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The St. Louis Republic., 1901-05-28

The meeting Of the Board of Directors CT
the Louisiana Purchase Exposition Com
pany this afternoon at o'clock at the
MONDAY Club probably will mark dis
tinct progress in the work Of the LOUIS
lana Purchase Exposition. At that meet
ing President Francis probably will an
nounce the standing committees provided fol
In the bylaws Of the Exposition Company.
The largest interest attaches to the make
up OF the Executive Committee, which will
be the managing agency Of the Fair. This
committee will be clothed with all the pow
ers Of the Board of Directors and its ac-
tions will be subject only to the review and
supervision Of the Board ITSELF This COM
mittee will select the site on which tho
1t shall consist OF eleven members.
The Committee on Organisation has coma
together several times since the last meet
ing Of the Board two weeks ago. and has
considered changes in the number Of mem-
bers OF certain committees and the crea-
ton Of several additional committees. The
visit Of the Directors to the Pan-Ameri-
can Exposition at Buffalo has also inter-
vened since the last meeting and the ideas
action at the meeting to-day.
Advocates OF particular sites have sub
mitted their proportions to Secretary Ste
vens for the consideration of the Executive
Committee and the offers are in such shape
that the committee. on its appointment.
can plunge at once into the important bus
iness Of selecting the site.
New Site Proposition.
The submission by ]. T. Donovan Satur-
day Of the plans and specifications for the
free site proposed by the Southwestern I'm
provement Association completes. 1t Is be-
lieved. the offers of sites. In submitting
its site the southwestern Improvement As
sociation writes to the Board OF Directors
as follows:
We have written assurances from some Of the
owners that their land can be used By the
Worlds Fair for site. FREQ Of cost, for period
OF three years, with two years additional use,
at an equitable rental. should I Be required. We
have verbal assurances from those who have not
written US on the subject that. should this site
be selected. the use Of their land will be given
free OF cost to the Louisiana Purchase Exposition
Company.
The proposed site embraces !, ,s3l acres Of which
sM are within the city q st. Louis and ss1
board for any reason determine to locate the Fair
estirely within the city the adjoining 6S7 acres
will be at your service, to be utilized by the
United States troops which It 10 the intention
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-05-28
Certain Officials Of the Pan-Ameri.
can Say That 1t Is Not,
but q California Man
Says That 1t Is.
SHOWS HOW IT COULD Be DONE.
Laid on the Necessity for
Building Good Roads Early
Soil as an Element-In-
scriptions on Build
ings.

SPECIAL CORRESPONDENTS.
Buffalo. N. Y, May a-Opinions differ at
the Pan-American Exposition as to whether
1t Is possible to open an exposition on time.
ut IL impossible to open an exposition on
time Just az It is impossible to finish a
house on time." says President Milburn Of
the Pan-American Exposition Company. IF
you are building q house the workmen keep
dawdling about It until you move into It.
Then they finish up in short order. You've
got to move into house to get 1t finished" !"
IAN exposition ought to have full year
to digest its work, to pull It's plans to pieces
and set them up again." says Director Cen
eral Buchanan.
'It il impossible for an exposition to open
on time because the exhibitors do not get
to work In earnest until the day set for the
opening" says Director Of Works Carlton
Frank Virgins. secretary and >superin-
tendent Of the Los Angeles Chamber Of
Commerce, takes q different view OF the
matter. Mr.. Virgins Is in charge Of the
California exhibit In the Horticultural
Building. When the exposition opened"
May !, the California exhibit was the only
one in place ready to receive vfsitors; In
the vast desert Of full and empty packing
boxes. Of lath and plaster and STAN and
stucco, Of lumber and false work. the Cali
fornia exhibit was an oasis that gladdened
the eye. It was complete. 1t was the nrst
exhibit ON the grounds properly installed.
what Alr. Wiggins says.
Mr.. virgins was IN charge OF Cali
fornis exhibit at Chicago. at Omaha, at the
Gan Francisco Midwinter Fair. and now at
Buffalo.
.'of course It b possible to open an expo
sltiou ON time." he says. "Al IL needs 70
snssUy and the determination to open On
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-05-28
liISsOUKI'S HERO.

