The San Francisco call., 1907-03-24
By Stanley Desmond

Dy Stanley desmond
rHE atmosphere or the James
town Exposition. soon 70 open at
Norfolk. Va, is in strict accord
with the serious import or the
celebration itself. The managers argue,
and rightly. that the exposition marks
an epoch in American history that was
q grave crisis in the early development
OF the new world. and that any cere-
mony marking an anniversary OF this
period should take upon itself the ma
ture OF the early days themselves.
Indeed, 8 visit TO the exposition is
q glimpse into world OF centuries ago.
AS though the curtains OF time were
drawn back. the scene is OF that rare
colonial period which is now so eager
ly sought for. The setting is perfect:
only the actors are wanting, for along
the quaint walks and bypaths OF the
wooded sections OF the exposition stroll,
not the cavalier in doublet and hose,
or the wo0dsmsn in tawny Indian dress.
hut the twentieth century visitor. II
In an a wonderland peopled with
strange race OF men.
A Great Marine Review
Although It is without doubt the
most interesting industrial exposition
ever held in Americs, through its un-
surpassed location, It viii present the
most remarkable marine review ever
assembled in American waters
Chicago. because OF the treaty con-
=
single warshsp on her magnificent lake
front The best that could be done
was a brick vessel with dummy guns.
other expOsitions have been handi-
capped by this and other restraining
conditions, but the Jamestown Expo
sition with Hampton Roads and the
James River at her threshold, has ac-
cepted an opportunity that few other
localities can command
Among the naval rendezvous OF the
world, Hampton Roads is regarded as
one OF the most beautiful. Picturesque
from every standpoint, and capable OF
harboring the allied neets OF the great
est world powers, It has ever been
favorite anchorage and maneUvering
ground for the vessels OF the United
States Navy. On the one side Fort
Monroe. most imposing Of the nations
defenses. on the other side Norfolk.
with its bustling industries. no more
admirably situated body OF water could
be selected for the magnificent naval
spectacle that visitors to the exposition
viii witness. Here the game OF war viii
be PLAYED in mimicry as Il has never be-
fore been played IN time OF peace From
The bridges OF their hagships cleared
for action. the foremost commanders OF.
our sousdrons viii direct the immense
fleet 10 be assembled through the move
ments OF a battle fought with tech
niqUe alone. Not only will the most
powerful battleships and cruisers OF
the United States be assembled in the
Roads, but scores OF representatives
from foreign navies are expected to be
present and take part in the maneu-
vers. 1t win be one OF the most i'm
portsnt international gatherings OF
naval forces ever brought together.
Picked Troops of the World
The pomp OF power viii not however
rest entirely upon the naval display
for az the invitation o, President
Roosevelt. the powers OF the world viii
send 10 Norfolk the picked troops OF
their armies to take part in military
encsmpment or the utmost Importance
The science OF war viii have its man
Hesitation before thousands OF spects-
tors. without any OF the horrors Mill
many years. have an opportunity to
observe the characteristics or the
troops or nearly every country in the
world. and the spectacle presented by
the various bodies OF soldiers cannot
but be q most impressive one. Not only
win il emphasize an the glory OF war
and the grandeur or martial display,
but il will assuredly take an important
part IN the future consideration OF
those elements which threaten TO dis
turb the tranquility OF the nations.
IN Aass assemblaee OF milit2rlsm anc
the magnificent review OF naval
strength the jamestown Exposition
szys claim TO a position in the very
front rank OF the worlds celebrs tion.
BY DAY and by night the army and the.
navy viii prove an attraction without
a parallel. 1or under cover OF the dark
ness viii be developed the elaborate
system OF searcbiight signals and wig
wagging" that keeps ships and de-
tschments OF men in constant commu-
cation. The sight OF millions OF lights
IN the rigging and along every lire OF
the graceful battleshirs fn Hampton
Roads will ia itself be a sight OF un-
usual beauty.
Peace however, will lay a claim Go
no small share OF the exposition's
space, COR. after eli, the idea has been
20 make ,t an industrial and economic
Display OF American products.
Contrast VIII be- rslisd uDcn 70 In