The Prescott daily news., 1914-08-21
EU ROPEAN WAR WILL NOT
 EFFECT EXPOSITION
VIII Open on Schedule Time Feb. 20. 1915. Preliminary Work for Ark ansas Building is Progress
 ing Satisfactorily.

Panama-Pacific Exposition. It will open on its schedule time, Feb. 20, 1915. Neither will the war affect Arkansas plans for participation in the exposition. The preliminary work is progressing satisfactorily, insuring that the representation from this state will be all it's most enthusiastic Icitizens might expect.
 Col F. B. T. Hlolenburg, Commis- sioner General for Arkansas, on We'd nesday received a telegram from Charles c. Moore, President of the Exposition, asking for information as to the attitude this state will assume toward the enterprise in view of the disturbing character of the European war. It is the desire of the national government through the Department of State to proclaim to the world that there will be no postponement of the Exposition. This information, from the several states, is to be published throughout the world.
 "It should be borne in mind' says President Moore," that the conner cial importance of the Panama-P Pacific International Exposition is enormous ly enhanced by the economic situation arising from the European war. Much as the situation itself must be deplored, it is useless to deny that it has aspects of advantage to the na- tions at peace. Expert opinion is practically unanimous that the war will give powerful impetus to al most every branch of commercial ac- tivity in this country. Far-seeing manufacturers with this in mind al ready are deluging us with requests | for increased exhibit space in which to show their goods to the great dis tributors and consumers of Central and South America and the Orient. These manufacturers prophecy an en- ormous broadening of the market for practically all American products and manufactures. Regarding attendance, the effect of the European war, in the opinion of those best qualified to judge judge will be rather to increase than to diminish travel to California in 1915. There is certain to be a great exodus from Europe as soon as trans portation facilities will allow. The usual enormous tide of travel from the United States to Europe will in 1915 undoubtedly be turned to Cali fornia. Furthermore, the American farmer and small business man is like ly to have an even greater average ti- nancal ability to travel than he has ever enjoyed before"
 After a careful review of the sit uation, and consultation with Gov. Hays and others, Commissioner Hol- lenberg replied as follows:
 "As you know our legislature did not appropriate money for the Pana- ma Pacific Exposition. Enthusiasm in Arkansas for participation is very great. By private subscription we have about S25,O00 We are confident of raising fully $100,000. Arkansas resources are unbounded and our peo- pie are anxious to display them and disseminate information regarding them to the world. We will have splendid exhibits in agricultural, hor- ticultural. mines, educational, fine arts and other branches. All who under stand the situation are in line with you, believing that the European war situation will not act as deterring element in the success of the Exposi- tion. If you desire further informa- tion, please consult Commissioner George R. Belding, now at the St. Francis hotel"
 Commissioner Bedding and Archi- tect Mann are now in San Francisco and it is probable they will this week let the contract for the Arkansas building.
 In statement issued by President Moore to commissioner of the various states and nations, he says:
 "The Exposition will open as sched- uled. There is not the slightest req son to believe it's success, in any phase. will be any less than that which was so certain three weeks ago. Not one of the nations at war has mo- tified us of any intention to withdraw her participation; France and Italy : f,o+ ,oti6ad ne that their