Imperial Valley press., 1910-09-24
PANAMA EXPOSITION
\, Adoption of Amendments Necessary to Holding of Fairs at San Fran.
 cisco and San Diego.

A conference between representa- tiyes of the San Francisco and San Diego Propositions, held in Washing ton, resulted in what is known as the Washington Compromise' thus bringing the two interests together for harmonious action and defining the scope for each Exposition making it possible to hold two Propositions in California in 1915.
 New Orleans is making efforts to secure Congressional recognition for a great Worlds Fair celebrating the opening of the Panama Canal in 1915. In order to win, San Francisco must make the fight of her life. The suc- cess of the Fair in San Diego now de- bends largely upon great Worlds Fair being held in San Francisco. Should the great Worlds Fair go to New Orleans, San Diego would be in very poor shape to hold successful Exposition. If she had the only cele- bration in the United States in the way of an Exposition, she could make a success of it. Through a joint ex- position, in San Francisco and San Diego, Southern California will receive the widest possible advertising.
 The State Legislature in extraordi- nary session called by the Governor has submitted to the people two amendments to the Constitution of the State which have for their purpose the addition of $10,0OO 900 to the fund for the international exposition.
 One measure provides for State tax-levy, through which a sum of $1,250,000 annually for term of four years is to be turned over to the eX- position fund; another enables the city of San Francisco to amend her charter so as to call for municipal bond issue of $5,OOO,OOO.
 The taxpayers of the State are safe guarded by a provision authorizing the State Commission to make such proper contracts with the Exposition Com pany as will enable the State of Cali fornia to share equally with subscri- bers to the stock of the company in , any returns from the exposition. In this way, the State virtually becomes stockholder in the enterprise with out stockholders liability
 Governor Gillett urges approval of the amendments and says: "I am firmly of the belief that the people of California and the citizens of San Francisco will take advantage of the situation and finally settle proprietor ship of the international exposition by voting the $1O,OOO,OOO asked. With this addition to the sI lendid nucleus San Francisco has furnished, we may go to Washington at the opening of the session and offer the government of the United States a pledge to ex- pcuu plI ,OUO,VUU, WHICH IS dupiS IO warrant further aid.
 For the very reason that the West is able to demonstrate it's ability to hold what probably will be the great est exposition of modern times, this whole section should profit and bene- fit to an extraordinary degree, because immigration and investment are at Ntracted by the unique and unusual appeal.
 q have been made acquainted, to some extent, with the sentiment that pervades the State, and I believe all California is eager to assist in achiev- ing this substantial and significant victory over New Orleans. In the race for world recognition, California, like other western states, cannot af- ford to be over economical in seeking that population which has become necessary to more rapid develop ment,"