The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-11-19

OF Fhe exposition are confident that their
own goods VIII not suffer from comparison
that viii result
THB QUEEN A PATRON
1t is probable that no exposition pro-
isct was ever inauguratcd under more
favorable circumstances. Lord Blyths-
wood. one OF the best business men Of
Scotland has accepted the active pres
idency and both Queen Victoria and the
Prince of wales have consented TO act as
patrons of the exposition. The foreign
office as using fits influence to persuade
other governments 90 give their sympathy
ST. not their active cooperation 10 the
work ana. what is more TO the purpose
at the outset there viii be no lack OF
available funds Already the city OF
Glasgow has raised a guarantee fund OF
nearly 100000 and 10 is expected that
Parliament viii appropriate freely 70 the
enterprise. Under these circumstances
there is no reason 10 believe that the
affair viii not bee a great and unqualified
success.
The last great exhibition that was held
I'm Glasgow was I'm 1855 and the exposition
of 1901 will be located on the same site.
This site is one Of exceptional beauty and
convenience 10 consists Of more than
siyty-seveu acres and comprises the en-
tire western portion OF KelVingrove Park
and the BunhOuse grounds. Through the
Grounds the river Kelvin twists and turns
most picturesquely while, on one side, rise
the slopes of Gilmorehill crowned by the
massive and beautiful university build
ines. A site better suited for such an
eypositIon could not possibly have been
selected
The great exhibition Of 1SSS was OF a
]. Ne
tended that the coming exposition shall
suralss 10 iu JOS wide scope. While II Is
primarily intended TO illustrate the char
sctcr of British products there will be no
such limitations placed upon its displays.
Of course this first object will be carried
out TO IT'S fullest extent. and the resources
Of the British empire will be represented
as never before. All the products and
manufactures of the kingdom Will be
shown.
The colonies win be called upon to
send the best possible exhibits and the
finest fruits Of the arts and labors OF
the sons 80 daughters Of Victoria will
thus be gathered together. These tea-
tunes alone would constitute am exhibition
.nat would Well repay a trip of thOus-
sands of miles and when 10 is remem-
bcred that This is TO be but one Of the
many TEXTURES OF ANt tAUNslklou II -
possible TOO obtain q slight idea OF its
breadth ana cope Already arrange
ments have been made 10 transfer many
OF the largest exhibits "a Paris 60 Glas-
cow and few OF the governments that
viii contribute TO the success OF the
French exposition will fail to be well re-
presented In Scotland
AFTER PARTISAN IDEAS.
4, some respects the GLASGOW exrosl-
tion viii Doe modelled after that Of Paris
lts divisions Will he similar and equal
attention VIII be paid TO The amusement
~ visitors AZ -roent. however, few
,,isrs for such entertainment have been
made. the particular attention up TO this
time having been given 10 the expo
sition proper. which is TO con-
,ain specially good exhibits Of the
tine arts history and archaeology; To-
cornotion and transportation, including OF
course. the automobile and the submarine
ioat. electricity In all rs branches; ma
chinery end au labor saving devices MIN
ine. marine engineering forestry sports;
,voman's work and scores Of ether sec
tioss 30 arranged as TO cover, with re.
marxable completeness. every branch OF
human achievement.
According to the plans mar nave peon
socspseA the sanibition buildings VIII