The Washington herald., 1907-04-26

30 much h&S Deeu SAID OF the military
and naval features of the jamestown Ex-
position that the idea has been created
in the minds of some people that the
manufacturing and commercial interests
are mere side issue. OF at least of minor
concern. but nothing is farther from the
truth.
Not only viii almost every State in the
Union be represented iudustrially. but
many foreign countries viii exploit their
wares and the product of their fields and
factories and mines. In fact, the indus
trial feature of the exposition Is prov
ing factor that was at first thought
impossible The space in the States tx
hibit Building and other general buildings
for that purpose has proven inadequate,
or would have done so had not many OF
the larger manufacturing firms decided to
erect buildings of their own in which to
exploit their wares.
Historical Facts.
The historical facts connected with the
exposition or the country Immediately
connected with it or surrounding II are
such as to create universal interest
not only in America, but in most foreign
countries. Historically. this exposition
marks the 300th anniversary of the first
permanent English settlement on the
American cOntinent-a settlement that has
resulted in the English predominating
this continent and spreading their iniiu-
ence far beyond the confines Of America,
The growth and progress OF the United
States, which sprang almost directly
F44r-ft
been phenomenal, and Notwithstanding
the fact that wars have ever and anon
swept over her domain, she has ever
pressed onward and upward. until now,
at the close OF the 300th century, the
United States stands without a peer in
history education, science, and art. as
well as in mining. farming. manufactur-
ing and commerce.
Volumes have been published in refer
ence TO the industrial features of the
jamestown Ter-Centennial Exposition,
and vet the half has not been told as to
the value of this feature of the eXpOsi-
ton to the manufacturing and CONNER
cial interests of the United States The
eyes of ali States and all nations are
focused upon this exposition and the cap
tans of industry are particularly inter
ESLcu III itlt INDUSTRIAL lEttLNaEs
The historic interest that attaches to
the site OF the jamestown Exposition
and 10 the immediate vicinity, covering
800 years from the first English settlers
at jamestown TO the opening Of the
jamestown Exposition, April 20, this
year. and closing November 80. is so well
known and is so widely discussed that
only passing mention of it need be made
here. Suffice it to say that it was here
at jamestown that tie first English set
uemcnt was erected. which resulted IN
the English virtually ruling, OF. al least.
controlling. the Western continent it
was here the first trial by jury was held.
and here the first legislative body con-
vened in 1873; it was here the first Eng
fish child was born in America; and
within a few hours ride of jamestown
many of the important battles Of the
Revolution, the war of 1872, and the late
civil war we're fought. Yorktown and
ADpOmattON are close by,
Foreign Participation.
Among those foreign countries that
have accepted the invitation Of President
Roosevelt. and which will participate in
the celebration OF the 3Q0th anniversary of
the first English settlement in America,
are Great Britain. Germany Russia,
France. Japan, Switzerland, Italy Bel
gium. Spain. Sweden, and Greece of the
Eastern continent: and Brazil. Argentina,
Venezuela, Mexico, Chile Santo Domingo,
Porto Rico, Salvador Peru, Guatemala,
Nicaragua, Ecuador, Costa Rica, and
Panama, Of the Western continent
While there are no official figures as to
the exact number of foreign war vessels
that viii participate during the EXPOSE
ton, it is estimated that there will be at
least ninety. Uncle Sam will have the
largest fleet he has ever gathered together
in Hampton Roads, making a total of az
least one hundred OF the most powerful
fighting ships i'm the world, assembled i'm
the broadest and deepest harbor in the
world, and perhaps the only one Ia which
that number of vessels could maneuver
or safely anchor.
states Taking Part.
The participation by States is certainly
highly gratifying and is evidence that the
interest is general and that the great
historical and industrial Importance of the
exposition is universally recognized. The
following are among the States that have
made appropriations or otherwise pro-
vided for buildings and exhibits Ala
bama, $4,000; Arkansas, $4,000; Delaware,
$4,000; Connecticut. $4,000; Louisiana,
$1,000; Georgia, $4,000; Illinois, $4,000;
Kentucky. $4,000; Maryland. $4,000; Mich
igan, $4,000; Missouri, $4,000; AIassa-
chusetts $1,000: New Jersey, $4,000; North
Dakota. Sl5.cJ0: New York $l50oG: North
Carolina, $4,000, Ohio, $4,000; Oklahoma.
S1000; Pennsylvania, 100000; Rhode
Island. $4,000; South Carolina. $4,000:
Tennessee. S2o500; Virginia. $4,000; Vir-
ginia counties (addidonaD. $4,000; Yer
mont, $1,000: West Virginia. $4,000 New
Hampshire, $1,000.
In fact almost every State in the Union
viii be represented at the Jamestown
Exposition and the State buildings are
certainly an interesting and instructive
feature. The prevailing style Of architec-
ture is colonial. but some of the States
have reproduced famous buildings of DIFF
ferent types. the purpose being to present
to the exposition visitors models OF
famous homes and halls where great per-
sonages dwelt and great events occurred.
The State-buildings. like many other ex-
position edihces. are permanent. and. after
the exposition, viii be transformed into
homes, ciubhOuses. hotels and the like.
Most Of the interesting historical buildings
are located along Will0ughby boulevard.
facins Hampton Roads. and from them
visitors viii be able 10 see the ships en-
tering and leaving the harbor, and also
see the naval maneuvers and nautical
contests
Industrial Exhibits.
Manufacturers have awakened to the
importance Of the celebration and realize
that * is an exposition almost MS big
and fully rs important As the St Louis