The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-04-29
PRINCE OF WALES BOOMS FAIR
,prsJDES AT MEETING or THE
BRITISH COMMISSION.
,,.., Manufsc turers to Get Together and
Make . Fine Showing at 1t. Louis
Speaks Of the Kings Interest and
IN, Loan OF victoFia's jubilee Gifts.

IN, Loan OF victoria's jubilee Gifts.
s,,etei Gable Despaieh 10 THE SUN.
LONDON, April 2s.-The first meeting OF
,hs British commission to the st. Louis
.,nosi,ion was held this afternoon at
Marlborough House. the Prince Of Wales
n,slding After the royal commission was
,,ad the Prince OF Wales made an address
and expressed his pleasure at presiding.
He said the preliminary work had already
hem carried out by the committee which
vas appointed in February, and that thanks
we're due this committee. He added that
IN accepting the invitation OF the President
a. the United States to take part In the
ambition the Government felt II was
desirable that the United Kingdom be
adequately represented at this concourse
Of the nations. II was evident that the
Official classification Of tho different de-
carefully prepared by the authorities.
The departments OF education and art
had been placed first on the list. He under
stood that il was particularly desired that
Great Britain should be worthily represented
IN these branches. a hope which he did not
doubt would be fulfilled.
The King, who was much interested
in the exhibition. had consented to lend
Queen victoria's jubilee presents, and
the Prince said he was sure the loan would
be much appreciated
As the time available for preparation
was short, every effort must be made to
arrange as room AZ possible the exhibits
in those departments in which Great Britain
would be represented. He trusted that
members Of corporations. chambers Of
commerce and other public bodies in the
various centres of industry would CO.
operate in promoting the success Of the
British section.
Continuing the Prince said. "The idea
il sometimes put forward that IL Is not OF
much use for British manufacturers to
exhibit in the United States, as the high
tariff tends to initiate against the sale OF
British products.
at should, however. be remembered that
there ia a considerable market for high
class goods in the United States. and also
that the exhibition will AFFORD an oppor-
tunity for showing our manufactures TO
customers in South America, Canada and
other countries. 1t may be observed that
France and Germany appear TO fully realiye
the advantages to be gained by making
Q good display Of their productions. for
which large sums have been provided by
their respective governments.
There IL q point to which 1t would seem
desirable to direct attention. In previous
international exhibitions. while other coun-
tries have srranGed combined national
displays Ia -saxfnin- sronps, IL has lessss
ne nabit Of British manufacturers to show
Individual exhibits rather than 10 combine
together 30 a. to produce the best pcssible
effect
at Ia hoped that in the case Of the St.
Louis exhibition ii may be possible to ar
range 40 that exhibitors will combine In
order TO display British products to the best
advantage II should he remembered that
the competition will not be betweeii indi-
vidral British manufacturers. but btween
them as a whole and their foreign n walls.
Regarding the financial vote. the Prince
Of Wales said the Government would hot de-
eide the total amount 10 he granted Until
II ascertained to what extent British manu-
facturers showed q willingness to par
ticipate in the exhibition.
He felt sure that sufficient sum would
be given to enable the commission to full
MI its duties satisfactorily. In conclusion
he expressed the hope that the represen-
tations Of Great Britain In the various de-
psrtments Of the exhibition might be worthy
Of the British Empire.
After the Princes speech visco unit Peel,
chairman Of the commission. explai ned
ths action already taken regarding the
yrepar alton Of exhibits. and the provision
made for constructing the British pavilion
at St Louis