican Exposition VIII
undoubtedly have five IL not ten times the
number of visitors that Omaha or Nash
willie had, combined.
Major Wheeler has officially attended
AN the great expeditions as New York
States representative and Is thoroughly
familiar with their detailed workings and
their advantages He says that few eX-
INSTRUMENTATION States, or cides-now
attend for other than commercial rea-
sons and that very little sentiment en-
tcrs into their action. He is OF the Opln-
ion that. while Nirginia'S exhibit at the
Worlds Fair was a successful one Of the
kind and very interesting IL was poor
investment for a State In Nirgida's con-
dillon. She IS recognized everywhere as
rich I'm historical matters and as the
home Of great men now dead and gone.
Visitors here are more than delighted
with the country and kindness of her
people, but the money spent at Chicago
would have increased Nirginia's pOpula-
~
her $4,000 al Omaha.
"The promoters Of the Pan-American
Exposition near Buffalo in 1901 recognize
this" Major Wheeler said, land are pre-
pairing TO make II so attractive that the
attendance may exceed Chicago. They
propose TO have II so that all able to take
an outing In 1901 viii naturally turn to-
ward Buffalo. Niagara Falls but twenty
miles away, will be Illuminated nightly
by cOlOred electric and search lights I'm
magnificent manner II will alone be
worth a journey there TO see a gorgeous
spectacle that may never be repeated.
The side-trips from Buffalo cannot lie
eQuallcd Chautauqua, Niagara. the Great
Lakes the Adirondacks, Saratoga, Lake
George. the Hudson river. and the cities
and scenery en- route. all combine TO at
tract the presence Of every southerner
who can afford it, We hear" Major
Wheeler said, "Of many already, especial
~ school-teachers who have commenced
saving for the trip, which many prefer to
Paris"
Major Wheeler married in Virginia after
the war and has been an occasional Wis
itor here since He thinks portions or
the State. especially Richmond greatly
improved. particularly during the past
few wears but the people North don't
know H. He has during the past several
days awakened considerable interest and
some enthusiasm here by his presentation
Of the Pan-American-EXpO position idea.
Should the future develop all that is
claimed for 1t, ne is confident that the
tide and volume Of southern travel i'm 1901
will be largely toward Niagara and Buf-
falo. The attractions Of Niagara illum-
mated. the great exposition, ana the cleo
trio city of Buffalo, run by power from
the falls Is combination hard TO equal.
Major Wheeler feels assured from the
general approval given the idea OF n State
exhibit of Virginia products and resources
I'm "a business-like way that the Legisla-
ture viii provide for a satisfactory one at
Buffalo.