The Washington times., 1911-01-26

San Francisco and appopang the sum of in aid thereof
which bill referred to this committee but Withdrawn upon the open
ing of the hearings upon the two respective bills also proper to
state tha-athough after the withdrawal of H. r. 1925 there was no
bill pending before this committee behalf of the city of San Francisco
and the only bill under consideration that repoed-an equal
division of time granted to the representatives of San Francisco
these hearings will appear by the report thereof and full and COM
p presentation of the claims of said city made to and given due
consideration by the committee arriving at its decision thereon In
addition to consideration of the form and terms OF the bill to be re-
ported any also became necessary because OF me cone oe%e
ages respectively of the cities of New Orleans and San Francisco as the
location for the holding of great international exposition This phase
of the matter given especial attention and consideration and was
" the principal point upon which all arguments during the hearings
were based.
committee agrees with one speakers before its hearings
in that he people of the United only willing but are in
duty bound celebrate with somy and honor the greatest achieve
American genius and largest show of American power
The construction of the Panama Canal epoms the highest develop
ment of engineering skill and represents the most conspicuous NANTES
on of constructive force The annals of mankind record wonders
accomplished the years gone by and history yet to be written will
bear witness to still greater marvels the future progress of the world
but with due respect for what has gone before and with vere hope
for what come may be confidently affirmed that this great
hnian venture constitutes the most heroic economic effort of the race
to date and in itself comprehensive material significance the latest
and greatest wonder of the world"
if in the past there has ever worthy of
ration celebration by the holding of exposition the completion of
this the greatest of American achievements surely deserves at the hands
of the American people celebration national in character and so broad
in its do fitting honor to the event. the conSnaon of
which of such vast importance to this and all other nations OF the
world In of this fact and believing exposition city of
to the great majority of the people of this country will provide
appropriate ceeaton this bill is reported to the House for its
favorable action.
deciding report favoraby upon the holding of such expo
son and designating the city of New Orleans the proper loa
on thereof due consideration has been given the educational
of these great exhibits by the nations of the world of their natural
sources their the and sciences their skill ac
lecture their national characteristics as people, and generally their
advance civilization The general welfare the people promoted
through the beecent influence of these exposons and with particular
reference to he results in nnrovd trade relations with Central and
South America which, hoped will result from this exposition its
location point accessible to most of the people of Latin America
has received careful consideration great international exposition
educational movement Its such necessarily depends
the percentage of the population this and of other countries who visit
and thus secure its educational advantages This tu depends
upon its location nasuh the cost both time and money for the
Journey is the determining factor for the majority of visitors
The city of New Orleans considered the most appropriate oa
ton for such celebration because of the following
Its accessibility to the great population cener of this country
being but 500 miles from the center of population the United States
while San Francisco is $500 miles distant therefrom
Within radius of 500 miles from New Orleans there
aocog to the of 19oo) i5ooooo people, compared with
ZOO 600 people within that radius from San Francisco
6ooo people compared with 100000 people within that radius
from San Francisco
a. The people within these two rad in fact in practically all
States of the Rocky Mountains could 60 to New Orleans spend
from three to six days visiting exposition there and return to their
homes in less time than would be required simply for the roundp
journey to the Pacific coast.
S. From figures presented during the hearings this bill would
appear that exposition located San Francisco in preference New
Orleans successful from the standpoint of attendance would cost the
visitors approximately $500 more railroad and ngcar
fares than at the latter CITY,
New Orleans the nearest United States cty of importance
the Panama Cana thing itself to be celebrated being but 1880
miles herefrom. An excellent steamer service at low rates now
maintained between New Orleans and Colon making the journey
four to four and oneha days; and better service with more
and larger ships guaranteed the committee by the manager the
company controlling this line with roundp rate of not $40
This would enable thousands of visitors exposition New Orleans
visit the Panama Canal and every Member of the House has
the us and viewed that great undertaking thoroughly under
stands how beneficial would be- from standpon for as
large number of people possible to take the trip thereto and
understand the magnitude and importance of the canal Francisco
$3.50 miles from the Panama Canal 2tday voyage by present
SERVICE and voyage direct for vessels identical character to
those plying from New Orleans.
New Orleans the nearest American metropolis the canal;
San Francisco the farhest
g. The holding great industrial exposition located at New
Orleans point easily reached from all of Latin America and recog
nzd by the peoples of the 20 Republics of Central and America
their natural gateway into this country would be of tremendous value
better trade relations with those countries Their people not a
toned to travelling; event of unusual significance importance will
be required to bring them into this country in sufficiently large numbers
improve with thm and the location of an event
will be of importance great international exposition will provide
the incentive its location at New Orleans will meet their convenience
the entire Pacific of South America lies New Orleans
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