The Atlanta constitution., 1900-12-03

I buildings 10 he destroyed. Atlanta will
go hack fifty years"
He then read the following telegram
from $ NJ Inman. of New York:
New York. November 20. l9o0.-W A.
HsmnhIll. Atlanta: Think the idea Of the
| exposition You suggest an excellent one.
7 No doubt railroads and other corporations
viii cooperate If Aiian5a n packs ks tRs en-
| tCrpriSc strongly. =. VI. iNMAN.
The rcadi-sg n this telegram was
greeted with applause.
! 4 letter from j. C. Oglesby was also
read in which Mr.. Oglesby expressed his
regrets al not being able to attend the
meeting. owing To another engagement
bat stating that the siggestion that q
( great Textile Exposition he held In At
ianta i'm 1892 was both timely and proper.
The discussion of the exposition was
I then entered into and Mr.. J. NJ. High
was called uu for an expression.
Ar High i'm a letter to Colonel Hemp
hHi had suggested the idea that isle char
arter II the exposition be textile.
The time has now come" said he IN
spe.tkiut when the south should awake
I 10 the great Importance OF the manu-
facture Of cotton. The idea of a textile
/ exposition was brought about by a visit
| made 10 Geneva. Switzerland, where an
.xnnsition was in progress showing the
different phases OF the manufacture Of
silk.
In my opinion an exposition OF this
/ character would prove uf great benefit
to she entire south. think the manu-
facturers would be very glad of the op-
portunity TO make exhibits"
Colonel Hemphill stated that Mayor
elect Minis was present. and as the eN-
position would be the crowning event Of
his administration. the meeting would be
glad 10 hear from him.
Major MINIS Speaks.
The next mayor said:
This proposed exposition is consum-
nation most desired by myself. There is
no doubt bat that such am enterprise
would he of great benefit Ia the city. At
lauta is the only place-and | say n with
no disre-pcct a. amy other southern city
wher. The people come and where they
have "a desire 10 come. The people Ike to
visit cNpoSitious. and AN exposition Ia
Atlanta would bring great numbers here.
Then eXpositions IN way promote trade
and "a delightful intercourse. They bring
together charming gentlemen ana bcauG-
ful women and there are some men IN
Atlanta. YOU know. VINO like TO see pretty
women.
And J want 20 say that while ! am
mayor uf Atlanta ] Will do all m my
power to promote this great enterprise.
and i ask that the citiz,ns of The city
cooperate with me. or course. haven
brcu elected vet but 4 do hope mo- dark
horse Wlii show Up. For You know !
want to Dee mayor and lf had NOT been
nominated at the primary 7 should have
frlt very miserable.
"sut th, great exposition will have my
hearty Endorsement. ara In my official poo
s.tiau 7 -han work tn make ia success
Z shall he very unhappy Dc I iaU 10 do
some good Tor flr city.
eve have with gs hcre today said
Colonel II mrhIi. $50 LeItl. man who haas
recently come tn Atlanta. Ne would iihe
u hesr an expression lrom ar. Wicker
sham
Railroad Will Aid.
Mr. Wickcrsham Is tho recently elected
president of The Atlanta and West Point
railroad. and be assured those present
thai th. railroads would do their share
iu making the exposition a success
''-rhe railroads are with 2ou iu this
euteruri-." said ho "and might Doe per-
sraded fa contribute literally
--.r,sntl ts- the Do .-utiU1u af h1Nius
conducted l"r FORMER rNl POSITIONS boz Il
rnr-r satisfactory H.lrutT aHd iu mN
sells over the country ] sttll hear COM
mruts on th- excellent marag. mont of
fht fVua-iti.u of 1856. There Seems fu he
no reason. Then. why another great eN-