The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-03-23

sition that promises to go far beyond
anything OF the kind in which they
have been interested heretofore.
Inc year 1914 brings the centenary
anniversary of he signing of the
treaty OF Client. which has resulted
IN one hundred years of peaceful and
friendly relation between the two
countries, and it Is proposed TO rec
ognize this anniversary in a way that
shail htungly commemorate its i'm
portance as we'll as illustrate in a
dehnite way jus. how influential the
TWO countries have been In the ma
teriai progress of the world.
The idea of a practical demonstra-
uon 10 commemorate as well az to
celebrate this one hundred years of
peace, has taken root In a way to
insure unusually interesting results.
ana the Anglo-American exposition.
as IL Will be called, has assumed an
aspect that promises to unite the
Two nations more closely than ever.
IL Will be an occasion of Joining
hands across the sea after a fashion
never before attempted, and the
scope OF the undertaking provides for
exhibits that will illustrate what the
united States and the United King
dom have done for the world in the
century Just closing, in every branch
or industry art, science. education,
and will include historical summary
or the progress of the two countries
for a century.
Inc plan of dual exposition OF
American and British products was
trst definitely suggested at a meeting
OF the American society in London in
1908, at which the late Ambassador
Reid presided. In his remarks he
said: 1T has been borne in upon a
good many of the American residents
in London engaged in business here.
that they see under their eyes the
first opportunity in the history OF the
world as far as International exhibits
are concerned OF having one ready on
time with the buildings already con-
structed and with nothing to be done
but TO get manufacturers ready to
exhibit to come In and take posses
sion"
From time to time these remarks
were made, the project has been dis
cussed by members of the American
society in London, and eliminated In
decision that the centenary of this
year would be the proper occasion.
Decided Year Ago.
Definite plans were adopted and an
inaugural meeting was held at the
Mansion house. London. on March
Honorable Lord Mayor of London,
Sir David Burnett. presided. 1t was
then decided To conduct this dual ex-
position of the British and American
products; also to serve as an exhi-
bition of progress achieved in educa-
ton. science. literature, invention and
improvements in social life az well
az hetterment OF the conditions of
working men and women, thus plac-
~ hsa ttr., ~
intellect and genius of the people of
both nations
The lord mayor. in closing his ad-
dress at this meeting, said
NO exposition has ever been az
forded such unique and interesting
opportunities for a great exposition
Of the work and achievements OF two
nations OF the same blood. celebrat-
In their one hundredth anniversary
OF peace and concord, where people
of the same family. although separat-
ed by a great ocean. will be able 20
join hand in hand to unite in shaping
their mutual destinies. and as kns-
men advancing the welfare Of hu-
mainly and of the whole civilized
world"
The disinterested motives of those
who are more prominently Identified
with the execution OF this plan is
indicated by the following resolution
proposed by Mr.. Ginnell, NJ. p, sec
onded by the Lord Mayor of Cardiff,
and adopted by a unanimous vote.
Resolved. That all profits derived
from the Anglo-American exposition
in 1914. by the committee shall be
devoted to some public object of ma
tional utility to the kingdom and to
the United States"
The site of the exposition, which
will be open from May to October,
1914, is the Shepherds Bush section
of London. where have been con-
structed an imposing group of exhi-
hition buildings. These buildings oc-
cupy a tract Of more than SO acres
readily accessible from the center OF
Isondon's main tthoroughfare. The
main entrance is connected directly
with the terminus of. or In close
proximity to. the leading railways,
tramways. tubes and subways, In the
center of network of transportation
lines, affording easy means Of com
munication with all parts of London
and all England.
Exhibits Comprehensive.
Elaborate plans are well under way
to make the various exhibits as COM
prehensive as possible, and a great
advantage is the fact that the build
ings, all of f1reproof construction
throughout. are complete and actually
ready for occupancy. This makes
impossible the delay and inconveni-
ences sometimes caused by the ina
bility to finish construction work on
time
The undertaking is popular in or
igin and the promotion of the project
has enlisted the cooperation of hun
dreds of men foremost in the affairs
of England and this country. Or
ganized under the auspices of III. r. !
II. The Duke Of Connaught as pa
iron. and H. r. II. The Duke of
Teck as honorary president. the list
of vice presidents includes some of
the most prominent members of the !
American society in London. and in |
fluential Americans In Great Britain. |
At the head of the executive COM
mittee is the Earl of Kintore. with |
whom are associated Lord Blyth, the |
Hon. Sir John A. Cockburn. Sir Arch |
ibald Geike. the Rt. Hon. Sir William |
Mather. Sir Edward ]. Poynter, Lord |
Rotterdam and the Hon. Arthur |
Stanley. In1re Kiralfy is the direc- |
tor general, and the London Ameri- |!
can committee. consisting OF the
council Of the American society in !
London. is made up of Robert N |
Fairbanks. chairman: Fred NJ. Fisk,
vice chairman: j. Morgan Richards
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