The Washington herald., 1907-05-08
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EpNclGl 70 lle washington Herald
Norfolk. Va, May THE meeting of
the directors OF the jamestown Exposi-
ton, called for to-day. for the purpose of
authorizing d bond issue Of 100000 TO
raise funds to complete the exposition in
detail. was postponed until tomorrow
afternoon, because OF the absence from
the city of President Tucker and c.
Brooks Johnston, chairman of the board
OF governors.
Il is regarded here as a strong proba-
bility that Thomas r. Ryan viii be
awarded the entire issue. Nothing has
yet been stated as to the probable price.
Boat Races Arranged.
a series of boat races off the James
town Exposition grounds are now being
arranged between the American sailors
and the japanese aboard the AIikados
cruisers, Chitose and Tsukuba. The sport
ing blood of the jackies of both nations
is athTOb over the proposition, and should
the race. for some unforeseen reason, not
ocur, there VIII be keen disappointment
in the hearts Of the sailors under two
flags
Omcers of the American and Japanese
ships are arranging for the event. and the
races Viii probably occur early next week
II has been suggested that the sailors
would be pleased 10 race for cup, should
some distinguished person with sufficient
sporting prOclivlties and means De found
10 donate one. American sailors have
never rowed against crew of Orientais.
Secretary COrteiyOu Consulted.
Secretary Cortelyou and Assistant Sec
retary Edwards. of the Treasury Depart
ment, held a conference yesterday morn
ing with officials Of the jamestown Expo
sitiOn Company. Mr.. Tucker, president
0Ir. Johnston. chairman, and Mr.. Ellyson,
of the board Of governors Of the eXposl-
ton, were present Details of the pre-
posed loan of 100000 by the company
were submitted and approved. This sum
viii enable the company 10 pay of ali out
standing obligations and leave balance
sufficient for proper operating expenses.
The government officials connected with
the exposition are anxious 20 aid In max
ing the celebration success, and VIII CO.
operate with the company in every way
to bring about that result,
Secretary Taft Returns.
Secretary OF War Taft returned ycster-
day from jamestown. He found things
in u state Of unpreparedness, but believes
that eventually there viii he "a fine show
there with attractive surroundings. sun
day he went up the jamestown River IN
the morning Later he went 10 Fort
Monroe, and there met Gen. Grant. He
was requested 10 make a speech on the
celebration of Landing Day. May 13, but
had 20 decline, although he may make
speech later In the progress of the eXposi- /
ton The Secretary would not make any
comment upon the finances OF the expo !
sltion
Secretary Taft was accompanied on the
trip by Gen. CrCzier, chief of ordnance of
the army. Mrs Taft and Miss Mabel
Eoardman, They boarded Mayor Rey
burns yacht at Old Point. Airs. Reyburn
being their hostess, and spent Sunday
and most Of Monday on the James River
The Secretary visited jamestown Island
TO note the progress Of the work toward
putting up the jamestown monument.
only the excavation for the foundation
Of the monument has been hade.
Poeahontas Bell at jamestown.
Mrs. A. S. Green. of Culpeper. presi-
dent Of the Pocahontas Bell Association.
has displayed a keen interest in all that
pertains TO the jamestown celebration.
one of her contributions 70 the occasion
is a souvenir story of the colonial days,
when John Smith and Pocahontas played
such q prominent part in the establishing
of civilization i'm America. This work IS
interesting and of real historic value Mrs.
Green has also superintended the casting
of the PoCahontas bell, 20 be placed upon
the Virginia building az the exposition.
All visitors at jamestown viii do we'll 10
be on the lookout for this historic bell,
which is to make its appearance on MAY
I3, the tercentenniaI of the landing Of
Capt. Smith and his stanch little band of
settlers.