New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-22

ATTENDANCE TOO NALL.
More Publicity Necessary, Commas
sion Tells Francis.

ST. Louis. July 21-Because It believes the far Is
not hei~g properly exploited in this and otheI
countries, the National Commission has caused
letter 10 be addressed 10 President Frarcis of the
Exposition which reads. in part. as follows
BY direction Of the national committee. re-
sPectfuly call your attention to me aPpa'
Of tb n 8 .e 5 citV Of s. Louis have demon
straed what may be done in the creation OF active
interest by enlightened exploitation tnrouSu me
cuIatioh OF tho papers published in this city all
features Of the fair have been made kno"n put
u!lhappiiy, the journals OF TINS city e"Jo' se"''
circulation only in a limited area s.o,oo &c tho
Beyond the line Of the special influence 1I ane
local press the extensive proportions and interest
ing details of the fan do not appear 10 IIe In
public the extent or in the manner caIeu ttG
10 inspire the interest ana to secure ef Of the
great educational force herein stated In the opli
arise from any lack of devotion to the public vel
fare by the press of the country at large , ,or-
eral government attracted national attention ne
saIe nSr nifbopty Of law TO the nations Of
the earth to participate in the exposition supple
matte and consular representatives abroad secured
the extensive foreign participation ever ac-
by the example of the national goveGrnment the
States Joined in the exposition with unparalleled
generosity and enthusiasm: .
stalled and the exposition has been in progress Tor
substantially three-sevenths of its allotted period
The faith of the management In the merits 81 de
exposition has been justified by the approving JUICE
all who have entered the gates out tiie
daily attendance has been far short of what II
should be. from any point of view -,
numbeTies3 attractions Of the exposition do not
seen; to be FULL understood by the masses OF the
people throughout the United States. whence at
tendance must be chiefly expected The re results ITS
press of ST Louis warrant the belief that the un-
satisfactory conditions prevailing would be over
advised of what is to be seen learned and enjoyed
All the national State. Territorial and district
governments participating in the expost43n ar ar
fusing knowledge concerning the merits OF the ex-
position and in securing the attendance OF me
10 enjoy the benefits anc pleasure of visT to the
grounds. II appears to the commission lhat the
ferred to The details through which publicity may
be widel5 extended might wisely be made i '[T ref IF
persons appointed by the exposition company. inc
national commission. and the representatives. Oh
governments, States. Territories and districts nav
ing duly accredited commissioners appointed 10 Iel
resent them. II is probable that such conIerelCe
would find the representatives OF each government
State and district anxious to cooperate by furns,.
ing detailed information along well consldereo ff
concerning the participation OF even III iii e he in
hibits OF that State whereas. the same sub)ect mat
California: but on the contrary. the people OF
California would be interested in graphic descrlp
ton Of the California exhibit. ~,
The newspapers q the rsspectye states MIL
matter directly relating to the exhibits anu achieve
one instance has been called to the attention Of
the commission where the names 81 the Flsit9rs To
the fair registered at State buiIding are ptlH
forwarded To the leading daily papers OF the state
and published a matter Of news In their COZ
umns The papers in question not only publish IN"
list OF arrivals the exposition. but nave caled
for any other occurring here relating 70 the
peopIe or affairs Of the State. This method OF pun
IicIty pursued by the commissioners OF one State
might. the result of conference become gener-
ally adopted.
II is far from the intention OF the commission to
interfere with the operation OF any OF your own
matured plans but IL IS respectfully submitted that
the failure OF expected and necessary attendance at
Inc exposition IS a matter 81 such supreme i'm
portance as command every available force IN
directing the attention Of the people of the whole
country to the ractions and merits of the expo
sition
conference suggested. the national commission VIII
be ulcased to Cooperate with you. Very respect
fulv THOMAS II. CARTER President.