There is a story of rare bravery In the
Official report of the Board of Inquest
which Investigated the death Of Lieu
tenant Jesse n. Roper Of Missouri in
command of the Petrol in Cavite Har-
boz.
Well may the fortitude of that young
cficer be repeated to the youth of the
country. The Lieutenant did not meet
his death in battle, where deeds of cour-
age are to be expected, but he did what
seemed to him in the line Of his duty ut
a time when he could far easier have
shirked and etill have worn his shoulder
straps with honor.
Lieutenant Roper was In command of
the Petrol when fire was discovered in
the forward sailrOom. Several seamen
were caught In the compartment. After
IN effort to extinguish the blaze had
been made. two Of the seamen were
overcome by the smoke and peculiar
gas.
Under the usually accepted interpreta-
ton OF the rules governing officers in
such cases, Lieutenant Roper could have
OAuCACu OtLcI UC0mcu DclOW " tuC TcS.
cue. Strictly speaking, the commanding
o6icer had no other duty than to super
intend the work Of his men.
Instead, the young naval officer had
much Of that spirit that has made the
American navy and army what 1t is. He.
flrst Of all, started down into the burn
ing hole between decks. Restrained
twice, he assumed his authority and
went to the rescue.
Five minutes after, another officer,
safe-guarded by bow-line. found the
Lieutenant in the farthest part Of the
compartment, overcome by the gas and
smoke. Apparently he was dead at the
time, as he never regained conscious
nesc.
That In brief is the story Of the Mis-
souri, officer. Self-sacrificing, coura-
geous, and anxious to do his own part in
the work. he died '.in the line Of duty"
as the Board Of Inquest puts 1t. Mis-
souri, has cause to be proud Of the man
who has honored the American Navy by
this brave example.
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-05-28
HAVING Fun WITH us.

English newspapers and periodicals
are having considerable fun in their own
peculiar way of hee-haw heaviness be-
cause Of the fact that American capital
is gaining control of British Industries
and American merchants and financiers
are waking their slow cousins up to the
necessity for greater vim and progress
iveness in the world Of commerce.
1t is proposed, in spirit of tremendous
irony, that Yankee Doodle" be made
the national anthem Of Great Britain
and that the teaching Of the American
language" be made compulsory in all
English schools. 1t is also suggested
that Britons should be thankful because
all this development Of American inter-
est In English affairs will tend to make
war between the two peoples impos-
siblc.
Stranger things have happened in the
worlds history than that Yankee
Doodle" should become the national
anthem of the British or that the Amer
lean tongue should be regarded as set
ting the standard Of good English. The
day will undoubtedly arrive when the
United States will have to protect Eng
land against European combination
which otherwise. would mean her de-
structiOn. The era will as certainly
dawn when this great Government shall
stand as the dominant Anglo-Saxon
Power, holding England and Australia
and Canada safe against their foes.
Yankee Doodle" will sound mighty fine
to all Anglo-Saxons then. And as for
the American tongue'-isn't that a
purer English now than the cockney
slang heard on London streets or the
varying rural dialects in the English
shires?
England ought to feel proud and safe
because Of Americas growing power.
A blood-cousin with Q masterful family
Of over 1OO.OOO,OO0 souls-its size very
soon-the richest and most indomitable
family on earth, is good kin to have. Its
possession will yet mean the salvation
Of England as one of the great Govern
ments Of Europe.
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-05-28
PORTO RICAN DECISIONS.

