The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-07-09
Issues a Letter to Diplomatic and
Consular Representatives of
the Government.
HELP COMMISSIONER CRIDLER.
Quotes From President Francis's
Instructions to Exposition's Eu-
ropean Agent, Showing Work
10 Be Done on Continent.
The ReTELllc Bureau.
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Washington, July S-Secretary Of State
} Hay to-day gave additional evidence Of his
interest in the Louisiana Purchase EXPOSE
ton. Having already issued a letter of in
structions to the diplomatic and consular
officers OF the United States in fCreigr
countries. notifying them Of the postpone
ment OF the Exposition and inviting their
cooperation fuTthering the interests Of the
Exposition abroad. he supplemented this
with the following letter. addressed TO the
diplomatic and consular officers of this Gov
eminent, relative to the work CT Mr.. T. W.
CrdIer:
Department of state. Washington. july S 100
United States: Gentlemen quote for your IN
formation and guidance an extract from a letter
from the Honorable David r. Francis PRESIDENT
Of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition lndeT
Exposition at st Louis. No. in l"t. usteI july
/ 1902 in respect to the important work Of Ny
Of state. and at present Commissioner for Europe
on behalf Of that enterprLss
Nj. Francis. addressing MI. CTsdler; SAYS:
III rSG55 s a. vi sR9sak kin .s your d from aHa ae espiTafys
snj such otber DSints as may be though aeces-
sary IN the exercise OF your discretion. AMI 70
personally confirm with rep-esentat!yes q our
the United States to the Governments q Europe
20 take part in said Exposition INTENDED TO com
memorate the purchase OF the LOUISIANA IeruI
states ConsIls ana commercial exchanges. and
10 take whatever measures and make whatever
arrangements may De AlDAklL WIS.,. ~ fulfill anu
necessary 10 facilitate and encourage their par
tioipation, such information as they, may re
Qufre or desire concerning the plan and scope OF
the enterprise should be prupmty and clearly
laid before them You should convey 70 them
and IN this respect strengthen and support the
Representations heretofore made ny the diDio-
matte and consular 6ff~F-S uu@ar i0Sf-r-'~7
from the Department OF State-the ACCESSIBILITY
as well as the desirabliity OF appointing commits
sionsrs. constructing buildings and preparing
comprehensive exhibits Of their products AMI
manufacture. their arts and sciences.
But should investigation develop the fact
that these things have already been undertaken
by a Government. II will be your duty 20 IA
ctlitate and encourage its prHgress and narftri-
patton with the least possible DELAY. Finally.
you are charged 10 take such measures ana
make such arrangements with the Governments.
individual and representative interests as may
appear proper, wise and necessary 70 encourage
and promote the welfare Of the Exposition in the
foreign countries under your jurisdiction and 70
secure worthy participation on their part. 70 The
end that Il may be distinctly the representative
EXPOSITION Of its class"
The fact that Cruzress has authorized the
postponement of the Exposition 20 1914 and the
President has ISSUED HE proclamation N &C
~COrfance herewith. as you have been previously |
edvised. leads TO the confident belief that this
additional time Will only serve 20 enable the |
foreign Governments 70 be represented In 4 more
satisfactory manner. II possible. than the shorter
period might. perchance. have permitted.
Nr. Cidler Will appreciate ~ is fall value
whatever assistance YOU NAV he able 70 extend
towards the successful prosecution % HIS i'm
portant lah0rs in Europe. ana unreseryedly be
speak your official cooperation IN his behalf.
l an. gentlemen. your obedient ssry1nt
JOHN Hay