The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-02-21

position at Malmo, sweden, WHICH
was closed upon the outbreak of the
war, is still intact, and large selec-
tion of the best exhibits have been
sent over intact by steamer. England,
Germany, France, Denmark, Finland
and Russia are participating in this
exposition.
The best section of the exposition
at Genoa which includes splendid
samples of Italian industries, manu-
features and arts, including many no.
table paintings, have been brought
here.
Under Commissioner General Yam
awaki, Japan's magnificent exhibit
has been perfected in every detail,
Japan appropriated 100000 and the
pavilion was built by Japanese work
men. One of the features of the Jap
anese site at the exposition is a gar
den of 100000 square feet, which is
stocked with plants, rocks and soil
brought from the land of the mikado
More than S14,OOO,0OO has been ex-
pended by the state and city of San
Francisco on the exposition. The to-
tai amount expended by the exhibitors
and concessionaries will amount to
more than $56,5OOO00. That amount
however, does not include the money,
which will be spent on the civic cen
ter of San Francisco, in connection
with the Exposition.
With the exception of the Palace
of Fine Arts, all exposition palaces
have been placed in them.
1t was fitting that Uncle Sam should
select point on the Pacific coast for
the location of the Panama-Pacific In
ternational Exposition. And with
characteristic energy and free-handed-
ness, the sons of the old Argonauts of
'49 have gone about the duties of their
trusteeship.
Promptly California subscribed $780,
100000 and used it in constructing
the shell and the setting of what she
seems to be justified in calling the
super-exposition-the biggest, most
costly, most comprehensive and most
harmoniously beautiful of all world
celebrations.
Few such undertakings heretofore
have been ready until long after the
opening day. This one has set many
records, not the least of these being
that of preparedness. Although ma
tional in character, this jubilee, by
invitation of President Wilson, is par
ticipated in to a degree never before
attempted.
Every country between the Arctic
circle and Cape Horn is represented.
In the French government exhibit is
reproduction of the palace of the
legion of honor.
Secretary of State Bryan arranged
so that exhibits for the exposition
were conveyed through all European
countries without molestation. The
American ambassadors, consuls and
other diplomatic representatives
abroad exercising personal super
vision over the shipments.
Forty-one foreign nations and forty
three states and territories are par
ticipating in the world celebration.
The 13 nations at war are exhibiting.
France, Japan, Turkey and little Bel
gium, officially. Sixty thousand eXhib-
itors have obtained space.
Ten months of international events
of the first magnitude begin Washing
tons birthday with the Vanderbilt cup
race. The sporting calendar includes
every championship of this year.
State functions begin with Pres-
dent Wilson's arrival three weeks af
ter opening day. Four hundred conven-
tions will be held on the grounds.
Cross American mail carrying flights
will end there. The world polo
matches, Olympic games, harness
horse championships, world series
baseball add to giant towers, miles of
avenues and magnificent palaces along
the golden gate, mecca like which
Europe can not offer even in peaceful
times.