Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-04-04

The first public action OF the Utah
commission for the st. Louis exposition
was taken today, when the following
statement was issued requesting agri-
cuturists, horticulturists, manufacture
ers stockgrowers and all prominent
citizens of the state to commence at
once to prepare for Utah's exhibit and
give the commission their most hearty
support In making the display one
which viii do credit to the great re-
sources Of the state. The address fol-
lows in full
The Louisiana Purchase Exposition Com
mission for the State Of Utah, Salt
Lake City, April !. 1908.
TO the People Of Utah-One of the
greatest triumphs Of statesmanship--on
OF the most beneicent achievements In
the direction of the spread OF cpnstitu-
uonal government was the purchase of
the vast territory known as Louisian
from France by the United States Of
America. This Imperial domain, during
its century Of American ownership, has
become the home Of millions of free peO-
pie and Is today represented by appro-
PIRATE stars In the national emblem as
10 splendid commemorative Within its
limits is produced everything necessary
for the welfare and comfort OF civilized
man. Its resources are beyond estimate,
its fertility loneliness and wealth beyond
description.
To commemorate the acquisition of this
mighty and magnificent territory. Il ha1
been decided to arrange a universal ex-
position IN the city Of ST. Louis. All the
nations ana peoples OF the world are in
yited to be represented, and most Of them
nave already promised that they will be.
ON the Goth Of this month, the one hum
dredth anniversary Of the date Of the
signing OF the treaty of purchase, the de-
diCatOry exercises will begin. The presi-
dent Of the republic, the governors Of all
the states, the commissioners chosen by
foreign governments as well as by the
states of the Union besides leading peo-
pie Of all lands and languages. are to be
IN attendance on this Impressive occa-
sion; and when the ceremonies shall have
concluded on the third day il is expected
that on the site Of ground allotted TO each
state or nation the work Of construction,
and building and preparation and beautl-
Tying Will have been formally and actu-
ally begun.
lhe ga.cs of the completed exposition
Will swing open on the LIST OF May, 1904.
The intervening twelyemOnth will accord
ingly be busy one for those who have
the stupendous affair In charge, as we'll
as Tor those who have buildings TO erect
and exhibits to collect, classify and ar
range for display. SO favorable an OPP I
portunity to make q showing worthy OF \
her resources and enterprise Utah has
never had before The late Eegislatiire
appropriated $1,000 for the purpose, ana
the state commission provided for In the
law has promptly and with enthusiasm
entered upon Its labors. Its members are
assured of the most friendly consideration
al the hands OF the authorities IN charge
In ST, Louis In the matter OF choice OF
site for the state building, as well as in
every other respect where favor can add
TO the success of the exhibit; and as
community We will be lacking in patriot
ism and enterprise II We fail TO utilize to
the fullest Ntent and convert 10 our ut