The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-24
ALABAMA PLANNING BIG EXPOSITION
 ON 1OOTH BIRTHDAY
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 given prominence through the efforts of Mir. Stevenson.
 The first regular speaker on the pro aiamme was John II. Wallace Jr who offered a resolution 10 the effect that the centennial exposition should be held. MT. Wallace spoke eloquently in favor of 1hc movement, declaring that the expos- ton should surpass in brillance any cele- bration of it's kind that had ever been held In the United States. He said it was peculiarly fitting that the exposition should be held in 1gl9 because by that time Oscar w. Underwood would prob ably be President of the United States. His address was one of the most elo- quent of the day, and was heartily ap- plauded
 State Should Work in Harmony
 Mir. Wallace was followed by E. w Barrett of Birmingham who declared in favor of the exposition. Mir Barrett said il would take great deal of money in order to hold a successful exposition. and that the people of every locality in the state should liberally and enthusiastically subscribe to the movement In union. said MT. Barrett, the people of the state might hope to hold an exposition commensurate with The glory of Alabama, but that if one city or community had to bear the bur den of the cost. it would be better to n once relinquish all purpose of hold Ing a centennial celebration in 1919.
 Alex Pitts of Selma followed MT. Bar rett. The Selmian said that an exposi- ton should be held that would reflect the greatness of the state, and de- elared that in his opinion the question Of funds was tic most important to be considered before it was definitely de- rermined to hold an exposition. Can we have an exposition worthy of our .l I,.- ef A1a rod MT Pitts. If we can. let us have it" The discussion of this subject was next taken up by Will T. Sheehan of Mont gomery. who expressed the belief that the exposition should be held, and that suffi- cient funds could be raised for the move ment at the proper time. MT. Sheehan showed that he had made a close analysis of the situation, and his address was given close attention by all present
 Ben P. Hunt of Huntsville followed MT. Sheehan in an enthusiastic indorsement of the exposition movement
 Congressman Taylor Speaks
 Congressman George w. Taylor of De- mopolis was then called upon to give his views regarding the probability of secur- ing federal aid for the exposition. MT. Taylor gave little encouragement. He said that such a question was difficult to answer, maintaining that the central government ndu fllaHN ueIndnuS lldue upon it. and that he did not think that he could promise any support to the movement from that source. He said the exposition would cost not less than $2,500,- GOO and that the government had deter mined not to support any other exposi- tions at the present time.
 MT. Taylor made the first speech of the day that might be taken as discour- aging the movement. The entire burden of his address was that funds would be needed to carry out such movement as contemplated and that it would take an immense amount of work for Alabama to put through such mammoth celebra- ton.
 One of the most pertinent speeches of the day was made by Frank P. Glass Of Birmingham, who followed Congressman Taylor. He maintained that Alabama was thoroughly capable of holding such an exposition as was contemplated. and that success could not be achieved by such methods as MT Taylor mentioned. MT Glass was roundly applauded upon the conclusion of his address, which was replete with confidence in Alahama's ability to have a successful centennial exposition.
 Following the speech of Mir. Glass the committee adjourned for lunch at the Saratoga hotel. The Business Mems League acted as hosts of the occasion.
 After Dinner Speeches
 The resolution of John H. Wallace. Jr., recommending that a centennial exposi- ton be held, was adopted by vote of tho