In the series of opinions handed down
yesterday the Federal Supreme Court
has decided that territory ceded to the
United States is not mere property, but
a part Of the country and under the Con-
stitution.
At the same time the Court. as fore
shadowed in The Republics dispatches
last week, announces that the central
Government can practically control the
new territory as it pleases; can apply Il
tariff as between that territory and the
rest of the United States.
Porto Rico and the Philippines are. and
subsequent to the act Of cessiOn have al
ways been, an integral. part Of the
United States. Pending special legisla-
ton by Congress. they have enjoyed all
the protection of the Constitution which
has been given to Alaska or Arizona.
So far the decisions are something of
a rebuke to the administration, which
proceeded on the theory that the new
islands were mere possessions, having
no rights at all until permitted by
special enactment to enjoy rights.
But in essence the decisions uphold
the administration. A majority in Con-
gress, with the President, can make and
alter forms of government, give or
withhold the privilege of suffrage, dis
criminate in taxation. tax without repre-
sentation and exclude from internal
commerce. At the whim of Washington
burdens, inequalities and outrages may
be inflicted. Business may be destroyed.
Every tyranny which any monarchy i'm
poses upon its colonies a party majority
may impose upon the inhabitants of Our
distant islands.
The Republic, In anticipation Of this
decision, has invited attention to the
necessity Of an amendment to the Con-
stitution. If Americans pretend to be-
lieve in equal rights and to oppose
special privileges for class or section,
they must at least make and enforce
rule compelling equality in all morgan
ized territory. Alaska and the Philip
pines should be ON the same footing.
Not only is this rule a necessity Of
logic, but it is a necessity Of practical
~ uucuSS. All uAoA oA60uihSu tSAARoAS 40
held temporarily; the theory being that
ultimately it will enter the Union as q
State or part of a State. The population
must then be put in the way Of learning
the dutiessof statehood. These new peo-
pies are Americans; they cannot remain
the political slaves Of Congress. In the
school Of practice they must learn the
art Of government by representatives.
Protection against selfish commercial in
terests, against race and religious jeal-
ousies, must be guaranteed by organic
law.
The Supreme Court has decided that
they are citizens, but citizens without
rights, except as individuals, under the
Constitution. A nation Of free citizens
must give them a constitutional guaran-
tee Of equality before the law.
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-05-28
APPROPRIATION BILLS FATE.
Council May Not Accept It II It u
Returned.

House Of Delegates decided yesterday.
says Speaker Cronin. not to take any action
until the City Council concludes to agree to
the many amendmants made by the House.
This decision IL generally understood in the
City Hall to amount to braxen announce
ment that the House combine viii never
pass the bill. Delegates Kelly and Sweeney
are debating the combines movement On
this bill.
made more unpleasant this afternoon by
the City Council. According to the rules Of
the House, as read Friday BY Delegate Kel.
in the House. On motion Of Mr.. Kelly the
House voted to return the bill TO the Counc
ell. In all probability the Council win To-
fuse to accept tho bill.
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-05-28
MRS. M'KINLEY REJ0IcEs.
Seems to Improve as Train Ap-
prOaches Nearer Home.

Sidney. Neb.. May N.-The presidential
train made the third days run on the home
ward journey without incident The trip
across Wyoming was at an average eleva-
tion of over 1000 feet. and at Sherman, Just
before the train began to descend the east
ern slope Of the Rocky Mountains. the ele-
walton exceeded 500 feet.
Brief stops were made for water and to
change the engines at Rawlins, Laramie
and Cheyenne, Wyo, and kimball and Sid
ney. Neb. The President made no remarks
at any Of these places but appeared upon
the rear platform and shook hands With
some Of those nearest the car.
There were crowds at every station along
the route and each cattle ranch had its
little group of cowboys sitting bolt upright
on their horses and waving their sombrefoO
as the train went by.
Mrs Mckinley is standing the trip vsuy
well, and seems better. She 10 rejoiced that
every hour brings her nearer homo. Her
spirits arise at the thought Of the home re-
turning this week.
The weather has been exceedingly pleas.
ant and that means much for her comfort.
The presidential train will reach Washing.
ton Thursday morning at 7:00 o'clock. 1t
vii! arrive at Omaha tomorrow morning
early, and reach Chicago at 2 q. M.
Wednesday morning. The train will bo
transferred at Chicago to the Pennsylya.
MIA Line and proceed without further
stops.
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-05-28
THE MILITIA SERVICE.

