The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-08-05
MANY PROMINENT VISITORS DE.
CLARE IT SURPRISES ALL
THEIR EXPECTATIONS.
op'n'on Is Unanimous That No Other
Exposition Ever EquaIed That
of st. Louis.

81. LOUIS, Aug. 5.-During the past
lew weeks great many men promi-
nent In the various walks of life. but
particularly in political fields, have Wis
i'eo 81. Louis and the exposition The
comments Of some of them, showing =
unanimous opinion of the surpassinp
greatness and beauty of the fair. are
given below:
Hon. Daniel j. Campau, Michigan no.
ii'lcai leader; The fair is the most
magnificent the world has ever seen. It
is positively sinful for parents to fail
10 brlng their children to see It, 1t is
the greatest educator the world has
ever had The beauty and magnitude
of the exposition is so great that if
cannot be appreciated until it is seen.
The people of Michigan appreciate the
greatness of the fair. | believe. and will
continue to come to ST. Louis in large
numbers. l have only words of praise
for the exposition and for st. Louis.
The worlds fair city is a wonderfully
fine host, taking good care of all her
guests
Hon. John Sharp Williams, Of Mis-
sissippi. democratic leader in the
house of representatives, and Temporal
ry chairman of the democratic national
convention: The Louisiana Purchase
exposition is by far the most wonderful
thing of it's kind, and as an educator it
cannot be excelled. No one should fail
to see the exposition, as it cannot be
appreciated by merely reading about
it,"
Judge j. w. Mckinley, of Los Ange-
les. chairman of the California delega-
ton to the national republican conven-
ton: Il think it is wonderful dis
play. The products of the industry Of
the world, especially those of the
American people, are worthy of being
seen by every one, whatever distance
one may have to come. l am particu-
larly proud of CALIFORNIA; fine exhibit.
It's worth coming from California to
ST. Louis to see. l find ST. Louis we'll
prepared to handle the largest crowds.
There seems to be no trouble whatever
to care for visitors. The city is full Of
pleasant private houses which can ac-
commOdate people in manner more
be plentiful and have reasonable rates
for all
Ex-Governor Larrabee, of Iowa:
The exposition is wonderful. 1t is the
greatest l have ever seen. 1t is SO
large beautiful and comprehensive that
l cannot properly express myself as to
what l think of it. 1t is great educa
tor ana should be seen by every one"
Hon. Perry Belmont, of New York,
formerly minister to Spain: In mag
nitude and beauty the fair is wonder
full; it is worth coming a long distance
to see New York is we'll represented
at the fair, and the Empire state will
send more than its quota of visitors to
the exposition
Mrs. Perry Belmont: The fair is
simply gorgeous The illumination of
the grounds is particularly pleasing. ST
Louis is we'll prepared to receive her
VISITORS
Governor Richard Yates, of Illinois:
The more | see of the exposition the
more | enjoy it, 1t is by all means the
greatest worlds fair | have ever seen.
As an opportunity for becoming ac--
uuainted with the resources of the
country for acquiring a general knoWl-
edge of every subject that l can think
Of a visit to the fair should not be
missed. 1t is also an excellent means
for having a good time. The amuse-
ment features are fine. St. Louis seems
we'll prepared to take care of her
guests. The city and the management
of the exposition in particular are to be
congratulated for what they have ac-
complished. The fair is beautiful and
should be seen by all