The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-12-10
THIS STATE MUST DISPLAY.
A. D. Charlton Urges Washington to
Be Liberal In Its Appropriation.

low enough to attract the travel of
resident of a district within a radius
of 400 miles from Portland are to be
made next summer by the lines enter
ing that city or maintaining traffic
agreements with roads having termi-
nails at Portland.
A strong effort by all the lines is to
be made to induce practically every
one in the northwest to visit the Lewis
and Clark exposition, not alone be-
cause of the advantage to the big fair
and the roads, but the strangers from
all parts of the Northwest will exert
beneficial influence upon those from
the eastern states. The railroads hope
at all times to have every section Of
the northwest represented in the ex-
position city. Any information could
thus be supplied inquirers at any time,
and in every direction fasteners would
find people familiar with the subjects
they seek to learn about.
A. D. Charlton, assistant general
passenger agent of the Northern Pa
cific, and A. L. Craig, general pas
senger agent of the o. r. & n. who are
in Seattle on business connected with
their lines, are both enthusiasts over
the prospect. Speaking of the coming
exposition, A. D. Charlton said:
Should Appropriate 100000.
Il do not believe the recommended
ton of the Washington commission in
favor of an appropriation of $4,000
represents the sentiment of Washing
ton. l believe the people here are in
favor of an expenditure of nearer
100000. There is no question in my
mind but that the next legislature will
not stop at the small sum suggested
at yesterdays meeting
AS a matter of fact, Washington
has more to gain by the Lewis and
Clark exposition than any other state
interested in the coming fair. This
state is supplied with railroad lines
that make available every section and
there are thousands Of acres of good
farming lands to be taken up and hun
dreds of advantageous business opera
tiOns waiting for investors.
Washington would make a serious
mistake if her display at Portland is
limited. This state must make a
showing that will do justice to every
section. Personally 1 have money in
vested in Washington property and
know what can be done here. I know,
too, that thousands of eastern WISH
tors are coming west whom California,
Oregon and other states will endeavor
to interest in their treasures. Califor-
MIA will be liberal in her display and
Washington cannot afford to do less
than that state.
L have been informed that some of
the most prominent men in the state,
together with strong political influences
and business men will urge the Wash
ington legislature to make an appropri-
alton of 100000 for an exhibit at
Portland If that sum is set aside no
part of it will be wasted if expended
judiciously. With such short time as
remains to prepare for the exhibit at
Portland, Washington might well in
crease the size of her commission so as
to include practically every section
of the state. Such action might make
| it easier to complete the additional dis
plays that are to be added to the
Louisiana Purchase Exposition ex-
hibit."
Rates Will be Low.
Mr.. Craig today discussed the at
| tendance at the fair, urging:
Though the interested officials have
not yet settled upon details, it is GER
tain the railroads will quote the lowest
rates ever inaugurated in the north
west during the time the Lewis anG
Clark exposition is open. We want
to make it possible for every one
within a radius of 400 miles to see the
big fair. The effect of their presence
will be of great value in influencing
Daylight excursions will be rur
from every point in Oregon and Wash
ington which can be reached. The
railroads can quote a very low rate fol
daylight excursions, for better crowd.
can be handled and longer trains rur
than if sleepers have to be carried
l do not know the rates that will be
put in, but they are certain to BIZ
better than One-way fare. OF
course these rates would only apply t.
the special excursion dates, which
have not yet been determined upon"
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