1t is to be hoped that the Govern
ment's adoption Of a new type Of field
gun for the use of National Guard
artillery organizations will be speedily
followed by further steps toward the re-
organization of the State militia, of
which this act is believed to be the be-
ginning.
The furnishing Of modern field guns
to State artillerymen will place the lat
ter in somewhat closer relation to their
fellows Of the regular service. Taking
Battery A Of st. Louis rs an example,
this Is vitality necessary. The local bat
terry Is armed with antiquated muZle-
loading cannon Of the pattern used dur
ing the Civil War. 1t IL true that during
the war with Spain the battery was sup.
piled with four breech-loading guns Of
the standard pattern. But Immediately
at the close Of that war these modern
guns were withdrawn to q Government
arsenal and Battery A went back to its
old muzzle-loaders Of the sixties.
It will be seen from this instance that
there is certainly occasion for action
that shall place the National Guard on
something of more even footing with
the regular establishment IL anything
like effective service is to be expected
The equipment organization, training
and discipline of State troops should be
as nearly like that Of the regulars as is
possible. Regular army officers should
take part in the education Of the re-
organized militia and should be In close
and constant touch with the National
Guard officers. The work now beginning
should be prosecuted TO q successful cul-
mination. The results will repay the
Government many times over in the
character Of the volunteer army thus
made ready for emergencies.
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-05-28
FAIR EXPENDITURES.

With the establishment at the outset
Of definite understanding Of Govern
ment supervision Of Worlds Fair ex-
penditures, and the formulation of a
practical system to this end, st. Louis
should not repeat Chicago's experience
Of trouble arising from misunderstand-
ing between the National Commission
and the local Worlds Fair management.
1t is pleasantly evident that this clear
perception Of the relations existing be-
tween the Federal Government and the
Worlds Fair Company will be reason
ably certain to control the action Of the
National Commission and the Worlds
Fair management from the beginning.
Secretary Flory Of the former body,
now preparing to visit Washington for a
conference as to the system Of Govern
ment supervision Of Worlds Fair ex-
penditures and Of disbursement Of the
Government appropriation Of $5,OOO,OOO,
calls attention to the scope Of the Com
missions authority. Secretary Stevens
Of the Worlds Fair Company mentions
the circumstance Of Chicago's troubles
due to misconception of such authority
in preparing for the Columbian Exposi-
tion Of 1893.
Under these conditions we may hope
that the system now to be devised in
Washington, establishing the routine Of
Government supervision Of Worlds
Fair expenditures and disbursement of
the Government appropriation, will be
as simple and businesslike as is possible
and that the Worlds Fair management
will SO familiarize itself with the neces.
sary processes as to avert the confusion
and misunderstanding otherwise inevita.
hla
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-05-28

