Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-23
JAPAN'S EXPOSITION
Proposed American Appro-
priation Not Pleasing.
$25O,000 THE SUM IN BILL
More Generous Outlay Suggested by
Mikado's Official.
SHOW TO BE HELD IN 1912
Suburb Of Toxic Chosen for the Site.
Close to the Imperial
Palace.
$3.50, 900 THE SUM IN BILL
HOW TO BE HELD IN 1912

TOXIC, February 22-Since the publ
cation in Japan of that portion of the
Presidents message bearing on partici-
patton by the United States in the inter-
national exposition to be held in Toxic in
1872 there has been much speculation
to the extent to which America would
take part.
The exposition. it should be remembered,
is strictly government Undertaking Bills
have been introduced in the diet provid-
ing for the lifting of the customs duties
from all exhibits and also for protecting
the patents and copyrights of exhibitors.
In general way. the machinery of the
exposition is moving, and before the end
Of 1908 everything will be well under
way.
All the first-class powers have significd
their intention of being represented at the
exposition. and altogether some eight or
nine governments have made announce
ments and inquiries as to the regulations.
but 1T is fully realized here that much de-
Ponds upon what the United States may
decide. In fact. some of the f1rst-class
powers have stated frankly that they
would like to know what America pro-
poses to do. Japan and the japanese in
their turn are curious to know whether
and to what extent the government. as a
government. will respond to the recon-
mendation made by President Roosevelt.
Big Appropriation Asked.
Viscount Kaneko. president of the expo
sition. has written a letter to Mr.. O'Brien.
the American ambassador in which he
expresses qualification at receipt of the
news that Mr.. Hayes of California had
introduced a bill appropriating $4,000
mr. the
significantly goes on to say that in view
OF the Importance attached by the Japan
csc government to the' constantly growing
trade and particularly the traditional
friendship between the United States and
Japan. he desires the ambassador to use
his influence toward inducing the Ameri-
can government to make as generous an
appropriation as the occasion, in his
opinion. justifies.
-Viscount kaneko points out that when
the st. Louis exposition was opened In
in war. but notwithstanding this the
Japanese government appropriated the
sum o. $4O0.OnO as Japan's share in the
exposition: He then goes back to the rec
ord OF lSS and states that the appropria-
ton of $36O.OOO by the Japanese govern
ment for the worlds fair in Chicago was
entirely apart from the large interest
taken by individuals and corporations in
the exposition. There is disappointment
In business circles generally that no
greater sum has been set aside for the
American representation. Viscount Ka-
neko specifically states that in his belief
whatever sum the United States decides
to appropriate will be a sort of standard
for other nations.
Kaneko's Statement
Speaking in this connection, the viscount
said recently: 1T is our earnest wish that
the American government take part in our
exhibition in a manner not only fitting
the great republic. but setting for others
an example the influence of which will
be fa-reaching. I. do not desire to be
critical or to appear churlish. but If the
sum of $4,000 is meant to be the total
that our government desires to appropri-
ate 1t would be less than the appropria-
tionsl our government made when your
last two worlds fairs were held. am
afraid that this would be a bitter dis
appointment to our people There are
two purposes In the holding of this ex-
position-they are commercial and social.
and purposeiy put commercial first. BE-
cause the trade relations between our
two countries arc becoming more i'm
portant to both OF us every day, and In
1912 will be very much more important
than they are today, so that the EXPOSE
ton will undoubtedly have tremendous ef-
feet. Then. too. there is that social ques-
ton of which have so frequently spoken.
viz, the knitting together of the two
The Japanese government is appropri-
ating 100000 yen for the enterprise.
Site Of Exposition.
Aoyama, one OF the highest and most
healthful parts of Toxic. 1t is officially
announced. has been chosen as the site
for the grand exposition of Japan, to be
held from April to October 81. 1912.
Aoyama lies in the Akasaka section of
the city. not far from the imperial palace
and near the important administration
buildings of the government. Here is sit
uated the palace occupied for many years
by the emperor while his present palace
was being built. and now used by the
crown prince of Japan. A garden party.
to which the elite Of Toxic society is
Invited. is held yearly. in November, on
the occasion Of what. perhaps. Is the
most wonderful chrysanthemum show in
the world. Adjoining the grounds of the
park 10 an immense parade ground. where
the annual review of the troops on the
emperor's birthday. November 3. is held.
total area of from 272 to 23O acres. For
this 124 acres Of the Aoyama parade
ground will be used, 49, acres Of Yoyogi
imperial land and the remainder from
Kitamachi Aoyama.
Thus far a number of nations have
sent their approval of the exhibition to
the Japanese government. Among these
the first to make such expression was
Germany. Mexico. Canada and New Zea-
land also have signified their interest in
the enterprise. Great Britain has COM
n.unicated her wishes to lend every pos
sible assistance The favorable consid-
Grafton Of the exhibition given by Presi-
dent Roosevelt in his annual message to
uyhon a hot <ho
invitation Of Japan to the United States
to participate be accepted and gen.
erous representation be provided for. has
beer received with appreciation by the
authorities in scharge of the work.
COMPLETE THE EXCAVATING.
Another Step in Railway Improve
ments Of Southwest Section.
For several days workmen have been
employed In removing the tracks ane