New-York tribune., 1908-02-10
.J4P4NS EXPOSITION.
-IoyQma Selected for Site-4 Large
Government Appropriation.
Correspondence Of II. Associated PressD

Toxic. Jan a-Aoyaraa, one Of the highest and
most bealthiuI PARTS Of Toxic. it is officially an
IloGnced. has been chosen ths site for the Grand
Exhibition Of Japan, 10 be held from April TO
october 81 1872 Seven places were considered as
prospective sites and after careful investigation
The authorities selected Ueno. Tsukshima ard
Aoyama from which 70 make final selection Ueno
Park famed for It's temples and the toTIbs of the
shosuns. The most popular resort in the n1etrop-
ellis. Here in April. all Toxic assemblies 10 admire
the wonderful mass of cherry blossoms for which
st is famous.
Aoyana lies ;n the Akasska section Of the city
Tar from The imperial palace and near The I'M
por1anr administration buildings Of the govern
rnent. Here IS situated the palace occupied for
Ia&nr years by the Emperor while his present
palace being built. and now used 10y the
Crown Prince of Japan 4 garden party, 10 which
fae leaders 81 Toxic society invited i held
tes.1l, IN Nov,mber. on the occasion Of what s.
perhaps tl" most wonderful c'rysanthemum show
the world A55oiDi1s Tho grounds of the park
s. ar immense parade ground. where rhs great IN
raaI reriew # the troops On tle Enferoc's birth
,ar. No1sTr5eT 3. Is held
Thirty engineers of the military department of
1i~ Ees erIoent ere ordered 70 draw maps OF the
proposed sites. while through The Governor OF
Toxic tlo prices Of the lands obtained. After
comparison CT the zalue an5 sketches Of survey.
-soyaua 7-sS found he the fttesI nlace for the
purpose of tie exhibition.
The exhibition grounds viii cover z total area
@ frcIa - 10 go acres For this IL acres Of the
-a9yaDla perale ground viii be used. 132 acres Of
serogi imperial land and the remainder from klta
n1achi AoyaE-a- \ road about so feet III width
VII ie tGllt connecting the Ao-ana parade ground
= ID Ghe imperial property.
Tic authorities are now busy forming plans and
estimates and TIE sites Of various buildings. roads.
passages. Hateryvorks and gardens are being fixed,
SANITARY conditions viii h most carefully consid
cred.
Thus far q number Of nations have sent their
approval Of the exhibition 10 the japanese gov-
eminent. The first 70 make such expression was
Germany. Mexico. Canada and New Zealand a-so
have sgn16ed their Interest in the enterprise
Great Britain has communicated her desires TO
lend every possible ASSISTANCE The favorable con-
tideracon of the exhibition given by President
Roosevelt II his annual message 10 Congress when
he recommended that the invitation Of Japan 20
ire Uritsd states 20 take part Be accepted and a
generous appropriation be provided. has been re
oeved with great appreciation by the authorities
IN charge Of the work Many inquiries have been
received by the government from different nations
regarding the exhibits. and al show warm SYM
psthy with the project
Tiscount Eentaro Kaneko, who is well known in
TIE United States through his visit there
special representative OF the Emperor. speaking
- the exhibition Of which he is president said:
The coming exposition Of Japan in 1912 furnishes
al occasion for setting forth japanese knowledge
ard experience 20 foreign countries Both in plan
y Is international IN character All efforts VIII be
exhibition is the crystalization of the minds OF the
people of Japan
If IN the coming exhibition both the officials of
ne government and the people the foreign
VISITORS al garden parties and dinners with A view
10 bringing about q better understanding among
the peoples Of the world, we shall beng mis-
understood by foreigners anG pave the way TO the
solution OF the troubles caused by the circulation
gf various anri-yeliow ruTnors.
The exhibition is be held, not for the purpose
of oonTnemcrating any historical event but to
show 10 the world the development and progress
q Japan. The goyeTnment has planned spend
N.opsfco from the national treasury and IL is ex-
Hected that the various provinces and nunicipai-
sies viii appropriate S5ca.ee more 10 the exhibit
ton. The city Of Toxic -di contribute & $1,000 as