Of its Exposition men who have had expe-
rience. Any number Of the men who MADE
the Pan-American would be willing to help
St. Louis make its Exposition. There Is un-
doubtedly much material among the Buf-
falo corps Of employees which could be used
with benefit in st. Louis. There are men
and women whose life work has been ex-
position building. who have been connected
with expoStions for twenty years.
Point to Paris.
Those persons who have no desire for a
salary to help st. Louis make its EXPOSE
tion point to Paris as the seat Of the high
est development in exposition making. They
declare that IL st. Louis wants to get the
best there Is in exposition makers she
should go to France.
"In France they have developed exposi-
tion making into science" says Secretary
Fleming. "There Is, however. something
to be said in favor Of using local men to
make expositions. These men may not
make as good an exposition, but they leave
in the city the knowledge and culture which
produced the exposition. An exposition Is
In the nature Of great school to a COM
munity. The more entirely the community
makes 1t. unaided by outside talent, except
in advisory and instructive capacities. the
larger the education that comes to the COM
munity."
At the recent meeting Of the Louisiana
Purchase Board Of Directors in st. Louis
letters were read from the American Insti-
tute Of Architects. the National Sculptors'
Society and the National Society Of Mural
Painters. AL these bodies helped in the
construction Of the Buffalo Exposition.
They did not offer their services. as in the
case Of the st. Louis Exposition. They
were solicited. These societies. at the re-
quest OF the exposition company, delegated
one of their members to serve the Exposi-
ton Company. Director Of Color Turner
ers, Director Of Sculpture Bitter was dele
gated by the National Society Of Sculptors.
The letters to the Louisiana Purchase
Board OF Directors. relative to sending ex-
perts to aid In the selection Of a site. shows
that these societies are anxious to remedy
the troubles which were encountered at the
Buffalo Exposition in that they were not
summoned early enough in the Preparations.
Both President Milburn and Director Gen.
eral Buchanan agree that one Of the princi-
pal duties Of an exposition company is to
make the people believe that the exposition
Is really held to celebrate q certain event
or condition. The selection OF the design
Of the emblem for the Pan-Amer1can Expo
sition. the blond maiden In North America
and the brunette maiden IN South America,
clasping hands across the Isthmus OF Pana-
believe in the Pan-American idea.
An Expedition Emblem.
st. Louis win have an easier task to make
the people believe in Its exposition. That
event will celebrate on its centenary the
purchase Of the Louisiana territory by the
United States from France. 1t should BE-
easy to keep this idea prominent without
the least straining. Tho emblem, the SEAL
the nag or colors. the covers ana text Of the
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-05-28

prospectus should all bring out the main
Buffalo limited tl,e scope Of its szpositisa
to make the central idea prominent. Its
art collection. for instance. embraces only
the work Of American artists.
valuable displays. because its buildings were
not freproof. People refused to rihk their
collections for exhibition in stan tindsf.
structures thoroughly ireproof. for the exhi.
bition Of relics whose destruction would b
in the nature Of calamity. Tho art ea1-
Suild,nss % could ID 5. isfse1 % sR.n III. AZ s.ms ns
ssruetion could Be used to make I them hem more ss
Mr.. Carleton attracts attention to one neeA
of a site which has not before been ad-
verted to: He had to attend to the digging
THE character Of the soil on the ats
should have bearing on the destrabdhty
equally desirable the character Of the soii
built on a rock foundation. II you have 10
water man ~ eat Go ay Sp yo1f rs
sources very rapidly. You cannot do land.
scape gardening on a site that would make
a good granite quarry. The soil should b
"A sandy soil 1. best adapted for an az
position site. Clay is next. but It 10 too
exhibits and mat .rials can BE- broueht m
on railway switch hes.' =
value Of Inscriptions.
Buffalo has used the inscription for sculp.
tural and artistic effect. a. Chicago uoed
1t before. The mistake was made In both
places that the inscriptions were perishable.
The Congregational Library at Washineton In
the best example of the effective use Of the
Inscription. Here are used only literary
tions were written to order. Not one lived
from the Chicago Exposition, and the
chances are that ,1ot one VIII 1--we from the
Buffalo Exposition. although they were
written by Richard Watson 0iI6er ThAV
are In polished 1snglieh and express prc-
cisely the idea Intended, but they fnn 10
Join ''the wit Of cne" with ''tho wisdom Of
many" which b the prerequisite for what
the Germans call. winged words" The
INSCRIPTION on ore. Of the panels Of the
great pylons Of the Triumphal Bridge ID:
commonwealths." Other inscriptions are:
government"
=, RELIGIOUS tolerance safeguard sf c4vil
liberty" -.
Between natiua and nation. a. betwssn
man ana man. lives the ono law Of right" s.
bunAi0 has not q single telegraph oflco
within the grounds. The Exposition Co0.
pany offered 70 fsnt space to the tele9raDA
companies eonAdered exofbitant and ~
We cannot in,rease our charges 49,
the grounds" tha companies say ssass6 -
would not be JUSTIFIED in paying BIZ - q
The telegraph companies have oli7E
omcee n rented q1ace near the ettsunem -,
the oroundA - - -